Stoke St Michael - Countryside lifestyle

Puzzle Tree cottage is a charming character filled four bedroom semi-detached cottage, situated in a peaceful rural setting and on a quiet country lane. The home boasts generous tiered gardens and is surrounded by open countryside with the benefit of driveway parking and a garage outbuilding.

About the property.

Puzzle Tree Cottage is a lovely four bedroom cottage with an abundance of character, in a quiet, rural setting on the edge of this desirable village. The cottage dates back to the1870's with an extension in the 1970's and 1995. The property was fully re-wired and the lead on the roof was replaced in 2019. New windows and a new central heating system are recent upgrades as of 2024. The property has generous accommodation with open plan living, making this home perfect for a countryside lifestyle.

About the inside.

Inside, the property has plenty of space, with accommodation arranged over two floors. On the ground floor, an entrance porch opens to the sitting room which is a lovely cosy space with an open fire and decorative surround. Stairs rise to the first floor and a door opens to a fabulous country fitted kitchen with terracotta floor tiles, Belfast sink, range oven and space and plumbing for dishwasher. A stable door opens to the gardens and a door opens to the utility room/cloakroom, with further space for appliances. At the other end of the kitchen is the opening to the dining room, making this a wonderful open space for families, and from here, double doors open to the sun room which is an upgraded conservatory with solid roof and heating system.

Upstairs, there are three good double bedrooms, with the fourth a single, and a family bathroom with corner bath and separate shower cubicle.

About the outside.

The driveway for Puzzle Tree Cottage offers parking for a number of cars. The property has generous gardens, front, side and rear; very peaceful and private, giving a real feeling of seclusion. To the front of the cottage, the garden features a glorious Puzzle Tree and gives a wonderful place to sit and take in the view. To the side, the gardens are mainly laid to lawn, with a raised vegetable bed and beyond the garden wall, are views over adjoining countryside. To the rear of the property, a stable door opens from the kitchen to a gravelled seating area, ideal for dining and entertaining family and friends. Steps lead up to another large area of lawn, offering a great space for children and pets to explore. There also is a double garage that is currently used for storage.

About the area.

Stoke St Michael is situated in the Mendip Hills, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It lies between Georgian Bath and the Cathedral City of Wells. This traditional village is surrounded by picturesque countryside and has amenities including a church, primary school, village shop and pub. The property is well situated only 150 metres from a bus stop with great bus routes to the surrounding towns and cities.
The Georgian City of Bath offers a further array of cultural, recreational and educational amenities and is famous for its stunning Georgian architecture, boutique shops, festivals and fine dining. The A303/M3 is approximately 14 miles, bringing London within a reasonable driving distance. Rail links to London Paddington are available at Castle Cary and Westbury stations. There are a number of market towns within close proximity including Shepton Mallet, Frome and Wells, each offering essential shopping as well as individual outlets like the renowned Kilver Court and Sharpham Park Farm Shop. Charlton House Spa Hotel is just 5 miles away and the popular Babington House is close by in Mells also at around 5 miles.
There are excellent schools close by including All Hallows, Millfeld, Downside, Bruton and Wells Cathedral, in addition to those in Bath such as The Royal High School and King Edwards.