Hollowells, Cricket St Thomas

An absolutely charming property, situated within a very small community on the edge of the Cricket St Thomas estate and less than a mile from the village of Winsham, near Chard. Set in a small valley with a stream at the bottom and nature all around, this is an idyllic setting. The house, a former dairy is attached to its neighbour on one side and, under the current ownership, has undergone a number of improvements along with the addition of solar panels providing both electricity and hot water. As a result, this lovely home offers a fabulous mix of character, charm and eco-friendly elements which will appeal to many.
Any buyer looking for a long-term home with a rural outlook and yet close to a local community with small towns nearby and easy access to London trains, should look no further!
Internally, the cottage is larger than you would expect with a lovely central kitchen/diner with flagstone floor at the heart of the house. To one side of the kitchen is a large bright living room with wood burner and to the other side is a snug/study. At the back of the house is a useful boot room with a ground floor w.c. and utility room off. On the first floor are three bedrooms, one with en-suite and a family bathroom. All the rooms are well proportioned.
Outside, there is a parking area with steps down to the rear entrance/boot room. The track curves around and down from the parking area to the lower level where a gate leads into the main garden. There are a number of outbuildings including a log store and shed along with a fantastic insulated garden building, currently providing a studio/art room, a separate photography studio and large shed. This building already has power, light and water connected and could easily be converted to additional/annexed accommodation if required.
The garden is a delight in itself, partly walled and south east facing, the garden is separated into different areas for relaxing, growing produce and just enjoying the outdoors. At the bottom of the garden, a gap in the wall leads to steps that provide access to Purtington Brook, which runs along the boundary of the property.

Although the property address is Cricket St. Thomas, the house is located on the outskirts of Winsham - a small village in South Somerset close to the Dorset border surrounded by beautiful countryside with plenty of walks all around. The village has a shop and post office which is run by the community along with a pub, primary school, Church, village hall and community centre. The village has a thriving community with plenty of clubs and activities on offer. See Winsham.org.uk for more village news.

The accommodation, all measurements approximate, comprises:

GROUND FLOOR


Steps down from parking area to back entrance. Half glazed door to

BOOT ROOM
Window to rear. Borrowed light window to stairwell. Space for coats and shoes. Space for white goods (e.g. freezer). Radiator. Flagstone floor. Half glazed door to kitchen and door to

WC / UTILITY
Window to side. Fitted with a corner w.c. and Butler sink. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Built-in cupboards. Flagstone floor.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM - 5.49m (18'0") x 5.03m (16'6")
Two windows to front overlooking the beautiful garden and hills beyond. Stable door to garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with high quality laminate work surfaces and inset stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit and drainer. Island unit with wood block work surface and cupboards beneath. Walk-in pantry with window to front, wall shelves, water softener. AEG electric cooker with double oven and ceramic hob. Space and plumbing for dish washer. Brick fireplace (not in use) formerly housing a range. Ample space for dining table and chairs. Stairs rising to the first floor. Two radiators. Flagstone floor. Door to Study and door to

LIVING ROOM - 5.44m (17'10") x 4.85m (15'11")
Window to rear. Two sets of French doors, to the side and to the front, opening to the garden. Brick fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove. Two radiators.

STUDY / DINING ROOM - 5.36m (17'7") x 4.5m (14'9")
Window to front. Inglenook fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove. Deep recess for storage. Radiator. Pine wood flooring.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Velux roof light. Hatch to insulated, part boarded loft with light.

BEDROOM ONE - 5.46m (17'11") x 5.33m (17'6")
Windows to front and side with lovely views across the neighbouring countryside. Velux roof light. Built-in wardrobes. airing cupboard housing pressurised hot water cylinder. Radiator. Door to

EN SUITE
Window to front. Fitted with a white suite comprising shower enclosure, w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. White ladder style radiator.

BEDROOM TWO - 5.11m (16'9") x 4.8m (15'9")
Window to front. Velux roof light. Large chimney breast feature. Built-in wardrobe. Radiator. Wooden floor.

BEDROOM THREE - 3.4m (11'2") x 3.07m (10'1")
Window to front. Built-in wardrobes. Radiator.

BATHROOM
Window to front. Fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath, w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. White ladder style radiator. Extractor. Vinyl flooring.

OUTSIDE
The approach to the property and parking area is situated at the back of the house with steps leading down to the back door. However, it is possible to continue around the side of the property (with vehicles) where there is a slope down to a gated entry to the garden, providing easy access for machinery or heavy objects. There are a number of outbuildings, including an open front log store with secure bike shed behind, a boiler shed with fuel strorage adjoining as well as the garden studios (detailed below).

GARDEN STUDIOS
Attractively built with timber cladding and a veranda to the front, the garden studios have been fully insulated and fitted with windows, power, light and water. There is potential to use the building as an annexe if desired. Currently, two of the rooms are used as art and photography studios.

STUDIO 1 - 4.04m (13'3") x 4.01m (13'2")
Glazed door. Windows to front, side and rear. Belfast sink.

STUDIO 2 - 4.01m (13'2") x 4.01m (13'2")
Glazed door. Windows to front and rear. Door to adjoining store.

STORE (FRONT) - 3.28m (10'9") x 3.05m (10'0")
Double doors to garden. Window. Step up to

STORE (REAR) - 2.92m (9'7") x 1.78m (5'10")
Potential kitchen area fitted with Belfast sink. Extractor. Door to Studio 2.

GARDEN
It is not possible to do this garden justice in writing! The garden is generous, faces south by south east and is partly walled, a number of these walls representing former buildings on the land. The remnants of a water wheel also hark back to its former use. The garden has been carefully and thoughtfully planted to make the most of its beauty any time of year. Planting beds near the kitchen are designed as an ideal spot for growing herbs and vegetables, with the garden walls helping to shield the space from the worst of the weather. At the far end of the garden, beyond the walls, with gates and openings at various points, is a bank and steps down to Purtington Brook. As for any further description, I can only say that this is a very special, secluded and peaceful place which can only be really appreciated with one`s own eyes.

SERVICES
Mains electricity is connected. Pellet boiler central heating. Private water (supplied through Cricket St.Thomas estate with a standing annual charge). Sewage treatment plant (shared with neighbouring property). Photovoltaic panels (with FIT) and solar thermals.

COUNCIL TAX
Band C. South Somerset District Council. £2,004.88 2025/26).

BROADBAND
Broadband availability at this location can be checked through: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/

MOBILE
Mobile coverage can be checked through: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage

FLOOD RISK
Flood risk Information can be checked through the following: https://www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk

NOTE
Japanese Knotweed was detected in the far corner of the garden (more than 7 metres away from the main building). Treatment to eradicate this was carried out in the summer of 2024 with subsequent spraying taking place.

Council Tax
South Somerset District Council, Band C

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.