4 bedroom detached house for sale

A lovely "chocolate box" detached four bedroom thatched cottage situated in the village of Queen Camel benefitting from a superb large garden, garage and parking.


Cloudsend Cottage is a thatched gabled ended cottage built from local Lias stone, Grade II listed for its special architectural or historic interest. Tradition states that this is the resting house for the duty monk from Muchelney Abbey who would have come over to take services in the Church of St. Barnabas (Historic England). The cottage has many original features including flagstone floors, exposed ceiling beams, fireplaces and a secret spiral staircase.

The property is entered directly into the hallway off which is the sitting room which has a front aspect window, an open fire with part exposed stone wall and a door leading to the secret spiral stone staircase. A side door leads directly into the garden.

To the left of the hallway is the dining room which has a front aspect with window seat and an exposed stone fireplace.

The kitchen is to the rear of the cottage and features a range of fitted wall and base units, a fitted double electric oven, induction hob together with space for appliances and a small table and chairs. Additionally on the ground floor is bedroom three, a cloakroom with high level WC and wash hand basin, and also a porch with doors leading to the garden.

On the first floor there are three further bedrooms all of which benefit from characterful features and views to the front aspect. Bedroom two also boasts a small study area.
The family bathroom has a steel bath with shower over, wash hand basin, low level WC, airing cupboard and a large walk in storage cupboard.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS

We understand that mains electric, water and drainage are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating.

Council Tax: Somerset Council—Band E.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Broadband: We are advised that Full Fibre Broadband with a download speed of up to 900 Mbps has recently been installed at the cottage.

Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, Three and Vodafone. 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 flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%) and medium risk from surface water flooding.

Highly popular Queen Camel lies north of Yeovil and Sherborne and is very much a village where there are numerous clubs and societies for residents to be involved with if desired. For families with young children, there is an excellent primary school whilst further amenities include a health centre, village hall, church and public house. Road communications are excellent for those needing access to the A303 which is a short drive to the north. Rail connections are available at Castle Cary, Yeovil Pen Mill, Yeovil Junction and Sherborne.

The property is approached via a small iron gate that opens on to a private path leading to the main entrance of the cottage. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with a selection of trees, bushes and shrubs surrounding. The large and delightful main garden lies to the side of the property. Very private and mainly laid to lawn, it has paved patios, an ornamental pond, vegetable growing area, fruit trees and a wooden shed.
To the rear of the property there is a stone built wood store. This is nestled next to double wooden gates which open to allow an additional parking space . There is also a garage.