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"A beautiful attached 3 bedroom grade II cottage situated near the centre of this sought after village. The property offers well balanced practical accommodation with a wealth of character. Garage, parking and private established gardens.

THE PROPERTY When imagining the quintessential English country cottage, a property very much like Lullingstone springs to mind; a romantic thatched home which is bursting with fascinating features inside and enjoys charming, secluded gardens. Having been lovingly cared for under both the current and previous ownerships, the property is presented in excellent order with attention paid to preserving the history and character on offer here. Possibly the most unexpected advantage of Lullingstone are the sizes of the rooms which, unusually for such a historic cottage, are beautifully proportioned with good ceiling heights, helping to create a feeling of space and air throughout. Thought to be the oldest building in the village, Lullingstone dates back to the 16th Century when it was constructed as part of a terrace of three cottages, two of which have been joined together to make the fantastic property found today. Justifiably listed Grade II*, and situated in a conservation area, the cottage is steeped in history; from the crown markings in the entrance lobby stating a long-past occupier's allegiance to Cromwell to the beam over the fireplace in the dining room which is believed to have been acquired from a nearby Abbey, this property tells many stories of times gone by with a host of period features to be found throughout, including a glazed panel by the front door which exhibits the wattle-and-daube construction of the original walls. More contemporary features, such as the electric flame effect log burner in the sitting room, have been used to compliment the ancient elements of the house whilst ensuring that modern convenience is catered for. At some point during it's lengthy history, the property has been extended to the rear, enlarging the accommodation on the ground floor to comprise three generous and versatile reception rooms, a sociable kitchen/breakfast room and a cloakroom, and allowing the creation of a third bedroom upstairs. Between them, the reception rooms ensure that a space is available for every occasion, with day-to-day, informal and formal places to dine as well as a charming and comfortable sitting room with a fireplace and plenty of character, setting the scene for relaxing evenings and casual entertaining. A room of note is the Morning Room which is positioned at the rear of the property and therefore enjoys views across the garden through dual aspect windows as well as a door leading directly to outside, allowing plenty of natural light to flow through the space and enabling a highly desirable indoor/outdoor lifestyle. The first floor is arranged as three spacious double bedrooms and a family bathroom, all arranged around a wide central landing with a galleried area above the stairwell. Each of the bedrooms enjoys marvellous characterful features, particularly the two in the oldest part of the house where exposed wall timbers can be seen, whilst the bedroom added during the historic extension benefits from a dual aspect overlooking the garden, built in wardrobes and a vanity sink. Domestically, laundry facilities can be found in the downstairs cloakroom, where the is plumbing for a washing machine, and space beneath the stairs has thoughtfully been converted to a large utility cupboard offering excellent storage for coats and shoes as well as cleaning equipment. The kitchen is a sociable space with room for a central breakfast table and a range of traditional fitted units offering plenty of storage and an Aga which is the heart of this room and contributes to the rural charm of the property. OUTSIDE Lullingstone is set in beautiful, mature grounds which amount to approximately 0.2 of an acre. Stretching behind the property, the rear garden is a joy with a secluded, sunny aspect and a large variety of established plantlife including an ancient mulberry tree and several apple trees. Primarily laid to well kept, level lawns with attractive borders, the garden is fully enclosed and therefore offers an excellent place for outdoor dining and entertaining with child- and dog safety ensured. A enclosure at the end of the garden has formerly been used as a dedicated vegetable plot with space to grow a variety of produce; the perfect compliment to the country cottage aura found throughout the property which suggests that a modern interpretation of 'the good life' could easily be achieved here. Parking is well provided for with a gravelled, gated driveway to the side of the property and a detached garage with an electric door, which also enjoys power and light. To the side of the garage is a sizeable storage room which is ideal for securing garden equipment and furniture or for use as a workshop, and there is also an established concrete base in the garden which is suitable for housing a garden shed or summerhouse. SITUATION Winsham is a popular South Somerset village which benefits from a range of amenities including post office and village shop, pub, church, village hall and primary school. The nearby towns of Chard and Crewkerne have a range of everyday amenities including a Waitrose superstore in Crewkerne , and both the commercial centre of Yeovil and the County town of Taunton are within easy reach.
 
Education is well catered for in the area; in addition to the primary school within the village, there are a selection of state and independent schools nearby including Taunton schools, Perrott Hill and Millfield at Street. SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the vendors' selling agents, Messrs. Stags, Yeovil Office, Telephone 01935 475000. DIRECTIONS From Yeovil take the A30 towards Chard, staying on the road through Crewkerne. Turn left towards Wayford and Winsham and follow this lane into the village of Winsham, where the property can be found on the left shortly before the end of the road. These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose."