LONGMOOR COTTAGE Cricket St Thomas, Chard Gth.Net Longmoor Cottage Cricket St Thomas, Chard, Somerset TA20 4BZ Chard 3 Miles; Crewkerne 5 Miles; Lyme Regis 12 Miles
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LONGMOOR COTTAGE Cricket St Thomas, Chard gth.net Longmoor Cottage Cricket St Thomas, Chard, Somerset TA20 4BZ Chard 3 miles; Crewkerne 5 miles; Lyme Regis 12 miles An impressive and beautifully proportioned Country House set in gardens and grounds of just over 1 Acre in a unique location on the Somerset/Dorset border. EPC: Band E Guide Price £795,000 Description Dating from the early 20th Century, Longmoor is substantially constructed with stone and part rendered elevations set beneath a tiled roof and offers well proportioned accommodation with excellent ceiling heights throughout. The house is almost entirely double glazed and all principal rooms enjoy a delightful South facing aspect across its own gardens and the surrounding estate parkland. Heating is provided by oil fired central heating to radiators with an open fireplace in the sitting room and Aga in the kitchen. The accommodation is light and airy providing, on the ground floor, a spacious hallway, cloakroom, sitting room with conservatory off, dining room, kitchen and utility/boiler room. A Outside gentle staircase leads to the first floor with a wide landing/study The property is approached over a long private driveway that area, master bedroom with dressing area and en-suite bathroom, continues past the house providing a secondary alternative access. guest bedroom with en-suite shower room, third bedroom and family bathroom. Originally a four bedroom property, plans have The gardens are in the main laid to lawn with a wide variety of been drawn up in the past to restore this level of accommodation. mature ornamental shrubs and trees and well stocked herbaceous borders with paved paths and a terrace on the South side. There is a The gardens are principally lawned with established herbaceous secluded swimming pool (approx 24' x 12') with paved surround and borders, mature shrubs and trees, together with an enclosed filtration unit and several small buildings including a timber and tiled swimming pool and a useful outbuilding currently used for Air B&B garden store, log store and greenhouse. On the far side of the accommodation. driveway is 'The Bothy' currently used for Air B&B accommodation and incorporating a kitchen/living area, bedroom and shower room. For layout and approximate room measurement please see the A delightful small stream meanders through the garden and flows enclosed floorplan. into a tributary of The River Axe running down the East boundary. The total area extends to 1.094 Acre and in addition there is a strip of garden on the South side and further land adjoining the front drive. Situation Longmoor enjoys a unique setting located at the very heart of the Cricket St Thomas Estate, where the stunning Somerset, Dorset and Devon countryside meet, surrounded by rolling park and farmland, but within easy reach of most amenities. The small but thriving village of Winsham is within 1 mile and the towns of Chard and Crewkerne are some 3 and 5 miles distant respectively, both with good day to day facilities including a range of major supermarkets, specialist retailers, banks, medical services etc. Although totally private and secluded, the property is easily accessible with excellent communication and transport links. Crewkerne provides an intercity rail service (London Waterloo) and both the A303 trunk road and M5 motorway are within very easy reach with regional airports at Bristol and Exeter. Recreational and leisure opportunities abound with access to the footpaths and bridleways of Cricket St Thomas estate and the World Heritage Jurassic Coast is just 12 miles to the South at Lyme Regis. Services Main Electricity. Private Water. Private Drainage. Oil fired central heating. Outgoings Somerset County Council – Band G Directions From the A30 just East of Chard, turn right onto the B3167 at Cricket St Thomas. Take the first small turning on the left continue past the entrance to Lubborn Creamery and the back drive into the park and almost immediately left into a narrow lane. At the bottom of the hill turn left over a cattle grid and into the park, past the cottages on the right and the approach drive to Longmoor will be found on the left. 1 High Street, Chard, Somerset TA20 1QF Email: [email protected] Tel: 01460 238382 | Ref: CHA190257 IMPORTANT NOTICE For clarification we wish to inform any prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you please contact the office prior to viewing the property. gth.net .