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Offers over

£595,000

3 bed detached house for sale
Fore Street, Othery TA7

    • 3 beds

    • 2 baths

    • 2 receptions

  • Freehold

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About this property

  • Three double bedrooms

  • Large kitchen/breakfast room

  • Dining room with open fire

  • Two sitting rooms/log burner

  • Large garden & courtyard

  • Parking and garage

  • Village school

  • Sought after and beautiful countryside location

  • Bus routes to, taunton, bath and surrounding towns

  • Offers in excess of £595,000

The Old Smithy is a characterful detached period cottage dating from around 1700 with a modern rear extension. Built from stone and brick with a tiled roof & thatched porch, it offers flexible family accommodation and large gardens with entertaining areas. The current owners have recently completed a full restoration of the cottage.
Located in the historic village of Othery on the Somerset Levels it provides easy access to countryside, coastal areas & M5.
Ground floor

Entrance Lobby 5’ 8” x 4’ leading to,
Sitting Room12’ 4” x 15’ 3”: Flagstone floor, inglenook & multi fuel stove
Dining Room 9’ 4” x 15’ 3” with slate floor & open fire
Inner Hall 15’ x 6’ 4” with stairs
Large Kitchen/Breakfast Room (18’ 9” x 10’ 9”) with aga (6/4), flooded with natural light, creating a bright airy space with plenty of storage & workspace. Atrium with loft storage. French doors open onto the courtyard making for a versatile entertainment space & enjoyment of the gardens
Utility area with sink & plenty of storage. Space for fridge/freezer, washing machine & tumble drier. Door to courtyard
Sitting/TV Room 15’ x 12’ access to Hall & Kitchen
Bedroom 4 (previous use)/Study 13’ 4” x 7’ 9” with double doors opening onto courtyard with adjacent, Washroom (6’ 6” x 7’ 5”), toilet and walk in shower
Double doors from Study to garage/workshop 15’ 4” x 15’ 9”
1st floor
Landing 14’ 9” x 6’ 9”
Lower Landing 17’ 6” x 3’ 6”
Upstairs boasts three good sized bedrooms each with character, charm & exposed beams.
Bedroom 1 15’ 2” x 12’ 1”, enjoys lovely rural views
Bedroom 2 12’ 9” x 11’ 6”
Bedroom 3 12’ x 11’ 6”
Bathroom 7’ 9" x 6” 2’
Outside

To front enclosed gated parking with access via double barn doors to the garage/workshop formerly the blacksmiths possessing plenty of upper storage.
To the rear is a large courtyard leading to a large lawn area which is bordered by mature fruit & indigenous trees, hedging and shrubs. The garden enjoys an entertainment area with permanent gazebo and decking.

Property Ownership Information

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax Band

D

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