6 bedroom house
Stoke St. Mary, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5DD
Guide Price
£950,000
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Summary Details
- First Marketed: Jul 2022
- Removed: Oct 2022
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THE PROPERTY
Grove Cottage is a superb, detached family country house which is situated in a very convenient position on the edge of the desirable village of Stoke St. Mary. One of the key benefits are the panoramic views the property enjoys with an uninterrupted outlook across open countryside from the Blackdown Hills across the Taunton Vale towards the Quantock Hills. The property has recently undergone a detailed refurbishment program by the current owners incorporating stylish interiors and stunning design throughout making significant improvements to its original layout. A substantial detached double garage with a well-appointed ancillary accommodation over makes this a most impressive, flexible and versatile family home.
THE ACCOMMODATION
The main entrance porch leads through a remarkable period wood studded door into the reception hall with the main staircase to the side. The drawing room is spacious and light featuring an impressive inglenook fireplace with a stone surround and flagstone hearth. This houses a large wood burning stove. Attractive niches either side add character to the room. A secondary door leads to the rear reception hall. A family room can be seen opposite with oak flooring. Beyond the hall is a large utility room with built-in storage/airing cupboard with space for a washer / dryer and a hot water system. A separate WC is to the other side which leads to a side door, there is space for hanging coats.
A stunning kitchen/breakfast room is an impressive space fitted with a comprehensive range of stylish hand painted wall and base units with integrated dishwasher. Space for an American style fridge freezer is off to one side with a stable door leading out to the main sun terrace. A black electric four oven Aga is seen at the other end. The open plan design continues to the breakfast area with French doors allowing the stunning countryside to be enjoyed. This opens out to an excellent outside entertaining area. Exposed ceiling timbers give the room charm and character. Wooden steps lead up to a small sitting room featuring a period fireplace.
On the first floor the principal bedroom suite is entered through a large dressing / sitting room which leads into the bedroom featuring French doors that open onto a balcony where panoramic views can be seen. Built-in storage runs along one side of the room and on the other side is a brand new beautifully designed shower room. Bedroom 2 & 3 are double bedrooms. Bedroom 4 & 5 are also double bedrooms with built-in storage. Bedroom 6 is used as a home office / study currently. The family bathroom is luxurious and beautifully appointed. There are two airing cupboards on the landing. Oak flooring throughout and all doors are made from engineered oak.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Grove Cottage is approached off a quiet country lane on the outskirts of Stoke St Mary. This leads through high wooden electric security gates following a large herringbone brick drive down to a spacious parking and turning area, with an impressive detached double garage built from blue Lias stone to a high specification. There are two electric roller doors entering the garage with power and lighting inside. A hardwood bespoke hand made staircase to the side leads up to a stunning studio providing excellent ancillary accommodation. A separate cloakroom is to the side. Either side of the room are under eaves storage. A spectacular cathedral window looks out to outstanding views of the Quantock Hills.
Outside the garden has been beautifully landscaped. A formal Italian garden has recently been constructed featuring a central pool with fountain. The garden is laid mainly to lawn with established borders offering a selection of mature plants filled with colour and interest. To the far side is a further terrace seating area and garden shed / log store beyond. A large terrace and outside entertaining area opens out from the kitchen and is private and secluded.
SURROUNDING AREA
Grove Cottage is situated on the fringes of the popular village of Stoke St Mary which is particularly favoured, with a thriving community, many local clubs, organisations and amenities to include public house and village hall. In the nearby village of Thurlbear can be found a highly regarded primary school, whilst the village is particularly popular due to its convenient location and is easily accessible to Junction 25 of the M5 Motorway. Taunton, the County Town, provides a comprehensive range of recreational, scholastic and shopping facilities as well as a main line railway station and M5 Motorway interchange.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Electric 4 door Aga.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset West and Taunton Council Tax Band F
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Rating D
Marketed by: Humberts, Taunton
Grove Cottage is a superb, detached family country house which is situated in a very convenient position on the edge of the desirable village of Stoke St. Mary. One of the key benefits are the panoramic views the property enjoys with an uninterrupted outlook across open countryside from the Blackdown Hills across the Taunton Vale towards the Quantock Hills. The property has recently undergone a detailed refurbishment program by the current owners incorporating stylish interiors and stunning design throughout making significant improvements to its original layout. A substantial detached double garage with a well-appointed ancillary accommodation over makes this a most impressive, flexible and versatile family home.
THE ACCOMMODATION
The main entrance porch leads through a remarkable period wood studded door into the reception hall with the main staircase to the side. The drawing room is spacious and light featuring an impressive inglenook fireplace with a stone surround and flagstone hearth. This houses a large wood burning stove. Attractive niches either side add character to the room. A secondary door leads to the rear reception hall. A family room can be seen opposite with oak flooring. Beyond the hall is a large utility room with built-in storage/airing cupboard with space for a washer / dryer and a hot water system. A separate WC is to the other side which leads to a side door, there is space for hanging coats.
A stunning kitchen/breakfast room is an impressive space fitted with a comprehensive range of stylish hand painted wall and base units with integrated dishwasher. Space for an American style fridge freezer is off to one side with a stable door leading out to the main sun terrace. A black electric four oven Aga is seen at the other end. The open plan design continues to the breakfast area with French doors allowing the stunning countryside to be enjoyed. This opens out to an excellent outside entertaining area. Exposed ceiling timbers give the room charm and character. Wooden steps lead up to a small sitting room featuring a period fireplace.
On the first floor the principal bedroom suite is entered through a large dressing / sitting room which leads into the bedroom featuring French doors that open onto a balcony where panoramic views can be seen. Built-in storage runs along one side of the room and on the other side is a brand new beautifully designed shower room. Bedroom 2 & 3 are double bedrooms. Bedroom 4 & 5 are also double bedrooms with built-in storage. Bedroom 6 is used as a home office / study currently. The family bathroom is luxurious and beautifully appointed. There are two airing cupboards on the landing. Oak flooring throughout and all doors are made from engineered oak.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Grove Cottage is approached off a quiet country lane on the outskirts of Stoke St Mary. This leads through high wooden electric security gates following a large herringbone brick drive down to a spacious parking and turning area, with an impressive detached double garage built from blue Lias stone to a high specification. There are two electric roller doors entering the garage with power and lighting inside. A hardwood bespoke hand made staircase to the side leads up to a stunning studio providing excellent ancillary accommodation. A separate cloakroom is to the side. Either side of the room are under eaves storage. A spectacular cathedral window looks out to outstanding views of the Quantock Hills.
Outside the garden has been beautifully landscaped. A formal Italian garden has recently been constructed featuring a central pool with fountain. The garden is laid mainly to lawn with established borders offering a selection of mature plants filled with colour and interest. To the far side is a further terrace seating area and garden shed / log store beyond. A large terrace and outside entertaining area opens out from the kitchen and is private and secluded.
SURROUNDING AREA
Grove Cottage is situated on the fringes of the popular village of Stoke St Mary which is particularly favoured, with a thriving community, many local clubs, organisations and amenities to include public house and village hall. In the nearby village of Thurlbear can be found a highly regarded primary school, whilst the village is particularly popular due to its convenient location and is easily accessible to Junction 25 of the M5 Motorway. Taunton, the County Town, provides a comprehensive range of recreational, scholastic and shopping facilities as well as a main line railway station and M5 Motorway interchange.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Electric 4 door Aga.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset West and Taunton Council Tax Band F
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Rating D
Marketed by: Humberts, Taunton
Land Registry Data
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