Whatley House is believed to date back to 1810, the Georgian era, and is Listed Grade II, being of significant architectural importance and historic interest. Of classical design of the period, the house is constructed of red brick Flemish bond with deep twelve pane sash windows, all under a tiled roof with tall brick chimneys. The house has an imposing pillared entrance with a closed gravelled courtyard and flight of steps leading up to the formal pedimented front door. The accommodation is conveniently arranged over three floors and retains a wealth of period detail including deep, elaborate cornices, marble fireplaces and all principal rooms enjoy good outlooks. The entrance hall has doors leading off to the drawing room, which is well proportioned, is particularly light with double aspect and a gas live flame canopy fire with a grey marble mantelpiece. The dining room is of similar size, also has marble fireplace and open grate and tall window overlooking the Square. The sitting room/library has a wall of bookcases and further glazed fronted cupboards to either side of the formal fireplace. A short flight of stairs leads down to the garden level with a well fitted kitchen with AGA and door leading out to the east facing terrace. Further reception space is found on the lower ground floor, with flagstone floor hallway with rear entrance and shower room with wc and two good sized rooms, one providing music room/sitting room with large, perhaps original kitchen fireplace (sealed off) with a wine store and utility store. The other reception room provides a good party room or could be furnished as a home office. The bedrooms are found on the first floor, the principal bedroom having two windows overlooking the Square and an en suite shower room with walk-in shower, two wash hand basins, set into marble top with cupboards below and wc. There is a pretty guest bedroom with en suite shower, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.Tax Band - G For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i69881035
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Unique architecturally designed home, within gardens and grounds extending to just under 7.5 acres, enjoying exceptional views across the natural landscape towards the Quantock Hills.Higher Kingswood is an unique and individual architecturally designed property with exceptional gardens and grounds in what is arguably one of the most outstanding positions in West Somerset. The property enjoys breathe taking views across the dramatic rural landscape with a stunning panoramic backdrop of the majestic Quantock Hills beyond.Situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Higher Kingswood enjoys an elevated position on the upper fringes of the rural hamlet of Kingswood, which nestles between the Quantock and Brendon Hills. Its striking profile has been especially designed to take full advantage of its picturesque location and provides a wonderful sanctuary to offer complete seclusion and privacy. The property is approached off a quiet rural lane through an electric gated entrance onto a gravel drive. THE ACCOMMODATIONThe accommodation is spread over two floors to include a galleried entrance hall/garden room being the main hub of this specially designed home with full width bifold doors opening out to the terraces and formal gardens. The spacious kitchen includes a Terracotta tiled floor and wood wall units, in addition to a four oven electric Aga cooker and door access out to the garden. The dining room provides an excellent formal entertaining room enjoying views out to the countryside. A walk-in pantry offers fully shelved storage. The inner hallway extends off the kitchen to include further natural wood storage units and access to a utility and boot room leading to a spacious double garage. A separate lavatory is beyond.Leading from the garden room into an impressive split-level main sitting room. This well-proportioned room with bifold doors opening out to a raised decking area enjoys breathe taking views to the Quantock Hills. Useful built in book shelving is incorporated within the sitting room, as well as a feature double faced woodburning stove, centrally positioned on a slate hearth. All the ground floor accommodation has Terracotta tiled flooring.A modern design central curved staircase leads up to an impressive galleried open plan study/home office. This exceptionally light and airy space enjoys elevated views out across to the gardens. Access through to an attic /loft area offers a great opportunity to create further accommodation or bedroom and en-suite facilities, if so required. The two principle bedrooms are dual aspect offering ample light and glorious views. Two further bedrooms include a built in wardrobe storage both enjoying stunning views. A separate shower room and a further bathroom with additional storage cupboards completes the accommodation. GARDEN AND GROUNDSThe gardens which surround the house are an enviable focal point, having undergone a comprehensive and detailed re-design and planting scheme by the current owners. This ambitious project now offers a glorious setting that can be enjoyed throughout the year with wonderful stocked beds including a wide variety of rare plants giving an abundance of colour and interest. An impressive collection of ornamental trees and shrubs provide wonderful structure and form to the garden, whilst an eye catching ornamental pond being one of the key features to the design creating a stunning reflection and offers a wonderful habitat for wildlife. Further key features to the garden are the sun terraces and covered pergola that create a superb outdoor entertaining space. Following the main lawns your eye is drawn to an impressive hornbeam arch and walk. This leads to a feature armillary sundial. To the side a kitchen garden provides superb raised borders offering the opportunity to grow a variety of vegetables and soft fruit. A useful polytunnel provides further growing for tender plants etc. Beyond are paddocks which run around the formal gardens and lead out to the glorious views beyond. The rest of the land is assigned to wonderful woodland which has been planted with a wide selection of English native trees. This area extends to approximately 4.2 acres. In all the grounds and gardens extend to approximately 7.46 acres.OUTBUILDINGSTo the other end of the grounds are a range of extremely useful outbuildings which are currently used to house garden equipment. A detached stable block includes two loose boxes, a tack room and hay/food store. Surrounding this is hard standing leading down to the drive. A further garden provides an abundance of cut flowers which supply the house throughout the growing season. A log store is found to the rear of the property. SITUATIONSituated on the fringes of the favoured village of Stogumber there is a shop, post office, primary school, pub, cricket club and church and there are many clubs and societies. Stogumber is also on the edge of Exmoor within the sound of the West Somerset steam train pulling into Stogumber station and near to the coastline and the Severn Estuary. Taunton the county town provides a comprehensive range of recreational, scholastic and shopping facilities, as well as a main line railway station and an M5 motorway interchange. SERVICESMains water and electricity. Private drainage. Electric Aga Cooker. Combination of oil fired central & under floor heating. There are 16 photovoltaic panels generating electricity and a geothermal hot water system. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATERating DCOUNCIL TAX BAND GNB Please note some of the photographs were taken in 2021. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i68873261
THE AGENT SAYS....The Old Vicarage offers a unique opportunity to acquire a substantial detached 6 bedroomed family home. As its name suggests, a former vicarage and now a much-loved family home, which has been beautifully maintained throughout with the benefit of a most attractive detached Coach House. The main house covers three floors and provides spacious well-appointed rooms, all of which allow an abundance of natural light in, with the majority enjoying enviable views across the gardens and attractive views over the village and surrounding countryside. Of particular note are the stunning gardens.The accommodation comprises an inner lobby with a useful cloak room and WC off to the side. Steps lead up to the main reception hall, which features an attractive central staircase leading up to the upper floors. To one side inner double doors open into the snug. An exceptionally sunny room with a full height bay window looking out to a formal west facing garden. Centrally located is the fireplace housing a wood burning stove. Built in cabinets with display shelving to the side. At the far end of the hall is an impressive dining room, which links into the sitting room. These two main receptions to the house offer excellent entertaining space, with high ceilings and French windows in both rooms that afford an abundance of natural light in. They offer exceptional views out across the main garden area with terracing running along to the side. The rooms provide impressive space and include period fireplaces that give character to the rooms.The kitchen breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of hand painted wall and base units offering extensive storage. A useful central island provides excellent preparation work surface space with further cupboards under and an integrated electric oven with induction hob set within a granite work surface, which extends across the base units. Opposite is a two-oven oiled fired aga. To the far end window seating surrounds the farmhouse table, used for informal breakfast and kitchen dining. Beyond is the utility room with a large larder off to one side. Further wall and base units run along one side with space for a freezer, washing machine and dryer below. Opposite and next to the back door is a study/home office. The back door opens onto a large decking veranda area. An outside store/workshop is off to one side. Gated access leads to a large yard area with a second entrance for multiple cars. On the first floor, the principal bedroom is spacious and light with glorious views looking out across the garden. This leads into a superb dressing room with a full range of built-in wardrobe storage which runs around the room. Continue through the dressing room into the shower room with twin basins set within a fitted vanity unit. A large walk-in shower is off to the side with WC at the far end. The main guest bedroom is spacious and light and includes an en suite shower room and a walk-in wardrobe. Guest bedroom five (fondly known as The Honey Room) features an original cast iron fire surround and enjoys elevated views out to the church and village. The main family bathroom is appointed with basin, bath and airing cupboard. On the top floor there are three further bedrooms and a bathroom with bath and overhead shower. Of particular note is the impressive staircase that includes two quarter landings with a large walk-in linen cupboard. Both afford wonderful views out across the village and open countryside.THE COACH HOUSESet within the grounds of The Old Vicarage is the Coach House. This offers superb ancillary accommodation to the main house with its own private courtyard garden surrounding it. The current owners have converted this offering a fabulous open plan living space with a stunning kitchen. A useful shower room is located to the side of the stairs. On the first floor a double bedroom with an en suite bathroom beyond. This offers huge flexibility for either extended family members or could provide an additional income stream as an air B&B, or holiday let. GARDENS AND GROUNDSThe main gardens to the old vicarage extend to just under an acre in total. The current owners, who are keen gardeners embarked on an ambitious design of the whole area. Gaining great inspiration from the Arts and Crafts movement, they set about a complete transformation of its grounds. Playing centre stage to its design is a circular lawn. From here the eye catches varying pathways and walks leading away from the centre focus into garden 'rooms' areas of the garden that offer themes and certain styles. This is typical of the style in the arts and crafts era. Surrounding the circular lawn are deep herbaceous borders filled with an impressive collection of plants including ornamental shrubs and perennials that spill out over the edges offering a wide variety of colour, texture and interest throughout the growing season. Seating areas are spotted to the sides that lead the eye along espalier fruit tree walks opening into a wildlife pond and bog garden. Other pathways lead into a more tranquil space with beautiful textures and calming grasses and wildflowers. On the west side of the house is an enclosed garden with clipped topiary boxed hedging offering great formality, which leads to a paved terrace area to the south of the house opening into a delightful vine covered pergola, which is the perfect place for outside entertaining. Beyond this, to the far side, is a highly productive kitchen garden that contains numerous raised borders for vegetables along side fruit cages for soft fruit and a greenhouse with potting shed with power seen to the side. A useful covered open store area is cleverly screened to the far side of the garden and is ideal for wood storage, where the oil tank and storage space is found. A most inspiring garden that would impress any garden lover! The property is approached off a quiet country no through lane just opposite a most picturesque church opening onto a large, gravelled drive with parking to the front and side of the house for multiple vehicles.SITUATIONIsle Abbotts is a highly regarded popular rural village with a thriving community with a village hall and church. It is located within easy access to the town of Ilminster being 5 miles to the south and Langport 7 miles to the north east. The picturesque county town of Taunton, offers an excellent range of shops, independent restaurants and cafes and highly regarded state and independent schools. From Taunton there is a fast rail service to London Paddington and both Bristol and Exeter international airports are within an hour's drive.SERVICESMains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired Aga, electric storage heaters. LOCAL AUTHORITYSouth Somerset District Council. Council Tax Band GENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATERating E For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i68803222
The Old Vicarage is a beautifully presented, five bedroom Victorian home which has been the subject of a comprehensive refurbishment programme over the past three years. The property has been finished to exacting standards, has been styled and redesigned by an award-winning interior designer with space and light in abundance. Set in one of Taunton's most prestigious and sought after locations, the property also offers two self-contained flats providing an opportunity for secondary income or accommodation for extended family members. The property, which is warmed via a mains gas fired central heating system and is double glazed throughout, is conveniently situated for both Taunton town centre, Taunton railway station and the highly regarded Taunton School. Subject to separate negotiation, the property could be sold fully furnished. The accommodation is arranged over four floors and comprises in brief, entrance hallway with tiled flooring and turned wood staircase providing access up to the first floor, doors to all principal rooms, living room with large bay window providing aspect to the rear and an open fire, a light and airy study with window providing aspect to the front, a family room with a wood burning stove, a modern kitchen with floor-to-ceiling storage units, AGA, integrated fridge, integrated freezer, integrated dishwasher, Belfast sink with hot and cold mixer tap plus instant boiling and sparkling water and a large bay window providing aspect over the rear garden. Off the entrance hallway there is an inner hallway which leads to a useful ground floor cloakroom and steps leading down to the lower ground floor which is currently used as a boiler/utility room. On the first floor there are five good size bedrooms, one of which is currently being used as a dressing room. The master bedroom has a spectacular stand-alone bath plus an en-suite shower room. The family bathroom comprises low level WC, wash hand basin and panelled bath with plunge head shower. The property occupies a plot of approximately 0.5 acre and is predominantly laid to well maintained lawn with a selection of established trees. The rear garden is South facing and is not overlooked. Alongside the property there is an area which is laid to low maintenance gravel chippings creating a fantastic and very private entertaining space. There is a wood fired jacuzzi and a Swedish style sauna. To the front of the property there is a large, gated driveway providing off road parking for several family vehicles plus a double garage with lighting and power. Liscombe - Accessed either through the main house or via its own private front door is Liscombe, a two-storey maisonette comprising sitting room, kitchen/dining room, two bedrooms and a shower room. Elmcroft - The second self-contained flat, Elmcroft, is currently accessed externally via its own front door and comprises sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and shower room. SITUATION: Situated just a short level walking distance from town centre, Elm Grove is one of Taunton's most prestigious and sought-after locations. Elm Grove is a square of similar large Victorian houses centred around a private park and private tennis club just off of Staplegrove Road, a short distance from the town centre. An exceptional collection of architecture, this highly desirable location offers both peace and tranquillity and yet is only a short walk from all of Taunton's amenities. The property is situated close to a doctor's surgery, large park as well as several reputable schools including the highly regarded Taunton School. The county town of Taunton offers a large range of shopping and