OLD RECTORY COTTAGE, WEST LYDFORD, TA11 7DQ

Old Rectory Cottage is a charming period home located at Lydford Green just a short walk from the parish church of St. Peters. Originally this was a property owned by the Diocese and used as the Verger's residence. The house underwent some refurbishment in the early 1900's using materials from the original church building. Over the years Old Rectory Cottage has had an extensive programme of refurbishment and as a result the home offers the very best in modern conveniences whilst retaining a vast array of charming period features. This very attractive home is set in a rural location and enjoys attractive gardens of approximately half an acre.

ABOUT THE AREA

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Situated in a quiet, rural location in the sought after and picturesque village of West Lydford in an area known as Lydford Green. The village has a Post Office and General Stores, Convenience store, Church, Pub & active Village Hall. This charming detached and exceptionally well maintained cottage has extensive frontage & rear gardens surrounded by open countryside on all sides which benefit from an excellent footpath network & bridleways.
Lydford-on-Fosse has a local Post Office/Stores, Garage/Convenience stores and Inn. The larger nearby village of Keinton Mandeville has a variety of local shops, Public House, Church and Primary School. There is also a Primary School in Lovington, approximately 2 miles away. Castle Cary has a main line station to London (Inter-City to Paddington) and is approximately 6 miles distant, as is Somerton with a range of shops & local amenities.

The nearby towns offer a wide range of facilities and there are excellent state and independent schools including Strode College, Wells Cathedral, Millfield, Bruton and Hazlegrove. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk and locate this property by price order. Open full details and click on “schools”. This website has more large photos of this property and an accurate map position.

ACCOMMODATION
REAR ENTRANCE HALL: Half glazed door with double glazed panels & decorative detailing. Ceramic floor tiles, inset ceiling lights & beams, coat hooks. Double glazed window to front with deep tiled sill, internal glass paned sliding doors leading into sitting room, further doors to kitchen and UTILITY: double glazed window with deep tiled sill & partly tiled splash back areas. White wall and floor units, plumbing for washing machine, & ample space for tumble dryer. Ceramic tiled floor, double glazed obscured glass door to rear, wooden door into SHOWER ROOM/WC: white suite comprising low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin, half tiled surround with decorative tile insets, double glazed obscured glass window with wooden sill, radiator, ceramic tiled floor, "Gainsborough Impulse" wall mounted shower over large white ceramic shower tray which is fully tiled & has decorative tile inserts.

Also from the Utility Room is a further internal door to the garage.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: Beamed ceiling. & Ceramic tiled floor with inset patterned border. Extensive range of wooden wall and floor units. Integrated Neff dishwasher. Neff electric fan assisted Oven. & Neff four ring calor gas Hob. Recently fitted oil fired Rayburn set into exposed brick surround. Two double glazed windows overlooking the garden with deep tiled sills, white ceramic single drainer sink unit with antique style brass mixer tap, tiled splash backs with decorative tiled border. Wooden wall panelling to two walls to dado height. Built in dresser style storage cupboard with shelf areas above. Extractor fan. Radiator.

