Summary - 3 CAPTON WILLITON TAUNTON TA4 4LX
South‑facing, extensive mature gardens with fruit trees and vegetable beds
Grade II listed — alterations require consent and specialist maintenance
Thatched roof and historic fabric demand higher upkeep and insurance
Kitchen/diner with oil‑fired Rayburn; sitting room with multi‑fuel stove
Modern single garage with electric roller door; right of way over neighbour
Shared septic tank drainage; mains water and electricity only
Very slow broadband; average mobile signal — limited connectivity
Adjoining cottage has pedestrian/limited vehicular right over rear garden
This Grade II listed thatched cottage is a classic West Somerset retreat, set in the peaceful hamlet of Capton with direct views over arable fields and the Quantock Hills. The house retains genuine period character—exposed stone, timber beams, quarry and slate floors—and offers three bedrooms, a sitting room with multi‑fuel stove, and a kitchen/diner centred on an oil‑fired Rayburn. The south‑facing mature gardens wrap around the cottage and include fruit trees, vegetable beds and a tranquil outlook for alfresco living.
The layout suits a family or buyers seeking a rural lifestyle: enclosed porch and boot room, ground‑floor bathroom, principal bedroom with built‑in wardrobes and two further bedrooms served by a first‑floor shower room. Practical extras include a modern single garage with electric roller door, power and light, and countryside parking accessed via a neighbour’s drive (right of way applies).
Important practical points are stated plainly. As a Grade II listed property, alteration options are limited and will require listed‑building consent; thatch and historic fabric mean higher specialist maintenance and insurance costs. Services include mains water and electricity but drainage is to a shared septic tank; broadband speeds are very slow and mobile signal is average. The adjoining cottage has pedestrian (and limited vehicular) rights affecting part of the rear garden.
For families or countryside buyers who prioritise character, garden space and scenic views, this cottage offers a rare slice of Somerset charm. Buyers wanting modern connectivity or large‑scale remodelling should factor in the constraints and likely additional costs associated with the listed status and rural services.
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