Goathurst, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5

The Agent says ... An exceptionally charming period detached 4 bedroom cottage situated well within the popular village of Goathurst. The property has been completely upgraded and refurbished by the current owners to offer a superb family home. A wealth of character throughout including exposed timbers, original doors and an inglenook fireplace. In addition to an extensive rear garden with stunning open countryside views beyond. THE PROPERTY The accommodation comprises reception hallway with attractive travertine tile flooring that extends across leading into the rear hall with original door opening out to the garden. The kitchen offers a full range of wall and base painted shaker style units providing extensive storage. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, recycling pull out bins, wine chiller, full height fridge and a double eye level electric fan oven and grill. A full height pull out pantry storage is to the side. Induction hob with a central extractor is set within beautiful quartz work surfaces that extend across offering extensive preparation space. A breakfast bar is seen to the far end. A butler sink along with shelving storage completes the design. Beyond is the breakfast/dining room providing superb entertaining space with a large picture window looking out across the main garden. A feature overhead original wood rack runs along one side. An oak slide door opens into the utility room with a further range of wall and base units along with space for a washing machine/dryer. An integrated freezer is to the side with a large composite sink set within quartz worktops. The rear hall gives access to a downstairs shower room and WC with the main sitting room off to the side. A superb bay window looks out to the gardens and terrace. A staircase to the far side leads up to a guest double bedroom with separate WC. A home office/study is located off the hallway with the main living room seen to the other side. An attractive inglenook fireplace with bread oven to the side and oak bressummer beam over. A large wood burning stove is set on a clay tile hearth. Exposed ceiling timbers add character to the room. To the side of the fireplace the main staircase leads to the first floor. There are two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a separate WC with a large linen cupboard to one side. The main bathroom has been beautifully appointed to include a double basin set on a vanity unit, A large freestanding bath and large walk-in shower. All finished with attractive wall tiling and slate flooring. GARDENS AND GROUNDS Old Cobb sits well within its gardens with a pretty cottage garden to the front of the house edged by established hedging and picket fence, which affords a degree of privacy. An impressive grape vine covers the front and side elevations of the cottage. The main drive to the side offers parking for several cars and gives access to a substantial detached double garage with sliding doors. The main garden surrounds the rear of the cottage with an extensive lawned area. This most impressive garden area includes established borders filled with a variety of interesting shrubs and flowering plants giving colour and interest throughout the year. Mature ornamental trees including apple trees can be seen providing further interest and dappled shade. A summerhouse is to the far end with a further garden shed tucked in the corner. Clipped hedging and boundary stone walling offer further protection and privacy to this beautiful space. The sun terrace leading out from the rear of the property provides an ideal outside entertaining area. Pretty open countryside can be enjoyed beyond the garden. SITUATION Old Cobb is situated in the unspoilt and particularly favoured village of Goathurst, which is located on the lower slopes of the Quantock Hills, which have been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offer excellent walking, riding and mountain biking facilities. The village has an attractive parish church and there is a public house, primary school and golf course available in the nearby village of Enmore, which is approximately 1 mile away. There are local amenities available in the village of North Petherton, whilst Bridgwater offers day to day facilities as well as an M5 motorway junction. Taunton, the county town, has comprehensive facilities with a good range of shops, excellent schools within both the state and independent sectors, mainline railway station and M5 motorway interchange. SERVICES Mains electricity and water. Private drainage, Oil fired central heating. LOCAL AUTHORITY Somerset Council Tax Band F ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE Rating D