Church Steps, Minehead, Somerset, TA24

Offered to the market with no onward chain, a charming three-bedroom Grade II Listed cottage situated in an idyllic position at the bottom of the renowned ‘Church Steps’ with far-reaching views.


This Grade II Listed cottage is delightfully positioned in front of St Michaels's Church on the favoured slopes of North Hill with views towards the Church and the Brendan Hills.

The property has been sympathetically updated and improved under current ownership whilst retaining its character, including a full rewiring with external wiring to the garden, garages and summerhouse.

From the bottom of the ever popular ‘Church Steps’ you will find the front door into entrance hall with space to store boots/cloaks and doors to all ground floor rooms.

The cosy snug benefits from a dual aspect with fitted shelving/storage, bespoke window shutters, a brick-built fireplace with recently installed wood burner, exposed beams and French doors leading out into the level courtyard. 

A door leads from the snug to a useful under-stairs space. The living room offers a front aspect with original fireplace with Burley wood burner inset, bespoke window shutters and stairs rising to the first-floor landing.

A further door leads into the modern kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with matching units above and below with high spec Fisher & Paykel integrated appliances to include; a drawer fridge/freezer, a double dishwasher, an eye level double oven and grill, an extra large induction hob with extractor over and a Belfast sink with window above.

An external door gives access to the Church Steps, and an integral door gives access into the boot room/utility. The boot room/utility is a substantial room that could double as a workshop/store/studio. There is access to the rear patio and WC and a door to the steps up to the main garden area.

From the living room, stairs rise to the first-floor landing with access to all bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom is a substantial double room with a dual aspect, wall panelling and beautiful views towards the town and surrounding countryside. Bedroom two is a double room with a dual aspect, bespoke window shutters and glorious countryside views. Bedroom three is a single room with a front aspect and fitted storage.

The well appointment family bathroom completes the accommodation and in brief comprises a panelled bath with shower over, low level WC, a traditional bidet, pedestal wash hand basin and a dual aspect.

SERVCIES & OUTGOINGS
Mains electric, gas, water and drainage are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating with recently replaced combi-boiler.
Council Tax: Somerset Council—Band  D.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: FTTP—Ultrafast broadband is available—highest available download speed 1800 Mbps, highest available upload speed 220 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. 
Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).

SITUATION
The seaside town of Minehead is commonly known as the gateway to the Exmoor National Park where there are many interesting walks and other country pursuits to be enjoyed.  The town boasts a wide range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities along with First, Middle and Upper Schools.  The County town of Taunton is approximately 25 miles distance with its wider range of shops and access to the motorway network and mainline railway station.  Many of the renowned attractions of West Somerset and the Exmoor National Park are also within short distance along with the rugged North Devon coast line.

OUTSIDE
From Church Street, the property is approached over a driveway proving off road parking with external lighting and access to two single garages with power. The front of the property and a pedestrian side gate are accessed via Church Steps. To the rear is a low maintenance cottage patio area creating an ideal setting for enjoying al fresco dining & entertaining directly from the house. The rest of the garden is accessed via steps leading up from the boot room/utility. This section of the garden commands an elevated position with glorious countryside views whilst being predominantly laid to lawn with various mature shrubs and cottage borders surrounding. There are various additional areas to sit and enjoy your surroundings as well as a brick-built summerhouse with lighting and power and a potting shed.