leisure amenities, access to the M5 motorway via junction 25 and a mainline intercity railway station. DIRECTIONS From our town centre office, proceed down Corporation Street, turning left at the mini roundabout into North Street. Continue past the old Debenhams building and over the bridge into Bridge Street. Proceed through the first set of traffic lights and at the next lights continue straight onto Staplegrove Road. Follow Staplegrove Road for approximately 500 yards before taking a right-hand turn into Linden Grove. Continue to the top of the road where the property will be found on the left-hand side as indicated via our Wilkie May & Tuckwood 'For Sale' board. ACCOMODATION: Ground Floor - Entrance Hallway - Sitting Room 20'1 x 18'6 max (6.12m x 5.63m max) - Study 16'3 x 14'6 (4.95m x 4.41m) - Kitchen 22'1 x 15'9 max (6.73m x 4.80m max) - Family Room 16'1 x 13'5 (4.90m x 4.08m) - WC - Inner Hallway Lower Ground Floor - Utility Room/Cellar 16'2 x 13'3 max (4.92m x 4.03m max) First Floor - Landing - Bedroom One 18'8 x 16'11 max (5.68m x 5.15m max) - En-Suite - Bedroom Two 15'9 x 14'2 (4.80m x 4.31m) - Bedroom Three 17'6 x 11'8 (5.33m x 3.55m) - Bedroom Four 13'2 x 9'7 (4.01m x 2.92m) - Bedroom Five/Dressing Room 11'9 x 10'6 max (3.58m x 3.20m max) - Bathroom 11'4 x 6'1 (3.45m x 1.85m) Second Floor - Attic Space 18'8 x 11'6 max (5.68m x 3.50m max) External - Double Garage 18'5 x 17'3 (5.61m x 5.25m) LISCOMBE Ground Floor - Entrance Hallway First Floor - Landing - Kitchen/Dining Room 21'6 x 12'6 max (6.55m x 3.81m max) - Sitting Room 14'4 x 9'7 (4.36m x 2.92m) Second Floor - Landing - Bedroom One 14'1 x 12'6 (4.29m x 3.81m) - Bedroom Two 14'9 x 11'3 (4.49m x 3.42m) - Shower Room 10'5 x 6'9 (3.17m x 2.05m) ELMCROFT Ground Floor - Sitting Room 17'9 x 14'0 (5.41m x 4.26m) - Kitchen 14'1 x 9'8 (4.29m x 2.94m) - Bedroom 14'5 x 12'7 (4.39m x 3.83m) - Shower Room 5'8 x 5'8 (1.72m x 1.72m) GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS Location: W3W:///silks.corn.magic Energy Performance Certificates: The Old Vicarage: D Liscombe: D Elmcroft: D Council Tax Bands: The Old Vicarage: G Liscombe: B Elmcroft: A 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. Local Authority: Somerset Council, County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY Agents Note: The property is situated within a conservation area. 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 October 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 their 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_i71025506
Set well back within its grounds, The Old Vicarage has a screened, private setting that looks out through broadleaf trees lining Linden Grove onto a charming, park-like green space containing four grass tennis courts. It dates from the latter part of the 19th century and is a wonderful example of the sort of fine family house that the Church of England built for members of its parish clergy at that time. The house has generous, well-proportioned accommodation spread over three floors and is built of local stone under a Welsh slate roof with deep eaves. It sits in the north-east corner of its grounds thereby providing extended, south-facing views across the garden to the sitting room, kitchen/dining room and principal bedroom, whilst the study faces east to get the best of the morning light towards the tennis courts opposite. The house is unlisted and has retained many original architectural fittings in light, airy rooms with tall ceilings lit by tall, double-glazed sash windows. It has recently undergone a three-year full refurbishment finished to a very high standard. The interior was styled and redesigned by an award-winning interior, who has achieved a superb feeling of space and light throughout. The interior is filled with natural light with three reception rooms on the ground floor. Of these the sitting room and study both have open fireplaces, whilst the family room has a cosy wood-burning stove. The kitchen/dining room is fitted with floor to ceiling contemporary units, a four-oven AGA, Belfast sink plus a range of built-in electrical appliances and has a three tall, wide windows looking out across the garden. Upstairs there is a centrally positioned, broad landing leading the five good-sized bedrooms. The principal, L-shaped bedroom faces south and has an integral bath and shower and separate, ensuite WC. The fifth bedroom currently serves as a dressing room lined on two facing sides by floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes.Secondary Accommodation & GardenIncorporated within the house are a one-bedroom ground floor flat and a two-bedroom maisonette on the first and second floors and accessed by its own entrance on the ground floor. Both are fashioned from rooms formerly used by live-in domestic staff and therefore do not impinge on the privacy of the main part of the house. Both face predominantly north and west looking out onto Elm Grove and are entirely self-contained.The house is approached via a vehicle entrance off Linden Grove leading to a gravelled parking area on the east side of the house, where there is ample space for several vehicles. Beside the parking area is a double garage. The grounds extend to about half an acre and are bound by a mix of tall, close-boarded timber fencing and low stone walling topped with mature hedging. Privacy is further enhanced by a mix of several, native broadleaf trees including an impressive beech tree shielding the south-east corner of the house. Behind the house is a large, gravelled seating and dining area that is sheltered and not overlooked. This provides a very private entertaining space and alongside it are a wood-fired jacuzzi and a Swedish style sauna.The Old Vicarage is situated back from the junction of Linden Grove and Elm Grove, two handsome, tree-lined residential streets within level walking distance of Taunton town centre. Sited on the River Tone with a population of about 65,000, Taunton is an old market town and is the county town of Somerset. The Old Vicarage is perfectly sited to take full advantage of all that the town has to offer. There is a convenience store just a third of a mile away and it is close to a wide selection of supermarkets, Somerset County Cricket Club, the river, French Weir Park and Victoria Park. The train station is only a 13-minute walk away offering direct services to Paddington (1 hour 40 minutes), Exeter St. David's (29 minutes) and Bristol Temple Meads (1 hour 3minutes). The town also offers a wide selection of schools from both the state and independent sectors. These include The Castle School and Richard Huish College (both Ofsted-rated 1 Outstanding) plus the well-regarded King's College Taunton and Queen's College, all within a two-mile radius. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i68604358
Looking over its large and beautiful part-walled garden, Barr House has a charming setting off a little-used country lane close to the River Tone. It was bought by its current owner back in 1972 by when it had become very neglected and almost derelict. It subsequently underwent a full programme of faithful restoration and improvement. Starting life as a farmhouse in the 17th century and Grade II listed, Barr House itself was created in the mid-18th century when the farmhouse was transformed into a much grander and beautifully proportioned U-plan house. This incorporated many of the classic, Georgian-era architectural features that came to symbolise probably the most elegant period of British architecture. These include rendered exterior walls grooved to resemble cut stone, a Bath stone colonnaded front porch, tall 12 and 16-pane sash windows, a Welsh slate roof with deep eaves and a front carriage driveway incorporating a pear-shaped turning circle.The interior has a wonderfully light and airy feel with well-proportioned rooms, tall ceilings and some equally gorgeous fittings including several beautiful fireplaces, plentiful rich joinery and some lovely, moulded plaster ceilings. The ground floor has four generously sized reception rooms off a central hall, all facing east or south, plus a separate breakfast room next to the kitchen at the back of the house. The kitchen is fitted with a tiled floor, handmade timber units under granite work surfaces and a four-oven AGA. Immediately adjacent to it is a good-sized pantry off the corridor to the utility room.The first floor has a central, galleried landing that mirrors the hall below, with the stairwell well-lit by natural light. Arranged around three sides of the landing are five double and two single bedrooms, with all the major bedrooms facing south and/or east with wonderful views over the gardens and surrounding farmland. The principal bedroom faces in both directions and has the largest of the house's two bathrooms immediately adjacent to it.The Cottage and Stable BlockAttached to one side of the house is a brick-built and lime-rendered cottage built around 1800. The cottage has a living room and kitchen on the ground floor and two bedrooms with a bathroom on the first floor. It does not impose on the privacy of the main house and is ideal as overflow or staff accommodation or as an Airbnb. Behind the cottage is the former stable yard, which provides ample parking space for the house. To one side and at a right angle to the main house is a brick-built stable block with two floors, with each storey serving as a single workroom/storage space. Beside it are a collection of further outbuildings serving as garden and log stores.Garden and groundsBarr House stands in about 4.38 acres (1.77 hectares) of magical gardens and grounds, which are bound along the length of Barr Lane by high walling that provides a high level of privacy. The front wrought iron gates open to a gravelled carriage driveway.The house sits in the northwest corner of its grounds with about two acres of beautiful, established formal gardens extending out to the south and east. These feature an exceptional tapestry of level lawns, mature trees, richly planted borders and a large pond. Beyond the garden and covering the remaining two-plus acres is a successful and established plant nursery specialising in bulbous plants, which has its own entrance and parking area further down Barr Lane at the far side of the grounds(see Barr House is situated in the hamlet of Barr amidst open countryside and close to the western edge of Taunton, which is a former market town and now the county town of Somerset. The property therefore has a rural setting but is perfectly sited to take full advantage of all that the town has to offer. Overall, the town contains a wide selection of shops, restaurants and local businesses plus sporting venues such Somerset County Cricket Club and Taunton Racecourse. There is a village shop in the next door village, Bishops Hull, plus a wide selection of large supermarkets nearby. The train station provides direct services to Paddington (1 hour 40 minutes), Exeter St. David's (29 minutes) and Bristol Temple Meads (1 hour 3 minutes) and the M5 is only six miles away. It also offers a wide selection of schools from both the state and independent sectors. These include The Castle School and Richard Huish College (both Ofsted-rated 1 Outstanding) plus the well-regarded King's College, Queens College and Taunton school, all within a three-mile radius. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_bishops-hull-d28301/for-sale_i70190661
