CHURCH COTTAGE, SUTTON MALLET, SOMERSET, TA7 9AT
Glastonbury and Street under 10 miles, Somerton 12 miles, Taunton 20 miles,
An idyllic, detached, 4 bedroom village cottage, nestled besides the church, in a corner of Somerset that time forgot.
Summary
The house has an entrance porch, welcoming sitting room, farmhouse kitchen/diner, utility room, shower room, office/snug, hallway, front hall, workshop, garage, and upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and family bathroom.
Outside there is parking on a gravel drive and a glorious walled garden surrounds the house.
Location
Sutton Mallet and Stawell are two charming neighbouring villages off the beaten track and little known, lying on the south side of the Polden Hills. They combine into a friendly and active community and more information is available on
Moorlinch is a slightly larger village which is a few miles away and has a good pub. The surrounding towns of the area are all within easy reach and provide a comprehensive range of cultural, sporting and commercial amenities.
The house is nestled beside the church. The church is now redundant but is used for various village events throughout the year. It still has the original box farm pews which are an evocative reminder of past times. The church is now run by The Churches Conservation Trust.
Description
A picture-perfect property, which emanates a beguiling calm, soothing with its timeless charm.
The house has previously been used as the village post office, but in more recent years it has been adapted and renovated to create a family home.
Attractive, authentic features have been retained such as 3 inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams, flagstone floors, window seats, exposed stone, and brick work, a well in the kitchen and original floorboards upstairs.
All the windows to the south offer a variety of views of the church. This architectural gem provides an enchanting and private backdrop.
The gardens are a significant feature of the property with fruit bearing trees and bushes, an extraordinarily productive kitchen garden, as well as a sheltered, private terrace for relaxing and enjoying the magical peace of the setting.
Accommodation
The front door opens in a central, pitched porch, an inner door opens to a spacious, dual aspect, sitting room with enormous inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove as a focal point. On the right a door leads to the integral workshop, and garage. It is worth noting that planning permission was granted previously for the workshop to be included as accommodation with French doors out to the west facing courtyard.
To the left of the sitting room is a classic, dual aspect, farmhouse kitchen with bespoke timber units, a large Inglenook which houses an electric, 3 oven Aga, a pantry, undercounter space for a fridge and dishwasher and plenty of space for a large table and chairs and also soft seating if you wish. This is a super homely kitchen that feels like a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The utility room has wall cupboards and a worksurface, with space for an under counter fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. At the end, there is a shower room and WC.
From the kitchen dining room another door opens to a hallway, which leads to the stairs and the part of the property used, in the past, as a post office. An entrance porch doubles as a boot room with plenty of space for hanging coats and storing boots. An external door opens to the walled east garden. Beside the hall is the office/snug with a 3rd inglenook fireplace and inner stone mantle and log burning stove creating a cosy room perfect for quiet contemplation. A quirky remnant of the post office days is a sliding hatch, in a tongue and groove dividing wall, revealing the entrance porch.
Upstairs
A generous, bright landing provides access to 4 bedrooms and the family bathroom. The bedroom at the east end has exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling and a fine elm floor, giving it a Gothic/medieval feel. Apparently similar elm floorboards run through most of the first floor.
Outside
From the lane, double timber farm gates open to a gravel drive, leading to the garage which has double timber doors. To the left a timber garden gate opens in the walled east garden which is bursting with colour throughout the seasons.
The rest of the garden is enclosed with an attractive, traditional stone wall, and mature shrubs and trees. The garden is a combination of lawns, floral beds, shrubs and trees (many of which are fruiting including pear, apple, mulberry, cherry and plum) and productive vegetable beds. The elements combine to create a delightful, wholesome and traditional setting, which looks magical but has an emphasis on self-sufficiency and the ‘good life’.
A gravel path leads around the garage to the west end of the house where a paved courtyard, with attractive pond, is a lovely feature. The gentle trickle of the water provides an enchanting, acoustic addition to this tranquil, private, sheltered oasis.
Along the back of the workroom, a large log shed is a perfect, dry location for storing logs, tools and garden machinery.
In addition, a greenhouse and two poly tunnels make this a haven for gardeners. However, if you prefer an easier life, it’s worth noting that the kitchen garden could easily be returned to lawn if preferred.
Tenure and Other Points
Freehold. Grade 11 listed. Mains drainage, electricity and water. LPG hot water and central heating (brand new boiler May 2024). Electric Aga. Council Tax Band E.
About the area
Sutton Mallet lies in the heart of the beautiful Somerset countryside, well away from any busy roads or unsightly commercial development. The village has an active community and shares activities with nearby Stawell which has a village hall.
Moorlinch lies a couple of miles to the east and it has a very popular pub. Within easy driving distance are various small towns and larger villages that provide range of shopping, cultural and sporting activities. These include Glastonbury, Street, Wells, Wedmore and Bridgwater with Taunton and Bristol also within commuting distance.
There are good communications with the M5 and A303, Bristol and Exeter airports and direct rail services to London at Taunton and Castle Cary.
The area has excellent state and independent schools including various primary schools, Hugh Sexeys and Kings of Wessex, Sidcot, Wells Cathedral, Millfield and the Taunton and Bristol schools.
Directions
From the A39, follow Moor Road into the village until it become Church Road. The house is beside the church as you head past the church, side on to the lane.
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