Goathurst, Bridgwater, Somerset

A charming period village cottage set in the heart of this desirable Quantock village, offering superb accommodation including three reception rooms, a stunning kitchen & bathroom, three double bedrooms, and a part-walled, south-facing cottage garden.

THE PROPERTY
Lantern Cottage is a deceptively spacious period mid-terraced Cottage. This charming property is full of character and original features with spacious living space and bedrooms.
The property occupies a central position set within the most desirable village of Goathurst. In addition there is a large cottage garden that enjoys a southerly aspect and is completely enclosed providing peace and seclusion. A key feature being the far boundary brick walling forming part of the original kitchen garden to Halswell House.

The accommodation comprises a main entrance and hall area opening out into the dining room with staircase seen at the far side with storage space below. Original wood floorboards extend across. Beyond is a superb family room with sliding patio doors leading out to the mature cottage garden. A WC/cloakroom is to one side.

Continuing through into the kitchen/breakfast room. This includes a full range of wall and base units incorporating a range of pan and utility drawers. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher and washing machine with space for a full height fridge/freezer. A professional all electric Rangemaster oven with induction hob is set within an attractive brick surround inglenook. A breakfast bar extends across with a range of drawer storage. Natural oak work surfaces complete the design. A stable door opens out to the rear. A housekeeper cupboard with storage seen to the side of the oven houses the oil fired boiler.

The sitting room is spacious and light and features a central open fireplace with a stone surround. Original floorboards extend across. Exposed ceiling timbers and stone walls add character to this superb room.

On the first floor there are three double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is spacious and light with views out across the village. Bedroom 2 is another spacious room with antique pine detailing and a built-in wardrobe store cupboard. Bedroom 3 is currently used as a home office with elevated views out across the beautiful garden.
The family bathroom is well appointed to include a roll top bath and large walk in shower. Further display shelving and a heated towel rail to one side.

A spacious landing area with loft access.

GARDENS
Lantern Cottage enjoys an exceptionally pretty cottage garden that leads up on varying levels from the rear of the cottage. There are seating and entertaining areas enjoying different views of the garden. Established borders edge the main lawn and are filled with a wide variety of ornamental flowers and shrubs. A central pergola with seating divides the garden to a further space at the far end with further established borders and vegetable borders. A magnificent brick wall at the end forms part of the original walled garden to Halswell House. A garden shed to the side completes the arrangement.

Parking is available along the front of the cottage with further areas available along the road.

SITUATION
Lantern Cottage is situated in the unspoilt and particularly favoured village of Goathurst, which is located on the lower slopes of the Quantock Hills, which have been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offer excellent walking, riding and mountain biking facilities.

The village has an attractive parish church and there is a public house, primary school and golf course available in the nearby village of Enmore, which is approximately 1 mile away.

There are local amenities available in the village of North Petherton, whilst Bridgwater offers day to day facilities as well as an M5 motorway junction. Taunton, the county town, has comprehensive facilities with a good range of shops, excellent schools within both the state and independent sectors, mainline railway station and M5 motorway interchange.

Services
Mains electricity, water
Private drainage shared septic tank
Oil fired central heating

Tenure
Freehold

Local Authority Somerset
Council tax band D

EPC band E

Agent note
Neighbours have right of access to service utilities if needed as a terraced property.