Withycombe, Minehead

SUMMARY
A charming & beautifully presented two bedroom period detached cottage situated within the peaceful picturesque West Somerset village of Withycombe. The property is brimming with period charm & character throughout & enjoys a superb home office, south facing rear garden & off road parking.


DESCRIPTION
A charming & beautifully presented two bedroom period detached cottage situated within the peaceful picturesque West Somerset village of Withycombe. The property is brimming with period charm & character throughout & enjoys a superb home office, south facing rear garden & off road parking.

Christophers Cottage 
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque West Somerset village of Withycombe which is positioned on the edge of the Exmoor National Park, is this charming period two bedroom detached cottage believed to date back to the early c.1700's that has been sympathetically restored and offers a perfect blend of character and modern day comforts giving a timeless appeal.

The cottage is brimming with character and original period features including an inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, barn latch doors and has been refurbished in recent years to include rewiring and plumbing throughout, oil fired boiler, solar thermal roof panel for the hot water in the warmer weather and more recently replacement handmade bespoke hardwood double glazed windows and doors throughout.

The accommodation boasts two reception rooms both with wood burning stoves which includes one with a back boiler providing a backup system to the oil fired central heating, handmade solid oak kitchen, utility room, two bedrooms and a modern fitted bathroom with mains shower. To the outside the property boasts a home office with fibre broadband, blocked paved driveway providing off road parking for two vehicles and EV charging point and a outside shower for your muddy dog and boots after countryside walks, There is a small garden to the front. To the rear there is an enclosed private south facing garden with patio and well stocked borders ideal for alfresco dining, along with a superb outbuilding consisting of a utility room/workshop/tool store.

This most attractive cottage with inviting interiors and enclosed south facing garden is a must to be seen to fully appreciate what the property has to offer.

Double Glazed Front Door 
Leading to

Entrance Hall 
With wall light points, wall mounted electric heater, double glazed windows to front and sides, barn latch inner door leading to

Sitting Room 14' 9" max x 13' 6" max ( 4.50m max x 4.11m max )
A duel aspect room with double glazed windows to front and rear, window seat, fitted carpet, exposed beams, radiator, TV, telephone points and fibre broadband point, inglenook fireplace with inset wood burning stove set on stone hearth, barn latch door leading to

Dining Room 13' 2" max x 12' 1" max ( 4.01m max x 3.68m max )
A duel aspect room with double glazed windows to front and rear, travertine tiled floor, radiator, telephone point, exposed beams, recess fireplace with solid stone hearth and inset wood burning stove with back boiler providing a backup system to the oil fired central heating, built in understairs cupboard, staircase rising to first floor landing, barn latch door leading to

Kitchen 10' 9" x 7' 11" ( 3.28m x 2.41m )
Double glazed Velux window, a fitted handmade bespoke solid oak kitchen comprising a range of base and wall units incorporating a display cabinet, bespoke radiator, tiled splashboards, integrated electric fan assisted oven, inset electric hob with cooker hood over, inset double Belfast sink with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, inset ceiling spotlights, designer spanish tiled floor, open doorway to

Utility Room 6' 6" x 4' 4" ( 1.98m x 1.32m )
Double glazed door leading to the rear garden, tiled floor, oak worktop, Grant oil fired boiler, wall mounted unit, space for fridge freezer, access to roof space, inset ceiling spotlights, built in larder cupboard.

First Floor Landing 
Double glazed window to front, fitted carpet, access to roof space, radiator, built in airing cupboard with shelving and housing hot water cylinder systems, barn latch doors leading to

Bedroom One 13' 5" x 9' 10" max ( 4.09m x 3.00m max )
Double glazed window to front, radiator, fitted carpet, TV point.

Bedroom Two 12' 8" x 7' 10" max ( 3.86m x 2.39m max )
Double glazed window to front, fitted carpet, radiator, period fireplace, built in wardrobe, TV and telephone point.

Bathroom 
Double glazed window to rear, a modern fitted suite comprising panelled bath with mains shower unit over and fitted shower screen, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under, low level WC, vinyl flooring, radiator and towel rail, extractor unit, part tiled surrounds.

Outside 
To the front of the cottage there is a block paved driveway providing off road parking for two vehicles with stone retaining walls, EV charging point and a outside shower for your muddy dog and boots after countryside walks, shingle roof log/bin store . A wrought iron pedestrian gate and railings gives access to a well presented cottage style garden. Pathway to the side gives access to the rear garden and home office. The enclosed south facing private rear garden lends itself perfectly for alfresco dining and comprises paved patio and well stocked borders, a superb outbuilding consisting of a utility room/workshop/tool store.

Home Office 8' 5" x 7' 8" ( 2.57m x 2.34m )
A superb addition to the cottage currently being used as a home office but lends itself to be used as additional accommodation or a studio. Double glazed windows to front and side, engineered oak flooring, worktop, light and power, inset ceiling spotlights, exposed beams, wall mounted electric heater, fibre broadband connection.

Outbuilding 13' 8" x 5' 8" max ( 4.17m x 1.73m max )
A versatile space with insulated roof, light and power, period brick flooring.

To the sides is a useful garden store area and utility room with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer over, fitted worktop and wall mounted cupboard.

Location 
The parish of Withycombe is a small rural parish in West Somerset which straddles the boundary of the Exmoor National Park; it includes the two settlements of Withycombe and Rodhuish. The village benefits from a community village hall, and the stunning Church of St Nicholas which dates from the 13th century. Withycombe has easy access onto the A39 at the end of Lower Street where two bus stops can be found offering access in both directions and within approximately a mile or so of the village of Carhampton where there is a village hall and church. West Somerset's premier resort of Minehead has an excellent range of shopping, banking and recreational facilities and is approximately 5 miles and the county town of Taunton which has mainline rail connections and access to the motorway network is approximately 20 miles to the south east. For those who enjoy exploring the countryside there are superb walks close by at Dunster Deer Park and the Brendon, Quantock and Exmoor Hills.

Council Tax Band 
C



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