4 bedroom detached house for sale

A most attractive detached thatched cottage, Listed Grade II. 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage, studio, gardens. Popular South Somerset village.

The Old Diary House is a fine example of a local hamstone built property that has been sympathetically extended to create a family sized home with generous room sizes throughout , though the property is manageable and will therefore appeal to a variety of age groups. This very pretty thatched home is Grade II listed for its architectural importance; the thatch having been done in 2018 by Somerset Craftsman who have looked after this property for many years.
The accommodation has a pleasing layout that flows well, comprising a generous entrance hall, a well proportioned sitting room with a fireplace and wood burner, a separate reception room/dining room that opens directly into the large and well equipped kitchen/breakfast room. Further on the ground floor is a useful utility/boot room, a downstairs W.C and a study. Upstairs the four bedrooms are all doubles with the largest bedroom featuring an ensuite shower room. The further three bedrooms share a modern bathroom.

The sought after village of Stoke Sub Hamdon lies a short drive from Yeovil and Crewkerne with the village containing a good range of amenities and facilities to include a doctors surgery, primary school, secondary school at nearby East Stoke, coffee shop, bistro and hairdressers to name a few. Ham Hill County Park is on the doorstep providing wonderful dog walks with associated incredible views over the countryside. The village is well placed for quick access to the A303 trunk road that has recently been widened and offers communications east and west, There are mainline train stations at both London and Crewkerne whilst to the north is Castle Cary with a direct service to London/Paddington.

To the left hand side of the house is a gated driveway that opens to a level and gravelled driveway with ample turning space which in turn opens directly to the double garage that has a remotely controlled door. Beside the garage is a converted outbuilding that is considered to offer scope for a number of uses, to include a hobbies room/home office/gymnasium etc. Broadband is wired to this building.
The gardens lie predominantly to the rear and one side and are considered to be manageable in size. Directly behind the property is a large paved area for outdoor furniture/BBQ’s etc. There is an antique water pump with barrel that provides an appealing water feature. There is also a pergola for climbing plants. The main area of garden is lawned and with the centrepiece being a mature Ash tree providing good shelter. At the top of the garden are numerous soft fruit trees and a pathway that leads to a vegetable growing area that also contains a fruit cage and greenhouse.

AGENTS NOTE
With thatched properties there is a necessity for insurance purposes to have the wiring checked every 5 years. This latest inspection was in 2023.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that mains electric, gas, water and drainage are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating.
Council Tax: Somerset Council—Band  F.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: Superfast fibre broadband is available—highest available download speed 76 Mbps, highest available upload speed 20 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, Three and Vodafone. Indoor =limited. Outdoor=Likely. 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%).