5 Bed Terraced House For Sale

A spacious and extremely elegant Edwardian property set in the heart of one of Somerset’s most sought-after villages – including off-street parking and a pretty courtyard garden. In our opinion, it’s a rare opportunity to buy a classic period property in this price range. Early viewing advised.

The Property - 9 St James Street is set across three floors and is a fine example of Edwardian architecture retaining several period features such as double height ceilings, original sash windows and a number of fireplaces. It’s also undergone substantive upgrades including a new kitchen, bathroom, further en suite bathroom, brand new combi boiler, and fully updated electrics. A key selling point is that it’s drenched in beautiful natural light and has been finished with a stylish, neutral décor. In short, it offers all the joys of period property living with the assurance that the ‘bones’ of the house are in-tact. Although unlisted, it’s situated within the village’s conservation area, reinforcing the home’s unique historical appeal.

Accommodation - A traditional porch leads into the entrance hall with stairs up ahead to the first and second floors. On the ground floor, a spacious open-plan sitting room and dining room are to the right with a gorgeous period fireplace and slate flooring which extends throughout much of the ground floor. To the rear is the kitchen which combines fitted cabinetry and designer lighting with open shelving and space for a small breakfast bar – all of which creates a modern twist on the country kitchen. A separate food pantry adds to the charm. The kitchen features a Belfast sink with brass tap, integrated bins and dishwasher, range oven with tiled splashback, and an award-winning Water2 water filtration system that’s been fully plumbed in.

At the back of the house is the sun room which could form a more formal dining area or perhaps a playroom or office. The woodburning stove is not currently in use. A separate utility / laundry room is an extremely useful space with a sink, ample storage, and exposed ham stone. The ground floor also benefits from a WC and additional storage has been concealed beneath the stairs.

A staircase ascends to the first floor which offers three generously sized double bedrooms – one with a newly fitted ensuite bathroom and WC. Everything upstairs has been stripped back to original floorboards and the current owners will consider leaving some of the rugs which are all less than a year old. All first floor bedrooms also feature original fireplace surrounds and we’re told the back bedroom fireplace has been surveyed and has potential to be reinstated.

A stylish family bathroom features a roll-top bathtub with a striking glazed door frame meaning the bathroom and landing are continually bathed in natural light making it a favourite corner of the home. The first floor also has a third WC.

A second staircase leads up to bedrooms four and five. The fourth bedroom occupies most of this floor and lends itself to a light and airy ‘studio’ feel, perfect for older children or teens. The fifth bedroom is slightly smaller but could still house a double bed or be used as a home office.

We note this is a house that’s been extremely tastefully decorated throughout including deVol kitchen hardware and Pooky lighting along with Farrow and Ball and Little Greene paints, both of which create an elegant, stylish palette.

Outside - Back downstairs and a south-facing and decently sized courtyard garden wraps around the rear and side of the house, with two back door access points via either the sun room or the utility room.

The charming, low maintenance courtyard garden is south-facing and therefore extremely sunny. Since it’s not significantly overlooked by neighbours, it’s also very private. A sizeable outbuilding now needs full renovation including a new roof but could offer various interesting possibilities – whether garden studio or holiday let, or creation of a larger garden area, subject to any necessary consents and alterations.

The property also benefits from off-road parking though it should be noted that there’s unrestricted parking along this section of the street as well as in the free village car park opposite on a first-come first-served basis.

Situation - South Petherton is a vibrant, active, and extremely pretty hamstone village with a thriving community and unusually extensive array of services. It has a great selection of independent shops including a butcher, a bakery, a fruit and veg shop, a newsagent, pharmacy, wine merchant, florist, and two cafes. It also offers a Co Op and a popular village pub. Perhaps the jewel in the crown is Holm, an award-winning restaurant that in 2024 won Trencherman's Best Restaurant across all of the UK. The David Hall is a cultural hub with a busy timetable of various events from music and film to sound baths and workshops. Each year the village hosts its infamous folk festival bringing an international crowd for a three day summer event. The village also offers a pre-school, infants’ school and junior school along with a minor injuries hospital. Yet within all of this, it retains the feel of a classic English country village with country walks literally moments away, on foot.
South Petherton is excellently placed for the A303, and is served by Crewkerne or Yeovil train stations – both within 20 minutes drive – or Taunton or Castle Cary a little further afield. The larger towns of Yeovil (10 miles) and Taunton (18 miles) are both easily accessible and the Jurassic coast is just 20 miles away.

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Services - Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage are connected.

Ultrafast broadband is available in the area. Mobile signal indoors may be limited or unavailable and you may prefer to use Wifi calling, although you are likely to receive a mobile signal from all four major networks outside. Information provided by Ofcom.org.uk

Material Information - Somerset Council Tax Band D

Please note, the EPC was carried out in 2016 and the property had a new boiler installed in 2024 which will contribute towards better efficiency.

Please note that the property lies within an area with a high risk of flooding from "Rivers and the Sea" although it is stated as a low risk of "Surface water" flooding. Our client confirms that the property suffered a flash flood in 2012 prior to their ownership. Since then the property has been tanked and proven to be completely watertight even throughout more recent storms and bad weather with no further flooding or issues to the house itself.

The property is located in the village's designated conservation area.