THE Old Forge is an enchanting property which is situated on Blacksmith’s lane in this peaceful rural village of Shapwick.
Its origins are believed to date from the sixteenth century and the later 19th century addition of the forge and more recent kitchen, breakfast and utility area make for a wonderful home.
The accommodation offers great flexibility and the potential exists to create an annexe or short term rental from further development of the original forge.
From the entrance hall to the left the current owners have a music room but would make a perfect more formal dining room. Off to the right a living room.
Running along the rear of the property the kitchen / breakfast area is smart and contemporary looking out over the pretty garden. A doorway at the end of the kitchen leads to a second main reception room. Here double wooden doors open into what was once the forge, now converted into a charming study.
A useful cloakroom is conveniently placed by the porch that leads out into the charming rear garden.
On the first floor there is a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, two further double bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. A large boarded loft area is accessed via a hatch above the landing where a fitted extending ladder makes for easy access.
Outside, there is plenty of off road parking. The garden is shielded from the lane behind high wooden fencing and comprises a mix of lawn, trees and borders. There is a terrace adjacent to a pond and a kitchen garden and paddock.
SUMMARY: Location: Shapwick; Guide Price: £595,000; Agent: Lodestone; Contact: 01749 605088
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