North Lodge North Lodge Yeovil Road, East Coker, Yeovil, BA22 9HW Yeovil 1 Mile A303 6 Miles • Charming Period Home • Character Features • 3 Bedrooms • Significantly Updated • Landscaped Garden • Gated Parking and Garage • Stables and Parkland • In All Over 1.5 Acres Guide price £450,000 THE PROPERTY North Lodge is a fascinating and endearing former lodge house which was built in 1887 within the grounds of North Coker House and consequently enjoys a stunning parkland outlook towards the historic house, including a corridor of mature broadleaf trees which can still be seen leading through the land attached to North Lodge and proceeding towards the house, indicating where the carriage driveway would originally have lead. A generous and varied plot of over 1.5 acres, including a landscaped garden and paddocks, opens this property up to a wealth of possibilities for a An intriguing Grade II Listed lodge house with stables and parkland fantastic outdoor lifestyle, with 3 stables facilitating equestrian use. Justifiably Grade II Listed and described within the listing text as "little spoilt", amounting to over 1.5 acres. the property exhibits all the hallmarks of Victorian architecture with high ceilings, mullion windows, quirky shaped doors, fireplaces and imposing stone elevations. However, under the current ownership the property has undergone extensive work to update and improve many aspects including a new front door and windows, carefully selected to preserve the character, a new central heating boiler and immersion tank and refurbishment of the bathroom to include underfloor heating and a contemporary suite. The result is a charming rural home boasting light and airy accommodation interspersed with both character features and modern convenience and exuding great curb appeal. Internally the accommodation is arranged in a classical yet quirky layout with two reception rooms, both enjoying fireplaces with log burners, and the kitchen providing wonderful, relaxing settings for any occasion. Also on the ground floor is the family bathroom, a useful cloakroom which is accessed from an entrance hallway and a storage cupboard beneath the stairs. Upstairs there are three generous bedrooms, each with a lovely feature fireplace and vaulted ceilings, and a large fitted cupboard on the landing providing excellent linen and clothes storage. OUTSIDE North Lodge is approached from the road through wrought iron gates which lead to a gravelled parking area for several vehicles. Another significant improvement made by the current owners is the timber garage block which comprises an open fronted carport and adjoining secure garage with double doors, providing ample undercover parking and safe outside storage. The garden is located to the side and front of the property and has been landscaped to form attractive shallow tiers, much of which enjoys a private, sunny aspect. There is also a paved patio which adjoins the house and a brick garden store has been constructed by the vendors providing covered storage for logs and gardening equipment. The equestrian elements of the property are divided from the garden by a post-and-rail fence which surrounds the entire paddock. The stables can be found near the north-eastern boundary of the land with a concrete yard immediately abutting the building, providing spacious boxes for three horses with electricity and water and direct access to the paddock. There is also a dog run in this part of the property should secure, external housing for dogs be required. In addition to a gate leading into the garden, the land can be accessed via a gate to Longlands Lane, facilitating outriding from the property without having to ride across either the domestic elements of the property or Yeovil Road. SITUATION The property is situated on the fringe of East Coker, a sought-after village which enjoys proximity to the commercial centre of Yeovil whilst retaining a rural feel and a countryside outlook. Within the village amenities include a cafe, beauty salon a pub, a highly reputed primary school and there are two farm shops located a short distance outside the village. Amenities in nearby Yeovil include a choice of supermarkets, high street and out-of-town retail centres and a district Hospital, and the popular market town of Sherborne is within easy reach. Transport links within the area are good with easy access to the A303 and A37 main roads, facilitating road travel to regional and capital cities alike. Train stations in Yeovil offer rail links with London (Waterloo), Exeter, Bristol and Bath. Education is well catered for in the area with a variety of state and independent schools nearby including Perrott Hill, The Park, Hazelgrove, Millfield at Street and Sherborne Schools. SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (septic tank). Oil fired central heating (underfloor in the bathroom). VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the vendors' selling agents, Messrs. Stags, Yeovil Office, telephone 01935 475000. DIRECTIONS From Yeovil follow the A30 West Coker Road towards Crewkerne and turn left onto Sandhurst Road next to the Mace convenience store. Proceed towards East Coker and before reaching the village the property can be found on the right hand side next to the turning into Longlands Lane. North Lodge, Yeovil Road, East Coker, Yeovil, BA22 9HW 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] Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk.