This detached cottage has been sympathetically renovated and extended by the present owners and offers character features with a stunning open plan kitchen/dining/family room which is perfect for today's living. The cottage is situated in the popular rural village of Shipham, which is convenient for commuting and also for countryside pursuits, being on the edge of the Mendip Hills in an AONB.
An attractive oak porch shelters the front door, which leads into the hallway, with access to the study off to the right, providing a useful work from home option.
The sitting room is at the end of the hall and is a beautiful room with stone fireplace housing a woodburning stove. The sitting room opens through to the fantastic 'heart of the home' kitchen/dining/family room which has an excellent range of units in a farmhouse style. This lovely room has a stunning vaulted ceiling and bi-fold doors out on to the garden.
A handy utility room is off the kitchen, off which is a lobby and downstairs cloakroom.
Stairs from the hall lead to the first floor where there are 4 generous bedrooms, 2 of which are ensuite shower room. There is also a superb family bathroom.
Further stairs lead up to the 2nd floor where there is a spacious master suite comprising bedroom, dressing room and ensuite shower room.
The property has a large than average single garage and ample parking within its plot. The garden is designed for ease of maintenance, with an attractive patio area bounded by a raised lawned area.
Shipham is a village and civil parish in Somerset, on the western edge of the Mendip Hills near the A38, approximately 15 miles (24 km) south of Bristol. The area is one of outstanding natural beauty, in recent years Shipham has become a place of residence for an increasing number of people that work in Bristol, Bath and Weston-Super-Mare looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city whilst enjoying easy commuter links. The village offers excellent amenities including a Village store, butchers, garage, public houses and an excellent primary school. Churchill Academy is highly regarded, as is Kings of Wessex secondary school, all within close proximity as is private schooling at Sidcot. There is also the added benefit of the easy access to Bristol International Airport, useful for both business and leisure pursuits.
