WELLINGTON COTTAGE, 2 PATWELL STREET, BRUTON, SOMERSET, BA10 0EQ WELLINGTON COTTAGE 2 PATWELL STREET, BRUTON, SOMERSET, BA10 0EQ A charming townhouse in the heart of this sought after market town. Wellington Cottage is a delightful townhouse within walking distance of all local amenities. This comfortable family home has lots of living space which is flexible and enjoys the rare benefit of parking and garage. The accommodation includes hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility area, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, two further bedrooms and family shower room.It has the benefit of gas central heating. Outside is a very pleasant courtyard garden, garage and parking. About the area Bruton is a small ancient town (population around 3,000) in South Somerset situated in the Brue Valley surrounded by beautiful and accessible countryside. Predating Roman times it has evolved gently through the ages with many interesting and historical buildings defining its character. In the time of Canute there was a Royal Mint in Bruton and it's recorded in the Doomsday book. Later it developed as a market town and the wool and silk trade prospered. Today its main industries are agriculture and education with five schools in Bruton: King's School, founded in 1519, Bruton School for Girls, Sexey's School, and a Primary School. There are other excellent independent schools in the area including Hazlegrove at Sparkford, Millfield at Street, Sherborne Schools, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, Port Regis and St Mary’s, Shaftesbury. Bruton has many thriving groups and societies including a Festival of Arts, Horticultural Show and musical and theatrical productions. It is also now well known by the establishment of the renowned Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery. The town has a small range of shops and a range of pubs and restaurants including the award winning "At the Chapel”. There are many other charming towns nearby which together offer a wide range of shopping, cultural and sporting activities. These include Castle Cary, Sherborne, Shaftesbury and Wells with Bath, Bristol and Salisbury all being in easy reach. Communications are good with a small rail station in Bruton and mainline services at Castle Cary (Paddington) and Sherborne (Waterloo). The A303 a few miles south is the road link to London and Bristol international airport is well within an hour’s drive. IMPORTANT NOTICE Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property. Patwell Street is an attractive street made up of period townhouses and conveniently placed just off the High Street of Bruton. Wellington Cottage is one of few properties in the centre of Bruton with parking and garage. Dating back to the 17th Century, the property has charm and character, yet is not listed. A solid front door opens to a hall with space and hanging for coats. The dining room is a well proportioned room with bay window to the front, parquet flooring and pine wooden staircase rising. An archway leads to the kitchen with a good range of wall and base units with solid granite work tops, sink unit and space for cooker, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. At the end of the kitchen is an useful utility area with further units and space and plumbing for a washing machine. Approached through the kitchen is the sitting room. This is a generous and light room with sliding doors to the courtyard garden and a fireplace with an inset fire set within an unique stone arch which continue to both sides. FIRST FLOOR The stairs rise from the dining room to a landing with an airing cupboard. The master bedroom is a spacious light room with views over rooftops and a built in wardrobe. There is an en suite bathroom with basin, wc and panelled bath. Also of the landing is the second double bedroom which has built in wardrobes, and a family shower room with shower cubicle, pedestal basin, bidet and WC. SECOND FLOOR The stairs continue to the second floor and to a generous double bedroom, which would also be ideal for home office or child/teenage room with built in bunk bed and a pleasant outlook to the High Street. OUTSIDE The cottage has a very pleasant paved courtyard with stone walls, shrubs and flowerbeds and a wrought iron gate to the shared driveway. This driveway is reached from Quaperlake Street and continues to a garage block. One of these belongs to Wellington Cottage and there is also a private parking space. DIRECTIONS From the centre of Bruton, continue along the High Street. at the T junction, turn right onto Patwell Street and Wellington Cottage is the first property on the left after the Library. Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor Sitting Room Master Bedroom 5.5m × 5.2m 4.7m × 4.2m 18’0 x 17’1 15’4 x 13’8 (max) C En-suite Utility C Kitchen C Bathroom Loft Storage A/C Dining Room Bedroom 3 4.8m × 4.1m 4.7m × 4.6m 15’8 x 13’5 Bedroom 2 15’4 x 15’1 4.7m × 3.5m 15’4 x 11’5 Approximate gross internal floor area - 124 sq.m / 1,335 sq.ft Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of this floor plan, measurements of doors, windows, rooms and any other items are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission or mis-statement. This plan is for illustrative purposes only and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. The services, systems and appliances shown have not been tested and no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given. IMPORTANT NOTICE - Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property. 2 High Street, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7AW - Tel.01963 351993 - [email protected].