Henley, Langport, Somerset, TA10

An attractive GII listed 16th century cottage exuding rustic charm in the peaceful hamlet of Henley, with a half acre plot, versatile accommodation, and a wealth of period features.

DESCRIPTION
Dating back in its origin to the Tudor era, Henley Farm boasts notable heritage features across almost every inch of its c.2,300 sq.ft accommodation. Including blue lias flagstone floors, elm plank and muntin screens, exposed stone and brickwork, elm beams and original fireplaces, the property emanates period charm.
The cottage is accessed from the front through a part glazed door which leads into the kitchen/breakfast room. At over 30’ long, the room boasts ample scope for flexible use of the space, with the original fireplace and bread oven now disused but an attractive focal point to one end of the room. To the opposite end, a modern, shaker-style range of kitchen units with solid oak worktops features an electric range with 5-ring hob, dual sink, and space & plumbing for a dishwasher. The Aga has been disconnected but remains in situ as another quaint feature of the room, with a more modern electric boiler having been installed to supply the home. To the rear is a spacious utility room, with ample capacity for storage and featuring a WC, large sink, and space/plumbing for a washer/dryer.
Beyond the kitchen is a cosy dining room, which could equally be used as a study or snug, with two staircases leading up to the upstairs. The principal sitting room is dual aspect with a large inglenook fireplace the centre point of the room, with woodburning stove in situ, bread oven, exposed stone wall, and elm lintel evoking rustic charm which ties in with the flagstone flooring and plank & muntin screen separating the room from the hallway, which runs from the front to the back of the house.
Completing the downstairs accommodation is a snug/library, carpeted, with bespoke bookshelf to one end and independent access to the other, offering some possible light annexe potential in conjunction with the sitting room.
Upstairs is split into two sides, with one end consisting of a large double bedroom with ample built-in wardrobes and its own bathroom fitted with freestanding rolltop bath with shower, WC, pedestal basin, and two airing cupboards. The opposing staircase leads up to three more bedrooms, all good sized, carpeted doubles, and a shower room fitted with corner cubicle, WC, and hand basin.

OUTSIDE
Henley Farm boasts a widely varied 0.45 acre plot consisting of part garden and part paddock, which enjoys a rural aspect. Immediately to the rear of the property is an established area of planting with a host of mature shrubs and bushes, with a decked seating area offering the ideal al fresco dining spot in the sunny, south facing garden. A set of stone steps leads up to the parking area, sufficient for three or more vehicles, and leads on up to the paddock via the drive, which has gated access to the road and a further area of lawn to one side. Currently laid to a wild meadow, the paddock also features a greenhouse, garden shed, and fruit cage, with a selection of fruit trees adding to the diversity of the plot. The current owner thinks the paddock is a good sized plot which might provide other potential uses or opportunities in years to come.

SITUATION
The hamlet of Henley enjoys a rural setting whilst maintaining good connectivity to the local area, being just four miles from the market towns of Langport and Somerton, and six from Street, which, between the three, offer a fantastic range of day-to-day amenities, including a wide range of shops, supermarkets, banking and post office services, veterinary, doctors', and dentists' surgeries, library, inns and pubs, cafés, garages/fuel stations, and churches. For schooling, nearby primary schools are located at High Ham, Huish Episcopi, Somerton, and Compton Dundon, with Huish Episcopi Academy and adjoining sixth form and sports centre, with good sporting facilities for all age groups, close by.
Street offers Crispin Secondary School and Strode College, in addition to the highly regarded independent school Millfield, and the popular outlet shopping centre, Clarks Village. Further independent schools including Wells Cathedral, Taunton, Kings, Queens, and Bruton are all within commuting distance.
The larger regional centres of Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater, and Wells are all within reasonable driving distance, each offering an extensive range of leisure, shopping, commercial, business, recreational, and scholastic facilities.
There are mainline rail links at Taunton and Castle Cary (Paddington line), and Yeovil (Waterloo Line), while the M5 Motorway can be accessed at Junction 25 Taunton (Northbound) and Junction 23 Bridgwater (Southbound). The A303 and A39 are easily accessible providing swift access to the local area and the wider network.

SERVICES AND OUTGOINGS
We understand that mains electric and water are connected to the property. Private drainage.
Council Tax: Somerset Council—Band  E