The PropertyNestled within the idyllic countryside of Lower Durston, Taunton, lies an extraordinary example of Georgian architectural splendor. This distinguished Grade II listed residence stands as a testament to timeless elegance, offering a harmonious blend of historic charm and modern luxury.Beyond the imposing facade, this prestigious estate welcomes you into a world of refined living. Boasting six bedrooms and four reception rooms, each exquisitely appointed with period features and bespoke finishes, the property provides an unparalleled sense of grandeur and sophistication.Recently modernized throughout, this Georgian masterpiece seamlessly integrates contemporary amenities with the property's original character. From the ornate cornices adorning the ceilings to the majestic fireplaces gracing the reception rooms, every detail reflects a commitment to preserving the home's rich heritage while ensuring the utmost comfort for modern living.Descend to the lower level and discover a self-contained one-bedroom annexe, offering a private retreat for guests or extended family members. Adjacent, a cellar area provides excellent storage space and presents an opportunity for further development, subject to obtaining planning consent, making it ideal for bespoke customization to suit your lifestyle needs.OutsideSet upon approximately 3.7 acres of meticulously landscaped gardens and grazing land, the property offers a serene escape amidst nature's beauty. Enjoy leisurely strolls through manicured lawns or engage in friendly matches on the enclosed grass tennis court, providing endless entertainment for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.Indulge in ultimate relaxation within the stunning walled garden, where an inviting outdoor pool awaits. Complete with convenient changing rooms, this secluded sanctuary offers a tranquil retreat for enjoying the sun-dappled afternoons or hosting gatherings with family and friends.For those with a passion for equestrian pursuits, the property includes a selection of outbuildings and stables, catering to the needs of both horse enthusiasts and those seeking additional storage space or workshop areas.Experience the epitome of luxurious country living in this magnificent Georgian estate. Whether seeking a tranquil retreat or a grand setting for entertaining, this property offers an unparalleled opportunity to embrace the timeless elegance and refinement of a bygone era. Arrange your private viewing today and let this distinguished residence capture your imagination.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_i70889105
Situated on the edge of the village with views over unspoilt farmland towards the Blackdown Hills twenty miles away, Court House is an impressive and eye catching Queen Anne-style farmhouse built in 1725. It is Grade II listed and built of lovely mellow red brick with its front decorated by a regular pattern of purple bricks and an impressive portico supported by Tuscan Doric columns and a Welsh slate roof adorned with bonneted dormer windows. To the rear it has a 2-storey south-facing Victorian wing with Welsh-slate roof that looks out over the garden.Court House offers not only multi generational living, but several other possible uses including serviced accommodation; holiday lets; renting on Assured Shorthold Tenancies, or a small business.A programme of renovation and improvement has now been largely completed by the current owners, with sufficient remaining to enable new owners to put their own stamp on the house. It has retained many original architectural features including timber floors, wainscot panelling, fireplaces, cornicing, picture rails and window seats.Since the EPCs for the Barn and the main House were assessed, internal wall insulation has been added and other work has been done to further improve the ratings.The ground floor currently has three reception rooms, all of which have fireplaces fitted with wood-burning stoves, plus a lovely farmhouse kitchen that looks out onto the garden. The kitchen is fitted with an Indesit range cooker and has ample space for a big kitchen table and a sofa and adjacent to it is a large workroom that would make an ideal family room.Off the first floor landing is the principal bedroom with an en suite bath and shower room, three further double bedrooms and the family bathroom. A secondary landing leads to the games room, which has a vaulted ceiling and windows on two sides and at the far end is a further double bedroom that currently serves as a home office. A self-contained flat with four double bedrooms and its own ground floor entrance has been created from the house's extensive suite of attic rooms. This additional accommodation could be included within the rest of the house with no structural change.Cottage & BarnBehind the house is a single-storey three bedroom, two bathroom barn conversion with its own parking, garden and paved courtyard. Attached to, and to the north of the main house, is a three bedroom, two bathroom cottage with its own garden. Both have been let very successfully for some years under Assured Shorthold Tenancies providing a steady income stream. However, if required, the cottage and flat could be incorporated into Court House which would be ideal for families seeking a multi-generational living arrangement where a good level of privacy is desirable for two or more households.Outbuildings, garden & groundsCourt House is approached via a curving driveway leading to a gravelled parking area in front of the house and passing a circular, spring-fed pond with an ornamental fountain at its centre, overlooked by a mature Japanese flowering cherry tree. A stream flows out of the pond through the south-facing, lawned garden, which is bounded by mature hedging and trees. Behind the house is further parking, an attractive granary supported on staddle stones, single garage and a workshop with integral office. Beyond the rear parking area is a sloping, south-facing, one acre paddock enclosed by stock-proof fencing with fantastic views from its highest point.Court House has a lovely setting on the edge of the small village of Ash Priors, which is surrounded by unspoilt countryside nestling between the Quantocks, Blackdown and Brendon Hills and is within easy reach of Exmoor and the North Somerset coast.The village itself has a 15th century church and village hall and the nearby village of Bishops Lydeard has a farm shop, Co-op convenience store and two popular pubs. For day-to-day requirements Wellington has a good range of shops and local businesses including a Waitrose supermarket and Taunton is also within easy reach. Nearby transport links include the A358 and the M5, Taunton has regular rail services to Bristol Temple Meads (52 minutes) and Paddington (1 hour 39 minutes) and Exeter and Bristol airports are both within reach.There is an excellent range of schooling available from both the State and independent sectors. This includes three village primary schools within a three mile radius and several good private schools including Blundells, Taunton School, King's and Queen's Colleges in Taunton, King's Hall Preparatory School and Richard Huish Sixth Form College.Bishops Lydeard 1.5 miles, Taunton station 6 miles (Bristol 52 minutes & Paddington 1 hour 39 minutes), Wellington 8 miles, J25 M5 8.1 miles Bridgwater Bay 13.3 miles, Exeter Airport 29.3 miles, Exeter City Centre 36.6 miles, Bristol Airport 41.6 miles (All distances and times are approximate) For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i71765822
