Church Lane, Kingston St Mary, Taunton

A beautifully presented and much improved semi-detached cottage of immense charm and character, standing in well stocked gardens with useful outbuildings and enjoying a delightful tucked away location close to the centre of this sought after Quantock hills village

The property

This beautifully presented centuries old semi-detached cottage offers spacious accommodation of immense charm and character, including 3 large reception rooms all with inglenook fireplaces and woodburning stoves and numerous exposed timbers and beams. The property is several hundred years old, believed originally to be two cottages which have been amalgamated and extended to provide a very spacious and well-appointed four bedroom home of character. The current owner has completed numerous improvements to the property including installing a new fitted kitchen. The property has double glazing and gas-fired central heating.

Outside

The gardens are very much a feature of the property, have been beautifully landscaped and are stocked with an abundance of specimen shrubs and trees designed to provide colour and interest throughout the year. A pedestrian gate from the lane opens onto a paved terrace providing an attractive sitting/dining area. The garden includes a number of useful outbuildings including a Garden Room enjoying an attractive westerly orientation with views towards the Blackdown Hills.  There is also an open fronted Loggia providing a further attractive sitting/dining out area part covered and with lovely southerly views. Further Summerhouse enjoying a wonderful southerly aspect again with views towards the Blackdown Hills. Situated at the rear of the property can be found a further area of lawn and area of paving, lean-to fuel store. Situated beyond the cottage can be found an off-road parking area for two cars and a detached Garage.

Situation

Rose Cottage occupies an attractive south facing position on the fringe of this sought after village situated in a "no through" lane away from passing traffic. Kingston St Mary is a popular village which offers a thriving community with local amenities to include a highly regarded primary school, church, village inn, village hall, playing field and garage. It stands at the foot of the Quantock Hills which have been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and they provide miles of footpaths and bridleways. Taunton is about 3 ½ miles to the south and provides comprehensive facilities with, in addition to a good range of shops, excellent schools within both the state and independent sectors, a theatre, county cricket ground, racecourse and a main line rail link to London (Paddington). The M5 (J25) is accessed on the eastern side of town and close to this junction there is a large out of town shopping and leisure complex.

Directions

Leave Taunton in a northerly direction heading towards Kingston St Mary. On reaching the village, turn right at the village green into Church Lane. Continue past the church on the left hand side and take the next turning right into an unmarked lane. Rose Cottage will be found as the second property on the left-hand side. Continue past the property and a parking area will be found on the left-hand side. Alternatively for a first visit, park in the church car park on the right-hand side (immediately opposite the church).

Additional Information –Tenure: Freehold
Estate/Management Charge: None
EPC Rating: D
Council Tax Band: F

UTILITIES
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Electricity Supply: Mains
Mains Gas Supply: Mains
Central Heating: Mains gas

FLOODING
Flood Information: flood-map-for-planning.service.gov.uk/location

BROADBAND & MOBILE COVERAGE
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