Kingweston Road, Charlton Mackrell

A charming and beautifully presented detached Grade II listed thatched cottage, believed to date back to the 17th century, situated on the edge of this popular village.

Rich in character and history, the property retains a wealth of original features including flagstone flooring, exposed stone walls, ceiling beams, roof trusses and impressive fireplaces, with some internal doors believed to date as far back as the 15th century.

The accommodation is both versatile and well-proportioned, comprising a welcoming entrance hall, breakfast room, fitted kitchen with adjoining pantry and utility, and a spacious sitting room and snug. A further reception room provides flexibility as a home office or fourth bedroom, with the benefit of a ground floor shower room.

To the first floor are three generous double bedrooms, complemented by two well-appointed bathrooms, all enjoying charming outlooks over the surrounding gardens.

Externally, the property is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway providing ample parking, leading to a detached stone garage/workshop. The mature gardens are a particular feature, extending to approximately three quarters of an acre, offering a high degree of privacy with well-established lawns, trees and planted borders. The current owner has simplified the garden in their ownership to a manageable level.

A rare opportunity to acquire a truly characterful period home with extensive grounds in a sought-after village setting.

Location
Charlton Mackrell is part of 'The Charltons' which also includes the neighbouring village Charlton Adam. Together they offer a School, Church, Community Hall & Recreational field and pub. Somerton is approximately 3 miles west and offers typical everyday amenities including some local, independent shops, Art Galleries, antiques, cafes and several public houses enjoying attractive beer gardens and restaurants. Somerton also offers a library, doctor and dentist surgery, opticians, TSB bank, churches and schools within the town. Charlton Mackrell is well positioned for travel, close to the A303, A37 and M5 with a well linked bus service and mainline railway stations are located in Castle Cary, Yeovil and Taunton with direct links to Waterloo and Paddington.

Directions
From Market Place, Somerton, turn left onto Broad Street and take the second exit at the mini roundabout onto Horse Mill Lane. At the end of the road, turn left onto Lodge Hill, then take the next right onto B3153. Turn right onto Kingweston Road, follow the road down and the property will be on your left, just before the turning onto Peddles Lane.

Agents Note:
The property experienced surface water flooding in December 2023, attributed in part to the brook which runs along the front of the driveway and continues through the garden. Following this, the current owners have implemented a number of flood mitigation measures, including the installation of flood gates to external doors, the creation of a soakaway within the front garden, and raising the bank of the brook to help divert water away from the property. In addition, a back-up pump has been installed within the front garden drainage system.

These measures have been put in place as a precaution, however, it should be noted that they have not yet been tested against similar weather conditions. Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries in this regard.

Material Information
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Identity Verification
To ensure full compliance with current legal requirements, all buyers are required to verify their identity and risk status in line with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations before we can formally proceed with the sale. This process includes a series of checks covering identity verification, politically exposed person (PEP) screening, and AML risk assessment for each individual named as a purchaser. In addition, for best practice, we are required to obtain proof of funds and where necessary, to carry out checks on the source of funds being used for the purchase. These checks are mandatory and must be completed regardless of whether the purchase is mortgage-funded, cash, or part of a related transaction. A disbursement of £49 per individual (or £75 per director for limited company purchases) is payable to cover all aspects of this compliance process. This fee represents the full cost of conducting the required checks and verifications. You will receive a secure payment link and full instructions directly from our compliance partner, Guild365, who carry out these checks on our behalf.