Church Road, Minehead, TA24

A quintessential semi-detached Grade II Listed cottage situated in a prominent and commanding position on the slopes of North Hill with superb far reaching views.


DESCRIPTION
This Grade II Listed cottage is delightfully positioned in front of St Michaels's Church on the favoured slopes of North Hill with views towards the Church, Minehead Bay and the Quantock Hills. The property has been updated and improved under current ownership, whilst retaining many original character features throughout. The spacious accommodation is arranged over two floors and benefits from three bedrooms, three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, two bathrooms, and gardens to front and rear with the added benefit of gas fired central heating. Early viewing recommended by sole selling agent to fully appreciate this cottage.

ACCOMMODATION
Access via a shared pathway leads to the front door, inner porch, space to store boots/cloaks cupboard, with an inner door providing access to the entrance hall with doors to all ground floor rooms. The cosy living room is to the front aspect and benefits from fitted shelving and an original stone fireplace with multi-fuel stove and exposed beams. The dining room offers a side aspect with original fireplace and multi-fuel stove, with stairs rising to the first floor landing. An opening leads to side entrance area giving access to the back garden and also leads directly into the impressive garden room. The dual aspect garden room has double doors to the rear garden with a vaulted ceiling whilst benefitting from electric under floor heating, this room makes a beautiful setting to enjoy the views towards the garden and surrounding hills. Access to the utility and downstairs bathroom is from the main hallway. The utility houses the gas fired boiler and is fitted with a range of units above and below, a stainless
steel sink and drainer and space for washing machine and tumble dryer, built in storage/airing cupboards and a window to the rear with a further door to the bathroom. The family bathroom is fitted with an enclosed panelled bath with shower over, a low level WC, pedestal wash basin, built in storage/airing cupboards and obscure glazed window to the rear. The well-appointed country style kitchen/breakfast room is dual aspect with a range of matching units above and below and worktops over with a mixture of tiled/panelled backsplash, space for free standing fridge/freezer, integrated slim line dish washer, ceramic 1 & ½ bowl sink/drainer, Leisure gas cooker and electric ovens with extractor hood over, space for large breakfast table and double doors leading out towards the rear garden and a door with stairs rising to bedroom two. Bedroom three is located just off of the Kitchen/breakfast room with views towards the rear garden.

From the dining room there are stairs rising to the first floor landing giving access to the substantial principle bedroom and the shower room. The principle bedroom is dual aspect with bespoke window shutters, exposed beams and beautiful views towards the town and surrounding countryside. The shower room comprises; skylight window, walk-in shower enclosure, contemporary vanity unit with inset wash basin and touch-tap mirror above, close coupled WC and doors to built-in storage. Bedroom two is accessed by stairs via the Kitchen/breakfast room benefitting from eaves storage and a rear aspect enjoying far reaching coastal and countryside views.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
Gas fired central heating, mains electric, water and drainage.
Council Tax Band - D
EPC—Exempt (Grade II Listed)

AGENTS NOTE
Number 1 Church Farm Cottage are currently landscaping their front garden to create direct access to their property.

Annual Ground Rent of £5 to be paid to The Lutterell Estate.

The property is affected by a flying freehold, please call agents to discuss.

SITUATION
The seaside town of Minehead is commonly known as the gateway to the Exmoor National Park where there are many interesting walks and other country pursuits to be enjoyed. The town boasts a wide range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities along with First, Middle and Upper Schools. The County town of Taunton is approximately 25 miles distance with its wider range of shops and access to the motorway network and mainline railway station. Many of the renowned attractions of West Somerset and the Exmoor National Park are also within short motoring distance along with the rugged North Devon coast line.

GARDENS & GROUNDS
The front garden is enclosed by a hedge and fencing with a gate giving access into the gravelled shared pathway (subject to change, please see agents notes) to the front door. To the left of the property is gravelled off road parking leading to the useful workshop/store and additional side gate into the rear garden. Undoubtedly a feature of the property is the elevated and beautifully landscaped ‘cottage’ garden which is predominately laid with lawn and well-stocked borders, including a fabulous selection of shrubs and plants - Camellias, Roses, Jasmine, Peony, Apple trees, Pear Trees and Fir, to name but a few. The garden benefits from a raised summer house/studio with a decked area to the front and an additional timber gazebo seating area, the garden offers a number of idyllic seating areas perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining.