Church Street, Halstock, Yeovil, Dorset, BA22

A Grade II Listed quintessential cottage, requiring restoration throughout. Located within a much sought after village on the Dorset/Somerset border.

Offered on the market with no onward chain.

DESCRIPTION
Church cottage is a fine example of a GII Listed property, thought to date back to 1752; providing ample raw charm and now offering purchasers a wonderful opportunity to restore and create a ‘chocolate box’ cottage along a quiet and partially secluded lane within the village of Halstock. Built mainly of stone and flint elevations and with a later brick extension to the rear, the cottage is set under a thatched roof.
Ground floor accommodation is of ample size and comprises of entrance hallway, downstairs family bathroom, well proportioned living room with stone inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove. Adjoining the spacious living room , a kitchen & dining room offering comfortable space with views across the garden and countryside beyond. French doors lead directly onto the lawned garden and offer an abundance of light. On the first floor are three bedrooms, all which showcase exposed beams and endless character.

OUTSIDE
Church cottage resides along a quiet country lane, a short distance from the church. There is a generous sized garden, laid to lawn and enclosed by mature hedging. Backing directly onto open fields, the cottage enjoys delightful and far-reaching views.

Parking is currently on the road only, but subject to necessary planning consents there would be an opportunity for the purchaser/s to create off-road parking within the curtilage of the property.
Whilst the garden is of ample size at present, the vendors would be willing to discuss with purchasers the opportunity to extend the garden with a small approx. 0.12 acre section of the adjoining farmland, available to buy under separate negotiation.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that mains electric and water are connected to the property.
Heating is via electric storage heaters.
Private Drainage—shared septic tank with the adjoining cottage.
Council Tax: Somerset Council—Band C.

SITUATION
The ever popular village of Halstock lies on the Somerset/Dorset border. The village itself benefits from the award winning community village shop with a post office counter, village hall, church and a variety of clubs and events taking place in the local area.

Within comfortable motoring distance are the nearby towns of Yeovil, Beaminster, Crewkerne and Dorchester. All of which provide a good range of everyday shopping and educational services including both primary and secondary schooling.

Transport links are good with the A37 being some 2 miles away. Mainline railway links are available at Sherborne, Yeovil Junction and Yeovil Penn Mill (London Paddington and Waterloo).


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: FTTP—Superfast broadband is available—highest available download speed 80 Mbps, highest available upload speed 20 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.

The ever popular village of Halstock lies on the Somerset/Dorset border. The village itself benefits from the award winning community village shop with a post office counter, village hall, church and a variety of clubs and events taking place in the local area.
Within comfortable motoring distance are the nearby towns of Yeovil, Beaminster, Crewkerne and Dorchester. All of which provide a good range of everyday shopping and educational services including both primary and secondary schooling.
Transport links are good with the A37 being some 2 miles away. Mainline railway links are available at Sherborne, Yeovil Junction and Yeovil Penn Mill (London Paddington and Waterloo).