Compton Durville, South Petherton, TA13

The most enchanting and attractive 3/4 detached country cottage with driveway, private gardens, studio, flexible and beautifully presented accommodation, parking, double garage and situated in a wonderful hamlet within walking distance of South Petherton.


An utterly charming and inviting three/four bedroom detached home with garage, studio, private garden and situated in one of the most desirable Somerset hamlets, on the fringes of the popular village of South Petherton. In brief the property comprises an entrance porch, dining room, kitchen, sitting room, snug/fourth bedroom, utility, WC and study to the ground floor with three bedrooms (one ensuite) and a family bathroom to the first floor. The house perfectly blends modern day living with character accommodation. The dual aspect sitting room is an absolute delight, with two sets of French doors leading onto the garden, seamlessly uniting inside with out. It’s vaulted ceiling emphasises the space whilst the hamstone, inglenook fire place (along with woodburner) makes it the perfect entertaining space for all seasons. The kitchen is a joy to behold with bespoke wooden units, granite work tops and exposed beams adding to its appeal. It leads directly into the formal dining room with flagstone flooring throughout. It’s a great setting for dinner parties and hosting and also benefits from a gorgeous, brick surround fireplace, again, with the luxury of a wood burner. The rear of the property is made up of a snug, utility and study. Discerning buyers will appreciate this opens up the distinct possibility of creating a self-contained annex utilising the snug as a sitting room, utility as a kitchen and the study as a bedroom subject to the necessary consents) That said, the current layout will also appeal to those looking for an extra reception space and designated study, especially for those needing to work from home. The first floor comprises three double bedrooms including an impressive master bedroom with dressing room facilities and the luxury of its own ensuite. The remaining two bedrooms are both serviced by the family bathroom which has a separate shower and bath. Bestell Cottage really is that rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and flexible home in one of the area’s most prestigious and sought after locations. We would strongly encourage families and those looking for peaceful, country life to view.

The hamlet of Compton Durville can be found just under a mile from the highly attractive and popular village of South Petherton. The historic village of South Petherton offers a good selection of day-to-day facilities including boutique stores, a butcher, bakery, greengrocer, wine merchant, pharmacy, newsagent along with the new London restaurant HOLM. The village has an active community spirit and welcomes a revived annual Folk Festival and other local events throughout the year offering a variety of music, arts and culture. Yeovil to the east or the county town of Taunton to the west both offer a wider selection of shopping and recreational facilities. Communication links to the area are good, with the A303 providing links to the A30 and to the M5 at Junction 25. Mainline stations at Castle Cary, Yeovil and Taunton offer regular services to central London (less than two hours from Castle Cary) and Exeter Airport has a growing number of national and international flights, including daily flights to London City Airport.

The property is approached by a gated driveway to the left, leading to the detached double garage and off-road parking. The gardens can be found to the front and rear and are laid to a combination of manicured lawns and patio and further complemented by mature shrubs and colourful flora. It’s a private and peaceful setting for alfresco dining, entertaining and sitting out in the warmer months. The addition of a detached studio in the garden will appeal to those looking for a flexible space which could be utilised as a gym, workshop, art studio or potential annexe, subject to the necessary consents.