Shepton Beauchamp, Ilminster

An extended and deceptively spacious four bedroom semi-detached cottage benefitting from a large garage/workshop and private enclosed gardens. EPC Band E.

SITUATION
The Old Forge is situated within the heart of this popular village which provides an active and friendly community with a broad range of events and clubs to suit various interests, along with a range of amenities including church, primary school, toddler group and pre-school, village hall, village shop/post office, pub/restaurant and hairdressers. The neighbouring town of Ilminster offers a good range of day-to-day facilities and is within 4 miles. A similar distance is the A303 trunk road which provides easy access to the south west and London to the east. The county town of Taunton is within 15 miles where a greater selection of facilities can be found, together with a mainline rail link to London Paddington.

DESCRIPTION
The Old Forge comprises a four bedroom semi-detached cottage constructed principally of stone and contained beneath a tiled roof. In 2007 a large two storey extension was added to the rear providing the property with spacious living accommodation suitable for a growing family. The rooms are a good proportion and are offered in good decorative order, with oil fired central heating throughout. There is parking to the front of the cottage together with a large garage/workshop which provides access into the rear garden.

ACCOMMODATION
Steps lead to the front door with courtesy light. Porch with window to the front, that opens to the hall, with stairs rising to the first floor. Useful cupboard underneath the stairs and window seat to front. Spacious dining room/reception room with feature stone fireplace and windows to both front and rear. The sitting room is spacious and enjoys views from two aspects including glazed french doors to the garden. Doorway leads into the kitchen which is comprehensively fitted comprising; sink unit with adjoining worktops with an excellent range of floor and wall mounted cupboards and drawers, integrated appliances including electric hob, double oven and grill, together with fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Views from two aspects, space for dining table and doorway leading to the utility room, with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, door to rear garden and adjoining cloakroom with low level WC and hand wash basin.

First floor landing with linen cupboard. The principle suite enjoys views from two aspects along with an adjoining en suite shower room comprising shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. There are three further double bedrooms together with a family bathroom, which has been refurbished in recent years and comprises; bath, shower cubicle, WC and wash basin, together with attractive wall tiling.

OUTSIDE
There is parking immediately outside together with a large garage/ workshop, connected with power and light. At the far end is an oil fired boiler and hot water cylinder. Personal access door into the rear garden which is a good size and enclosed by natural hedging, providing much privacy. Steps lead up past the patio to the main garden which is laid to lawn and is slightly raised. It enjoys a sunny aspect with a side gate leading out onto Middle Street.

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating.
Mobile Available : EE (ofcom)
Broadband Available: ADSL under 24 Mbps Superfast 24 - 100 Mbps (ofcom)

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with the vendor's selling agents, Stags Yeovil Office, telephone 01935 475000.

DIRECTIONS
From the pub in the centre of the village head towards the church and primary school, along Middle Street and having passed the left hand turning to Buttle Lane, The Old Forge will be seen a short distance along on the right hand side.

FLOOD RISK STATUS - none