Property description
Not to be missed - Far from the madding crowd, in a rural location, this semi-detached two bedroom cottage has good sized private courtyard garden and on road parking for one vehicle.
The entrance door leads into the lounge/ diner which retains its original flag stone flooring and has a window overlooking the rear garden, which allows a lot of natural light into the room. There is also a storage area, situated underneath the stairs.
The modern kitchen has been fitted with electric oven and hob with and a range of light cream coloured wall and base units. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher and a further space for tall fridge/freezer, a door leads off the kitchen into the utility room which houses the oil boiler for the property. There is also a separate door into the showeroom which includes a WC and wash hand basin.
Upstairs, the master suite is the show stopper, which is a great sized double, which walks through into a dressing area and accesses the ensuite bathroom. The further bedroom will fit a small double bed.
Outside there is a private courtyard garden and to the front of the property is parking for one vehicle.
Westhay is a rural village 5.5 miles from Glastonbury and 4 miles from Wedmore. The village has a pub and the local farm shop is just a few steps away. Whilst the neighbouring village of Meare (1.5 miles away) provides a primary school and is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable is the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and its impressive tower, which offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The prehistoric Sweet Track and Post Track (ancient causeways) run from the village southwards towards Shapwick and the close by is Westhay Moor is part of the mystical Avalon Marshes within Somerset's historic Levels and Moors. The Moors provides a home for rare wildlife and is the site of the stunning starling murmuration throughout the winter months. Nearby is the Peat Moors Centre with craft shop and café.
Nearby Glastonbury attracts thousands of visitors each year to soak up the history and enjoy the array of independent retailers including quality food shops and cafes alongside complimentary health clinics. Glastonbury is steeped in history with legends about Joseph of Arimathea, the Holy Grail and King Arthur. Medieval Glastonbury, now a designated conservation area, centres around the magnificent ruins of the Abbey and once had one of the richest and most powerful monasteries in England. Shopping is also available in Street (Clarks Shopping Village), Wells, the market towns of Somerton and Castle Cary, not to mention the stylish town of Bruton. There are excellent schools both in the state and private sector; St Dunstans in Glastonbury and Crispin School at secondary level in Street. There are numerous primary schools in the area from ones in Glastonbury itself to rural village schools at nearby West Pennard or Butleigh to name a couple. For private schools there is the well-known Millfield School at Street and Wells Cathedral School in Wells, other private schools can be found in Hazlegrove at Sparkford, Kings School Bruton, Bruton School for Girls, Sexeys School Bruton (state boarding) and Sherborne Schools. Mainline rail service from Castle Cary, Bridgwater or Taunton to London (Paddington) in circa 2 hours. Bristol and Exeter Airports are both within about an hour's drive offering connections around the UK and Europe.
Please call Lauren Patterson, Shula Spalding or Denise Wilson onoption 2 to arrange a viewing.
Key features
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Cottage - Cottage
Unfurnished
More features
Stunning Rural Location, Separate Reception Room, Modern Kitchen , Log burner, Master suite with dressing area, Further double bedroom , Shower room , On road parking for one car, Courtyard area, EPC = E & CTB = B,
More details
- Property type
- Cottage - Cottage
- Size
- Not specified
- Monthly price
- £1150
- Weekly price
- £265
- Available from
- Now
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
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This listing is located at Westhay, Glastonbury, Glastonbury.