SITUATION Crockfords Cottage is set in a quiet lane on the edge of Cutcombe close to Wheddon Cross. Wheddon Cross has a pre and first school, a general store incorporating post office and fuel pumps, a pub, and the local church is in Cutcombe. Close by is the famous Snowdrop Valley and 9 miles to the north is the coastal town of Minehead, which offers a more comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities. Cutcombe is ideally located to take advantage of the excellent opportunities to walk and ride on the open slopes of the moor towards Dunkery Beacon and in the lovely river valleys of the Exmoor National Park.
The county town of Taunton (22 miles) has extensive retail and commercial facilities, together with three independent schools and the Somerset County Cricket Ground. There is access to the M5 motorway (Junction 25) and a main line station with fast trains to London Paddington and the North. Exeter (42 miles) has excellent amenities and an international airport.
DESCRIPTION This appealing cottage is of early Victorian origin with colour washed and rendered elevations, all under a slate roof. The accommodation is well presented, having been sympathetically refurbished to a high standard offering a blend of traditional character with modern facilities. There is a small area of garden to the front of the cottage, behind a low stone wall. The principle rooms enjoy stunning views to the rear towards open fields and woodland.
ACCOMMODATION The front door leads into a small lobby area with a staircase leading up to the first floor. The sitting room enjoys a bright double aspect with the most wonderful views to the rear. There is a large inglenook fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove. The kitchen/breakfast room is dual aspect and also enjoys the same views with a good-sized breakfast area. The kitchen is fitted with a range of Quaker style units, beech worktops, integrated oven, hob, stainless steel extractor hood, space for white goods, Butler sink and tiled floor.
On the first floor, the main bedroom is dual aspect with airing cupboard and fitted cupboard. The second bedroom has exposed timbers and overlooks the front. The bathroom is well fitted incorporating a white suite, including a bath with a shower over and a circular wash hand basin on a smart vanity unit.
OUTSIDE To the front of the property there is a small gravelled garden and access to a useful store
SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage.
VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the agents please, Stags Dulverton office, tel:01398 323174 or dulverton@stags.co.uk
DIRECTIONS Follow the A396 from Dulverton towards Wheddon Cross and on reaching the village turn right to Cutcombe. Take the left hand fork to Cutcombe, continue through the village and then turn at the very sharp right hand turning back on yourself and Crockfords Cottage will be found after a short distance on the left hand side of this lane.
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