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West Lydford, Somerton, Somerset, TA11

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Floorplan 1
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Key features

  • A charming semi-detached cottage
  • Four bedrooms, one ensuite and a family bathroom
  • Light sitting room with dual aspect bi-folding doors
  • Wood-burning stoves in the kitchen and living room
  • Private and large beautiful wrap-around gardens
  • Plenty of parking and a double garage
  • Outskirts of desirable village
  • No onward chain

Description

WESTWOOD DROVE COTTAGE, DIAL’S GATE LANE, WEST LYDFORD, SOMERSET, TA11 7DL

A beautifully presented four-bedroom home in a peaceful village lane setting, nestled in generous gardens and enjoying easy access to Castle Cary, Glastonbury, Somerton and the wider Somerset countryside.

This charming semi-detached property offers light-filled and well-balanced accommodation, thoughtfully arranged to suit modern living while retaining warmth and character throughout. 

The light and bright accommodation includes an entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen, dining room, ‘secret’ study, side porch, four bedrooms, one en-suite and a family bathroom. 

Outside, there are large, beautifully maintained gardens, ample parking, and a double garage. In total, the gardens and grounds amount to 0.2 acres.

Accommodation
The cottage is approached via a stone pathway through a well-stocked front garden, leading to a handsome, part-stone, part-rendered façade beneath a natural slate roof.

The entrance hall provides access to the principal ground-floor rooms. To the left, a spacious sitting room benefits from a dual aspect and opens via bi-fold doors onto the rear garden. A striking Blue Lias stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove provides a cosy focal point, while bespoke shelving conceals a secret door to a hidden study — an inspired and private workspace away from the main house flow.

To the right, the kitchen/dining room is fitted with a quality range of hardwood units, oak worktops and integrated appliances, including a slimline dishwasher, washing machine and electric oven with induction hob. A Charnwood woodburner sits within a traditional inglenook fireplace, complementing the limestone tiled flooring. A large central island adds excellent workspace and storage, with ample room for a family-sized dining table positioned by the window overlooking the garden. A door leads to a side porch, housing the oil-fired boiler and space for coats and boots, with external access to the garden and driveway.

Upstairs are four bedrooms, each with individual charm, timber flooring and pleasant views. The guest bedroom enjoys a stylish en-suite shower room with barn-style sliding door, tiled walls and timber panelling. 

The family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms and includes a bath with overhead shower, basin and WC.

Outside
To the side of the house is a gravel driveway with ample parking for three vehicles, and a double garage with two up-and-over doors and a pedestrian side entrance.

The adjoining side garden features well-tended vegetable beds, gravel paths and a low picket fence – ideal for growing and pottering. To the rear, the main garden is private and well-enclosed by mature hedgerows and trees. It’s predominantly lawned with well-stocked borders, and a paved terrace provides a perfect setting for summer dining or evening drinks.

The current owners have also added a studio within the garden, which features lighting and power. This is an ideal workshop, work from home space or even an additional storage solution. 

About the area
West Lydford is a small Somerset village in beautiful countryside between the towns of Wells, Somerton, Glastonbury and Castle Cary. The major towns of the area being Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance and Castle Cary station (15 mins) has a main rail line to London. There are good state and independent schools close by including a number of primary schools, Millfield, Strode College, Wells Cathedral, Downside, Hazelgrove and the Bruton and Sherborne schools.

The villages of East and West Lydford are centred on the old Parish Churches and bridges over the River Brue and have a very active community with a good number of societies and organisations. Within a few minutes walk is a small local supermarket which also provides newspapers, off licence etc. and an excellent local pub. Extensive cultural, social and sporting activities with most needs catered for.

The village is situated away from the main road in beautiful countryside which is very accessible with many footpaths and bridleways which run through meadows, orchards and woodland.

“The Newt in Somerset” just outside Castle Cary is home to beautiful countryside walks set in the grounds of a Georgian country estate. Within the estate there are a Hotel & Spa, Farm shop, restaurants and house & garden shop. Due to the property’s close proximity to The Newt, residents enjoy local membership at a great discount.

Dial’s Gate Lane is a quiet lane leading out of the village of West Lydford towards the rural hamlet of Lottisham. There is little through traffic and within a few steps is wonderful open farmland and countryside. 


Directions
From the South
From the A303 Podimore roundabout, take the A37 towards Shepton Mallet and continue for about 5 miles to the Lydford-On-Fosse traffic lights. Continue straight over and take the second turning into West Lydford on your left-hand side. Take the first right onto Dials Gate Lane and after 250 yards the property with be on the right. 

From the North
Going south on the A37, you will come across a sign that says Lydford on Fosse. After this sign, take the next right turn (Fair Place), which leads to West Lydford. Take the first right onto Dials Gate Lane and after 250 yards the property with be on the right-hand side. 

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.

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About Roderick Thomas, Castle Cary

2 High Street Castle Cary BA7 7AW
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We believe we have the best selection of interesting and individual properties within a wide area in all price ranges. 

We sell a good many properties which do not reach the open market. Likewise our lettings department covers the same area and also deals with cottages to country houses. Let us know your requirements. 

We are happy to value or survey any property we are not dealing with and indeed to assist in a search for a suitable property. 

If you are considering selling please call us. We have extensive expertise in promoting properties effectively and negotiating successfully. 

We would be delighted to visit your property and give confidential opinion of value without charge or obligation.

Our Estate Agency is different in many aspects for others, not least in charges. 

For further information, please do no hesitate to contact us on cc@roderickthomas.co.uk or by telephone on 01963 351993.

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