A superbly presented detached bungalow located in one of Taunton's most popular locations with large gardens, heated swimming pool, double garage and parking. EPC Band CSituation - Enjoying a most desirable setting overlooking a protected green and within walking distance to the excellent village amenities of Trull. The village has a highly respected primary school, village inn, church, memorial hall, village stores / post office and newly built community hall. The village is just a mile and a half from the centre of Taunton, with its excellent shopping centre with many of the well-known high street names, good range of state and independent schools, including Taunton School, King's and Queen's Colleges and the Richard Huish Sixth Form College and an 'out of town' complex which includes a cinema, many home improvement stores and supermarket. Taunton is also the home of the Somerset County Cricket Ground and has a number of popular golf courses, including Pickeridge set beyond Corfe Village.Description - This sizeable and well-designed bungalow has the feel of a house having traditionally arranged spacious rooms and has been refurbished over recent years to provides well proportioned accommodation which is beautifully presented throughout. The bungalow is situated in delightful mature gardens which includes a heated swimming pool and a number of of paved terraces. There is a substantial off road parking area and double garage with a covered area to the rear.Accommodation - The accommodation includes an entrance porch which opens through to a reception hallway with amico flooring, and opens through to the kitchen / dining room and the bedrooms. Double doors lead through to the sitting room which has a real fire effect fire place and a picture window overlooking the privately-owned residents' green, with lovely views of the Blackdown Hills. The kitchen has been beautifully fitted with a range of wall and base units, with granite work surfaces and range of quality integrated appliances. There are double doors from the dining area opening onto an enclosed terrace. On the opposite side of the room, a door leads to the conservatory which enjoys a wonderful aspect over the garden. The bungalow was once 4 bedrooms, but now 2 bedrooms have been utilised to create an impressive master bedroom suite with dressing room with built in wardrobes and a superbly fitted en-suite. There are two further generous bedrooms and a well fitted bathroom suite with a designated laundry area with plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.Outside - The property stands in generous sized, level-lawned gardens, which have been beautifully planted and include a number of specimen trees and shrubs. There are a range of extensive paved seating areas, together with an outdoor heated swimming pool and an attached double garage with remoted control roller doors to the front and rear. There is a tool shed and pump room for the pool. The driveway provides parking for several vehicles.Directions - Leave Taunton in a southerly direction towards Trull and Blagdon Hill. Proceed into the village of Trull and turn left before the garage sign posted Furlong Green. Take the first turning left on entering the cul-de-sac and the property can be identified in the corner on the left-hand side.Services - All mains services are provided. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_trull-d25601/for-sale_i71513124
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A highly versatile, spacious and superbly appointed 4/5 bedroom barn conversion with double garage, stabling, fabulous views, private grounds of circa a third of an acre and occupying a sublime position in one of Somerset's most convenient and popular semi-rural settings.We are delighted to offer this gorgeous four/five bedroom barn conversion set on an exclusive development of only three properties with sensational far-reaching views, private garden, garage and outbuildings and situated in a stunning semi-rural setting. In brief the property compromises a kitchen/dining room, sitting room, study/fifth bedroom, WC, family shower room and four further bedrooms with a master ensuite. With almost 2,400 sq ft of internal accommodation, Swallow Field offers luxury and versatile living at every turn. The layout has been cleverly designed to maximise the westerly-facing views over local farmland from the main living areas, none more so than the dual aspect sitting room. It's vaulted ceiling and exposed elm beams exude quality and craftsmanship, whilst the engineered flooring, expansive vista and wood-burner, make it the perfect setting to unwind and relax throughout the seasons. The vaulted ceiling continues into the openplan kitchen/dining room, which is fitted with all mod-cons and is a great setting for family gatherings and hosting. Advantageously the wood-burner connects both the sitting room and kitchen together, providing practical warmth and a lovely focal point. The room beyond the kitchen is currently utilised as a study, ideal for those who need to work from home and equally effective as a further bedroom or reception room, depending on one's needs.The remaining four bedrooms are all generously proportioned with three serviced by the family shower room and the master having the luxury of its own ensuite with bath and separate shower. Barn conversions of this quality and situated in such an idyllic location are a rare find and whether its country life, single storey-living or just a great place for your family to enjoy, Swallow Field will be a popular choice.Bickenhall can be found 6 miles to the south east of the County Town of Taunton near to the village of Staple Fitzpaine where a popular country pub (The Greyhound Inn) is located. Further local facilities are available at Hatch Beauchamp about 2 miles away which include primary schooling. Bickenhall lies close to the Blackdown Hills which are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and where a host of both foot and bridleways will be found. The surrounding area is relatively unchanging and dominated by farming. Taunton is readily accessible via nearby roads where excellent communication links will be found together with a host of scholastic and retail opportunities.The property is approached via a private driveway giving access to off-road parking and detached double garage. It should be noted this has been subdivided to offer a degree of flexibility in its use. The garden is a real joy and is entirely private perfect for alfresco dining, entertaining and enjoying through the warmer months. There are stunning views over the local farmland as well as a magnificent, covered decking area, allowing any occupier to sit out and enjoy the surroundings, whatever the weather! The garden itself is laid mainly to level lawn and patio and further complemented by mature shrubs and colourful flora. If that were not enough, there is a dual stable block which is ideal for storage as well as the option of a gym and/or workshop. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i69438979
The PropertyOakland House is a beautiful 4 bedroom detached house located on Lower Street in Curry Mallet, Taunton, Somerset. This magnificent property boasts an en-suite to bedroom one, a utility room, a downstairs shower room, a cinema/family room, a double garage, a conservatory, large gardens and parking for several cars on the gravel driveway. It also has solar panels on the cinema room/garage roof. As you enter the property, you are greeted by a spacious hallway that leads to the main living areas of the house. The lounge is a bright and airy room, perfect for relaxing and unwinding after a long day. The large windows allow plenty of natural light to flood in, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.The kitchen & utility room has plenty of cupboard space and a range of appliances. The dining area is adjacent to the kitchen, making it the perfect space for entertaining guests or enjoying family meals.The master bedroom is located on the first floor and boasts an en-suite bathroom. The remaining bedrooms are also located on this floor, all of which are spacious and well-presented.The cinema/family room is a fantastic addition to the property, providing the perfect space for family movie nights or hosting friends for a night in.The conservatory is a wonderful feature of the property, providing a peaceful retreat where you can enjoy the beauty of the large gardens all year round.The double garage provides ample space for two cars, as well as additional storage space.The large gardens are beautifully landscaped and provide plenty of space for children to play or for hosting summer barbecues with friends and family.Overall, Oakland House is a stunning property that offers luxurious living in a peaceful and tranquil location.Disclaimer for virtual viewingsSome or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i71609855
A very well presented five bedroom detached characterful farmhouse with a separate one bedroom annexe.Bawlers Farm comprises a substantial characterful detached house of rendered colour wash elevations set under a pitched tiled roof. To the ground floor is an entrance hall which is laid to flagstone flooring, a door leads to the spacious dining/family area which is a brilliant size with exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace. The sitting room has a log burner, exposed beams and wooden flooring. The kitchen/breakfast room has matching wall and base units and granite worktops. Also to the ground floor is a separate office, W.C. and utility room. To the first floor are five bedrooms. The master bedroom benefits from having its own en-suite shower room. The further four bedrooms are served by the family bathroom. The annexe has its own front door with an open plan kitchen/dining/living area. Stairs rise up to a large double bedroom with en-suite. The property is offered to the market with no onward chain.The property is located within this popular area of Swingbridge in Monkton Heathfield. Swingbridge is well placed for easy access to local amenities at The Hankridge Farm development, along with access to the M5 motorway at Junction 25. Taunton is easily accessible providing its extensive range of shopping, educational, sporting and cultural facilities, along with access to a mainline intercity rail link. The property lies within the catchment of West Monkton Primary School and Heathfield Secondary School. The Taunton to Bridgwater canal lies within easy walking distance providing excellent cycling and walking along the towpath.The property is approached off the quiet no through road. There are two private driveways for the house, one to the front which is a block paved area and one to the rear of the property which is laid to gravel and then leads onto a block paved driveway which leads to the double garage which has an electric garage door. The gardens to the property lie to the front and they are mostly laid to lawn. There is a patio area which is the perfect spot for outdoor furniture and alfresco dining. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i68501035
Batts Park is located within easy reach of Taunton and walking distance to Queen's College. This extensive five bedroom detached home also offers a one bedroom annexe/office space or income potential.Batts Park is regarded as one of the best residential addresses of Taunton being only a mile to the south of the Town Centre and yet occupying a well-established and tucked away location with open fields and footpaths close by. The village of Trull is also within a mile where a good range of village facilities include a popular primary school and recreation ground. Queen's College Independent School and Musgrove Park Hospital are very close by. Taunton offers a wide range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, including representation by most national retailers and also enjoys excellent communication links with the rest of the UK with fast rail service to London, Paddington and M5 interchange (Junction 25).Batts Park is regarded as one of the best residential addresses of Taunton being only a mile to the south of the town centre and yet occupying a well-established and tucked away location with open fields and footpaths close by. The village of Trull is also within a mile where a good range of village facilities include a popular primary school and recreation ground. Queen's College Independent School and Musgrove Park Hospital are very close by. Taunton offers a wide range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, including representation by most national retailers and also enjoys excellent communication links with the rest of the UK with fast rail service to London, Paddington and M5 interchange (Junction 25).The property offers a well maintained rear garden which has a good degree of privacy. There are mature bushes and shrubs a large area of lawn and a large patio area. Within the garden is good size storage shed in addition to a summer house/additional storage unit. To the front is an area of lawn and driveway parking. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i71485639
