St James Street, South Petherton, TA13

The Coke House — an 18th-century Hamstone home with bags of character (and no onward chain)

The Coke House is a handsome and substantial Hamstone property, believed to date from the 1700s, occupying a lovely position in the heart of the sought-after Somerset village of South Petherton. In the 20th century it became the village DIY shop and all set their watches by its clock.

Steeped in history, but thankfully not listed, this charming home offers generous proportions, deep window seats, attractive period features and plenty of natural light. In other words, it has the sort of character that modern houses spend a considerable amount of money trying to fake.

The accommodation is bright and well proportioned, with lovely original details waiting to be appreciated — or, if you prefer, rediscovered beneath several decades of perfectly respectable decorating decisions.

The Coke House would benefit from some updating and offers its new owner the chance to roll up their sleeves, unleash their inner interior designer and create something rather special. The potential is considerable, although we should point out that the house is unlikely to renovate itself while you’re out having lunch.

With its handsome Hamstone elevations, generous rooms, village-centre location and wealth of period charm, The Coke House is a wonderfully characterful home with plenty of scope to make your mark.

And, in a rare piece of good fortune for anyone who has ever found themselves trapped in a property chain of biblical proportions, there is no onward chain

Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the space, character and make an offer.

Accommodation

A part-glazed entrance door opens into a welcoming, light and airy entrance hall.

The impressive sitting room measures approximately 18'1" x 13'9" and is a delightful reception space with double-aspect windows to the front, flooding the room with natural light. Deep window seats add charm and character, while glazed double doors open through to the superb kitchen/dining room.

At approximately 22'7" x 17'3, the kitchen/dining room is a particularly spacious and versatile room, ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with a good range of base units and includes a Belling seven-burner gas hob with double oven, stainless steel sink and drainer, plumbing for both washing machine and dishwasher, and space for a larder fridge/freezer. A window overlooks the courtyard garden, while there is ample space for a generous dining table and chairs. A door provides direct access to the rear courtyard.

Stairs rise to the first floor, with natural light provided by a solar spotlight.

Bedroom One: measuring approximately 13'3" x 10'7", is a bright and cheerful double bedroom with attractive double-aspect windows to the front and a deep window seat. The room benefits from its own en-suite shower room, comprising WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle with electric shower.

Bedroom Two: measures approximately 10'2" x 7'7" and is another light and pleasant room enjoying a front-facing aspect and charming window seat.

Bedroom Three: approximately 12'5" x 9'9", is a further double bedroom with a rear outlook. A large storage cupboard/wardrobe incorporates a useful inner cupboard housing the Viessmann combination boiler.

The family bathroom comprises WC, pedestal wash hand basin, bath with electric shower over and heated towel rail.

Outside

To the rear is a small, private walled courtyard – a wonderfully easy-to-maintain outdoor space for those who like the idea of a garden without signing up for a lifetime of mowing. Perfect for pots and planters, there’s enough room for a small bistro table and chairs, making it an inviting spot for morning coffee, an evening drink, or relaxed alfresco dining when the British weather decides to cooperate.

There is also handy space for bin storage, keeping the less glamorous essentials neatly tucked away, along with the added benefit of an outside tap – ideal for watering the plants and washing down the patio.

The Location

South Petherton is a picturesque and well-regarded Somerset village, surrounded by attractive countryside and conveniently located just half a mile from the A303.

The village has an excellent range of amenities, including independent shops, two schools, a library, churches, an excellent pub, hospital, doctors' and veterinary surgeries, a chemist, tennis and bowling clubs, and the acclaimed Holm restaurant. Regular bus services connect South Petherton with neighbouring towns and villages, while the Berry's service also provides a convenient connection to London.

For commuters and those wishing to explore further afield, Crewkerne mainline station is approximately 6 miles away, providing services towards Waterloo. Yeovil is around 10 miles, Ilminster 6 miles, Taunton approximately 18 miles, and the Dorset coast at Lyme Regis around 22 miles.

Property information:
Tenure: Freehold
EPC: D
Council Tax Band: D
Services - Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas are connected to the property.
Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Flood risk: stated as High Risk
Free parking can be found nearby in the Co-op car park.