Doors to: DINING ROOM: Beamed ceiling, recessed ceiling spot lights, exposed natural stone to one wall with fire inset into brick hearth and surround with wooden mantle over. Double radiator. Double glazed window to front with deep wooden sill. Natural stone display alcove. Italian stone flooring, double part glazed doors into front entrance HALL/STUDY AREA front door with decorative double glazed panels, two double glazed windows to side with decorative features and deep wooden sills, radiator, stone flooring, beamed ceiling, useful storage cupboard behind wooden panelled doors house the fuse boxes/hanging rail & shelving. Further glazed door through to the SITTING ROOM: cosy L shaped room with wood burner inset into stone hearth with natural stone surround and wooden mantle over. Exposed natural stone to one wall. Ceiling beams. Recessed ceiling lights, double radiator, feature display plate shelf to three walls at picture rail level. Double glass doors lead to CONSERVATORY/SUN ROOM: lovely open aspect overlooking the front garden. Ceramic floor tiles. Double glazed surround with double doors opening onto patio terrace and front garden. Three wall light points. Further door to side terrace & outdoor seating area.
Stairs rise from dining room to FIRST FLOOR: - Vertical wooden stud wall timbers with brick detailing rising over stairwell and continuing throughout the LANDING: beamed ceiling, fitted shelves into recess, airing cupboard with slatted wooden shelves, double radiator, large storage cupboard housing hanging rail with shelf over. MASTER BEDROOM: ceiling beam, stud work to one wall. An extensive range of built in pine wardrobes housing hanging rails with drawers beneath. Double radiator, further built in wardrobe with two half height hanging rails behind pine ledge and brace door. Small paned double glazed double doors opening onto terrace with wrought iron railing overlooking front garden & enjoying views over open countryside & spectacular sunsets. ENSUITE BATHROOM: white suite comprising panelled bath with cradle mixer tap with shower attachment, low level WC. pedestal wash hand basin with antique style brass taps, bidet with antique style brass mixer tap, double radiator, part tiled wall with decorative border tiles inset, double glazed window to front with tiled sill. BEDROOM 2: Beamed ceiling, vertical stud work & exposed stone to one wall, double glazed window to front with deep wooden sill, wall light, radiator, built in double wardrobe behind pine ledge and brace doors. BEDROOM 3: Beamed ceiling, A dual aspect room with deep window sills & views overlooking the surrounding fields. Built in double pine wardrobe, radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM: White suite comprising pine panelled bath with antique style brass taps, low level WC. bidet,  pedestal wash hand basin with antique style brass taps. Fully tiled shower cubicle housing "Gainsborough Impulse" shower. Part tiling to further walls, all with feature decorative tiles inset, wooden dado rail, double glazed window to rear with deep tiled sill.

OUTSIDE:
The gardens of Old Rectory Cottage are a particular feature and have been the subject of extensive planting & tlc by the present owners. DOUBLE GARAGE: built of natural stone with tiled pitch roof with two up and over doors, "Warmflow" oil fired boiler for central heating and hot water, integral door into utility room, light & power. Security lights. Historically & subject to planning permission is the possibility of converting this space to an annex for a dependant relative or additional family accommodation if required. We understand plans were submitted to MDC some years ago.

TIMBER WORKSHOP/GARAGE: A useful building which could be used as additional garaging, workshop or studio & has the benefit of a damp proof concrete floor, power & light. Security light.
BACK: Vehicular access from the lane via timber five bar gate with additional pedestrian gate which leads to the gravelled driveway, parking for at least 6+ vehicles & turning area. Log store area. A further rustic picket gate leads to a paved pathway & front garden. The good size rear garden is bordered by natural stone walls and timber post and rail fencing. Lawned area with well planted borders, specimen trees and shrubs including a recently pollarded, but still majestic, weeping willow. Small feature pond and pumped waterfall fed by a natural covered well. An oil storage tank & propane gas bottles are discreetly camouflaged by a timber fence, abundant climbers & shrubs, paved pathway to back door.
FRONT: A natural stone wall borders the lane, there is a wooden gate leading to front door which has a tiled covered porch. Paved patio extends across the front of the property and surrounds the conservatory, extensive lawned area containing many mature shrubs, trees & abundantly planted perennial borders. Hexagonal wooden summerhouse. A further paved pathway leads through an arbour resplendent with clematis & honeysuckle climbers to the productive & ‘award winning’ vegetable garden. This garden is very private & partly enclosed by timber panel & stock fencing, there is also a wooden greenhouse and timber garden potting shed with small covered veranda. Composting area & further covered log store.

 Agents note: An internal & early viewing of this exceptionally pretty & well maintained cottage is strongly recommended to fully appreciate its charming & versatile accommodation with further potential.

 

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