This impressive property is set amidst the rolling hills of Somerset, offering stunning views of the countryside and surrounding area. Higher Curdon Mill is a 200 year old mill which was sympathetically converted and restored in 1974. The historic mill's conversion showcases a blend of traditional charm and modern amenities, with the conversion process being aimed to preserve the original features of the mill while integrating contemporary comforts.Higher Curdon Mill provides prospective purchasers with a fantastic opportunity to acquire a property with residential, commercial and equestrian possibilities, once serviced by a former country house. The property is therefore ideal for a wide range of rural pursuits whether leisure, equestrian or agriculturally based, all within a magical and unspoilt rural setting.The house is positioned to take advantage of the exceptional views over the gardens and grounds and the first impressions are fantastic. The combination of historical significance, thoughtful conversion, and the stunning backdrop makes this converted mill an exceptional property for those seeking a distinctive and character-filled living experience. It's an ideal opportunity for those who appreciate both history and modern comfort, all while relishing the picturesque charm of rural life.The mill building was partially converted into living accommodation about 50 years ago, when three self-contained flats were created.Now, this five bedroom house offers ample space for comfortable living. With its historical character and carefully integrated updates, it provides a charming ambiance throughout. Higher Curdon Mill boasts a captivating blend of modern living and timeless charm. At its heart lies a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area, quartz work surfaces and other architectural elements that add to the property's uniqueness. In addition to this is a utility area and WC.Ascending to the next floor is a dual-aspect dining room with french doors connecting to the adjoining sitting room, forging a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. The dual aspect ensures a flood of natural light, creating an airy and cheerful atmosphere.The first and second floor offer five large double bedrooms, with the principal offering an ensure with a roll top bath and exquisite views of the grounds and beyond.Gardens and groundsThe outside of Higher Curdon Mill is fabulous. The property offers gorgeous views across the unspoilt countryside and beyond, boasting peace and tranquillity. When approaching the property, you are greeted by gravelled parking with views of the pretty facade of the house, offering ample space for several cars.The gardens and grounds at Higher Curdon Mill are gorgeous and match the quality of the house. As well as the glorious land, Curdon Mill comprises a block of three stables, a hay barn, and a workshop which opens up endless potential and possibilities to prospective buyers.There is an option to buy a further 10 acres by private treaty.Higher Curdon Mill lies amidst unspoilt countryside between the Quantock Hills, the Brendon Hills and Exmoor, with superb riding locally and easy access to both the Brendons and Quantocks. The North Somerset Coast is also only a short distance to the north. The mill is situated on the edge of the small hamlet of Lower Vellow.The nearby village of Stogumber has a church, pub, primary school and village store. Most day to day needs can be found in the local town of Williton which has a good selection of shops and local businesses and the county town of Taunton is about half an hour by car. For transport links the M5 is within a reasonable driving distance, Taunton has regular rail services to Bristol Temple Meads (52 minutes) and Paddington (1 hour 39 minutes) and both Exeter and Bristol airports are within reach.There is an excellent range of schooling available from both the State and independent sectors. These include Blundells, Taunton School, King's and Queen's Colleges in Taunton, King's Hall Preparatory School and Richard Huish Sixth Form College. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i71691271
The spacious accommodation comprises Entrance Hall, modern 31 ft Kitchen / Family Room spanning the rear of the property with integrated AEG appliances, bi-fold doors leading to the West facing garden and oak double sliding doors to Lounge with gas woodburner style stove set within a traditional fireplace and bay window to the front, separate Dining Room, Utility Room and Cloakroom. The first floor comprises a Master Bedroom Suite Dressing Room with modern Ensuite Bathroom and Dressing Area with fitted modular wardrobe. Also on the first floor is Bedroom 2, Ensuite Shower Room and fitted wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors, 3 further double bedrooms, Family Bathroom and ample storage space. Anticipated build completion date: 2024. NB: This is a working site and visits are therefore by appointment only. Internal photos shown are of The Cotlake on the same development. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_cotlake-drive-d594633/for-sale_i70939458
The PropertyA beautiful, detached 5 bed house built to a high standard with the benefit of an attached 2 bed annexe. With many extras including solar panels, gas central heating, new double glazing throughout high security (police approved) front doors and CCTV to the front and rear (could be considered within the sale subject to cost).To the front of the property gated access leads to driveway with parking for 3/4 cars and a car port for 2 cars. The main house comprises of, entrance hallway, office/study, lounge with bi folding doors onto garden, kitchen with larder/storage/dog room, utility room, 4 bedrooms (1 en-suite) shower room with large walk in shower, cloakroom, and stairs rising to first floor.On the first floor a further bedroom can be found with walk in wardrobe, shower room with walk in shower, a large lounge area and eaves storage with 3 access doors.The attached self contained annexe has its own front door, entrance hallway with storage cupboard off and internal door to main house, lounge, kitchen/dining room with patio doors to private garden, large shower room with walk in shower and 2 double bedrooms both with built in wardrobes. *To the rear is a fully enclosed garden laid to grass with patio area, summer house /store room/work shop with power/lights and sockets, Pagoda with seating area, ideal for entertaining also with electric.Located in the quiet village of Oake with a range of day to day amenities which include post office, highly regarded primary school (Oake Bradford & Nynehead C of E), Village hall and church as well as the renowned Oake Manor golf club. Taunton town is approx 6 miles away. Easy access can be gained at junction 25 of the M5 motorway and Taunton has a mainline intercity railway station.*(The adjoined but separate accommodation shall not beoccupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use ofthe main dwelling)Entrance HallDoors to all ground floor rooms, stairs rising to first floor. Office / Study12'7'' x 6'8''Lounge21'1'' x 15'11''Kitchen15'7'' x 10'7''Utility Room13'9'' x 5'7''Cloak RoomCloak RoomBedroom One14'2'' x 13'0'' built in wardrobe/cupboardEn-suite7'11'' x 2'2''Bedroom Three14'0'' x 12'5'' built in wardrobe/cupboardBedroom Four13'0'' x 12'7'' built in wardrobe/cupboardShower Room11'2'' x 7'9''Bedroom Six12'7'' x 9'3''First Floor LandingAccess to all first floor rooms.Bedroom Two18'8'' x 16'3'' with walk in wardrobeBedroom/Lounge Two18'1'' x 16'3''Master Bathroomwith walk in shower Annexe HallwayInternal door to main house and doors to all other annexe rooms.Annexe Kitchen15'11'' x 15'0''Bedroom Five12'8'' x 11'2'' built in wardrobe/cupboardBedroom Seven11'2'' x 9'8'' with built in wardrobe/cupboardAnnexe Shower Room11'2'' x 7'9''Summer House14'99'' x 12'8'' with Kitchen & separate toilet & wash hand basin. 16'77'' x 12'8'' at present used as a storage area. All with power/lights and sockets. 3 PVC doors to access and 3 PVC double glazed windows.OutsideTo the rear is a fully enclosed garden laid to grass with patio area, summer house /store room/work shop. Pagoda with seating area, ideal for entertaining.To the front of the property gated access leads to driveway with parking for 3/4 cars and a car port for 2 cars. Disclaimer for virtual viewingsSome or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i70362372
Situated in a tucked away position and offering fine views to the rear over Taunton towards the Quantock Hills, is this imposing five bedroom late 1920s/early 1930s style detached family home. The property, which offers spacious and well planned accommodation arranged over two floors, is benefitted by double glazing and mains gas fired central heating. Over recent years, the property has benefited from the refitting of the kitchen, the removal of the wall to the dining room to create a beautiful open plan space. The property is further enhanced by being set on a generous size plot with planning permission for a single storey extension. The property is centrally located within easy reach of Taunton town centre, Musgrove Park Hospital and renowned primary and secondary schools as well as Queens College. Internally, a front door leads into wide entrance hall with doors to all principle rooms except the utility room and games room. From this centralised hallway, there is a door to a good size sitting room with dual aspect windows making it a light and airy space. There is a separate snug to the front of the property with a separate shower room located on the other side of the hallway. The shower room comprises of wc, wash hand basin, walk-in shower with tiled surround and electric shower. From the hallway, an imposing staircase rises to the first floor with a useful understairs storage area and a doorway leading through to a refitted open plan kitchen/dining room. The kitchen is fitted with a matching range of wall and base units, work surfaces and upstands with integrated double oven, electric hob and extractor fan with integrated 70/30 fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher and French doors to the garden. There is a useful larder and doorway through to a good size utility room. The utility offers space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer and houses the wall mounted gas combination boiler. There is also access to the front, a pantry and separate boot room as well as access through to a family room, which in turn offers access through to the garage and out into the garden. To the first floor are five bedrooms (bedroom one offering open plan en-suite comprising of wc, wash hand basin and bath). There is a useful office and a shower room that completes the accommodation. Externally, the property is set on a generous size plot and is approached via a private unadopted lane. The front is laid to majority with a brick pavior driveway with a turning circle, offering off-road parking comfortably for several vehicles, as well as access to a single garage and gated side access to the rear garden. The rear garden itself is fully enclosed and set on two levels. Adjacent to the house at the top is a generous area of lawn and two timber sheds. There are steps leading down to a dual purpose area - ideal for entertaining with a good size patio and a variety of raised vegetable planters. MEASUREMENTS All measurements are approximate: GROUND FLOOR: ENTRANCE HALL, SITTING ROOM: 15'10 x 15'10 max (4.82m x 4.82m max), STUDY: 10'8 x 10'5 (3.25m x 3.17m), SHOWER ROOM: 5'5 x 7'1 (1.65m x 2.15m), KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: 27'8 x 10'9 (8.43m x 3.27m), UTILITY ROOM: 9'10 x 9'3 (2.99m x 2.81m), FAMILY ROOM: 12'6 x 13'10 (3.81m x 4.21m), SNUG FIRST FLOOR: LANDING, BEDROOM ONE: 11'11 x 16'2 (3.63m x 4.92m), EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 5'8 x 7'8 (1.72m x 2.33m), BEDROOM TWO: 11'11 x 13'6 (3.63m x 4.11m), BEDROOM THREE: 9'4 x 11'1 (2.84m x 3.37m), BEDROOM FOUR: 10'10 x 8'6 (3.30m x 2.59m), BEDROOM FIVE: 12'11 x 7'11 (3.93m x 2.41m), OFFICE: 6'2 x 7'5 (1.87m x 2.26m), SHOWER ROOM: 5'6 x 7'11 (1.67m x 2.41m) GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS: Tenure: The property is offered for sale freehold by private treaty with vacant possession on completion. Services: Mains water with meter, mains electricity, mains drainage, gas fired central heating. Local Authority: Somerset Council, County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY Property Location: w3w.co/mind.result.spoke Council Tax Band: G EPC: C Agents Note: Planning Permission exists for the erection of a single storey extension to the side and rear of the property. Reference number: 38/21/0470. Agents Note: We understand that the property is set in a conservation area. Broadband: Ultrafast-up to 1000Mbps download speed and 220Mbps upload speed. Flood Risk: River & Sea: very low. Surface Water-very low. Reservoir & Groundwater-unlikely in this area. Mobile Phone Coverage: Indoor-voice & data available with EE, 3, O2 & Vodafone. Outdoor-voice, data & enhanced data available with EE, 3, O2 & Vodafone. IMPORTANT NOTICE Wilkie May & Tuckwood for themselves and for the vendors of the property, whose agents they are, give notice that: 1. the particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchaser and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3. No person in the employment of Wilkie May & Tuckwood has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property on behalf of Wilkie May & Tuckwood, nor enter into any contract on behalf of the vendor. