Lodge Hill, East Coker, Somerset

This spectacular former gate house has been extended over time to create a wonderful family home; seamlessly combining the quintessential character features and charm associated with a property of this ilk and age, with stunning contemporary living spaces and forward-thinking eco elements.

The exterior allure of Park Lodge is thanks to attractive hamstone elevations of their respective periods, adjoined by the central area of the building which is presented with oak timber cladding.

Upon entering the property you are welcomed into the hallway, which provides access to both the snug (and in-turn, study) and the living room - both of which have open fireplaces, with the latter containing a glass topped Well, complete with lighting to give further prominence to this characterful feature (the water can be extracted from outside). There is also a large utility room offering generous work surfacing and appliance space, under stair storage, shower room and WC.

Moving into the most recent extension to the property, sits the particularly noteworthy kitchen/diner; an unbelievably impressive and extensive room, presented with a range of eye-catching features, including the hand-built fitted kitchen and island, electric AGA with an elegant, exposed brick surround, and bi-folding doors which enjoy the magnificent countryside backdrop.

To the first floor there is an extensive master bedroom, accessed via a walk-through dressing room, and offering a modern en-suite comprising: free standing bath, walk-in shower, wash hand basin inset to vanity unit and WC. There is a further large double bedroom, again benefitting from a spacious independent shower room, complete with luxury double basin feature. Two more bedrooms share the family shower room and stairs lead up to the useful attic room, which could be utilised for a number of purposes.

Outside

The plot as a whole totals nearly 1.3 acres, and is initially approached via a prestigious pillared gateway, with pedestrian access points either side. The gravelled driveway leads past the property and upto a bespoke, oak framed double garage, secluded by some taller trees, which lead around to a private woodland area. There are lawned gardens to the east and west of the property, with a stunning terrace, laid to modern paving slabs being accessed via the kitchen bi-folds, looking out over the village and neighbouring fields. The south-side gardens are retained by stone walling and lead up into a raised area bordering the Coker Court parkland.

There is further land situated to the north of the property; two fields totalling 5.96 acres and 3.35 acres respectively, available for purchase via separate negotiation.

Council Tax Band - F

Services

Mains Water and Electric
Air Source Heat Pump
Private Drainage by way of BioDisc self-treatment plant

Location

The property occupies an elevated position on the edge of East Coker: one of the areas most sought-after villages and lies just to the southwest of Yeovil, close to the Dorset/Somerset border.

The village is predominantly built of period properties from the local hamstone and has a primary school, church, Helyar Arms pub, farm shop and village cafe. The Abbey town of Sherborne and the larger town of Yeovil are both within easy reach and provide mainline railway access to London Waterloo. The well renowned schools of Sherborne, Hazlegrove and Leweston are all within easy reach, with the schools in Bruton accessible via train links in Yeovil.