2 bed cottage for sale in Great Street, Norton Sub Hamdon, TA14 (ref: 12488725)

Charming example of a picture postcard, authentic, Grade II Listed, Thatched cottage in the heart of Norton sub Hamdon. Even the front door is a delight on its own, then you enter to the home itself where you are greeted by flagstone floored hallways with exposed hamstone walls and beams, as well as stone mullioned windows both internally and externally with a glorious view to the Church. Cozy and comfy are the words that spring to mind as you walk through the welcoming living space. The garden to the rear is a joy for any gardener and includes initial terrace, lawned area then the real action to the rear with 4 greenhouses, raised beds, potting shed and workshop, enough to keep you busy throughout the year and become almost self sufficient. If you are considering a home in one of the prettiest Hamstone villages in Somerset, then this is definitely worth a visit. Simply give us a call and we can arrange a viewing at your convenience. You will be met by one of our full-time team who will be able to answer any questions you have on the property or the village during your visit as we all live locally.

Official ListingST4615 NORTON SUB HAMDON CP GREAT STREET (South side) ST4715 9/207 Nos 1, 2 and 3 Church Row 19.4.61 GV II Row of cottages, of which Nos. 1 and 2 may have been one house. C17 and C19. Ham stone roughly cut and squared with ashlar dressings, the centre portion near-ashlar, possibly a partial refronting; thatched roof between coped gables; stone slab chimney stacks with traditional baffles. Single-storey with attic, 6 bays in all. Hollow-chamfered mullioned windows in chamfered recesses; 2-light to bays 3, 4 and 5, and 3-light to bay 6 and upper bay 2, these last with rectangular-leaded panes and iron framed opening lights, the lower with label: to bays 1 and 2 are C19/C20 small-pane casements; door to left of lower bay 2 cambered-arched, with label, (No.3), with similar doors right of bay 2 (No. 2) and left of bay 6 (No. 1) linked by a continuous label to upper bays 3, 5 and 6 are 3-light timber casement windows set into thatch. Interiors not seen, but a report suggests that No. 1 is the service end of a larger house, with No. 2 representing the hall and inner room, and No. 3 a later addition: inside are noted chamfered beams with step and runouts, almost scroll-stops, with a watching beam over the hall fireplace, which backs onto the cross-passage. (VAG Report, SRO unpublished, January 1981).Listing NGR: ST4700215873

ApproachSet on Great Street, this beautiful property is opposite the road to Church Lane. Several steps up to the front path with easy to manage front garden takes you to the impressive front door.

Ground FloorEntering through the second door this opens to the T shaped hallway which stretches to the rear with flagstone flooring and distributes to: Hallway: Spacious and includes small alcove storage as you enter, then leads to right hand turn taking you under the floating timber stairs with storage under and past the internal stone mullioned windows and door opening to the sitting room, further storage cupboard and door to the kitchen. The rear part of the hallway features what was used as a home office and dry store with window giving a glimpse to the garden. To the rear is the WC and then rear door opening to the Utility/Garden room. Sitting Room: Simply stunning with hamstone walls, impressive inglenook style fireplace featuring a beam over the main fireplace which then has an inset smaller hamstone surround. Windows to the hall are stone mullioned and provide light with the large hall windows to the rear benefitting from natural light. To the front, the windows are stone mullioned with window seating all finished in Oak and offer a nice outlook to the access road to the Church as well as the Church front itself. Kitchen/Diner: Font and rear windows with a view to the Church or to the spacious and sunny rear garden. This accommodates a dining table and is a great place to watch the world go by. Office Space: Set at the rear of the hallway this is a large alcove with benching and desk, used primarily as a home office and now also as a dry store area. Downstairs WC: Handy, practical and available to access as you enter into the main living space through the rear utility room. Utility: High ceiling with rear aspect window and stable door. Providing a great storage area with plumbing and electrics for white goods and lots of storage including raised and concealed bin storage.

UpstairsThe impressive stairs lead to the first floor. Natural light and Timber finish is the theme with exposed beams and a feeling of space. The landing is wide with deep set windows casting natural light into the area. Bedrooms: Two double bedrooms are on offer and both have front aspect views to the Church. Bathroom: Recently updated to create a more practical large walk-in shower, comes with WC, wash hand basin and towel rail with a window to the rear aspect. There is a very small loft hatch on this floor, the owners had all electrics removed from the loft, there are no services up there and no storage.

Garden, Potting Shed and WorkshopWhat a joy for those hoping to find a little bit of the country. Set in a primarily Southwest orientation, this is a glorious and very private space which has been carefully maintained and managed during the course of the present owners tenure since 1998. Entrance is from the rear Utility room with an initial terrace for al fresco dining or just enjoying a coffee in the morning. Steps up to the initial area which is laid to lawn with additional bistro seating area, mature borders with a range of flowers and shrubbery. Beyond the initial area then is the home produce garden with a wide range of raised beds and includes 4 greenhouses, enough to keep you stocked up most of the year. At the rear is a large shed which is set out in two mains areas, part of which is the garden room. A doorway then leads to where you can keep your partner busy and out of the house, with their own workshop. This workshop and garden room have electric and lighting, and the workshop currently houses the fridges and freezers.

Material InformationFreehold Property, built C. 17th Century Grade II Listed (1961) The property sits within the Conservation area of Norton sub Hamdon Council Tax Band: D Mains Drainage, Gas, Water and Electric There is no water meter. The Gas Fired Combi Boiler is approx 3 years old The current owners pay approx £140 per month for gas and electric As the property is thatched, for insurance purposes, the electrics are checked every 3 years and gas fittings annually. In the sitting room, there is currently an electric stove, there is a gas pipe in the fireplace should you wish to look at reinstating a different type of fire. The thatch is believed to have approx 10 years before requiring updating (we have asked for an up to date inspection by Tom Dunbar who has maintained the roof for the current owners). The front path belongs to Number 1, the owner of this property has right of way. The garden is completely private and there is no right for any neighbours to access. Due to the age of the property and paperwork available, it is unclear as to who maintains which boundary, to date, the neighbours all work together, so if you are cutting your hedge, let next door know and they will do same on their side. There are 2 fireplaces, one in the sitting room and one in the kitchen, both are currently closed. We have been informed that both could be opened if so desired, we would advise to obtain your own survey and independent advice on the practicality of same. UltraFast Broadband is available in the village with advertised speeds of up to 1,000Mpbs. Flood Zone 1: Low Risk