Sanford House

A recently renovated detached house, beautifully presented to an excellent standard and enjoying breath taking views of open countryside, together with shepherds hut, hot tub and paddock. In all about 2.79 acres. No onward chain.

This stunning property enjoys a private, yet accessible position with fantastic far reaching views of uninterrupted countryside. The vendors have renovated the property to an excellent standard throughout and now provides a blend of contemporary and traditional features, such as inglenook fireplaces, underfloor heating, pocket sliding doors, drop down projector/screen and air conditioning to the master bedroom. In brief, the accommodation comprises a porch which leads to a hallway with study and downstairs toilet. Double doors lead through to a sitting room which enjoys a dual aspect, dropdown projector/screen and pocket sliding doors leading onto a patio providing superb views across the gardens and beyond. A separate dining room has French doors out onto a sun terrace and adjoining is a modern kitchen/breakfast room containing a number of integral appliances. A utility room is also present completing the ground floor. Upstairs, there are 5 bedrooms, 2 enjoy en-suites and the master bedroom is fitted with air conditioning. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family shower room and provide excellent family living accommodation. To fully appreciate the finish and situation of this property a viewing is strongly recommended.

The property is situated to the north of Curry Mallet amongst rural surroundings. Curry Mallet enjoys a post office, village shop and pub and Curry Rivel, which lies to the east has a more comprehensive range of day-to-day amenities with the renowned Fire House public house. The County town of Taunton lies approximately 10 miles to the west and has all the recreational, retail and educational facilities you would expect from a County Town together with three noted public schools, namely King’s and Queen’s Colleges and Taunton School. Taunton is also home to Somerset County Cricket, a National Hunt Racecourse and the Brewhouse Theatre. Motorway access can be gained at Junction 25 of the M5 motorway, facilitating communications north to Bristol and southwest to Exeter, both cities hosting international airports and within an hour’s drive.

The property is approached off a quiet country lane with little passing traffic and has tarmacadam parking at either end of the house, together with two fully equipped double garages. In addition, on the western elevation is a log store, two additional storage areas with vegetable garden behind containing a greenhouse. The primary gardens lie to the south and are predominantly lawned, interspersed with a number of mature trees including fruit trees, shrubs and bushes. Nestling within the grounds is a shepherds hut with a Swedish wood fired hot tub and outside decking area, taking full advantage of the views and enjoying a tucked away position which doesn't impinge on the privacy of the main house. The area here has been used for a successful Airbnb business boasting 5* reviews.
Adjacent to the dining room is a sun terrace, perfect for alfresco dining and summer entertaining and to the east a hedge divides the paddock which is level and benefits from separate road access as well as a gate from the main garden. Here there is a sizable vegetable garden and timber stable block which is now nearing the end of its working life.

Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Taunton