Ridgeover House Ridgeover House West Coker Hill, West Coker, Yeovil, BA22 9DG Yeovil 4 Miles Crewkerne 5 Miles

• Detached Character Home • Lovely Rural Location • Spacious Accommodation • 3 Double Bedrooms • 3 Reception Rooms • Established, Secluded Gardens • Parking, Double Garage and Workshop • Fabulous, Far-Reaching Views

Guide price £595,000

THE PROPERTY The rolling hills of South Somerset offer many poetry-inspiring views, yet few of the area's desirable properties are as wonderfully positioned to enjoy them as Ridgeover House which dates back to the early 1800s. It was originally part of the Portman Estate and is thought to be one of the oldest properties in the locality. Owing perhaps to the spacious rooms, character features and stunning outlook from every window, the property is now on the market for only the third time since it was sold at auction as Coker Hill Dairy Farm in 1949. The property was renovated to an exacting standard in 1999, and has been beautifully maintained inside and out since, resulting in a comfortable and charming home which, with glorious, secluded gardens, offers a A wonderful period home with delightful, varied gardens and wonderful countryside lifestyle.

Internally, the rooms are arranged in a simple, classical layout with a smooth flow from fabulous countryside views. room to room. On the ground floor, three charming reception rooms are arranged in sequence, providing a fantastic environment for entertaining as well as for family enjoyment. The sitting room, with exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace with a vintage Jotul wood burner, has an air of tranquillity, making this the perfect space in which to relax and unwind. An interesting blend of formal and informal living is provided by the dining room which lies open to the kitchen/breakfast room, making a social area ideal for every occasion. A more secluded atmosphere can be found in the family room, which currently lends itself well to individual study, hobbies or relaxation. Those seeking the perfect place to enjoy the views from indoors need look no further than the conservatory which occupies a superb position at the side of the house and is therefore well placed to allow an unbroken vista across the stunning local countryside.

On the first floor there are three double bedrooms and the family bathroom, all of which are arranged along a central landing. Bedroom 1 is a particularly fine room which, with ample fitted storage and a characterful feature fireplace, spans the full depth of the property. Another room of note is Bedroom 2 which benefits from a luxurious en suite shower room including twin wash hand basins set in a vanity unit, a WC and a Mira wireless shower. Each of the bedrooms enjoys a front-aspect window, providing the opportunity for every occupant to wake up to a beautiful view. As can be expected from properties of this calibre, excellent domestic facilities can be found throughout including a shelved airing cupboard on the first floor landing. Downstairs, the scullery functions not only as a utility/boot room but also provides ample storage for kitchen equipment. The kitchen itself has been designed with the needs of the busy modern cook in mind; the fitted farmhouse-style units perfectly complement the delightful flagstone floor, providing ample storage and spaces for appliances with both an oil-fired AGA and an electric oven built-in. There is also a ground floor cloakroom adjacent to the scullery. OUTSIDE The gardens at Ridgeover House, which measure over a third of an acre, are thoughtfully laid out to take best advantage of the views and secluded aspect of the plot. To the front is a lawn which provides a degree of separation from the public road, whilst the rear garden offers much to both keen and reluctant gardeners. Those with green fingers will appreciate the broad variety of established flora bordering the series of smooth lawns as well as the dedicated produce garden where beds are available for vegetable growing and mature, productive fruit trees include varieties of apple, plum and cherry. Anyone who prefers to relax outside and dine alfresco will be grateful for the care taken by the current owners to ensure that this most attractive of gardens can be easily maintained, freeing up opportunities to recline on one of the many terraces which include a sheltered, gravelled area abutting the house, a raised patio and a sun deck location atop the roof of the garage; the latter is the optimum place to enjoy the views to their best advantage.

Parking is well provided for at Ridgeover House; a sweeping driveway leads in front of the house to a spacious parking and turning area which offers space for several vehicles. From here, an up-and-over door leads into the double garage which also benefits from an adjoining workshop with power and light. Furthermore, there is a summerhouse at the top of the garden providing excellent storage for garden tools and furniture. SITUATION The property is situated on the fringe of West Coker; a popular village which benefits from close proximity to Yeovil Town and the highly sought after town of Sherborne, yet is surrounded by beautiful countryside and thus enjoys a rural feel. There is an active community within the village with amenities including a choice of pubs, a bistro, Lanes hotel and restaurant, a butcher, GP surgery, village shop with post office, petrol station with store and a sought after primary school. A wider range of facilities are available in Yeovil, which is approximately 3 miles distant, and in Crewkerne and Sherborne which both have Waitrose supermarkets as well as a selection of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.

Transport links are good with the A303 trunk road accessible just outside Yeovil and train stations within the town offering regular rail services to London (Waterloo), Exeter, Bristol and Bath. The M5 can be joined at Taunton.

Education is also well catered for; in addition to the primary school within West Coker, there are a selection of well reputed state and independent schools for children of all ages within easy reach including Perrott Hill, The Park, Leweston girls school, Sherborne Schools, Hazelgrove and Millfield at Street. Bus services operate from the village to secondary schools within Yeovil as well as to the town centre. SERVICES Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil fired central heating. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the vendors' selling agents, Messrs. Stags, Yeovil Office, Telephone 01935 475000. DIRECTIONS From Yeovil follow the A30 towards Crewkerne and pass through the village of West Coker. About ¾ mile beyond the village take the slip road on the right (at the top of the rise) just before the bridge over the A30. Go up the slip road and turn left (sign-posted Hardington). Drive towards Hardington for about 300m. At the first junction stay on this road down the hill and the property is the fourth on the left after the junction. It can be identified from the house name on the stone wall facing you as you approach. Ridgeover House, West Coker Hill, West Coker, Yeovil, BA22 9DG

These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.

Stags 4/6 Park Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1DZ Tel: 01935 475000 [email protected]

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