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. Photographs taken and details prepared February 2024. MEASUREMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION All measurements are approximate. While we endeavour to make our sales particular accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information with you. Code of Practice for Residential Estate Agents: Effective from 1 August 2011: '8. Financial Evaluation 8a At the time that an offer has been made and is being considered by the seller, you must take reasonable steps to find out from the prospective buyer the source and availability of his funds for buying the property and pass this information to the seller. Such information will include whether the prospective buyer needs to sell a property, requires a mortgage, claims to be a cash buyer or any combination of these. Such relevant information that is available should be included in the Memorandum of Sale having regard to the provisions of the Data Protection Act.8b These reasonable steps must continue after acceptance of the offer until exchange of contracts (in Scotland, conclusion of missives) and must include regular monitoring of the prospective buyer's progress in achieving the funds required, and reporting such progress to the seller. The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. References to the Tenure of the Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i68609587
The spacious accommodation comprises Entrance Hall, modern 31 ft Kitchen / Family Room spanning the rear of the property with integrated AEG appliances, two pairs of bi-fold doors leading to the West facing garden and oak double sliding doors to Lounge with gas woodburner style stove set within a traditional fireplace and bay window to the front, Study, Cloakroom, Utility Room and useful understairs storage. The first floor comprises a luxurious Master Bedroom Suite (approximately 36 sq.m. in all), with French doors leading to full width West facing balcony, Dressing Room with fitted modular wardrobes, and modern Ensuite Bathroom with twin sink vanity unit, double ended bath, separate shower and choice of porcelain floor tiles from the Summerfield Range. Anticipated build completion date: July/August 2024 For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_cotlake-drive-d594633/for-sale_i70947501
Long View is a stunning 5 double bedroomed detached house in this quiet cul de sac location on Cotlake Drive, an exclusive road providing access to only 9 prestige plots within Killams Park Phase Three. Occupying 2432 sq. ft., Long View is a double fronted detached classic brick-built property overlooking adjacent fields to the rear with a generous West facing garden, attached double garage to the left of the property, driveway parking and fitted solar panels. The spacious accommodation comprises Entrance Hall, modern 31 ft Kitchen / Family Room spanning the rear of the property with integrated AEG appliances, two pairs of bi-fold doors leading to the West facing garden and oak double sliding doors to Lounge with gas woodburner style stove set within a traditional fireplace and bay window to the front, Study, Cloakroom, Utility Room and useful understairs storage. The first floor comprises a luxurious Master Bedroom Suite (approximately 36 sq.m. in all), with French doors leading to full width West facing balcony, Dressing Room with fitted modular wardrobes, and modern Ensuite Bathroom with twin sink vanity unit, double ended bath, separate shower and choice of porcelain floor tiles from the Summerfield Range. Also on the first floor are 4 further double bedrooms including Bedroom 2 with Ensuite Shower Room and fitted wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors, Family Bathroom, spacious Landing and ample storage space. Build complete. Ready for immediate occupation. NB. This is a working site and visits are therefore by appointment only. Internal and rear external photos shown are of The Cotlake on the same development. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_cotlake-drive-d594633/for-sale_i71777913
Sitting in grounds of 0.38 acre of private gardens this charming home has five bedrooms three bathrooms, plus variety of flexible reception rooms making it ideal for families and entertaining. In addition is a useful first floor studio/office (over the double garage) that is accessed via a walkway from the first floor of the house that could (subject to necessary consents) be used as additional living accommodation). There are a variety of useful garden outbuildings along with ample parking and the double garage.Tucked away down a no through road just 2 miles from Taunton town centre, Davey's offers the best of both words with easy access to the Quantock Hills West Somerset Coastline.SELLERS INSIGHTDaveys has been a much loved home for the last twelve years. It has a countryside fell whilst being within easy reach of the town.We enjoy the twenty minute walk past Roughmoor Lake and Longrun Meadow into town and just a few minutes from the railway station. It has been the ideal location for commutingSTEP INSIDEThe spacious and versatile living space on the ground floor offers plenty of living choices. A welcoming snug has a wood burner. The large kitchen/dining room sits to the rear of the house with extensive range of units with range of integrated appliances. Double doors and windows open onto the rear garden with a verandah offering protecting from the elements. A walk-in larder cupboard is the ideal finishing touch to the room. Double doors lead to a substantial family/play/games room with plenty of space to use for most pursuits. Double doors open onto the side gardens, directly onto a patio area. A large sitting room provides an additional area to tuck yourself away, with three windows overlooking the front gardens creating a light an airy feel, overlooking the front gardens. A further reception room opens onto a garden room/conservatory.There are five generous bedrooms on the first floor. The principle room overlooking the front aspect has an en-suite shower room. There is a further shower room and separate bathroom with roll top bath. One of the guest rooms has ample space to create an additional en-suite if required. A door from bedroom four opens onto to a walkway that leads to the large studio/hobbies room that sits above the double garage. This room has a range of fitted units, electric heater, window to the front and door leading to an external staircase to the ground floor rear gardens. This room could be adapted to be used as residential accommodation (subject to any necessary consents)STEP OUTSIDEDouble gates open onto a large tarmac driveway with ample parking and turning space. Tucked away in the corner is a useful garden implement shed. A double garage with roller door has an extensive range of fitted storage cupboards. Above the garage is the studio room with external stair case. Daveys sits in the middle of its 0.38 acre plot of level landscaped gardens enjoying the sun throughout the day. A verandah extends across the front of the house providing shade on sunny days and overlooks lawns with apple and pear trees and ornamental pond in the corner.A side gate opens onto the private enclosed level side and rear gardens that have been designed for outdoor entertaining with large patio area. There is a well-built wooden outbuilding fitted with cupboards and adjoining toilet with hot and cold water and cupboards. There is a dedicated area set aside as a kitchen garden with a variety of additional sheds.SERVICES Gas and electric heating. Mains electricity, gas and water. Private drainage.We encourage you to check before viewing a property the potential broadband speeds and mobile signal coverage. You can do so by visiting DIRECTIONSProceed along the A3065, Silk Mills road towards Minehead and take the turning on the right to signposted to Roughmoor (just before the park& ride). Daveys is the first property on the left hand side.Sitting in grounds of 0.38 acre of private gardens this charming home has five bedrooms three bathrooms, plus variety of flexible reception rooms making it ideal for families and entertaining. In addition is a useful first floor studio/office (over the double garage) that is accessed via a walkway from the first floor of the house that could (subject to necessary consents) be used as additional living accommodation). There are a variety of useful garden outbuildings along with ample parking and the double garage.Tucked away down a no through road just 2 miles from Taunton town centre, Davey's offers the best of both words with easy access to the Quantock Hills West Somerset Coastline. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_roughmoor-d635216/for-sale_i70743999
A substantial six double bedroom detached residence WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN enjoying a sought after and highly convenient location on the southern outskirts of Taunton.Built by Bryant Homes, this most appealing six double bedroom executive residence offers particularly well-proportioned accommodation, whilst enjoying an appealing setting. Upgraded and attractively presented, this well-appointed home comprises a generous reception hall with stairs rising and extensive illuminated wine storage below set behind glass panelling. From the hall, doors then lead to the principal rooms as well as a cloakroom, utility room and an excellent office with fitted desk, shelving and drawers. The 23' 6" sitting room enjoys a twin aspect having patio doors to the rear with a bespoke fitted media unit including fireplace. The impressive kitchen / diner has an extensive range of wall and base units with granite worktops and numerous built-in appliances, including twin fridges and freezers, dishwasher and space for a range cooker, the dining area enjoys a bay window over the rear garden. From the galleried landing the master bedroom, leads on to a dressing room and en suite shower room. There is a further bedroom with en suite and two more double bedrooms along with a family bathroom. From the second floor landing access leads to two good sized bedrooms served by a shower room.Tax Band: G For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i70260802
The spacious accommodation comprises impressive Entrance Hall, modern Kitchen / Family Room with an excellent range of integrated AEG appliances, bi-fold doors leading to the West facing garden and oak double sliding doors to Lounge with gas woodburner style stove, bay window to the front and French doors to the garden, separate Study, Cloakroom and Utility Room with extra storage and door to garden. The first floor comprises a luxurious Master Bedroom Suite (approximately 49 sq.m. in all), Dressing Room with modular wardrobes and modern Ensuite Bathroom with twin sink vanity unit, freestanding bath, separate shower and choice of tiles from the Summerfield Range. Also on the first floor is Bedroom 2, Ensuite Shower Room and fitted wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors, 3 further double bedrooms and Family Bathroom and additional storage space. Anticipated build completion date: July/August 2024 NB. This is a working site and visits are therefore by appointment only. Internal photos shown are of The Cotlake on the same development. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_cotlake-drive-d594633/for-sale_i70961201
