4 bedroom house

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An exceptional non listed character house, with wonderful flowing and interesting accommodation, including first and ground floor bedrooms all with refurbished bathrooms, Paddock House is situated in a delightful position at the end of a long sweeping driveway, with secluded gardens surrounding that extend to 0.951 of an acre, together with a range of timber outbuildings and studio.

Paddock House was converted from a former barn some 50 years ago originally dating back to around 1780. The property has a private entrance with a sweeping tree lined driveway, which has been newly planted to offer colour and interest, the drive has rolled Cotswold stone. Interested parties will no doubt feel comfort in that the front slope was re-thatched in July 2019 with water reed for longevity, the rear was also dressed . The unique living accommodation gives the property huge interest and provides ideal spaces for entertaining. The vaulted drawing room being the feature room of the house with high ceilings, feature beams and a highly impressive open fireplace, there are doors to the sunken terraced area, steps down to the entrance hall and doors opening into the orangery/ dining room, with lots of glass taking advantage of the extensive views to the west and south. The well fitted bright kitchen adjoins , and includes an AGA along with wood work surfaces and a central island with granite top . Doors lead to the rear terrace and through to a hallway with fitted cupboards and accessing the utility room. Off the entrance hall there is a well proportioned office/bedroom 4, which enjoys a lovely outlook over the garden. The cloakroom sits off the hall and this then leads into the garden room, which has bi-folding doors onto a private south facing terrace. The lower section of the house offers two beautifully proportioned bedrooms, along with a bath and shower room, making it an ideal area for guests or family. This area had previously provided an annexe for the previous owners, but also makes the property future proof should the incoming purchasers have to consider this. The master bedroom on the first floor has an extensive range of fitted storage and a beautifully fitted bathroom along with a useful linen cupboard.

Lopen is a small village situated between South Petherton and Crewkerne, surrounded by open countryside in the favoured South Somerset area, with easy access to good road systems and rail connections. Local amenities area available in all nearby towns. South Petherton 2 miles, Ilminster 4½ miles, Crewkerne 3½ miles with its mainline rail link to London (Waterloo), Yeovil 10 miles. The county town of Taunton 16 miles, with its M5 motorway connection and mainline rail link to London (Paddington). South Coast at Lyme Regis 20 miles South Petherton is a small residential country town with a village atmosphere, set in attractive surrounding countryside, and has been recently voted the second best village in the country to bring up a family. offering a wide range of shopping facilities, a day centre, two schools,. library, inn, bank, post office, churches, doctor and veterinary surgeries, chemist, tennis and bowling clubs along with bus services to neighbouring towns and villages. Yeovil 10 miles, Crewkerne 6 miles (mainline station to Waterloo) Ilminster 6 miles and the county town of Taunton ( M5 motoring and mainline station to Paddington) 18 miles.

Gated entrance with sweeping tree lined driveway, newly re-laid with rolled Cotswold stone leads to large parking and turning area. The property has a useful range of timber outbuildings set around the drive including a workshop, Studio, store shed and greenhouse.
The gardens surround the house and are a most attractive feature of the property, being largely laid to lawns with borders, shrubs and ornamental trees. To the front of the property there is a raised patio area and sunken courtyard with raised lawn and borders, with a further private terrace set to the south side of the property.
The gardens and grounds extend to approximately 0.951 of an acre

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