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" A charming period cottage with 2 bedrooms and an attic room in this popular village location with excellent access to the A303. The property would make an ideal main or second home. Offered with no ongoing chain. EPC Band E.

SITUATION South Street is a sought after road on the fringe of South Petherton yet still within walking distance of a range of amenities including a choice of independent and national shops, cafes, pubs and day-to-day leisure and health care facilities, the latter of which includes a community hospital. Broader ranges of amenities can be found in Crewkerne, where there is a Waitrose Superstore, and in the commercial centre of Yeovil. South Petherton is located within South Somerset and is therefore surrounded by beautiful countryside with multiple opportunities for walking, cycling, riding and other outdoor pursuits.
 
Transport links are good with the A303 trunk road accessible on the outskirts of South Petherton and the nearest motorway junction at Taunton (J25 of the M5). Crewkerne train station offers regular rail services to London (Waterloo) and Exeter whilst Yeovil Penn Mill Station enjoys direct links with Bath and Bristol. Further afield, services to London (Paddington), Birmingham, The North and The South West operate from Taunton Station, facilitating travel to the area from various parts of the country. DESCRIPTION Inglenook Cottage is a charming and surprisingly spacious attached cottage located on the edge of the popular village of South Petherton, yet within walking distance of amenities in the village centre. Believed to date back to the turn of the century, the property is not listed but exhibits many beautiful character features including a stunning inglenook fireplace in the sitting room which is arguably the centrepiece of this home and provided the inspiration for the name of the cottage. Despite the age of the property and the character exhibited throughout, Inglenook cottage enjoys excellent ceiling heights throughout and lovely views towards the surrounding countryside and South Petherton Church can be enjoyed from many windows.
 
Having been under the same ownership for the past two decades, the property has been carefully maintained with uPVC double glazed windows installed recently in many rooms, yet now offers an incoming purchaser the opportunity to modernise certain elements if desired to create a fantastic, characterful home with potential for use as a full-time or holiday home or investment opportunity. ACCOMMODATION The property is approach from South Street through a part-glazed front door leading into; ENTRANCE HALL A characterful point of entry with attractive parquet flooring and fascinating exposed brick-and-timber walls. From here, doors lead to; KITCHEN Fitted with traditional base units with an inset sink and space for a gas cooker. The central heating boiler is mounted on the wall, and from here the rear door leads out to the courtyard. BATHROOM Comprising an inner lobby, shelved storage cupboard and bathroom area which is fitted with a bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin. There is a frosted window to the rear and a shelved alcove. SITTING ROOM A delightful and comfortable room with a stunning Inglenook fireplace, into which a log burner is set. With a charming window seat, this room gives a sense of tranquility upon stepping through the door and conjures images of roaring fires in colder months and a relaxing environment for any occasion. From here, a concealed staircase rises to; FIRST FLOOR The staircase from the sitting room rises to a landing, from which a frosted window to the rear aspect offers an abundance of natural light. From here a further concealed, wooden staircase rises to the loft room and doors lead to; BEDROOM 1 A generous double bedroom with a window seat and a window to the front aspect offering views across nearby countryside and towards South Petherton church. BEDROOM 2 A double or large single bedroom which also benefits from a front aspect window enjoying a similar view to bedroom 1. LOFT ROOM/BEDROOM 3 A versatile space ideal for for use as a hobby room, home office or additional bedroom space if required. Storage has thoughtfully been built in with 3 useful cupboards and two Velux windows to the rear aspect offer excellent natural light. OUTSIDE Inglenook Cottage benefits from an enclosed, decked courtyard area to the rear which offers space for bin or bike storage. AGENTS' NOTE There is a flying freehold affecting the property. SERVICES Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas. Gas fired central heating. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the vendors' selling agents, Messrs. Stags, Yeovil Office, Telephone 01935 475000. DIRECTIONS From Yeovil take the A303 towards Ilminster and at the Hayes End roundabout take the 4th exit, signposted South Petherton. Follow this road for a short distance before turning left onto Coles Lane and at the end of the road turn left onto South Street. The property can be found after a short distance on the right hand side. These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. "