Description
Nestled in the charming village of West Coker, this splendid period house on Dibbles Lane offers a unique blend of character and modern living. Spanning an impressive 3,497 square feet providing ample space for both relaxation and entertaining. The layout is thoughtfully designed, ensuring that each room flows seamlessly into the next, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The Dwelling - A beautiful former farmhouse, Grade II Listed having 15th Century origins together with 17th Century restyling set in 1.47 acres in a quiet backwater (no through lane) of this lovely Somerset village.
Accommodation - The accommodation comprises a reception hall with flagstone floors. A sitting room with a large fireplace. A Snug with wood burner leading to the magnificent kitchen with central island with full Aga cooker range adjoining an open oak framed dining area with beautiful views to the secluded garden. The rear entrance leads to the rear lobby, wc, and a large utility room, which in turn leads to the good-sized office space. Spacious first floor landing, four bedrooms, two en suite bathrooms and a family bathroom.
Outside - The property is accessed via electric wooden gates leading to a circular gravelled driveway providing ample parking and access to a DOUBLE CAR PORT, SINGLE GARAGE/STORE and a DETACHED STONE OUTBUILDING. The driveway continues to the west, providing further parking, and leading to a second wooden gate to access the main garden and the DETACHED OUTBUILDING.
The main garden and paddock areas lie to the rear of the property and are approached through the aforementioned gated access lying to the west of the farmhouse. Located to the rear of the farmhouse is an attractive formal garden area bounded by mature coniferous hedgerow and traditional stone wall along its eastern boundary comprising a lawn, paved terrace with floor lighting, power points and containing a number of well stocked borders, further gravelled area, beds and a well kept hedge with archway leading to further gardens and the wild garden/paddock area.
Beside the garden area there is an enclosed area comprising vegetable garden, greenhouse, raised beds and timber compost bins. Adjoining to the south west is an attractive sloping wild garden/paddock area with planted trees bounded by broadleaf hedgerow on the west and southern boundary and by stone walling along the east.
A small stream forms the southern boundary. Located beside the entrance to the paddock in the north western corner is a versatile storage barn measuring 8.8m x 6.5m approx. constructed of timber with an earth floor. In total the property extends to 1.47 acres or thereabouts as shown outlined red on the promap plan.
Situation - West Coker is one of the area's prettiest and most sought-after villages, predominantly built of period properties from the local hamstone intermingled with more modern properties and small businesses. The range of amenities includes a school, doctor's surgery, primary school, public houses, restaurant/hotel and bar, butchers, village hall, garage, shops and with many clubs including tennis, cricket, gardening, cinema, youth, cubs, scouts, beavers, brownies and many more.
The nearby village of Montacute is home to the National Trust-owned Montacute House and offers glorious country walks. Also nearby is Ham Hill, which is centred on a huge Iron Age hill fort and is popular for dog walking and picnicking.
There are extensive opportunities for equestrian sport and active sailing clubs are based at Sutton Bingham Reservoir and in the Chew Valley. Located close to the Somerset/Dorset border, the area provides a comprehensive range of excellent shopping, business and cultural facilities along with a desirable collection of restaurants, public houses and cafés.
Yeovil has some excellent road and rail links across the south and to London, making this a very desirable countryside location. There are two mainline railway stations at Yeovil Junction and Pen Mill with frequent daily trains to Exeter, Bristol and London Waterloo. The town is also served by four international airports - Bristol, Exeter, Bournemouth and Cardiff, all within an hour's drive.
Directions - What 3 words:
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Services - Broadband - Superfast broadband is available.
Mobile signal/coverage - Available both indoors and outside
(Information from Ofcom https://www.ofcom.org.uk)
Mains water, electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage via a recently installed klargester.
Material Information - Council Tax Band: G
Flood risk: Very Low
