Brindle Cottage, Clay Lane, Lower Chillington, Near Ilminster

- PROPERTY TYPE
Cottage
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Detached Character Cottage in Idyllic Quiet Location
- Stunning Country Views
- Gardens and Woodland of Approximately 0.9 Acres
- Spacious Living Room
- Snug with Multi Fuel Burner
- Modern Fitted Kitchen/Diner
- Three Double Bedrooms
- Bathroom and En-Suite Shower Room
- Garage and Workshop and Ample Off Road Parking
- Garden Room/Office
Description
Far from ordinary, this enchanting detached cottage blends timeless period charm with thoughtful, flexible living space — a home that works beautifully for growing families, those who love to entertain, anyone needing space to work from home, or simply those craving peace and privacy.Step inside and you’re greeted by light-filled rooms brimming with character: exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, warm flagstone and quarry floors, and a welcoming snug with a multi-fuel burner — perfect for cosy evenings. Yet every modern comfort is here too: a superbly fitted kitchen with granite worktops and premium Smeg appliances, spacious living areas opening right to the garden, and a convenient ground-floor principal bedroom with its own shower room — ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or simply easy everyday use. Upstairs, two generous double bedrooms and a family bathroom offer plenty of room to grow, relax, or welcome visitors.The versatility extends outside too: a bright, insulated garden room makes a wonderful home office, studio, or playroom, while the garage, workshop and extensive off-road parking give ample space for hobbies, vehicles and storage.But the real magic lies in the grounds — just under an acre of beautifully landscaped gardens and mature woodland, designed to delight gardeners and nature lovers alike. There are sun-drenched patios, secluded seating nooks, a pretty parterre with a water feature, winding paths through trees and shrubs, and even a charming pavilion — all framed by breathtaking rolling countryside views toward the Blackdown Hills.It’s a paradise for families — safe, private spaces to play and explore; perfect for dogs with plenty of secure ground to roam; and a dream for keen gardeners with diverse planting areas, different levels and year-round colour. Whether you want to tend borders, enjoy alfresco dining, wander woodland paths, or simply soak up the tranquillity, this garden offers endless possibilities.Set in an idyllic, quiet rural location yet well-connected to local towns, Brindle Cottage isn’t just a house — it’s a versatile, character-rich sanctuary offering the very best of country living, ready to adapt to your lifestyle now and for years to come.
Entrance Porch
Half glazed door to front, side and front aspect windows with countryside views, quarry tiled floor and doors to kitchen and entrance hall.
Entrance Hall
9' 1'' x 9' 10'' (2.77m x 2.99m)
Stairs to first floor with decorative balustrade and hand rail, under stairs cupboard, radiator and door to snug and kitchen.
Living Room
20' 2'' x 14' 9'' (6.14m x 4.49m)
A most interesting room with sliding full height double glazed patio doors with lovely views of the countryside, front and rear aspect double glazed windows, wood burning stove, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and steelworks, TV point, radiator and doors to rear garden and master bedroom.
Snug/Dining Room
15' 8'' x 9' 11'' (4.77m x 3.02m)
Two front aspect double glazed windows with countryside views, window seat, inglenook fireplace with inset multifuel burner set on flagstone hearth and radiator.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
15' 0'' x 14' 0'' (4.57m x 4.26m)
Rear aspect double glazed window, double glazed french doors opening to the patio with countryside views. Fitted kitchen comprising a range of wall and base units with granite worktops over, Smeg stainless steel sink unit, Smeg dual fuel cooker with extractor hood, larder unit, plumbing for dishwasher, plumbing for washing machine, space for American style fridge/freezer, tiled splash backs and radiator.
Utility Room
9' 1'' x 5' 7'' (2.77m x 1.70m)
Plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer or fridge/freezer and oil fired boiler providing hybrid central heating and hot water, double bowl Butler style sink, WC and Air Source Heat Pump controls.
Master Bedroom
17' 8'' x 10' 1'' (5.38m x 3.07m)
Front aspect double glazed window, double glazed door to side opening to parterre garden, vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, built in wardrobe and radiator.
En-Suite Shower Room
Rear aspect double glazed window, fully tiled shower (Aqualisa), pedestal wash hand basin, WC, extractor fan and heated towel rail.
FIRST FLOOR
Gallery Landing
Front aspect double glazed window, decorative balustrade and hand rail, exposed beams, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and access to roof space.
Bedroom Two
15' 5'' x 13' 8'' (4.70m x 4.16m)
Front and rear aspect double glazed window with countryside views, laid to carpet and radiator.
Bedroom Three
14' 10'' x 9' 11'' (4.52m x 3.02m)
Front aspect double glazed window with countryside views, magnificient solid elm exposed floorboards, storage cupboard and radiator.
Bathroom
Front aspect double glazed window with countryside views, bath with Aqualisa shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled floor, tiled splash backs and heated towel rail.
Separate WC
Rear aspect double glazed window, low level WC, tiled floor and heated towel rail.
Parking
Block paved parking area to front and side of garage with gate leading to front door and gate to the car port and workshop.
Garage
14' 9'' x 11' 1'' (4.49m x 3.38m)
Electric roller door to front, power, lighting and loft storage space.
Garden Room/Office
13' 5'' x 11' 9'' (4.09m x 3.58m)
Insulated room with French doors and full width windows offering extensive countryside views, with decked area to front, laminate flooring, power, lighting, telephone point and wall mounted electric heater.
Garden
The garden has been designed to create a tranquil place and is arranged over different levels laid to lawn with natural stone retaining walls and an array of shrubs, trees and paths leading to secluded garden areas with patio, pergola and decorative pavilion. There is an additional paved patio to the front of the house which leads to a lovely parterre garden with central water feature. There is a timber framed potting and storage shed with cobbled path to the garden room/office. Another path leads into a woodland garden with mature trees and shrubs. The path leads to the top of the garden and follows the full length of the boundary hedge. Two well positioned sitting areas give outstanding views towards the Blackdown Hills and the sunset. Externally, there are beautiful water features and ponds, surrounding the property with two further outdoor shed and a workshop.
Visitor Parking Area
Opposite the property, a further parking area with a hardstanding provides space for multiple vehicles whilst a wooded area adjacent provides a tranquil area for contemplation.
The grounds extend to 0.9 acre. The location offers privacy and seclusion in a rural setting with the garden providing variety and colour throughout the year.
AGENTS NOTE
We have a simple goal to provide you with an exceptional level of service, combining good old fashioned values with cutting edge marketing for your home. We are passionate about the local area and are always looking for ways to support our local community. Covering Yeovil, Sherborne, Crewkerne, Martock, South Petherton, Chard and Ilminster, along with surrounding towns and villages. We offer a full range of services including Sales, Lettings, Independent Financial Advice and conveyancing. In fact everything that you could need to help you move.
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Property BrochureFull Details- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: F
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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