Cottage for sale in Lower Street, Merriott TA16

16th Century, Grade II Listed Hamstone cottage which brims with charm from the flagstone floors to the thatch roof which benefits from a tastefully updated and modernised interior.
Each part of the property offers an insight to the history of this warm and inviting home, of special interest are the front, stone mullioned windows with ancient inscriptions and white witch runes.
The rear has been extended to create a comfortable dining area with a view to the rear garden and a modern kitchen with lots of storage and worktop space. To the side of this is also a modernised utility area with the benefit of a downstairs WC, all designed to complement the character of the property.

Approach

Set on Lower Street, the property is accessed up a couple of steps to the external door which opens to the reception cubicle.

Living Space

Your enter to the inner porch which provides a barrier between the pavement and the large sitting room.
Once you enter the main living space, you are drawn to the impressive fireplace, catching a glimpse of the dining area which opens to the garden at the rear and then you notice the front stone mullioned windows. We would suggest you take a closer look at these talking points of interest.
Into the rear extension which initially has room for a dining table with double doors providing access to the rear patio area with stone steps up to the garden which is manageable and quite private.
A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar and a separate utility room with plumbing and space for washing machines, etc as well as a very handy downstairs WC.

Upstairs

The upper floor houses two double bedrooms, with the main bedroom offering built-in storage. The recently refurbished shower room features a stylish walk-in shower, combining contemporary convenience with the cottage’s historic charm.

Garden

The private rear garden is a peaceful space with initial loose gravel seating area which leads up a couple of steps to a lawned area bordered by mature plants. At the garden's end, there is a shed and a gate providing right of way to the outhouse, ensuring practicality alongside the privacy.

Material Information

Freehold Property
Grade II Listed Cottage
Set within the Merriott Conservation Area
Oldest Date as per inscription of 1607
Council Tax Band: B
No EPC (Exempt).
Mains Gas, Water, Drainage and Electricity
Currently the Owner Pays £816 per annum for insurance (Higos, Somerton).
Any works carried out to the property were by previous owners, again the owner has sensibly obtained a Listed Building Consent indemnity
Giga Broadband is connected to the property through Gigaclear
Flood Zone 1: Low probability of flooding
Selling as relocation due to work
Thatch report as of November 2023 states that the roof is in good condition with an average score of 4.5 out of 5 and no forecast works required for approx 7 years (Tratt Brothers).