* Freehold
* Extended period cottage
* 0. 62 acres (0. 25 hectares)
* Sunny and tranquil gardens
* Excellent garage / workshop facilities
* Direct access to countryside walks
* Sought - after village
* Offered for sale with no chain
* Four bedrooms, modern family bathroom
* Three reception rooms
* Further potential to enlarge / remodel
Set in one of our most sought - after villages and tucked away in its own
grounds of 0. 62 acres (0. 25 hectares) all you may hear is the tinkling of the
natural stream that runs through the private and sunny gardens of this
extended cottage with its super garage / workshop facilities.
**The Property**
Set in an elevated location up its own driveway this period cottage lies
within one of our most sought - after villages and is just a short walk from the
nt Barrington Court with a myriad of countryside footpaths to enjoy on your
doorstep. The cottage's own grounds extend to 0. 62 acres (0. 25 hectares) in
total, the majority of which lie to the south side of the property consisting
of mature and private gardens bisected by a small gently flowing stream that
crosses the tranquil gardens, flowing through the pond on the large sunny
patio as it continues its journey down the hill into the village. The elevated
position gives both privacy and the added bonus of lovely views across the
village to the countryside beyond.
Having been extended over the years, the more modern sections of the cottage
lie at the side and rear, which you approach from the driveway. The original
frontage facing south into the gardens. The driveway provides plenty of
parking and of particular note is the substantial garage and adjoining
workshop / hobby spaces which would be ideal for those with hobbies or wanting
to run a small business from home, or even those requiring potential for
annexe accommodation.
The main door from the driveway entrance at the rear brings you into a lower
hall with a useful cloakroom / utility space to the side including space for
your washing machine. Steps lead up to a larger inner hall in the older part
of the cottage where the stairs lead up to the first floor and there is useful
understairs storage. The sitting room at the rear is full of character with
exposed beams and period fireplace with stone hearth housing a Villager
woodburning stove. French doors open to the rear patio allowing you to spill
out onto the garden in fine weather. An opening leads through into another
dual aspect reception room which can be used as a formal dining room or family
room. From the inner hall a further door opens into a third reception room. As
it adjoins the kitchen it would make an ideal breakfast / dining room or play
room for those with small children, and includes built - in storage cupboards
with pine doors. The adjoining kitchen has a lovely outlook over the gardens
to the side and rear. It is nicely fitted with a range of modern units
comprising floor and wall mounted storage cupboards and drawers with work
surfaces over incorporating one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit,
integrated electric hob and double oven, and dishwasher. An alcove houses the
Grant central heating boiler and a stable style door opens to a rear lobby
which in turn gives additional access to the driveway, perfect for bringing in
your shopping.
On the first floor, the landing includes a useful storage cupboard with
shelving and doors open to the four bedrooms and modern bathroom. The main
bedroom is an exceptional size and has a pleasant aspect over the garden.
There are two further double bedrooms, and a good size single bedroom. Two of
the bedrooms have additional fitted storage / wardrobes. The bathroom has been
updated in recent years with a modern white suite including spacious shower
cubicle with mains shower, separate bath, vanity wash hand basin unit and
concealed cistern WC. The bathroom is finished in crisp white and stylish aqua
blue tiling with glass mosaic border, whilst to one side is a chrome ladder
style towel radiator.
**Outside**
The property is set back from the village road via its own driveway (see
agents note) and this proceeds up the hill, through a five - bar gate onto the
private drive / turning space next to the cottage. To one side is a most
substantial garage / workshop complex of solid construction subdivided into
three useful areas. The first is a single garage with powered roller shutter
door, and a window to the side for natural light. There is access to a loft
area above via a hatch. An internal door opens into a middle workshop / hobby
room with various units and vinyl tiled floor, and window to the rear. A
further door opens into a third workshop or hobby room, again with its own
window and separate door opening to the front driveway. All three areas have
power and light connected. If you have hobbies that have outgrown your living
space, need to run a business from home or create secondary accommodation
there's a multitude of ways to utilise these spaces.
Behind, the garage / workshops is a raised area of garden with vegetable beds,
apple tree, greenhouses, timber shed and further older store of corrugated
construction. The oil tank is tucked away and a higher path leads to the rear
garden with an access gate directly into the countryside.
To the other side of the driveway is a prefabricated single garage currently
used as a log store. There is easy access to the rear gardens via both sides
of the cottage, the paved path to the west side leading around to a
substantial paved patio / sun terrace across the rear, perfect for dining and
entertaining outside. A pretty pond and gentle waterfall is fed by the natural
stream running through the garden. Steps lead up to the main lawn with mature
trees and shrubs, whilst the very top of the garden is currently re - wilded and
good for wildlife. The stream makes another appearance halfway up the garden
in a small shaded gulley. The views from the top of the garden extend across
the village to the countryside beyond.
**Situation**
Barrington is one of South Somerset’s most attractive conservation villages
and boasts an enviable position with easy access to excellent road links via
the A303 and A358 and yet does not lie on a main road itself. The renowned
National Trust property Barrington Court lies at one end of the village and is
much more than somewhere to visit. There is a range of artisan workshops,
second hand bookstore, café / restaurant, gift shop and lots of lovely spaces
to enjoy the peace and quiet over a picnic perhaps. There is a super network
of public footpaths criss - crossing the estate and village, excellent for dog -
walking.
The Barrington Boar is a very well - respected pub with rooms and excellent food
and is just a short walk from the property. There is a thriving community
spirit at Barrington with lots of things to get involved with should you wish.
The village hall is very much a hub for activities and events, which include
Community Coffee mornings, a Local Produce Market, Gardening club, Choral
society, Amateur dramatics group (The Barrington Players), Pilates, Zumba and
Yoga, Historical dance, Table Tennis and Bridge. There really is something for
everyone.
**Services**
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Oil fired central
heating.
**Tenure**
Freehold
**Council Tax**
Band F
Somerset Council
**Agents Notes**
The property is not a listed building, but as with most of Barrington village
is within a designated conservation area.
A grant of probate is awaited before a sale can exchange contracts.
A public footpath crosses the first section of the driveway but diverts to the
west across the adjoining fields just before reaching the main gate. The
neighbouring properties also have a right of way across this lower section of
drive to reach their properties.

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