St. Michaels Court Monkton Combe, Bath
£650,000

Description

A beautiful double fronted Grade II listed cottage believed to have been built in the early 1800's. Set in a peaceful countryside location opposite the local church in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The current owners have completely refurbished this property throughout to provide an idyllic and homely cottage feel. They have also spent some considerable time and energy transforming the garden into an absolute delight with various seating areas, established vegetable beds, greenhouse and fully powered home office. You approach the property along a private road and enter through wrought iron railings to the front door. Once inside you find yourself in a reception/dining room which provides access to both the kitchen and sitting room. This spacious room has wood flooring throughout with lovely feature Bath stone fireplace with log burner, exposed stone chimney breast and the ceiling with its exposed wooden beams. The sitting room is a very comfortable place to relax with a beautiful decoratively carved Bath stone feature fireplace with log burner and exposed stone chimney breast. A nice addition is a small study area to the front aspect with a view across to the church and exposed wooden beam ceiling in here too. A door leads to a hallway which runs along the rear aspect of the house and gives access to the kitchen, WC and stairs to the first floor. The kitchen is a recent addition extension to the rear of the property. Stylishly fitted with new wall and floor units with wooden worktop, inset sink drainer, space for appliances, gas hob and electric oven with vaulted ceiling and double doors leading out onto the garden.

Climbing the stairs to the first floor you immediately notice the vaulted exposed beamed ceiling and this brings you to a nice size landing with access to all rooms. There are two double bedrooms both of which are a very good size with windows to the front, westerly aspect, overlooking the church and both with period fireplaces. The bathroom is newly equipped with bath and shower, pedestal wash basin, WC and period style heat towel rail. Externally a secure wrought iron gate to the rear side aspect gives you access to the idyllic cottage rear garden which extends to approx. 80' in length. This garden has recently been completely transformed and is a testament to the hard work that has been put in. To the outside of the house is a stone slab laid patio seating/dining area offering plenty of space for alfresco cooking and dining. Raised beds have been constructed with wooden sleepers and are well stocked with steps leading up to the garden to take in the different countryside views, birdsong and light at different times of the day.. Laid to lawn it provides a pagoda seating area with further lounging area to the rear with mature and productive apple trees and well stocked beds with wooden built shed. To the rear is a wooden constructed home office with power and internet providing a nice quiet sanctuary for those working from home. Outside of the home office are raised vegetable beds leading to a greenhouse.

Next to the property is a detached stone built garage with aluminium up and over door. Wider than a standard garage it could easily accommodate a vehicle and provides light and power.

Location

This property is situated in a private road leading to St. Martin's Court which is a now converted former brewery. It sits opposite St. Michael's church which was re-built in the 1800's and is the final resting place of Sir Harry Patch, the last remaining survivor of WWI. It is a very peaceful rural location surrounded by open countryside yet approximately 3 miles to the south of the city of Bath. Nearby Combe Down offers an abundance of amenities with small supermarkets, deli, post office, doctors, dentists and all levels of schooling. Within Monkton Combe village is the acclaimed gastro pub/restaurant The Wheelwrights Arms, the highly regarded Monkton Combe senior school and St. Michael’s church. The pre-prep and prep school are also nearby in Combe Down. A countryside walk away is the Kennet & Avon canal with cafe and boat/cycle hire available to enjoy the surrounding countryside. Nearby you will also find the excellent country club Combe Grove Manor Spa Hotel, which provides fine dining, gymnasium, swimming facilities and tennis courts.

Stamp Duty

There could be £20,000 Stamp Duty payable upon completion.

Broadband

Providers BT, Plusnet, Sky with an average speed of 36MBps.

Council Tax

Band - D

EPC Rating

Band - N/A

Listing

Grade II

Services

Mains gas, electric, water and drainage.

Viewings

This property is marketed by TYNINGS Ltd as a sole agent and viewings are strictly by appointment only. All viewings are accompanied and by prior arrangement. Please contact Ben to arrange a viewing.

Disclaimer

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