High Street, West Coker, Somerset, BA22

Dating from 1805, Littlemoor is an attractive and well-balanced Grade II listed house, constructed of stone beneath a tiled roof. The property is arranged in an L-shaped configuration, enjoying a south-east to south-west orientation, with notably good ceiling heights, plenty of light and an abundance of original architectural features throughout.
A part-glazed front door opens into a welcoming hallway with flagstone flooring, leading through to the principal reception spaces. The sitting room is a well-proportioned dual aspect room, centred around a wood burner set within a stone surround, with exposed beams and charming window seats, creating a comfortable and inviting everyday living space. Steps descend to the drawing room, a more formal reception room of real character, with impressive stone mullion windows, further window seats and an open fireplace, enjoying views across the rear gardens. The dining room, situated in possibly the oldest part of the house, is generously sized and well suited to entertaining, with timber flooring, exposed beams, mullion windows and an open fire with stone surround. The kitchen/breakfast room is positioned to the rear and has been recently modernised in a contemporary, yet very appropriate style, fitted with cream wall and base units, granite worktops and a central island. There is ample space for a large dining table, making it a natural hub of the house. Integrated appliances include a Miele dishwasher and oven, a Siemens induction hob, alongside a traditional oil-fired AGA. A walk-in pantry provides excellent additional storage. Adjoining the kitchen is a practical utility/boot room with further cabinetry, a Belfast sink and space and connection for laundry appliances, with direct access to the garden. A cloakroom completes the ground floor.
Stairs rise to the first floor where a spacious landing provides room for a study area. There are five well-proportioned bedrooms, including a wonderfully impressive and spacious principal bedroom with plenty of storage and an ensuite bathroom. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, additional shower room and separate WC, with many of the rooms retaining period features such as exposed beams and fireplaces. A secondary staircase connects back down to the sitting room, adding to the flexibility and character of the layout. In addition, there is access to a substantial area above the garage/store, currently arranged as a gym, offering clear potential for further accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.

OUTSIDE
Extending to approximately 1.4 acres, the gardens and grounds at Littlemoor are a particular feature, beautifully maintained and thoughtfully arranged, with a variety of decorative borders and a fine selection of mature trees including willow, maple and magnolia. The property is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway, flanked by box hedging and mature planting, providing ample parking and leading to a double garage with adjoining store. A sheltered terrace sits immediately off the kitchen, forming an ideal sun trap for outdoor dining and entertaining. The gardens include areas of lawn, well-stocked borders, paved pathways and stone walls, along with a greenhouse, raised beds and a productive kitchen garden area. A charming summer house adds further appeal. Practical elements have been carefully considered, with a timber store for logs and a discreetly screened area for bins and the oil tank. A gravel path leads through rose-clad arbours to a superb tennis court, recently resurfaced and immaculately presented, creating a standout feature within these delightful grounds.

LOCATION
The countryside surrounding West Coker must be among the most beautiful in the Southwest of England, much of it designated a Special Landscape Area, in which a policy of strict planning control operates to preserve its rural character. The rolling landscape is primarily pastureland broken up by pockets of light woodland.

West Coker is a thriving village with many facilities where residents benefit from well supported and local facilities including two public houses with restaurants, a garage with general store, a petrol station, doctors’ surgery with dispensary, shop/post office, butchers, primary school, church, along with an exclusive boutique hotel with spa and restaurant. The new Pavilion is home to a thriving youth club, scouts and the adult and junior cricket club. The Village Hall hosts many events, clubs and classes and the Art Centre also hosts occasional classes. The Southwest Bicycle Works offers a pick up and drop off service for bike repairs/servicing. This really is the perfect village location for family life with all the facilities you could ask for and more, all within walking distance. The village is on a bus route and Yeovil is 3 miles away offering an excellent range of shopping, nightlife and leisure facilities.

Communications to the area are excellent. The A303, A37 and A30 are all within a short distance, and mainline station at Yeovil Junction is about 2 miles away (London to Waterloo about 2hrs 20 mins) and Yeovil Pen Mill on the Weymouth to Bristol/Cardiff line.

SPORTING AND RECREATION
Racing at Taunton, Exeter and Wincanton. Water sports at Sutton Bingham Reservoir and on the nearby Jurassic Coast. Numerous golf courses all within easy reach. There are many National Trust properties within easy reach. The nearest, Montacute House, has a branch of the National Portrait Gallery. There are two National Nature Reserves within a mile, with hundreds of wild orchids. The village itself has a bicycle workshop with group rides, cricket, tennis and a children’s adventure park.

EDUCATION
The Primary School in West Coker is highly regarded but there are a number of excellent schools for children of all ages within easy motoring distance. Most notable are the Sherborne Schools Group, Leweston, Hazlegrove at Sparkford and Perrott Hill at North Perrott.