Webbers and Fine & Country are delighted to offer for sale Marsh Cottage in Langley Marsh, close to Wiveliscombe, originally dating back 200 years. In the extended accommodation offers three reception rooms and a delightful garden room enjoying views over open fields. As one would expect, there is plenty of character (with three fireplaces for example) as well as all modern conveniences. A practical hall leads into a smart well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room and there is a great boot room/utility at the rear.The master bedroom has its own ensuite shower room and three further double bedrooms and served by the family bathroom. There are great views from all windows. There is a gas-fired central heating system with double-glazed windows, solar panels and battery storage.Outside the property, there is a gated and gravelled drive way leading to extensive parking. There is a practical double garage as well as a two-storey small detached stone barn with versatile use. The large gardens extend to approximately 0.9 of an acre with a terrace surrounding the property, raised beds, pond, greenhouse and useful practical timber sheds/stores. Langley Marsh is a small village approximately one mile from Wiveliscombe and also has a local church and village inn.The Wiveliscombe area is the best kept secret in Somerset with rolling green hills and peaceful unspoilt countryside, whilst maintaining excellent access to communities in Taunton, 11 miles with main line railway station and M5 access junction 25 and Wellington junction 26 is 7 miles from Wiveliscombe. Wiveliscombe town offers an unusually wide range of services including post office, doctors surgery, vets, chiropodist, library, churches, public houses, community office, primary and secondary schools with excellent reputations and a recreation ground with heated outdoor swimming pool, cricket and rugby pitches and tennis courts. Exmoor National Park is close at hand as well as the Quantock and Brendon hills providing open country for walking, riding, mountain biking and access to the beautiful West Somerset coastline.Services: Mains gas, electricity and water are connected. Private drainage.Tenure: FreeholdCouncil Tax Band: GLocal Authority: Somerset CouncilFrom the centre of Wiveliscombe take the turning in the square sign posted Langley Marsh. Continue for approximately 3/4 mile and on entering Langley Marsh, take the left turn onto the lane towards St Luke's Church. Marsh Cottage is just beyond this (TA4 2UJ).What3words: Using What3words Smart Phone App. For those who already use this Geolocation App device for your smartphone Type in the following three words: unsigned.excavated.craters. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i71028674
Webbers and Fine & Country are delighted to offer for sale Newhouse Farm, which despite its name originates back to the 17th Century.It is a detached dwelling occupying a private and elevated position on the edge of the West Somerset village of Chipstable. If used as one house, it has six bedrooms, three bathrooms and two cloakrooms, four reception rooms as well as two kitchens, utility and boot room.There are three staircases and the property could easily be used as a four-bedroom house with three receptions with a two-bedroom integrated annexe with its own living room, kitchen and shower room. It enjoys a south facing aspect with a drive immediately in front leading to one other property. Internally, there is a wealth or character and authenticity, fireplaces, panel doors and floors, an oil-fired central heating system (complemented by a wood burner) and replacement double glazing where appropriate.The veranda at the front also gives access to a south facing garden room.Outside the property, there is a gated drive with parking for several vehicles. There is a modern detached, double garage and three stables at its side. There is a detached, double height stone barn with open yard and field shelter and access to its own level school. There is also cover for a horse box or trailer. Behind the property, there are 4.86 acres and the paddock in the front is 1.76 acres, a total of 6.5. The property enjoys great views from all windows across rolling countryside towards The Blackdowns.It has a private water supply with a spring fed well and private septic tank drainage.Chipstable is a small village approximately three and a half miles from Wiveliscombe. It has a village church and the nearest pub is The Rock Inn at Waterrow.The Wiveliscombe area is the best kept secret in Somerset with rolling green hills and peaceful unspoilt countryside, whilst maintaining excellent access to communities in Taunton, 11 miles with main line railway station and M5 access junction 25 and Wellington junction 26 is 7 miles from Wiveliscombe. Wiveliscombe town offers an unusually wide range of services including post office, doctors surgery, vets, chiropodist, library, churches, public houses, community office, primary and secondary schools with excellent reputations and a recreation ground with heated outdoor swimming pool, cricket and rugby pitches and tennis courts. Exmoor National Park is close at hand as well as the Quantock and Brendon hills providing open country for walking, riding, mountain biking and access to the beautiful West Somerset coastline.Services: Mains electricity, private water and private drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating. Tenure: FreeholdCouncil Tax Band: FLocal Authority: Somerset CouncilHead west from Wiveliscombe into Waterrow and turn right at The Rock Inn. Take the second left-hand signposted turn up into Chipstable. Turn left behind the church and proceed along this road and then into the lane/drive leading to Newhouse Farm and one other property. Please park on the drive (TA4 2PZ).What3words: Using What3words Smart Phone App. For those who already use this Geolocation App device for your smartphone Type in the following three words: trickle.scribbled.spike. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i70041500
Impressive detached home enjoying 2237 Sq ft of sociable and free flowing accommodation whilst benefiting from outstanding views towards the Quantock Hills and Bristol Channel DescriptionHighland House is part of the incredible Hartrow Farm development, a selection of five wonderful family homes which all enjoy an outstanding view.Highland House itself will offer a delightful mix of traditional build quality alongside modern living. There is no expense spared with the finish and the layout is perfect for family life or entertaining. Inside, the impressive welcoming hall sets the tone for things to come with the grand staircase being centre of attention. To the left is the sociable kitchen/dining room alongside the pantry and utility area. The kitchen itself is centred around the island and finished in a modern shaker style with a wide range of built in appliances. The living room is beautifully appointed with fine proportions, feature fireplace and doors leading out onto the garden. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes a study and cloakroom.The impressive staircase rises to the open plan first floor landing where a large window frames the incredible view. In total there are four bedrooms (two en suite) and a family bathroom. All bathrooms are finished immaculately with fabulous tiling. Bedroom one is of particular interest with a Juliet balcony capturing the views, an en suite and dressing room.Gardens and GroundsOutside, Highland House enjoys a generous rear garden over two levels. Directly outside the rear of the property is a patio area, the garden leads to steps which rises to the raised lawn, from here you really get a sense of the location with the views on offer. There is a double timbre car port which can be open or secured if desired.Further specification is available upon request and the show home is ready for viewings.LocationHartrow Farm is in an excellent, elevated position with uncompromised distant views over the Quantock Hills and the Bristol Channel. The site sits in a beautiful and unspoilt rural, yet accessible location on the edge of the Brendon Hills and Exmoor National Park. The area of the Brendon Hills forms part of the Exmoor National Park renowned for its unspoilt rural landscapes and opportunities for outdoor enjoyment and recreation including shooting on the world renowned local shoots, hunting, sailing and game fishing on the nearby Wimbleball and Clatworthy reservoirs in addition to the River Exe and its tributaries. For those who enjoy walking and riding there is a network of foot and bridle paths throughout the area. There is an excellent pub, The Notley Arms, at Monksilver about 2.5 miles to the north. Stogumber at about 2.2 miles has a village stores and pub, The White Horse. Wiveliscombe to the south and Williton to the north have a good selection of everyday amenities, whilst Taunton, about 10 miles away, has a further selection of shopping and leisure facilities.Taunton, the county town of Somerset, has a highly regarded selection of state and private schools, including Taunton School, Kings and Queens College's and Kings Hall Prep School. Alternatively, there is Wellington School at Wellington or Blundell's at Tiverton.Communication links are good with the M5 motorway (junction 25) approximately 13.7 miles away giving easy access to Bristol and The North, Exeter and the South West and the A358/A303 to the east. London is also within easy reach by train with the quickest train from Taunton to London Paddington taking approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. In addition, there are regular national and international flights from Bristol and Exeter airports.Square Footage: 2,237 sq ft DirectionsWhat3words///audio.composed.trombonepostcode:TA4 3PZ. Additional InfoAgents comment:Please note, photos used are from the show home. However, Highland House will have the same quality of finish. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i71372505
WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!!This sensational property has been extended by the current owners to create an impressive 5 bedroom family home with the flexibility needed for multi-generational living if required. You enter the property via an incredible driveway that is a conversation starter in its own right. As you enter the main house you go through to a large lounge/diner which looks out to the 1.5 acre (approx.) garden and includes an archway to the large modern kitchen with plenty of storage space and a large Utility Room. Upstairs there are 5 good sized bedrooms, three of which have their own ensuite and the other two share a Jack & Jill bathroom. To the rear of the property there is a balcony spreading the width of the building offering the perfect view of the breathtaking garden. The garden itself has to be seen to be believed. It includes a wonderfully maintained lawn, seating area, outbuildings and its very own orchard!! Planning permission remains in place for a double garage and studio under planning reference 48/19/0063.LOCATIONCheddon Fitzpaine is a village set on the Quantock Hills approximately 2 miles from Taunton, offering easy access to the M5 for Bristol and London and also mainline railway. Council Tax Band FEPC band: DDisclaimerWhilst we make enquiries with the Seller to ensure the information provided is accurate, Yopa makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the statements contained in the particulars which should not be relied upon as representations of fact. All representations contained in the particulars are based on details supplied by the Seller. Your Conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.Money Laundering RegulationsShould a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Yopa, they will need to undertake an identification check and asked to provide information on the source and proof of funds. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service together with an in-house compliance team to verify your information. The cost of these checks is £70 +VAT per purchase, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i71423772
The Agent says...The Old Vicarage is a wonderful example of a classical Georgian vicarage. The property has been lovingly restored by its current owners with great attention to detail throughout, whilst retaining all the stunning original design features alongside imposing interiors and furnishings that make this a most impressive home. The AccommodationThe main entrance leads through the original Georgian front door with the classical fan light frame into a central reception hall. Attractive original encaustic tiles with intricate geometric patterns follows along to the main staircase, seen to the far side. An inner door with the servant's bells, seen over, opens into a useful cloak and boot area with an under stairs store to the side. This continues into a rear lobby. A utility room includes a traditional range of wall and base units with space for a washer/dryer. Quarry tiling extends out with a separate WC to the side and the rear door opening out to a small veranda with access out to the rear terrace and garden.The main kitchen has been created by a high-end luxury kitchen designer. Utilising the very best materials such as tulipwood, this most impressive space has been carefully hand crafted and designed to incorporate best integrated appliances alongside clever storage. A central feature to the kitchen's design is a superb workstation island. Two Siemen electric ovens are inset along with a four ring induction hob set within a beautiful solid oak work surface that extends across. A Faber extractor hood is seen above set within the ceiling. A breakfast seating area runs along the other side with double sockets available for further gadgets and appliances. A full height pantry cupboard extends along the far wall fitted with a full height integrated Liebherr fridge and a full height Liebherr freezer. A central larder, fully lit cupboard opens with extensive shelving and spice racks all finished in tulipwood. A comprehensive range of wall and base units run around the edge of the kitchen to include an integrated Blomberg dishwasher, a butler sink with Perrin & Rowe traditional brass mixer taps over. A pretty window seating area looks out to the kitchen garden beyond. Wooden Karndean flooring completes the design.The kitchen continues into the main dining room. This impressive room is light and sunny with high ceilings alongside the original plaster mouldings and picture rails. Display alcoves, that are lit, are seen either side of a central fireplace with marble fire surround. A large sash window including seating looks out to the front garden area.To the other side of the hall is the drawing room. This beautifully appointed room enjoys views out to the front garden through a large sash window with seating. An original French window opens out to the far side on to the fountain garden and seating area perfect for outside entertaining. Central to the room is an open fireplace with a marble surround. The snug is found to the rear of the house and offers a relaxed peaceful room to enjoy, with views out to the main terrace and garden beyond. Full height library book shelving runs along the far side of the room. A wood burning stove is set within an original fireplace with alcove display shelving to one side. A French window is seen to the other side with access out to the fountain garden. Original wood block herringbone flooring completes the design.The main staircase with an original polished wood handrail leads up to a quarter landing. Access through a part glazed door opens into a luxurious bathroom finished to a high specification with a wonderful traditional feel. A full walk-in shower is seen to the far side with a feature free standing ball and claw roll top bath to the other side.The principal bedroom is spacious and light to include a traditional cast iron fireplace. A large sash window enjoys elevated views out across the front garden area with the beautiful church to the side. Bedroom 2 is a repeat with elevated views out to the front and a central cast iron fireplace. Centrally located is a dressing room/study that has been fitted with a beautiful range of wardrobe storage and dressing table. (this could be used as a single bedroom 5 if preferred)To rear of the first floor are two guest bedrooms with elevated views out across the gardens to open countryside beyond. One of the bedrooms includes an en suite shower room.GARDENS AND GROUNDSThe property is approached off a quiet no through lane. The pillared entrance, with the original wrought iron gates, opens onto a gravelled drive following along to a parking area to the side and leading to a central turning circle to the front of the house. Impressive borders filled with a variety of herbaceous plants, bulbs interspersed by established ornamental trees and shrubs, make it a most impressive entrance.The current owners, have transformed the garden into 'rooms', creating individually designed themes to each area with pathways following on from one to another. To the side of the house is the 'Fountain Garden', a wonderful relaxing space surrounded by glorious views and a pergola creating shade. A large ornate urn with a fountain spills out onto a small pond area. The garden continues across to a main lawned area, with access to a large workshop/garden shed. The ground gently slopes away to a wild garden. A wonderful space carefully planted and creating more of a natural theme leading to a wildlife pond. This area is filled with a variety of aquatic plants that encourage amphibious animals, as well as birds and insects. The grounds extend across with a further seating area to the side, surrounded by borders. Beyond is an impressive arched walkway with trained espalier tress. To the far corner is a part walled kitchen garden with 12 raised borders providing superb growing for a variety of vegetables. Greenhouse with potting area. This area is divided by established clipped yew hedging depicting the formal garden area, leading immediately adjacent to the main sun terrace, which extends across the rear of the house. A formal symmetrical design incorporating lawns with the main pathway is entered from a feature pillared brick gated entrance. with established herbaceous borders.A small veranda extends out from the back entrance giving access to a connecting gardeners work room, potting shed, log store and store. A stone slab terrace is bordered by stone balustrades, and offers a fabulous outside entertaining area. SITUATIONThe property is located within the village of Ruishton to the side of a 14th century church of St Georges. The village includes a Primary School with Pre-School attached, Public House, with Post Office and stores at the neighbouring village of Henlade. Taunton, the home of the County Cricket Ground is within easy reach, with many good state and independent schools. Convenient for the M5 motorway at Junction 25 giving fast and easy access to Exeter and Bristol, with rail links to London Paddington.LOCAL AUTHORITY Somerset Tax Band G Energy Performance CertificateEPC exempt.NB: RIGHT OF ACCESSThere is a right of access at the entrance of The Old vicarage which gives access to a private drive leading up to the church meeting rooms. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_ruishton-d39723/for-sale_i70185364
In a private road setting and dating from the 1860's this grand South facing Victorian town house overlooks Taunton School grounds and offers spacious and elegant family accommodation arranged over three floors as well as extensive basement area. With its tall chimneys and front gables, there are many wonderful period features typical of the property's age including high ceilings, original ornate ceiling roses, cornices and mouldings, deep skirting boards and moulded architraves together with sash windows with shutters. Extending to almost 5,000 ft², The Gables accommodation could be divided with a separate kitchen, bathroom and staircase that would suit multigenerational living. The accommodation comprises Entrance Porch with leaded / stained glass windows, Entrance Hall with tessellated flooring, Living Room with woodburner, Dining Room with woodburner, Kitchen with granite worktops, central island and gas-fired Aga, Further Kitchen / Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Garden Room with French doors to garden, Cloakroom, Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom with his and hers basins and separate shower, Dressing Room, 3 Further Bedrooms on 1st floor, Family Bathroom with separate shower, WC, 3 Further Bedrooms on 2nd floor, Shower Room and 2 useful basement rooms. The Gables is situated in a private road, 1.5 miles from the centre of Taunton, the County Town of Somerset. The town is a bustling, forward- looking town with excellent amenities, a good selection of independent and high street shops, distinctive restaurants, cafes, a wealth of history and sporting facilities including the County Cricket Ground. Taunton benefits from a main line railway station linking to London Paddington in less than 2 hours and excellent communications for the M5 motorway at junction 25, situated on the eastern side of the town. Taunton also offers a good selection of both state and independent schools including Castle School, Taunton School, King's and Queen's Colleges and Richard Huish Sixth Form College. - Council tax band G - Mobile availability - visit checker.ofcom.org.uk for specific details. - What3words: ///noble.liked.aside For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_staplegrove-road-d39235/for-sale_i71295450
Aldens Lodge has a truly enviable setting off a quiet country road, with southerly views over beautiful Somerset countryside. It is positioned well back from the passing road on a gentle hillside and orientated to make the most of its setting, with the reception and bedroom accommodation split creatively between lower and upper ground floors. The design of the house also incorporates a wide, south-facing bay on two floors providing very impressive and far-reaching views from the large living room on the upper floor and the principal bedroom suite below it. The house has clearly been well maintained and today is beautifully presented, both inside and out. The exterior walls are partly faced with mellow red brick and partly with painted render and it has a slate roof with deep eaves and attractive dormer windows. Tall, wide, double glazed windows combine with the house's south-facing position to fill the house with natural light, giving the whole house a light and airy feel.Overall, it has four superb reception rooms. The dining and breakfast rooms are both on the lower ground floor immediately adjoining the kitchen, whilst the living room and adjacent study are on the upper floor above. The living room is gorgeous and generously sized and is fitted with a wood-burning stove along with window seats below the windows. The breakfast room and kitchen are connected by a wide gap to effectively provide a single, family-centric space warmed by an electric heater in the former and two-oven AGA in the latter. The whole kitchen/breakfast area is very well lit by natural light on two sides and the kitchen has fitted units including a large island unit incorporating a breakfast bar, marble work surfaces, a tiled floor, gas hob and a range of built-in electric appliances. Aldens Lodge offers four double bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms, two of which are en suite to the principal and guest bedrooms.Aldens Lodge is accessed via double gates opening to a generous, brickpaved parking area, which has ample space for several cars. Immediately beside it is a double garage attached to the house incorporating a large storage loft, with plenty of room for storage. The house itself sits within about 0.5 acre (0.2 hectare) of formal garden and grounds.The more formal part of the garden was planted and has been lovingly cared for by the current owners. It has an enchanting Mediterranean feel to it incorporating a delightful pond with a small waterfall immediately below the living room and principal bedroom bay windows. The garden also includes a generous, south-facing paved terrace and two terraced lawn separated by tall beech hedging.The two lawns are overlooked by a summerhouse and are connected by a short flight of steps descending between two lengths of hedging. The lawn edges are fringed by richly planted shrub borders and decorated by a mix of fruit and clipped evergreen trees.Aldens Lodge is situated just outside the small village of Milverton. It has no near neighbours and is surrounded by gently rolling and unspoilt countryside between three ranges of hills: the Quantocks, Blackdown and Brendons.The village has a thriving community with excellent amenities including a church, The Globe Inn (TripAdvisor rating: 4.5), general store, post office and primary school (Ofsted rating: Good) with a pre-school (see nearby market town of Wellington meets most day to day needs including a Waitrose supermarket and Taunton, the county town of Somerset, is also within easy reach when required. There are good transport links nearby too. Taunton train station provides direct rail services to Bristol Temple Meads and Paddington. Junction 26 on the M5 is just 15 minutes by car and Exeter and Bristol Airports) are both easily accessible. The wider local area also provides a wide choice of schools from both the state and independent sectors. These include Blundells in Tiverton and Taunton School, King's and Queen's Colleges, King's Hall Preparatory School and Richard Huish Sixth Form College in Taunton. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i71105222
The property, which was fully modernised in 2012, offers spacious and elegant family accommodation arranged over three floors including many wonderful period features typical of the property's age including high ceilings, sash windows to the front and original ceiling cornices. The main house offers spacious accommodation is centered around a large reception hall with elegant staircase rising to the first floor. There are three ground floor reception rooms including a sitting room to the rear with wood burning stove and bi-fold doors into the garden. A generous size games room is found to the front of the property with a bay sash window as well as a separate study. The kitchen/breakfast room is a particular feature of this wonderful home and is split into two distinct areas; the kitchen fitted with a range of matching wall and base units, granite work surfaces, double Belfast sink, space for range oven and space for an American fridge/freezer. This room offers a triple aspect as well as four velux roof windows, making it a delightful light and airy space. To the first floor are three large bedrooms (bedroom one with dressing room/family room and en-suite off). The en-suite is fitted with a stylish range of his and hers wash hand basins, wc, bath and walk-in separate shower.Bedroom Two also benefits from en-suite facilities and the third bedroom is set next to a completely refitted family bathroom. There are two further generous size double bedrooms and a further shower room. The main house is heated via an economical gas fired central heating system, partially double glazed with the benefit of a centralised Sonos speaker system with speakers in most rooms and centralised vacuum system. There is also a useful cellar - ideal for storage. During the refurbishment program in 2012, the main house was completely re-roofed, re-rendered, re-wired and re-plumbed. Externally, the property is set in mature gardens that are fully enclosed and give a good degree of privacy. The main garden is laid to lawn with a variety of trees, shrubs and planted borders as well as an ornamental pond. Towards the rear of the garden there is a generous size greenhouse and polytunnel as well as raised beds within sleeper borders. There is also a two floor former stable with electric roller door, power and lighting - an ideal storage space for the garden machinery. The front is approached via a large driveway with off-road parking for several family vehicles. Within the grounds, there is a two bedroom detached cottage that is benefitted from a single storey extension and comprises of entrance hall, generous size sitting room with wood burning stove, a modern fitted kitchen with dining room/family room off. To the first floor are two bedrooms and a family bathroom. The cottage is fully double glazed and gas centrally heated. We understand it was re-roofed in April 2022. GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATION Tenure: The properties are offered for sale freehold by private treaty with vacant possession on completion. Services: Mains water with meter, mains electricity, mains drainage, gas fired central heating. Local Authority: Somerset Council, County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY. Property Location: w3w.co/mime.guess.green Council Tax Band: The Gatehouse: G, Gatehouse Cottage: C EPC: D (for both properties) IMPORTANT NOTICE Wilkie May & Tuckwood for themselves and for the vendors of the property, whose agents they are, give notice that: 1. the particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchaser and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3. No person in the employment of Wilkie May & Tuckwood has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property on behalf of Wilkie May & Tuckwood, nor enter into any contract on behalf of the vendor. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. Photographs taken and details prepared July 2023. MEASUREMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION All measurements are approximate. While we endeavour to make our sales particular accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information with you. Code of Practice for Residential Estate Agents: Effective from 1 August 2011: '8. Financial Evaluation 8a At the time that an offer has been made and is being considered by the seller, you must take reasonable steps to find out from the prospective buyer the source and availability of his funds for buying the property and pass this information to the seller. Such information will include whether the prospective buyer needs to sell a property, requires a mortgage, claims to be a cash buyer or any combination of these. Such relevant information that is available should be included in the Memorandum of Sale having regard to the provisions of the Data Protection Act.8b These reasonable steps must continue after acceptance of the offer until exchange of contracts (in Scotland, conclusion of missives) and must include regular monitoring of the prospective buyer's progress in achieving the funds required, and reporting such progress to the seller. The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. References to the Tenure of the Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i71090978
THE AGENT SAYS.........Red Rose Aperies is a stunning detached 5/6 bedroomed family home that was commissioned and completed just over a year ago by the current owners. The property is built to a high specification constructed with the use of distinctive blue Lias stone combined with natural seasoned Siberian Larch creates an appealing and unique style, with aluminum clad wood windows, spread over three floors to offer spacious accommodation. The property's appealing contemporary architectural design provides an impressive layout offering superb efficient family living allowing flexibility for a large family and guests.ACCOMMODATIONThe accommodation comprises a reception hall including two large cloak cupboards either side of the entrance. Luxury vinyl tiled (LTV) flooring extends into a separate cloakroom finished to a modern design. The main staircase is to the far side and combines glass panels and oak handrails that lead up to two further floors. A spacious sitting room enjoys a dual aspect looking out to the front and side of the property and features a modern contemporary designed electric wall fire. LVT flooring continues through internal double doors into a family room and dining area. This impressive open plan design enjoys full width picture windows including large sliding doors that open out to a large sun terrace enjoying views across the garden and grounds towards wonderful open countryside beyond. This continues through to an exceptionally spacious kitchen/breakfast room; this impressive space offers a comprehensive range of stylish wall and base units all fitted to a high specification and provides superb storage. This in turn is complemented by stunning matt granite work surfaces in a soft grey tone.A feature central oversized workstation island offers an extended preparation area with further storage and breakfast bar seating at one end. An impressive walk-in larder/pantry is fitted with shelving providing superb grocery storage. A comprehensive range of integrated appliances includes an induction hob with central extractor ventilation, twin eye level electric combination ovens, dishwasher and full height fridge/freezer. (NB. There is planning consent available to extend out from the kitchen to the side of the sun terrace creating a stunning garden room and balcony to main bedroom Details upon request). Continues into a spacious utility room finished to the same standard and design as the kitchen including wall and base storage units with space for a washing machine and dryer. Ample cloak and boot storage runs along one side with doors opening into a plant room /store. A door gives access to the side garden and surrounding grounds.Following the main staircase to the first floor this opens into a most attractive sitting / reading area that enjoys a full height cathedral glazed window looking towards elevated countryside views. The principal bedroom is exceptionally spacious with large picture windows looking across the grounds and open fields beyond. The ensuite bathroom includes a large walk-in shower and vanity unit, all appointed to a high standard. A large dressing room with a window looking out to the front is fitted with a range of wardrobe storage. There are two further double bedrooms on this floor both with ensuite shower rooms. A linen cupboard with shelving completes the first floor arrangement. Following up to the second floor there are two further double bedrooms both with spacious ensuite shower rooms. A special feature of both these rooms is an impressive full height velux window that opens in two directions creating a balcony that allows a platform to take in the panoramic views of the grounds and surrounding countryside. This completes the main house arrangement. GARAGE AND ANCILLIARY ACCOMMODATIONA detached triple garage with electric roller doors can be found to the side of the entrance and drive with parking space for several cars and access to the grounds.An outside staircase leads up to two further rooms running over the garage with a separate cloakroom at the far end. This offers superb extended flexibility to the property and a number of alternative uses including a home office / business facility as well as extended accommodation for family or guests.GARDENS AND GROUNDSThe property is approached off a quiet country lane located on the outskirts of this highly regarded village. The entrance leads on to a spacious drive to the side and front of the detached garage with ample parking and turning for several cars. The garden area is currently to the front and side of the property to include the main pathway leading to the front entrance. This is flanked either side with raised borders filled with a variety of interesting ornamental shrubs and herbaceous flowering plants. A boundary hedge has been planted, this continues to join the stone tiled sun terrace to the rear of the property, opening out to an impressive outside entertaining and seating area perfect for alfresco dining. There is further scope to continue the landscaping to the far side of the house to ones own specification. All of this looks out across the rest of the grounds and wonderful views to open country. This is all pasture and could be divided into paddocks if so required. A pretty steam runs along the very far boundary.SERVICESMains water and electricity. Private drainage. Mains gas central heating and water. Council Tax Band G - Somerset West and Taunton. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE EPC Rating BSURROUNDING AREAHatch Beauchamp is approximately 5 miles to the south of the county town of Taunton. This popular and well regarded rural village offers primary schooling and popular pub whilst Taunton is an easy drive providing a more comprehensive range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities. In addition there are excellent communication links with M5 interchange and rail link to London Paddington. The A303 which provides good access across Southern England may be joined at Ilminster about 4 miles to the South.NB: Please note the photographs were taken in April 2022 For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i68884081
An impressive period house offering substantial accommodation, situated in grounds of 9.8 acres with coach house, barns and swimming pool. EPC Rating: E.Situation - Barr is a small hamlet lying approximately 3 miles from the centre of the county town of Taunton and on the outskirts of the village of Bishops Hull where further facilities including a popular primary school, village hall, pub and village shops can be found. The property is adjacent to open countryside and has wonderful views of the village of Norton Fitzwarren and to the Quantock Hills in the distance. The River Tone forms one of the boundaries of the property and provides wonderful fishing opportunities. Taunton is a county town and benefits from excellent transportation links with fast rail services to London Paddington as well as access to the M5 interchange at Junction 25. There are excellent scholastic facilities locally with 4 noted public schools together with a Sixth Form College. The property is approximately 10 minutes from the town and surrounded by a number of local footpaths which provide miles of endless walking and riding opportunities.Description - Oldbury Lodge is a substantial period house with origins we believe date back to the late Georgian / Regency period but is not listed. The house has been subject to major renovation works in recent years including all plumbing, electrical and roofing work. There is some work remaining which would make an allowance for the kitchen to be chosen, allowing the choice by the new purchaser. The rooms are all of excellent proportions with high ceilings, typical for a house of this period, centred around a substantial entrance hall with central staircase. It is the setting of the house that is so unique being close to the town centre and it's amenities as well as having approximately 9.8 acres of land which adjoin the River Tone with a swimming pool and coach house.Accommodation - The accommodation extends to approximately 6000sqft and includes an entrance hall with magnificent central staircase with doors off to the reception rooms including an old kitchen which is in situe, but a new kitchen has been moved to the front of the house and surfaces have been fitted for the allowance of a new kitchen to be installed. There are twin double-glazed openings from the new kitchen which open out onto a large terrace with views over the land. A squared arch with doors leads through to a formal dining room which has double doors leading out to the front. There is a sitting room, study, library, utility and newly fitted downstairs shower room and of course the old kitchen / breakfast room.On the first floor there are 9 bedrooms, a master with en-suite which needs improvement and a newly fitted bathroom suite. There is balcony access from bedroom 