High Street, Stogumber, Taunton, Somerset, TA4

The Agent says ... The Old Post office is a most charming chocolate box cottage located within a picturesque setting in the desirable village of Stogumber. Centrally located with all the local facilities just a short walk away makes this a most attractive village home. The property enjoys a sunny aspect to the front allowing an abundance of light into all the rooms. This is an opportunity to have as a cosy home, a holiday retreat, or to provide an income stream as a rental, or Airbnb. The Accommodation The accommodation comprises outer glazed door opening into a porch with space for cloaks and shoes to the side. An inner glazed door opening into an impressive spacious reception room with three sash picture windows that allow an abundance of sunlight in. Exposed ceiling and wall timbers provide charm and character. A key feature being the two inglenook fireplaces seen at either end of the room, one of which houses a wood burning stove which is set on a large quarry tile hearth. A small, tall cupboard is seen to one side At the far corner of the room is a small enclosed area ideal for storage. An original (now blocked) staircase curves around one side of the fireplace adding further charm, which could be used as display shelves. Further book shelving is found at the other end of the room. Steps lead up through a glazed door into the kitchen. A simple range of wall and base storage units edge the room and include an integrated electric oven with electric hob over. An overhead extractor hood is set within the wall cupboards. Space is available for white goods. Access leads to the rear hall and main staircase with a glazed door opening out to the rear cottage garden. Further built in store cupboards are located to the other side with a separate WC/Cloakroom and a further inner door leading into the reception room. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom including an overhead shower within the bath. A large airing cupboard is seen along one side of the landing. GARDENS The Old Post Office has an exceptionally pretty frontage that is edged along the front by original cobbled paving. The main garden to the cottage is found to the rear of the property; steps lead up from the cottage following a pathway that continues along to the far end of the garden that opens into a small sun terrace. Here stunning elevated views can be enjoyed looking out across the village to the rolling Brendon Hills of West Somerset. A small stone garden outbuilding used as a shed is seen to the far end. Established borders containing a variety of interesting ornamental shrubs, roses and flowers run along one side with a central lawned area and established hedging to the other side. SITUATION The property is beautifully situated in the centre of the village of Stogumber occupying a slightly elevated situation with views over the village and open countryside beyond. The general locality is widely regarded, offering some of the most picturesque countryside within the county with the West Somerset coastline and Exmoor readily to hand. The village itself provides a popular primary school, village pub, post office and general stores whilst the county town of Taunton is readily accessible some 14 miles away, where a wide range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities can be found including three noted public schools. The M5 may be joined at Taunton which also offers a fast rail link to London Paddington. Both Bristol and Exeter airports are also within easy striking distance. With Exmoor and the Quantock Hills within easy distance, with fantastic walking opportunities and a superb network of bridle ways and foot paths. SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage. Electric night storage heaters. Multi fuel wood burner. LOCAL AUTHORITY Somerset Council Tax Band D ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE Rating E