OLD CLEEVE, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET Melba Cottage Old Cleeve, Minehead, TA24 6HJ Williton 3.5 Miles; Minehead 6.8 Miles; Taunton 19.0 Miles

OLD CLEEVE, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET Melba Cottage Old Cleeve, Minehead, TA24 6HJ Williton 3.5 miles; Minehead 6.8 miles; Taunton 19.0 miles

Enchanting chocolate box cottage nestled at the foot of this historic village on the edge of the Exmoor National Park. Delightful mature cottage gardens, orchard meadow area and tremendous countryside views. Garage, sweeping driveway and various outbuildings. Guide Price £440,000

DESCRIPTION

'Melba Cottage' is steeped in history, originally a pair of cottages believed to date from the mid-17th Century, later altered in the 18th and mid-20th Century to form one delightful dwelling. The cottage frontage is exquisite, adorned with climbing roses and lavender lining the boundary wall, beautiful light leaded casement windows to the first floor with wonderfully crafted thatched half hipped gables over. The gardens are a particular feature of the property and will appeal to keen gardeners and nature lovers alike.

ACCOMMODATION OUTSIDE

The characterful accommodation is arranged over two floors and The property is approached over a sweeping gated driveway which briefly comprises; Rear part glazed entrance door opens into the leads to the detached single garage, to the rear of the garage is a traditional styled kitchen with quarry tiled floor, beamed ceiling and utility room. From the lane, a door opens into a modern built 'Leisure Rangemaster' cooker. The cosy sitting room is front aspect store/workshop. The mature gardens are a particular feature of the with a fantastic original inglenook fireplace with heavy beam over and property and have been lovingly designed and created over the last inset gas (log burner style) stove. Large store cupboard, painted beam few decades at the hands of the current owners. Covered rose arches ceiling, window seat and original 'winder' stairs to the first floor. An lead to the kitchen door and across to the adjacent loggia which is inner hall with store cupboard opens into the dining room with adorned with roses and a well established grape vine making it a reclaimed feature fireplace and window to front. A study is found perfect secluded al fresco dining area. Beyond the loggia is a stunning with beautiful warm oak parquet floor. The classic bathroom rose garden encircling the cottage frontage. Beyond the driveway a completes the ground floor accommodation. Original 'Winder' stairs cobbled sett path meanders through the gardens first finding the open to the first floor landing area with doors to both front aspect terraced garden to the front with original outdoor privy (now an double bedrooms. outdoor store), there are three mature cherry trees, a terraced lawn and rosemary lined boundary. Further along the cobbled path a water garden is found with a number of natural ponds attracting an abundance of wildlife. Beyond the water garden is a red cedar painted greenhouse overlooking a large 'SM32' garden railway which sits on the former vegetable garden. On the other side of the railway, a woodland path leads to a 'secret garden'. At the end of the cobbled path is a decked seating area with summerhouse offering fantastic countryside views over the neighbouring fields and towards the hills. Finally a meadow orchard is found, again with splendid views and boasting a good variety of fruit trees including apples, plums, quince, pear and medlar to name but a few, a large store shed is also found. The gardens need to be seen first hand to fully appreciate all they have to offer.

SITUATION

Old Cleeve has a Licensed Village Hall and Church and is situated approximately one mile from the coast at Blue Anchor. It is approximately seven miles from the coastal resort of Minehead and seventeen miles from Taunton, the County town of Somerset with mainline railway (Taunton - Paddington 2 hours) and motorway connection points. The local centre of Williton is approximately four miles away, having shops and amenities serving most everyday needs. The variety of the West Somerset coastline is close at hand, and the Quantock Hills, the first designated area of outstanding natural beauty in England together with the Exmoor National Park are both but a short drive away. DIRECTIONS

From our office in Fore Street, Williton proceed out of the town following the A39 towards Minehead. At the Tropiquaria roundabout continue straight over. Proceed through the village of Washford passing the Washford Inn. after some distance take the right hand turn signposted Old Cleeve/Chapel Cleeve/Blue Anchor. Proceed along the lane and take the third official right hand turning and the property will be found on your left hand side at the foot of the lane. What3Words— Drumbeat/Nimbly/Tweed SERVICES

All mains services are connected. Gas fired central heating.

Viewing Strictly by appointment with the agents. 9 Fore Street, Williton, Somerset TA4 4PX Email: [email protected] Tel: 01984 632167 | Ref: MIL210132

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.