8 which overlooks the gardens and grounds.The property also includes a cabin which currently functions as separate annexe accommodation. It is connected to the mains water and electricity supply and consists of an open plan kitchen/dining/living space, a shower room and double bedroom.Outside - Oldbury Lodge is approached via stone pillars with electrically operated gates which lead onto a gravel driveway which leads to a hard standing / turning area beside the former coach house which is off brick and tile construction and provides garaging / workshop and stores. This could create further accommodation if required (subject to necessary planning consents.) there is a lean-to wood store with an outside WC and tool shed. To the front of the house, there is a paved terrace and area of garden which is enclosed by picket fencing. The main area of the garden is on the western side being partly walled and includes a greenhouse and soft fruit trees. There is a further garden area with outside swimming pool which measures 45'x20' with surrounding paved terraces and timber shed and is largely surrounded by traditional walling and close boarded fencing which provides a good degree of privacy.The gardens to the front provide immediate access to a single enclosure of pasture which could be divided up into various paddocks if required and amounts to approximately 9.8 acres in total. The field is largely bounded by the River Tone which has its' own weir and a salmon fish pass and intriguingly includes a small private island which is approached from a footbridge which is a delightful amenity feature as well as a haven for wildlife.Services - All mains services are provided. Broadband available: Standard ADSL. Mobile signal coverage: Voice, Data & Enhanced Data available (Ofcom). Please note the agents have not inspected or tested these services. EPC Rating: E.Directions - Once in Bishops Hull, go past the church, take the first turning on the right and proceed down Shutewater Hill. Take the second right and go past the nursing home and follow the road for a short distance until reaching the entrance to Oldbury Lodge. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_bishops-hull-d28301/for-sale_i69964330
A striking period property offering well-appointed, generous living accommodation together with garaging and fabulous gardens and grounds extending to 1.25 acresOrchard House is a handsome and substantial village house which offers beautifully appointed accommodation of immense charm and character and is presented in excellent order throughout. It offers light and airy accommodation with the majority of the rooms opening directly to the rear garden and enjoying a southerly aspect. The house provides particularly spacious family sized accommodation with five reception rooms and a beautifully appointed kitchen/breakfast room which is very much the heart of the house and which again opens directly onto the rear garden. The property exhibits many original period features including excellent carpentry, high ceilings, window shutters and the original Butler's bells. The property has been sympathetically updated in recent years with modern fixtures and fittings and has some hard wiring for Ethernet/data points and gas fired central heating. The majority of the windows have also been replaced with Bygone double glazed units which look very much like the original wooden sash windows but are in fact Upvc. The house stands in large gardens extending to about 1.25 acres and they are stocked with an abundance of specimen trees and shrubs and enjoy a high level of privacy. There are a number of useful outbuildings including garaging and a summer house/home office.TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNINGThere is currently planning permission to create a new access drive from the main road along the western boundary. Planning Application No 19/22/0001.Due to the size of the gardens there is potential to build one or more dwellings subject to the necessary consents.OVERAGE CLAUSE It is the vendor's intention to impose and overage clause on the garden whereby should residential or commercial planning consent be granted they would be entitled to 30% of any increase in value for a period of 21 years.Orchard House is situated in the heart of this thriving village within a designated Conservation area. Hatch Beauchamp provides a range of amenities, including primary school, pub, garage, restaurant, church, playing fields and village hall. The A358 is readily accessible providing fast and convenient access to Ilminster and the A303 to the south and Taunton and the M5 to the north. Taunton, the County Town, provides a comprehensive range of recreational, scholastic and shopping facilities as well as a mainline railway station and M5 motorway interchange. International airports can be found and Exeter and Bristol both within an hours drive.The property is approached through twin wrought iron gates with gravelled driveway giving access to a large parking and turning area. The property is set back from the roadway behind low stone walling with mature hedging, affording the property a good deal of privacy. A separate pedestrian gate gives access to a paved courtyard bounded by raised flower and shrub borders and providing an attractive sitting out area, enjoying complete privacy and seclusion. A pergola with climbing plants provides an attractive walkway, giving access to the rear garden. Here can be found a large paved terrace, providing an attractive sitting/dining out area and with direct access from the house. The terrace is bounded by raised flower and shrub borders and ornamental pond with steps rising to give access to an area of lawn with further steps rising to the remainder of the garden which is laid predominately to lawn and again bounded and interspersed by flower and shrub borders and numerous specimen trees. Kitchen garden area with raised beds and soft fruit cage and further pond. The property has a good range of outbuildings including a larger than average single garage with fitted shelving, three phrase electric connected and with hatch to floored loft. Adjacent log shed and apple store with fitted racking. Potting shed. Prefabricated single garage with up and over door. Two green houses. Summerhouse/home office with heating, telephone point, French doors providing an attractive outlook over the garden. Cloakroom/changing facility with W.C. Terrace with hot tub. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i69051128
A rare opportunity to acquire this truly exceptional four double bedroom, Grade II* Listed Georgian period townhouse, which has been tastefully restored and professional designed by the current owners, occupying an idyllic spot on one of Taunton's most prestigious streets. You enter through the front door into the entrance hall, with doors opening to the principal reception rooms, and stairs down to the basement level and rising to the first floor. The living room is situated on the right-hand side of the ground floor and has the lovely original sash window to the front aspect, allowing lots of natural light to enter. Open plan to the living room, at the rear of the house is the impressive kitchen/dining room, with a charming feature fireplace and a matching original sash window with the living room, and a door to the elevated terrace. The Owners Love - The current owners have loved the convenience and close proximity of the town centre and all its amenities. They particularly love "the beautiful character features of this house. It is like stepping back in time but with the conveniences of modern living" which has made the lifestyle of town centre living really enjoyable. They have also really enjoyed the immense sense of luxury and surprising sense of seclusion, despite such a prominent and convenient location. The kitchen is fitted with a variety of contemporary units including an island with breakfast bar, with work surfaces over. There are four integrated Bosch high level ovens and Siemens induction hob with built in extraction. There is also a fridge/freezer and dishwasher built in. A door opens to elevated courtyard, which is the ideal spot for a morning coffee. Upstairs, on the first-floor landing, the master suite is situated with a kingsize bedroom to the front of the house, with a large sash window overlooking the tree-lined street below. This is open to the dressing area, with ample storage with floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes, a feature fireplace, and a large sash window to the rear with fitted Venetian shutters. Hidden doors open to the en-suite, fitted with a four piece suite including a free standing Laura Ashley bathtub, a pair of washbasins with vanity units, WC and a large walk in shower. George Loves - "I love the original features and characterful charm this property has! The moment I approached the front door, I fell in love! This is ideal for a family or investor who perhaps wants a foothold on one of the county town's most prestigious streets. The quality of the finish for me is the biggest selling point, however. These types of homes, completed with meticulous attention to detail so rarely come up for sale and its clear to see why." On the top floor, there are two further bedrooms, each with their own ensuite facilities. Below ground, the basement offers yet more versatile accommodation, with a fourth king-size bedroom to the front, which could equally work as a cinema room, or even as part of a self-contained annexe, as the basement has separate access via the old servants entrance. There is also a WC, wetroom and large utility/office, which could be easily converted to a second kitchen if desired. Outside, to the rear of the house, there is door leading out to the courtyard garden, which is laid predominantly to chippings. There is secure gated rear vehicle access and parking for several cars and the opportunity to acquire a two bedroom detached coach house, by separate negotiaton. The location is also extremely convenient. The Crescent is situated in the centre of Taunton, the County Town of Somerset, with a wide range of shops, restaurants, Brewhouse Theatre and Somerset County Cricket Ground. Taunton benefits from a main line railway station linking to London Paddington in less than 2 hours and excellent communications for the M5 motorway at junction 25, situated on the eastern side of the town. Taunton also offers a good selection of both state and independent schools including Castle School, Taunton School, King's and Queen's Colleges and Richard Huish Sixth Form College. Specification wise, the house benefits from the following: Kitchen/Living room: integrated Smeg dishwasher, Siemens fridge freezers, 4 integrated Bosch appliances including oven, microwave, oven with steam jet, Siemens induction hob with integrated down-draught extraction and electric log effect fire. Master suite bathroom: double vanity units, Heritage taps, underfloor heating, motion sensor low level lighting. There are also electric gates operated by fob/phone app with dimming gate lights. Hard-wired Wi-fi repeaters on each floor, CCTV, full alarm system and Ring video doorbell. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i71856621
