4 bedroom detached house for sale

A stunning, detached Hamstone cottage situated in an idyllic setting on the edge of Ham Hill with remarkable far reaching views. Extended, flexible and fully renovated accommodation including four bedrooms as well as a large mature garden, parking and a sizeable store. 


39 Ham Hill comprises a particularly well presented, detached period cottage which is situated in an elevated position on the outskirts of this highly favoured South Somerset village. 

This fabulous property has undergone a comprehensive programme of improvements under its current ownership and has been extended from its original cottage footprint to a wonderful family home, ideally suited to modern living, yet still retaining much of its original charm and character.

The property features beautifully presented and updated accommodation throughout, including a refitted kitchen/dining room, utility room and bathrooms as well as additional upgrades such as the installation of an air source heat pump and new central heating system. 

On the ground floor the accommodation includes an attractive entrance hall with access to the cloakroom and storage. Solid oak flooring runs throughout the hall and into the kitchen/dining room as well as the separate study. This offers excellent flexibility as a home office, hobby/craft room or an additional ground floor bedroom/reception if required.

The open plan kitchen and dining room offers an incredibly well presented and sociable space which is flooded with natural light, ideal for family dining/entertaining.

The kitchen area features a lovely vaulted ceiling with a Velux window and also comprises bespoke solid wood cabinets with solid oak work surfacing, a double Butler sink and a granite island/breakfast bar with built in power sockets.

Integrated appliances include a range cooker with electric oven/slow cooker, an induction hob, an under counter fridge and a dishwasher. The separate utility/laundry room provides further fitted storage as well as space, plumbing and electrics for additional appliances together with a side door opening into the large external store.

The bright and airy sitting room features an exposed Hamstone wall with a central fireplace and multi fuel burner (which can also provide additional central heating and hot water if required). French doors open at the front of the property for direct access to the garden and offer glorious views of the countryside beyond.

The bedroom accommodation is well catered for, with a fourth double bedroom situated on the ground floor.

The level of attention to detail and standard of finish continues throughout the first floor where there are three further double bedrooms including the master suite and a separate family bathroom.

The generously proportioned master bedroom features incredible elevated, dual aspect views over the garden and countryside beyond as well a featuring a pretty exposed stone wall. The master suite also benefits from it’s own walk in dressing room and well appointed en-suite shower room.

The second and third bedrooms are further nicely proportioned double rooms, both benefitting from far reaching countryside views and an abundance of natural light.

The family bathroom has been finished to a high standard and features a lovely exposed stone wall, a Velux window as well as a freestanding bath, a separate shower enclosure, wash hand basin, WC and a heated towel rail.

This highly practical and charming home would suit a variety of age groups who are looking to enjoy this pretty, edge of village location at the foot of Ham Hill Country Park.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that mains electric and water are connected to the property. Heating via an air source heat pump. Private drainage to a septic tank. Owned solar panels are installed which benefit from a FiT and provide an income of approximately £700 per annum.

Somerset Council—Band D.

The property is located in the popular village of Stoke-Sub-Hamdon on the edge of Ham Hill Country park which provides fantastic walks and breath taking views.

The well served village has a primary school, church, public houses, a working men's club, pharmacy, dentist, several shops, a café plus other local amenities. There is a nearby secondary school at East Stoke, Stanchester Academy, and the village is very well placed for road communications to the nearby larger commercial town of Yeovil and also to the A303.

The former market town of Crewkerne lies a short drive to the south, sitting on the Dorset border with the famous Jurassic Coast within easy reach.

The property is situated at the top of a shared private driveway with parking available in front of the house and access to the store/worktop as well as further parking on the opposite side of the driveway.

The garden extends to approx. 0.4 of an acre and is set against by the stunning backdrop of the surrounding Somerset countryside. The south westerly aspect benefits from the majority of afternoon and evening sunshine as well as the opportunity to enjoy gorgeous far reaching sunsets.

At the front of the property is a large gravelled patio which is the perfect place for garden furniture and alfresco dining. The main area of garden lies beyond the patio and is set out in tiered, lawned sections with established planting throughout.

To the rear of the property steps rise to an additional raised garden which comprises an attractive wooded area and offers further magnificent elevated views.