3 bedroom terraced house

Beautifully presented throughout, 'Crooked Cottage' is a quintessentially English country cottage that has been meticulously maintained and improved over the years by its current owners. The charming, character packed interior is complemented by modern day refinements and stylish decoration to make this alluring cottage the perfect 'turn key' property, in a central village location within walking distance to all the village amenities.

To the front of the house there is a useful, pea gravelled, off street parking area where a covered porch leads you into and enchanting reception room which is currently being utilised as a snug/office. To the rear of the room a pair of bi-fold doors draw your eyes towards the pretty south facing garden, whilst within the room you get your first sense of the immense character that can be found throughout the property with its painted stone fireplace, oak hearth and cast iron wood burner, pine bookshelf, fitted desk and cupboards, and limestone floor. From the snug/office a door leads through to the main reception passing the staircase that rises to the first floor.  This beautiful dual aspect sitting room features another alluring fireplace which also has a cast iron wood-burner and a stunning Oak floor, there is a small understairs area with useful cupboards and fitted bookshelves. 

Beyond the sitting room is the gorgeous kitchen/breakfast room, patio doors link to the garden to the rear of the room with a window and door to the side. The kitchen is fitted with a substantial range of traditional shaker style units, complemented by a solid wood countertop. The counter top is inset with a Belfast sink and there is provision for a gas cooker, wine fridge and washing machine. A matching central island unit provides space for informal dining and food preparation and there is room for a large dresser and an arm chair. The kitchen is finished with a striking oriental tiled floor, spotlights and is blessed with a lovely outlook over the garden.

Moving onto the first floor, you will find three double bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom, arranged off a an attractive 'L' shaped landing. The main bedroom features fitted wardrobes and a lovely dressing area, whilst the remaining two bedrooms are both good doubles with pleasant outlooks. Completing the internal accommodation is a luxurious family bathroom which has a traditional style white bathroom suite including a gorgeous clawfoot bath, fully tiled walk in shower with a rain fall shower head over and quality sanitaryware. There is smart wood panelling to the walls, a travertine tiled floor and a well positioned Velux windows that fills the room with natural light.

Outside, the garden is every bit as delightful as the house itself, and enjoys a surprisingly high degree of privacy. Enjoying a sunny south/westerly aspect there is a large area of level lawn, a discrete al-fresco terrace with a pergola over, perfect for an intimate supper party, an area of stone chipping, ornamental pond, garden shed and woodstore. The garden is interspersed by an effervescent border of pretty flowers, trees and small plants. There is also the added bonus of power to the garden shed, a hot & cold tap and outside lighting.

WE HAVE NOTICED. Crooked Cottage truly is an idyllic period home, packed with character it has a homely charm that can be difficult to find or replicate. The sunny rear garden is simply beautiful, and there is still plenty of potential to create more ground floor accommodation (perhaps a garden room) if desired.

SITUATION The North Somerset village of Winscombe was recently placed as the second best place in Britain to raise a family by family investment firm OneFamily (survey in 2015) and is nestled in the beautiful Mendip countryside within commuting distance of Bristol. Its atmosphere is one of bustling activity, with a variety of shops, professional offices and community facilities including church, doctor and primary school (). Winscombe is in the Churchill Academy and Sixth Form Centre () catchment area for secondary education, which has recently been awarded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted and also benefits from a modern sports complex, and there is also a dry ski slope nearby. Private sector schooling is also close by at Sidcot and the Downs School at Wraxall is within easy reach. Country activities available within the area include horse-riding, walking on the Mendips and sailing on Axbridge Reservoir, and there are also several excellent golf courses in the area. The lovely cathedral city of Wells is a drive away, as is the famous beauty spot, Cheddar Gorge. As mentioned, Winscombe is within commuting distance of Bristol but also has good access to the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare and the M5 at junction 21 to travel north or junction 22 to travel south. There is an international airport at Lulsgate and access to a mainline railway station at Weston.

DIRECTIONS From our Congresbury office, head towards Langford, and turn right onto Brinsea Batch. Continuing through King Road and Church Lane, turn right onto Dinghurst Road, then continue onto Hill Road and onto Sandford Road. The property will be found on the right hand side with a Debbie Fortune Estate Agents 'for sale' board outside.