A spacious detached house set at the end of a private drive within grounds of approximately 3.45 acres, enjoying elevated breathtaking views of the Somerset levels and occupying arguably one of the best positions in this highly sought after village.The real selling point of this property is it's positon. It occupies an elevated position set back from the public highway with stunning views over the Somerset levels to the north and open countryside to the west. The village centre is within walking distance and nearby footpaths provide excellent dog walking. The property itself is of red brick elevations under a pitched tiled roof and has been extended over time to create a fabulous family home. The house is fitted with solar panels on the roof, a wood chip boiler making it economical to run and also benefits from double glazing throughout. In brief the accommodation comprises an entrance hall with log burning stove, stairs to the first floor, and separate W.C. To the side is a good size study. The hall continues giving access to a garage and a large living room with exposed timber flooring, wood burner and doors out to a conservatory overlooking a walled garden. The kitchen/dining room is one of the main focal points and faces north, fitted with a range of farmhouse style base units with granite work surfaces, island unit and a number of integral appliances, including a four oven Aga. A triple aspect snug room adjoins, as does a utility which flows into a boot room with shower. Upstairs is a landing, 5 double bedrooms with the master taking full advantage of the views, together with walk-in dressing room and balcony. In addition is a family bathroom and shower room. To fully appreciate the layout and position of this superb family home a viewing is highly recommended.The property is situated on the western outskirts of the rural village of North Curry which is widely regarded as one of the most sought after in the district. Centred around an attractive village green, the village offers a good range of amenities which includes modern health centre, primary school, post office/convenience store and cafe. There is also a popular village pub and a beautiful parish church known as the Cathedral of the Moors. The County Town of Taunton is some 6 miles away readily accessible via nearby roads where a wide range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities will be found including three noted public schools. Taunton benefits from excellent communication links with the rest of the UK with a rail link to London, Paddington and M5 interchange (junction 25).The property is approached over a driveway which is shared at first and then leads to a private tarmacadam car parking and turning area to the rear of the house which in turn gives access to the double garage and garden store. The garden adjoins on three sides comprising areas of lawn interspersed with mature trees, shrubs and bushes. To the front is a brick built single storey greenhouse/tool shed and to the west is a beautiful walled garden complete with a gravelled alfresco dining area, ornamental pond and pergola. The gardens here are mainly lawned with well established borders and adjoining is a former vegetable garden perfect for a summerhouse as it takes full advantage of the views. The land adjoins the gardens to the northeast and comprise a predominantly level paddock contained within natural hedgerow boundaries and within is a former grass tennis court and dilapidated field shelter. In all the property extends to about 3.45 acres For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i68382602
Ripland House provides a particularly appealing and intriguing country home where an original farmhouse, with its beams and open fireplaces, has been cleverly extended to provide light and spacious rooms, which in all provides a pleasing blend of ancient and modern living. An attractive courtyard entrance leads to the front door and the entrance hall with a beautifully hand-crafted oak turning staircase leads to the first floor. The drawing room has triple aspect with French doors leading out to the gardens and a 'hole in the wall' open fireplace. A wide opening leads into a garden room / study, also having French doors out onto the south-west facing terrace. A further glass door leads into a charming music room / study, with a herringbone wood block floor, oak handmade bookcases, and a Victorian style fireplace. The dining room is the core of the house, having a heavily beamed ceiling and a brick Minster fireplace and door leading down to the kitchen / breakfast room, fitted with a range of oak fronted cabinets with granite work surfaces, an electric induction/conventional hob and double oven. There is also an under counter refrigerator, freezer and a dishwasher. A traditional pantry is found on the northern elevation and there is a secondary staircase up to a galleried landing. To the rear of the house there is a utility / boot room with a Grant oil-fired boiler and sink unit and a door leading to an inner lobby where there is an understairs cupboard and door through to the cloakroom. The beautiful turning staircase leads to the first floor landing where there is a built-in cupboard with a hot water cylinder and door to the principal bedroom which has glorious outlooks. A door then leads to a dressing room and en suite bathroom with marble hand basin, panelled bath with a Mira shower and WC. The family bathroom is fitted with WC, panelled bath, shower, and wash basin. An inner landing has steps up to a guest bedroom with double aspect, Victorian style fireplace, and en suite shower room with Aqualisa shower, wash basin, heated towel rail and WC. A further bedroom has a good range of built-in cupboards, providing both hanging and shelf storage space. The secondary landing is ideal as a small study and sitting area. There is a second airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and door leading to a further bedroom with built-in cupboards providing excellent storage space. There is an adjoining bathroom with panelled bath, shower, WC, a bidet and a contemporary glass wash basin set on a glass washstand.Tax Band - F For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i70284883
A striking 19th Century manor house, together with substantial workshop with alternative use potential, garage and paddock. In all extended to 5.99 acres. This imposing manor house dates back to 1888 and is of local stone elevations under a pitched slated roof. The property has a real feeling of grandeur about it with an impressive entrance hall, symmetrical reception rooms, generous room sizes and tall ceiling heights. Unusually the property is not listed and enjoys oil fired central heating and double glazing throughout. The accommodation in brief comprises a fabulous entrance hall with original quarry tile flooring and turning staircase rising to the first floor. The reception rooms lie on either side being a fabulous sitting room enjoying a dual aspect and open fire place with marble surround. The drawing room is fitted with bespoke book shelf and minster fireplace with log burning stove. A door off leads to a fabulous kitchen/dining room with minster fireplace at either end fitted solid wood base units with Quarts work surfaces over and island unit. To the rear is a second staircase, laundry W.C. and study currently used as a store room. Upstairs are four double bedrooms and a single currently used as a study. The master has a shower area and the remaining bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom and separate shower room.RIGHTS OF WAY The land benefits from a right of way over the area hatched blue on the plan below.The property is located on north western edge of the highly desirable village of Lydeard St Lawrence. Local amenities include a popular primary school whilst the rural centre of Bishops Lydeard is about two miles where a good range of day to day amenities will be found including mini supermarket, health centre, primary school and news agents. There are a host of local foot and bridle paths that gives easy access into the surrounding, very attractive countryside.The county town of Taunton is about 7 miles away and being the county, Taunton has an excellent range of shopping, scholastic and leisure facilities with 3 noted public schools. Taunton is also well connected for the commuter with a direct line rail link and both Bristol and Exeter host international airports being within an hours drive.The property is approached via an electric gate with stone pillars over a gravel driveway which leads to a detached garage. The front gardens are mainly lawned and contained with well established borders creating privacy. Adjoining the rear of the house is an insulated workshop of stone and timber clad elevations which could easily suit a number of alternative uses such as an annexe, office, gym, games room or other similar uses, subject to the necessary consents. In addition is a courtyard with a traditional outbuilding previously used for stables and the associated land lies to the north.THE LAND The land immediately adjoins the property two the north and slopes up where a small fruit orchard can be found. Beyond are two paddocks which are less sloping, perfect for equestrian or agricultural use and from have fantastic views can be enjoyed of the surrounding countryside. In all the land extends to approximately 5.99 acres. ADDITIONAL LAND There is a further 7.21 acres available by separate negotiation. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i70159790
An extremely impressive five bedroom detached house, which is beautifully presented throughout. It occupies a spacious plot of approximately 0.3 acres, in a prime spot within walking distance of the town centre. The house was built in 2003, as a bespoke build by the current owners, and has been loved and cared for by the family ever since. You enter through the front door into the initial entrance hall, with doors opening to a downstairs WC & a spacious cloakroom. An ornate archway opens into the main reception hall, with an impressive oak staircase rising to the first floor, with a wrap around gallery landing. From the main hall, doors open to the principal rooms. There are three main reception rooms, with the living room situated to one side at the rear of the house, which enjoys a window to the side aspect, French doors at the rear, with a spectacular view over the rear lawn, and a feature fireplace. At the front or the house, there is a spacious study, which could be utilised for a variety of purposes. Also at the front of the home, is an impressive bar/billiards room. The bar itself is built in, and has a fully equipped pump system with a selection of beverages. There is also ample space to accommodate a full size snooker table, with a bay window to the front aspect and another to the side. The Owners Love - The current owners have loved "raising our children here. It has been an incredible family home". Their favourite thing about living in the house is "the real sense of space you get with every room". They will mostly miss "our family home! We meticulously designed and built this house to the highest specification, and have loved every day of our time here"! "There is also excellent access to the town centre, as well as the Blackdown Hills, with a wide variety of walks and countryside to explore within a short drive. We really will miss it!" The kitchen is located to the rear of the house, and benefits from a variety of modern fitted wall and base units, and an island/breakfast bar, with work surfaces over and inset stainless steel sink with drainer. There is a range of built in appliances, which include a high-level double oven, induction hob with hood over and dishwasher, as well as space for an American style fridge freezer. Bi-fold doors open to the rear patio, and the area is open plan to the dining area and utility room. The utility room is well equipped, with a range of fitted units, and space for washing machine, dryer and another fridge/freezer. There is also a fitted sink and a door to the side pathway. The dining area is open plan to the kitchen, and in turn, has bi-fold doors opening into the garden room, which has sky light windows, also with bi-folds opening to the rear patio, and enjoys panoramic views of the gardens and pool house. Upstairs, on the first floor landing, there are four double bedrooms, each with en-suite facilities, and a fifth bedroom, with an attractive outlook over the rear gardens. The master bedroom benefits from a large walk in wardrobe, providing ample storage. It also enjoys en-suite facilities, with a large walk in shower, freestanding claw-foot roll top bath, washbasin and WC. The second and third bedrooms each have their own en-suite bathrooms, and are fitted with four piece suites including bath, shower cubicles, WC and washbasins. The fourth bedroom also has an en-suite shower room, this time with a Jack & Jill entrance from the landing, and fitted with a three-piece suite. The fifth bedroom is at the rear of the house, and enjoys an attractive outlook over the rear garden, with fitted wardrobes and a loft access hatch. George Loves - "I was blown away by just how much space this home offers! Arranged over two floors in the main house, and with the garage and pool house too, it approximately measures 5,261 ft2. It's a perfect property for a family looking for lots of space and a real sense of luxury. I also really like the specification of the house. The house it fitted with all the mod cons and is ready for the next family to move straight in. An absolute must see home and a truly unique and rare opportunity!" Outside, to the front of the property, there is a spacious brick paved driveway, enclosed by secure walls/railings and a remote controlled electric gate. There is ample parking for multiple vehicles, and a large garage, with up and over door, power and lighting. A side gate provides access to the rear garden. Initially, there is a seating area laid to patio, which leads nicely off the kitchen and garden room. The centrepiece of the garden is laid to lawn, and bordered by mature and well-stocked beds. There is a children's play area, complete with slide and swing set, and laid with a bed of wood chippings in the far corner. Beside the house, is a hard standing for a large shed, surrounded by stone chippings. Situated at the bottom of the garden is the pool house, with an impressive indoor heated swimming pool, complete with its own shower and WC facilities, kitchenette and changing rooms. The pools pump room is also attached to the building, with all the maintenance apparatus and boiler. Three sets of double doors open onto the garden. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i71395515
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