£260,000 /Sale price

An attractive detached stone period property with a generous cottage garden, parking and garage within walking distance of amenities. EPC: Band F.Coming to the market for the first time in nearly 30 years, this 18th century stone cottage was originally a blacksmith’s and forge and is set in a quiet position just off the main street. Despite its tucked away location, the property is within easy walking distance of the village shop, post office, pub and school.The ground floor provides a sitting room with an inglenook fireplace, a separate dining room, a kitchen and a bathroom. On the first floor there are two double aspect bedrooms, each with views over different parts of the grounds.The cottage enjoys a long established garden that offers interest throughout the year, with a strong spring display and planting that maintains colour in all seasons. Every room looks out onto a different area of the garden, giving the property a close connection to its surroundings. Outside, there is also a single garage and off road parking.AGENTS NOTEThere is a pedestrian right of way in favour of the neighbour across the front of the property. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONBroadband: FTTP—Ultrafast broadband is not currently available—current highest available download speed 76 Mbps, highest available upload speed 15 Mbps. (Openreach).Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).The property is situated in the very centre of Winsham which is a vibrant and much sought after village on the Somerset/Dorset border, surrounded by glorious traditional countryside and only 12 miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis. Local amenities include the Post Office/general store, inn, primary school, Church, bus service and a host of village activities. The towns of Chard and Crewkerne are within 5 and 7 miles distance respectively, offering excellent day to day amenities, including a Waitrose supermarket and main line rail service at Crewkerne. Both the A303 and M5 motorway are readily accessible and there are airports at Exeter and Bristol.