Adlersmead

Adlersmead is set in a privileged rural position which is incredibly private where you are surrounded by beautiful countryside with access to outstanding walking and riding routes. EPC E.

Situation - Adlersmead is set in a privileged rural position which is incredibly private where you are surrounded by beautiful countryside with access to outstanding walking and riding routes.

Despite being in such a rural location, Aldersmead benefits from Dunster Village being only 2.5 miles away which is a beautiful medieval village boasting its own Castle and a Medieval Yarn Market and Minehead and the North Coast are only 2 miles away offers comprehensive amenities.

The West Somerset Coastline, Exmoor and Quantock Hills and the Brendon Hills are all within easy reach providing excellent walking and riding opportunities.

The county town of Taunton (24 miles) has extensive retail and commercial facilities, together with three independent schools and the Somerset County Cricket Ground. There is access to the M5 motorway (Junction 25) and a main line station with fast trains to London Paddington and the North. Exeter (42 miles) has excellent amenities and an international airport.

Description - A major proportion of an arts and crafts country house in a private and rural setting surrounded by countryside and woodland. Aldersmead is a host of good accommodation, high ceilings, formal gardens with pond, land approximately 7 acres in total including stables and outbuildings and former all weather outdoor school.

Accommodation - A major proportion of an arts and crafts country house built in 1910. Upon entering the property you are welcomed by a spacious Dining Hall with wood burning stove. From here there is a large living room within an impressive bay window with the most incredible views over the woodland and neighboring countryside. Adjacent is the sitting room a light and bright room which enjoys direct access out onto the covered terrace which provides a lovely area to enjoy alfresco dining. The kitchen is a double aspect room which has a wide range of wall, base and draw units in a shaker style with a central island and AGA. There is space for a breakfast table creating a kitchen ideally suited for family life. From the kitchen is the utility room, WC and access to the garage. A versatile large study room and WC can also be found on the ground floor.

On the first floor there are five double bedrooms (on en-suite ) and a family bathroom with bath and separate shower. All the upstairs accommodation benefit from wonderful far reaching views across woodland and surrounding countryside.

Outside - Aldersmead grounds and land are a real feature to the property. The property is approached via a long tarmac drive way leading up to the front of the property through woodland setting a real sense of arrival. The gardens were designed by Lady Cromer in 1924 and include a wide variety of Acer Trees and Rhododendrons from all over the world. There is a pond, which attracts an abundance of wildlife and gardens round the back of the property to the west aspect. Land of approximately 7 acres includes two paddocks, woodland and a former all weather riding school which is in need of attention. From the property there is direct access onto Grabbist Hill onto National Trust Land which leads onto Alcombe Common where there is unrivaled walking and riding opportunities. Outbuildings include a two stable blocks one with three stables the other with three stables and tack room. There is also a workshop.

Services - Mains electricity, private water and drainage, Oil Central Heating. Council Tax F, EPC E

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the agent please

Directions - Heading toward Minehead on the A39 from the east take a left onto Brook Street and continue straight onto Manor Road continue on this road which turns into the drive, follow track through the woodland and Aldersmead will be found at the end.



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