Hartford Cottage Brochure
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in association with Hartford Cottage Brompton Regis | Exmoor | Somerset GUIDE £ 650,000 Hartford Cottage Hartford Brompton Regis Situated within a lightly wooded hamlet , this attractive detached 3 bedroom residence includes c. 4 acres of land, a detached 1 bedroom annexe, stable block and outbuildings. Formerly two thatched cottages, this appealing home has been combined and extended to now provide7 bed a4 bathwell-proportioned 3 recp 8.6 acr Double modernised garage with family home. room above • Beautiful Semi Rural Setting • Village Amenities c.1 Mile Away • Superb Local River, Moorland and Woodland Walks • Well Presented Accommodation Throughout • Direct Access to Extensive Bridleway Network • Gardens, Land and Stable Block We believe the cottage s to be c.300 years old and understand that they were originally constructed as workers cottages to the nearby mill . The property then progressed into a working farm in the mid 1800’s and continued as such until around 1930. Today the characterful accommodation benefits from oil fired central heating and double glazing and with modern fixtures and fittings. The two ground floor extensions incorporate a large morning room, shower room, utility and boot room; the propert y can comfortably accommodate for family use, dual family use or a dependent relative and is equally suitable for couples with space for guests. The gardens and grounds are of particular note with formal gardens incorporating a large koi carp pond with the paddocks and timber stable block adjoining. The land is divided into three fields bisected by the River Haddeo which is joined by the River Pulham at the top boundary . The surrounding mix of pasture, woodland and water encourage an abundance of bird and wildlife. Vendor Comment: “We have been so fortunate to spend 17 years in a home with so much character and such a peaceful, idyllic, beautiful location and yet be part of a strong village community”. Accommodation From the garden, the main entrance opens into the A glazed door leads into the kitchen, fitted with Morning Room, a lovely light space with large modern units to two walls with space for a table picture windows overlooking the gardens in a and chairs. A door opens to the inner hall with North Easterly direction and a selection of built in access to the double bedroom , modern shower storage cupboards. A door opens to the ground room and to the Sittin g/Dining Room which floor Shower Room , fitted with corner shower, benefits from a dual aspect and door returning to WC and wash basin and double doors lead the gardens. through to the hallway with stairs rising to the first floor, and doors to the Kitchen and Sitting Room. The Gardens, Land and Stables Hartford Cottage benefits from 3 separate The characterful Sitting Room enjoys a dual aspect entrances into the property. The main driveway is to the front and side overlooking the gardens and found to the Southern boundary and is accessed at includes exposed beams, a large stone inglenook the end of the public lane. A stone track leads off fireplace with inset wood burning stove and this lane with an initially shared driveway through feature bread oven opening. One of the original Hartford Mill turning in the private driveway when cottage doorways gives access to the front. entering the boundary of Hartford Cottage. This leads up to a parking area for several vehicles with Moving through into the Dining Room , this again access to the main house and annexe offers direct access onto the garden via the second accommodation. original front doorway and features a large b rick faced inglenook fireplace housing an open fire and The front garden is mainly laid to lawn, of bread oven with door. A further door opens into generous size and enclosed by hedging and fencing. the Kitchen with bespoke country cottage oak A patio area offers a pleasant seating area with base and wall units incorporating glazed and steps leading up to a secondary parking area which shelved displays, an inset 4 ring hob and eye level is acces sed from the lane via a 5 bar gate. Here double oven. you will find a Detached Single Garage with up and over door. Adjacent to the kitchen is a useful Utility Room with additional sink, space and plumbing for white The gardens continue to both sides of the house good s and the boiler which serves the hot water with a useful store to the Western elevation which and heating to the main house. A door from here offers electrical connections for a backup leads into the Boot Room with direct access to the generator and power for general appliances. The gardens. rear garden again is mainly laid to lawn with a central pathway leading to a large carp pond. To the first floor, the stairs rise to a spacious landing with window to the side and built in airing Situated behind the annexe is a very productive cupboard. There are two superb double vegetable garden with greenhouse. Access can then bedrooms, both with walk in wardrobes, enjoying be found to the detached timber stable block. a South-westerly aspect overlooking the gardens. A large single sits to the North Eastern side , again The stable block , supplied by Ascot Stables, consist with built in wardrobe and a window to the rear of two Deluxe 3.6m x 3.6m loose boxes, a Deluxe gardens and land beyond. All are served by a 1.8m x 3.6m tack room and a 4.5m x 7.2m Corner spacious 4 piece bathroom suite containing a Hay Store with a concrete apron to the front, corner bath, WC, bidet and wash basin. water and electricity connected, enclosed with post and rail fencing. To the rear there is ample The Annexe parking for a horsebox or trailer and 5 bar gate Situated in the gardens, the detached annexe access onto the lane. currently provides ancillary accommodation a nd could provide income if desired (stc). Land cont. OPENING TIMES: There is direct access to the first of the three paddocks At the end of the lane bear left and then left again through from the stable yard, both of which are to the Northern Hartford Mill, Hartford Cottage is immediately in front of Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm boundary, enclosed with mature hedgerows and fencing. you. Saturday 9:00am – 2:00pm The River Pulham joins the River Haddeo at the top Want to know more? boundary, continues through the land before exiting the plot Agents Note and running along the Eastern garden boundary. There is a public footpath that runs along the edge of the We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and, therefore, recommend that you visit the local authority website (contact the branch for details) and the following Eastern boundary for a short distance, screened with websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before Directions hedging and a public bridleway passing through the top field proceeding. From our Dulverton office proceed in an E asterly direction which is fenced by post and rail. along the B3222 for approximately 1½ mile s, taking the right www.environment-agency.gov.uk hand turn onto the A396. Take the first left signposted Council Tax www.landregistry.gov.uk Brompton Regis and after approximately 1½-2 miles turn West Somerset District Council - G www.gov.uk/green-deal-energy-saving-measures right towards Brompton Regis. After c.1/4 mile, turn right www.homeoffice.gov.uk passing stone farm buildings to both sides and follow this Services www.ukradon.org lane until you reach a small crossroads , turn right following Mains Electric, Mains Water (Private water to gardens and www.fensa.org.uk www.nesltd.co.uk signs to Hartford. Continue for c.1.5 miles until you reach stables), Private Drainage (Septic Tank), Oil Fired Central http://list.english-heritage.org.uk the hamlet passing Hartford Cottage on your left. Heating to Main House, Electric Heating to Annexe. Viewing Strictly by appointment with the selling agent. Illustration for identification only – not to scale © Copyright Webbers and Fine & Country Dulverton 2015 For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. Some photographs may have been taken u sing a wide angle lens. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are any important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property. in association with Tel: 01398 324818 Webbers Fine & Country webbers.co.uk Woodton Lodge Dulverton Somerset TA22 9DW [email protected] fineandcountry.com.