A magnificent "grand designs" family house with excellent energy saving features found in a tranquil edge of village settingThis superb individually designed house has been built to a high energy efficient design and specification by a small family company who is proud to launch this property onto the open market. A great deal of thought and expertise has been the theme throughout the design and appointment to create a particularly spacious home, some 4300 square feet, and all rooms enjoy lovely outlooks and a great deal of light. The EPC predicted rating of 'A' confirms its excellent energy efficiency and includes air source heat pump providing heating and hot water, all rooms having thermostatic temperature control, which can be controlled by Bluetooth. The entire ground floor has underfloor heating, the first floor rooms are heated by traditional radiators. The panelled front door leads into the reception hall having a ceramic tiled floor, cloakroom and wc, a glazed wine cupboard and an impressive single spine staircase with illuminated oak treads and glass balustrade. The kitchen/living room is certainly the hub of the house, the kitchen area being superbly fitted with Quartz work surfaces stretching the width of the kitchen incorporating the breakfast bar, integrated NEFF appliances including ceramic induction hob with integrated extractor duct, a full height fridge and freezer, integrated dish washer, two built in double ovens, microwave, drinks fridge, a wine cooler and in integrated sink with Quooker hot water tap. There is also a fully shelved walk-in pantry. A recessed ceiling with hidden lighting provides a feature to the main living space together with a gas log effect contemporary fire. Sliding glazed doors stretch across the south side of the room and open out into a paved terrace with a six metre pergola. A utility/boot room has an excellent range of cupboards, Quartz worktop surfaces, storage units with oak worktops and door through to the plant room. A snug/living room is found to the rear of the house off the main hall and has glorious views over the garden. The secondary hall with ceramic floor, tiling and doors through to the home office, cinema/media room and the principal reception room with glazed doors leading out into the terrace and gardens. The first floor landing has glass balustrades, a primary airing cupboard, door leading to the principal bedroom which is light and has sliding glazed doors onto a balcony, also with glass balustrade. The en suite bathroom has double wash basins and vanity cupboards, bath, large walk-in shower and illuminated mirror. There is also a walk-in dressing room. An inner landing leads to the additional bedrooms, two of which have good built in cupboard space and the further slightly larger rooms also have cupboard space and en suite shower rooms. The family bathroom has a free standing bath, walk-in shower, a vanity basin and illuminated mirror. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i70681466
The Old Rectory is an exquisite family home, offering approximately 4,938 sq. ft. of accommodation in the main house, presented to an exceptional standard throughout. The current owners have modernised the house to provide the best of family living, retaining the original character of the property with features including large sash windows with shutters, open fireplaces and high ceilings. Truly outstanding views can be appreciated from most of the accommodation.There are four large reception rooms on the ground floor including the sitting room, dining room and study at the rear of the house, all of which are well-proportioned rooms with open fireplaces and attractive exposed floorboards. The fourth reception room, the courtyard room, is situated in a newer extension to the property which complements the rest of the house perfectly, featuring an intricately tiled floor, exposed stonework and a large skylight providing ample natural light. Also in this part of the house is the very spacious kitchen/breakfast room which has a range of stylish fitted units with granite worktops, a large kitchen island and breakfast bar, an AGA, dishwasher, Siemens electric oven and a wine cooler. There is also a separate utility room which provides additional storage with fitted larder cupboards and more granite worktops. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a family bathroom, a useful boot room and a gym.Four generously-proportioned double bedrooms are located on the first floor, all which have wonderful views of the surrounding verdant countryside. Two of the bedrooms share a Jack and-Jill shower room, whilst the other two are serviced by a well-appointed wet room. There is also a laundry room.The second floor offers a large double bedroom, also with stunning views, plus an adjoining room which could be used as a seating area, dressing room or additional sixth bedroom. There is an adjacent en suite shower room.Guide price: £2,750,000.Local Authority: Somerset County Council.Services: Mains electricity and private water. Private drainage which we understand may not be compliant with current regulations. Further information is being sought. Oil fired central heating.Council Tax: Band H.Tenure: Freehold.Wayleaves and Easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.Rights of Way: There is a public footpath which runs across part of the land. Further information