The Old Parsonage

An imposing attached period property situated in the heart of this much sought after village and set within beautiful gardens and grounds, extending to approximately 1.43 acres.

This striking period property was built as a Parsonage in 1871 and is one of the principal houses in the village. The house was sold by the church in 1955 and has since been divided in two. The Old Parsonage forms a major share and is made up of the more formal quarters with high ceilings and newly replaced sash windows flooding the inside with natural light. The accommodation in brief comprises an impressive entrance hall which gives access to all principal reception rooms. Adjacent is a study with faux panelling and open fireplace, a well proportioned drawing room enjoys a large bay with French doors to outside and a wood burning stove. The dining room is similar in size with marble mantelpiece and large sash windows. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall units with granite worktops, Aga and a number of integral appliances. In addition is a breakfast room, garage and utility completing the downstairs accommodation. Cellars lie beneath and on the first floor are four generous bedrooms with the principal and secondary bedrooms enjoying a Jack and Jill en-suite and family bathroom. On the second floor is bedroom 5.

The property occupies a private yet central location in this highly favoured village which lies 3 miles to the north of the county town of Taunton, on the foot slopes of the Quantock Hills, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and where many bridle and footpaths can be enjoyed. The village itself is regarded as one of the premier settlements in the Taunton Vale district and is dominated by an interesting mix of principally character properties. A popular pub, primary school and attractive parish Church are present whilst Taunton is an easy drive some 3 miles away where upon a wide range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities can be found including three noted Public Schools. Taunton offers good communication links with the rest of the UK with fast rail service to London Paddington and M5 interchange (J25). International airports can be found at both Bristol and Exeter, both within an hour’s drive.

The gardens and grounds are a particular selling point of this property and can only be fully appreciated when viewed. A gravel drive leads from the public highway to the side of the property and provides ample parking, along with access to the garage. A raised sun terrace adjoins the front of the house and enjoys a south westerly aspect, perfect for summer entertaining and alfresco dining. The gardens here are mainly lawned and slope away from the house down to a small mill leat which feeds two ornamental ponds. To the side is a prolific kitchen garden and along the bottom boundary are a number of mature trees providing privacy.

Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Taunton Sales