WALKING DISTANCE TO THE MAINLINE RAILWAY STATION TO LONDON WATERLOO AND EXETER! Poppy Cottage is a substantial, period, natural stone, terraced cottage dating back to approximately 1769, situated in a picturesque village centre position opposite the village green and a short walk from the village pub. The cottage backs on to fields and countryside, enjoying lovely south-facing views at the rear. There is a substantial, pretty front garden giving a good depth from the country lane plus a private driveway offering off road parking for one to two cars. The cottage is enviably free from the restrictions of Grade II listing and yet boasts a wealth of period character features including exposed beams, Inglenook fireplace, original cast iron stove and window seats. It benefits from uPVC double glazing and modern electric radiators. At the rear of the property is a private garden enjoying a sunny southerly aspect and views across fields. The surprisingly spacious accommodation comprises entrance porch / boot room, large sitting room / dining room, kitchen and utility room. On the first floor is a landing area, a double bedroom with views across the village green at the front and a family bathroom. On the second floor there is another substantial double bedroom with walk-in storage cupboard and sunny, south-facing countryside views. This property offers plenty of scope for further reconfiguration, subject to the necessary planning permission. There are lovely countryside walks a short walk from the front door of this house. The village centre and pub is a short walk away. Stoford lies approximately 2 miles south of Yeovil. The village is centred on a village green with the pub located opposite. The adjoining village of Barwick which lies within the same parish has a primary school, church and recreational ground. Both Sherborne and Yeovil lie within comfortable motoring distance providing between them an excellent range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. Sporting, walking and riding opportunities abound within the area. The property is a short drive to the stunning, historic town of Sherborne with its mainline railway link to London making Waterloo station in just over two hours directly without changing your seat! This cottage is within walking distance to the mainline railway station in Stoford, linking you to London and Exeter. Sherborne boasts a superb boutique high street with cafes, restaurants, Waitrose store and independent shops plus the breath-taking Abbey, Almshouses and Sherborne's world-famous schools. The property is perfect for those aspiring couples making the most of the cheap mortgages available at the moment, buyers cashing out of the South East and London market or cash buyers looking for their perfect West Country home to settle in, potentially linked to the wonderful selection of local schools. It may also be of interest to the holiday letting or second home market. THIS COTTAGE MUST BE VIEWED INTERNALLY TO BE FULLY APPRECIATED.

Paved pathway leads to front door with outside light, cottage-style front door leads to entrance porch.

ENTRANCE PORCH
Quarry tiled floor, electric light, period oak front door leads to lounge/dining room.

LOUNGE / DINING ROOM – 22’11 Maximum x 16’11 Maximum
A generous main reception room enjoying a wealth of character features including large Inglenook fireplace with open fireplace, exposed natural stone elevations, second brick period fireplace with cast iron stove, exposed beams. This room enjoys a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed window to the front and period-style glazed French doors opening to the rear, staircase rises to the first floor, under stairs recess, telephone point, TV aerial attachment, electric radiator, pine moulded skirting boards, feature window seat, pine glazed latch cottage door leads from the lounge / dining room to the kitchen.

KITCHEN – 12’ Maximum x 4’8 Maximum
uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden enjoying views across fields. A range of fitted, panelled kitchen units comprising stone effect laminated work surface with decorative tiled surrounds, inset stainless-steel sink bowl and drainer unit, mixer tap over, inset electric hob with stainless-steel electric oven under, a range of drawers and cupboards under, recess provides space for upright fridge freezer, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards, ceramic floor tiles, feature internal window to conservatory / utility room. Entrance leads to conservatory / utility room.

CONSERVATORY / UTILITY ROOM – 10’10 Maximum x 6’9 Maximum
Glazed French doors lead back to the lounge / dining room, uPVC double glazed door and side light opens onto the rear garden, ceramic floor tiles, laminated work surface with cupboards under, space and plumbing for dishwasher.

Staircase rises from the lounge / dining room to the first floor landing, exposed beams, pine moulded skirting boards and architraves, uPVC double glazed window to the rear enjoying lovely countryside views, electric radiator.
Pine panelled doors lead off the landing to the first floor rooms.

BEDROOM ONE – 15’ Maximum into recess x 8’11 Maximum
A generous double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the front enjoying views across the village green, window seat, exposed beams, inset feature ceiling lighting, chimney breast feature with feature alcove, wall mounted electric heater, extensive fitted wardrobe cupboard space.

FIRST FLOOR FAMILY BATHROOM
A period-style suite comprising pedestal wash basin, fitted low level WC, pine panelled corner bath, glazed separate double sized shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, exposed beams, tiled walls and floor, uPVC double glazed window to the rear enjoying lovely countryside views, wall mounted heated towel rail, inset feature ceiling lighting, shelved cupboard and alcove, panelled door leads to airing cupboard, slatted shelving, airing cupboard houses pressurised hot water cylinder.

Oak latch door from the first floor landing gives access to stairwell rising to the second floor.

BEDROOM TWO – 15’7 Maximum x 17’2 Maximum into stairwell
A generous double bedroom, two double glazed Velux ceiling windows to the rear enjoying extensive countryside views and a sunny southerly aspect, exposed beam work, chimney breast feature, wall mounted electric radiator, pine door leads to large storage cupboard space.

OUTSIDE
At the front of the property a dropped curb gives vehicular access to a paved driveway providing off-road parking for one to two cars. There is a pretty lawned front garden enjoying a selection of shaped flower beds and borders and a variety of plants and shrubs, feature ornamental pond, outside light, outside power point, timber bin store for wheelie bins and recycling containers, further log store. The front garden and driveway give a depth of 30’4 from the road. The front garden enjoys pleasant outlooks across the village green.

REAR GARDEN – 42’8 Maximum in length x 10‘8 Maximum in width
This rear garden enjoys a sunny south-facing aspect with a beautiful backdrop onto fields and countryside. The rear garden is laid mainly to stone chippings and paving leading to a portion of lawn and seating area. It is enclosed by timber panel fencing. Outside tap, garden storage container.