is available from the agent.The Old Rectory is situated within its own land, in a private elevated position. A private driveway leads to the house where there is ample parking space, with additional parking provided in the single and double garage. The gardens surrounding the house are beautifully landscaped, offering a wide-range of all-seasons planting, established magnificent leafy trees and a number of paved seating areas which are perfectly situated for enjoying the views. Away from the house, the current owners have added superb equestrian facilities including a sand school, a stable block with tack room and a large open fronted barn. The remaining land comprises open fields and meadows, in total measuring approximately 16 acres.The Old Rectory is situated in an enviable position with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside and yet within easy access of Taunton, providing excellent transport links and amenities. For those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, the property is perfectly situated approximately two miles from Exmoor National Park, as well as about seven miles from the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing miles of stunning footpaths, cycling routes and bridleways to explore. There are also a number of excellent golf courses nearby. The nearby small towns of Wiveliscombe and Wellington provide a good range of amenities, local shops, pubs and services. Taunton, the county town of Somerset, is just 12 miles away offering a county cricket ground and a number of additional services, recreational facilities as well as a mainline train station. There is no shortage of outstanding schools in the area, including King's Hall Preparatory School, King's College Taunton, Taunton School, Queen's Taunton and Wellington School. Also within easy reach are Blundell's in Tiverton, Sherborne College and Millfield.Communication links are good. The M5 motorway (junction 25) is about 14 miles to the east. The mainline station at Taunton has a direct service to London Paddington, with journeys taking from 1 hour 40 minutes. Bristol International Airport is about 42 miles away, providing an ever-increasing range of flights to domestic and international destinations. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i69748363
A substantial former Rectory completely restored and remodelled with Georgian Coach House to be developed in a private and peaceful setting.The Old Rectory occupies a site which is thought to have had a dwelling since Tudor times, the property was then remodelled in the Regency period and again in the 1920s with arts and crafts influence. In recent years the house has been greatly extended and remodelled and now presents a quite magnificent and distinguished country house. The works have been carried out to exacting standards and all energy saving features and services have been thought of, providing period and gracious accommodation with all energy efficiency and modern living. A pillared entrance porch has a bespoke panelled front door with Georgian fanlight above, leads into the reception hall, which is a room in itself and has limestone tiled floor, cornicing, fireplace with woodburning stove and bookcases to either side. A door leads through to the sitting room with a fireplace and bookcases, shelved cupboard, a wooden floor, cornicing and a shelved corner cupboard. The staircase hall has a beautiful elliptical Georgian staircase leading to the galleried landing and a limestone tiled floor. There is a well proportioned drawing room with exquisite carved marble fireplace and high Georgian windows and French doors overlooking and opening out to the gardens and grounds. Double panelled doors open into the study with a Chesney cut stone fireplace, bookcases and wooden floor. There is a cloaks lobby with cloakroom and a door leading through to the dining room, also with Chesney fireplace, a woodburning stove and an archway opening into an orangery with doors leading out into the garden. There is a boot room, a utility room and a door leading down to a cellar providing excellent storage and a door leading through to a mud/boot room with cloakroom. The kitchen/breakfast room provides great living space, the kitchen area being particularly well fitted with a range of panelled wall and floor mounted cabinets, a four oven AGA and a fitted Lacanche professional Range cooker with gas hob and electric ovens. There is a large capacity professional corner fridge and two dishwashers and a central island and French doors out into the garden. The living area provides space for a large breakfast table and sofas and has a Bath stone French style fireplace with newly fitted Esse cooking stove. Planning permission has been obtained to build a substantial orangery off the kitchen. The staircase with beautiful balustrade leads to the galleried landing extending across the house, with cornicing and a library area at the western end. A panelled door leads into the principal bedroom suite with a dressing room with shoe racks and built in cupboards and a well proportioned bedroom with double aspect wooden floor, cornicing and a door leading into the bathroom with free standing, extra large double ended ceramic bath and walk in shower. There are four further bedrooms on the first floor, three having en suite bathrooms. A further inner staircase leads up to the second floor where there is excellent attic storage space, a characterful bedroom with en suite bathroom and a further loft room giving scope for further bedroom accommodation. There is also a small kitchen area on the landing.As mentioned, there is a detached Georgian Coach House adjacent to the property, which has planning permission to create a five bedroom living space, ideal for an independent relative or indeed for holiday lettings. A neighbouring land owner has a right of way along a short stretch of the Coach House drive to gain access to a small field.Tax Band: H For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_taunton-d196418/for-sale_i70619459
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