Steps Cottage, Back Lane, Darshill, BA4 5JT
Guide Price £279,500
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Description
A delightful three bedroom end of terrace cottage, tucked away
in an elevated and peaceful position within the characterful
hamlet of Darshill, near Shepton Mallet. The property was
developed from two former silk weavers cottages and offers very
nicely presented and well-proportioned accommodation. A
charming and intriguing property, Steps Cottage has lots of
character including exposed beams and feature stone walls, plus
the most wonderful landscaped garden at the rear.
Accessed via a series of stone steps from Back Lane, the
property has a unique entrance, bordered by sections of
elevated garden and a wood store. A door leads into the
entrance hall, which has plenty of fitted storage units for coats
and boots plus space for a good size fridge freezer. The hall
then leads into a useful utility room, which incorporates plumbing
for washing machine and space for a tumble drier or freezer,
plus a wall mounted gas fired combination boiler. The hall also
gives access into the open plan kitchen / dining room & sitting
room. The kitchen has been fitted with a range of matching floor
and wall units, in a 'Farmhouse' style, with solid wood work
surfaces, inset Belfast sink, range cooker and integrated
dishwasher. The dining area offers plenty of room for a good
size table and chairs, occupying a space between the kitchen
and a pretty ornamental inglenook. The sitting room has a tiled
fireplace with wood burner, characterful alcoves, shelving and a
door leading into the conservatory. Another good size room, the
conservatory (also accessed from the utility room) offers an
additional sitting or dining space and overlooks the garden with
views of the valley.
On the first floor, there are three bedrooms, all of which can
accommodate a double bed if required. The main bedroom has
fitted wardrobes to one wall. Although compact, the bathroom is
tastefully fitted with a white suite and has a shower over the
bath. In addition to the main accommodation, the property
benefits from a cellar which is located underneath the kitchen
and accessed via stone steps at the front. Fitted with light, power
and water, the cellar is a particularly useful space and could
easily be used as an office, play room or quite simply as
additional storage.
Outside
On approaching the property, on Back Lane, there is a single
garage with 'up and over' door, light, power and a parking space
in front. Steps then lead up to the front of the cottage and
continue up to an additional piece of elevated garden. One of the
main selling points of this property is the rear garden, which has
been thoughtfully landscaped and replanted. There are well-
tended terraced gardens to the side and rear with a stone
chipped area for seating, alongside a large fishpond with
waterfall and wooden bridge. A gravel pathway leads from the
conservatory through to the foot of the garden with numerous
beds, shrub and planted borders. Steps then lead up to the area
of raised ground, which has a lovely outlook towards the valley
and woodland beyond.
Location
Darshill is a small and characterful hamlet on the edge of the
historic market town of Shepton Mallet, located in the Mendip
district of Somerset, five miles east of Wells, England's smallest
city.
Services
Mains drainage, electricity and gas are all connected. Gas
central Heating.
Tenure Council Tax EPC Rating
Freehold Band C Rating E
Directions
From our office, proceed out of town on Commercial Road,
towards Wells. Continue through Bowlish and into the small
hamlet of Darshill. Turn right into Back Lane and follow the road
around to the left where Steps Cottage can be found on the left
hand side. Visitor parking can be found further along Back Lane
in a communal car park on the right hand side.
CH Ref 15059 26th June 2016
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