East End, Stoke St. Michael, Somerset, BA3

A delightful semi-detached stone cottage, tucked away and idyllically situated on the eastern outskirts of Stoke St. Michael. The property is set within a generous plot measuring 0.28 acre including tiered gardens, a garage/outbuilding and ample off-road parking. Presented in good order, this attractive period home enjoys pleasant rural views. EPC rating E.


A door to the front of the property opens into a porch, which has windows on two sides and an inner door opening into the sitting room. This well-proportioned reception room has two secondary glazed windows to the front and incorporates the staircase to the first floor accommodation with two storage cupboards beneath. Within the sitting room is a central fireplace in a period style, with a wooden mantel and an inset open fire.

The sitting room then leads through to the kitchen/dining room, located at the back of the property. With a matching range of wall and floor units, the farmhouse kitchen is equipped with solid woodwork surfaces, a Belfast sink with mixer taps, dishwasher plumbing, and space for a freestanding range cooker (gas). With an exposed beam ceiling, this traditional country kitchen provides plenty of room for a dining table and chairs to one end and has three timber-framed double glazed windows to the rear, recently fitted in 2024. Furthermore, the kitchen includes a secure (and recently fitted) stable door to the rear, an upgraded gas-fired boiler for the LPG central heating and a door through to a utility room. This separate laundry room provides space and plumbing for a washing machine and includes a WC and wash hand basin. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a superb garden room, which has a tiled roof, central heating and a set of double doors opening to the rear – a wonderful spot for additional seating.

On the first floor, Puzzletree Cottage has three double bedrooms; two of which benefit from fitted wardrobes. The fourth bedroom would be ideal as an office or child’s room. The family bathroom (also with a beamed ceiling) comprises a low-level WC, a pedestal wash hand basin, a corner bath and a separate shower cubicle. 

We understand the property was fully re-wired in 2019, with a number of the windows being replaced in 2024, along with the central heating system, as noted above. The loft space is insulated and partially boarded with a pull-down ladder.

OUTSIDE
A driveway to the side of the cottage leads up to an area of hardstanding and provides off-road parking for several vehicles. The total plot measures 0.28 acre and includes a large area of tiered and established garden which elevates behind the property. In addition, there are sections of garden to the side with vegetable plots and also to the front of the cottage, where the beautiful puzzle tree can be found. The cottage gardens would suit green-fingered purchasers, adjoining the surrounding countryside and taking in the lovely rural views. 
 
There is a particularly useful garage/outbuilding (18’6’’ max x 17’6’’ max) providing extensive storage and offering scope for alternative uses, subject to gaining any necessary consents.

To the rear of the property is a level, stone-chipped seating area, perfect for outdoor dining.

Stoke St. Michael lies to the Eastern end of the Mendip Hills within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Bath, five miles from Wells and four miles from Shepton Mallet. The nearby mainline rail links are situated at Castle Cary, Bath and Bristol.

The village enjoys a varying range of different age and style of properties with many period and individual homes. Within the village, there is a pub (the Knatchbull Arms), a memorial hall, a well-stocked village shop with an off licence and Post Office, a preschool & primary school, a historic church and a recreation field. There are several secondary schools within easy reach such as The Blue School in Wells, Whitstone School in Shepton Mallet and various options in the towns of Midsomer Norton and Frome. For private education, The Cathedral School at Wells, Downside at Stratton-on-the-Fosse, All Hallows at Cranmore, Kings at Bruton and Millfield at Street are also easily accessible.

Sporting and leisure facilities in the area include racing at Wincanton and Bath, golf at Wells and near Oakhill, and sailing or fishing at Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes. In addition, there are Leisure Centres in Wells, Midsomer Norton and Frome offering a variety of recreational facilities.