Over Stratton, South Petherton

A character home that gives you a real dose of Scandinavian "Hygge". This Swedish Timber House offers sprinkling of Scandi-style alongside spacious rooms, a beautiful sunny garden and bespoke garden studio.

The Property - Beautifully renovated and thoughtfully enhanced in recent years including the replacement of the external cladding with a lower maintenance composite, this charming 1940s home blends period character with modern comfort. It retains a number of attractive original features, including stripped wood flooring and front and rear verandas, complemented by bespoke fitted storage designed to reflect the home’s era. A standout feature is the impressive kitchen/breakfast room with its vaulted ceiling, creating a bright and inviting space that truly sets the property apart.

For those working from home or seeking a creative retreat, the bespoke hand-built garden studio offers a wide range of possibilities. Garden enthusiasts will also appreciate the generous southerly facing garden, carefully designed to maximise enjoyment and functionality. It includes a dedicated kitchen garden area complete with raised beds and a greenhouse, perfect for growing your own produce.

Accommodation - The front porch and veranda is a clever later addition, thoughtfully designed to complement the character of the original property while offering extra practicality. With ample space for coats or even a comfortable chair, the porch leads through the original deco-style front door into a spacious and welcoming hallway featuring decorative flooring. Stairs rise to the first floor in the classic 1940s utilitarian style that has become increasingly popular, while a convenient cloakroom is tucked neatly beneath the staircase.

At the rear of the home, the open-plan living and dining area stretches across the full width of the house and is filled with natural light from a bay window overlooking the garden. Attractive wood flooring and decorative alcove shelving add character, complemented by a recently installed wood-burning stove. At the opposite end of the room, the former fireplace now provides attractive and practical fitted storage.

The previous kitchen has been cleverly converted into a practical utility area with worktops, a pull-out recycling and waste unit, and space for both a washing machine and dishwasher. This leads seamlessly into a beautifully designed kitchen and breakfast room, featuring a striking original vaulted ceiling and French doors that open onto the patio—perfect for outdoor dining throughout the day. Stylish dark blue cabinetry is paired with a ceramic double butler sink that suits the period of the house, along with space for an electric range cooker. Glazed earthenware tiled splashbacks complete the look.

Upstairs, the landing provides access to three well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom fitted with a modern white suite and monochrome tiling in keeping with the period style. The bathroom includes an electric shower over the bath and a contemporary chrome electric towel radiator.

Two charming double bedrooms enjoy a bright, sunny outlook over the rear gardens. The main bedroom features beautifully crafted bespoke fitted units within each alcove, while the second bedroom retains a traditional airing cupboard with decorative doors, housing the hot water cylinder. The third bedroom is currently arranged as a study with a double sofa bed but could easily serve as a generous single bedroom for everyday use.

Outside - The property occupies a generous plot, featuring a wide frontage and a spacious south-facing garden to the rear. The front has been thoughtfully landscaped with timber sleepers and gravel, providing ample off-street parking, while a pathway—historically shared with the neighbouring property—leads to an inviting veranda and front porch. A side gate offers convenient access to the rear, where a useful outdoor tap sits alongside timber sleepers lining the path to a substantial, sun-filled patio—ideal for alfresco dining.

The garden has been carefully designed with mature birch trees that provide welcome dappled shade during the warmer months, year-round shrubs for structure, and a prolific apricot tree thriving in its sheltered spot. A dedicated kitchen garden, screened with low fencing, adjoins fruit canes including currants and raspberries, offering the perfect space for growing your own produce via raised beds and a handy greenhouse.

Adjacent to the garden is a bespoke home office or studio, complete with its own veranda and timber bi-fold doors, making it a versatile space for work, hobbies, or entertaining. The building is fully powered and lit, with a storage area to one side and an internal door opening to an additional storage shed at the opposite end, which is also accessible from the kitchen garden.

Situation - The village of Over Stratton is surrounded by acres of orchards and public footpaths, excellent for dog walking. The village has a great sense of community and a friendly atmosphere. There are two popular venues within the village; The Royal Oak pub which serves great food and The New Farm Restaurant winner of “Taste of the West” best venue in the South West and renowned for its hospitality. Abutting the village at Lopenhead is the iconic “Railway Carriage Café” and adjoining Trading Post Farm shop loved by residents for its delicious locally sourced produce.

The centre of South Petherton lies within 1.5 miles and this picture postcard village has excellent village amenities including OFSTED “Outstanding” Infant and Junior schools, tennis courts and club, recreation ground, independent shops and a co-op store. The market town of Crewkerne houses the local Waitrose store and a railway connection to London Waterloo. From the Esso station on the edge of the village is the regular Berry’s Superfast bus service to London Hammersmith.

There are an excellent range of state and independent schools locally.

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Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Electric heating and hot water via Economy 7 tariff.

Ultrafast broadband is available. There is mobile coverage at the property, please refer to Ofcom's website for more information.

Material Information - Somerset Council Tax Band A

We understand several of the mainstream high street lenders are happy to lend on Swedish Timber Houses subject to criteria, although they are classed as non-standard construction. Prospective buyers are advised to speak to the office for further information and to take advice from a suitably experienced broker who can place any mortgage application with the correct lender for your circumstances.