Lower Vellow, Williton, Taunton, Somerset

An attractive detached Grade II Listed cottage, set within this most charming hamlet, offering four bedrooms (two en-suite), family bathroom, two spacious reception rooms, kitchen/diner, utility and home office. A sweeping drive leads through the grounds to a large parking area with two-bay garage. A detached stone barn, stunning gardens, paddock & grounds approx.1.31 acres in all.

The accommodation comprises outer porch with pretty canopy thatched bonnet leading through the main oak door entrance into the hall with clay tiled flooring. Main staircase leading off to one side, ahead is a useful boot room.
From the right, the hallway opens into a spacious kitchen/breakfast/dining room, with the utility room conveniently positioned to one side. This includes space for a washing machine and dryer with stainless-steel sink set within a base unit. Beyond is the oil-fired boiler with an airing cupboard and a separate WC.

Polished oak flooring continues through into the spacious kitchen, where large windows flood the room with natural light. At the far end, large French doors open directly onto a sunny terrace, creating a wonderful connection between the kitchen and the gardens.
A full range of hand painted shaker style wall and base units include an integrated dishwasher with space for a small fridge or freezer and a full height fridge. A ceramic sink is set within granite work surfaces that extend across providing excellent preparation space. A central island includes further cupboard storage with a solid oak work surface. All electric range oven by STOVE with two ovens, a grill and warming draw, induction hob over.

A useful pantry with shelved storage is to the side. Beyond is a spacious breakfast / dining area which enjoys views out across the gardens.

An impressive living room features a striking inglenook fireplace with bread oven, housing a large wood-burning stove. Exposed ceiling timbers and pretty windows add to the room’s considerable charm and character.

Doors open into an inner hall currently used as a study/home office with a fitted natural oak desk top extending across.

A further door links to additional large sitting room to include slate flagstone flooring, with door opening out to the rear. A central stone surround inglenook fireplace housing a further wood burning stove. To one side is a small wood store.

A secondary oak staircase leads up to bedroom two. A spacious double with a vaulted ceiling and exposed ceiling timbers with oak flooring.
An ensuite shower room is to the side. This offers flexibility to create annexe accommodation independent to the main house (subject to necessary consents).

The main staircase leads to the first floor with an attractive landing area.

The principal bedroom is spacious and light with a walk in closet and store and a further ensuite bathroom including a cubicle shower.

There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Willow Cottage is found along a quiet country lane set within this most attractive hamlet of Lower Vellow.
A sweeping driveway passing alongside a small post and railed paddock recently planted with a collection of trees opening out to a large, gravelled parking and turning area to the front of the property with access to a detached two bay green oak garage. A small garden shed is seen to the side.

The main garden area extends across to the front of the property following pretty pathways and front entrance. Sun terraces to the front and side of the house offer wonderful entertaining space.

The lawned areas are bordered by established flower borders offering a wealth of colour and interest continues along the front and side of the house leading across to a substantial detached stone barn which is currently partially converted to include a mezzanine floor offering extensive space offering huge potential for a variety of uses. Sky lights allow natural light in. Large barn doors also open out to the front.

Two further stores with a separate WC lead out from the side.

Beyond is a large paddock that continues up the hill side. Breath taking views can be enjoyed from here looking out across to the Quantock Hills Beyond.

SITUATION
Lower Vellow is an attractive and sought after hamlet made up of many period properties. It is located approximately two miles southeast of Williton and just to the west of the Quantock Hills, which are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

This is a beautiful and unspoilt area of undulating countryside which comprises a most attractive mix of small fields and woodland.

The nearby village of Stogumber has a village shop, post office, school and pub with further excellent facilities found in the small town of Williton nearby.

Taunton, the County Town of Somerset, is approximately 14 miles southeast and provides extensive retail and commercial facilities, excellent schools in both the state and public sectors as well as sport and leisure facilities which include Taunton Racecourse and Somerset County Cricket Club.

Taunton also has the benefit of a mainline
intercity rail service with trains to London Paddington in under two hours as well as access to the M5 motorway network at junction 25.

Tenure
Freehold

Local Authority
Somerset Council
Council tax band D

Services
Mains water, sewerage and electricity.
Oil fired central heating, and log burner
Airband full fibre Internet.

EPC
Exempt Grade II Listed.