The Old Manor House

THE AGENT SAYS...
We are delighted to present The Old Manor House. This
very impressive Grade ll* Listed manor house is believed
to date back to the medieval period. The original Manor
House has been divided into two and The Old Manor
House is now the major part of this superb country
manor which is located in a much sought after village.
The accommodation displays a wealth of historical and
interesting features throughout and is set within stunning
gardens and grounds including an excellent range of
outbuildings and garaging with additional access.
The current owners have undergone a sensitive upgrade
of the property providing excellent flexibility including
independent accommodation ideal for extended family
members or house guests.

ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation includes a reception hall with a
cloak area to the side. Access to the other side leads into
the rear hall. The utility room includes a useful range of
wall and base storage and also houses a Boulter oil fired
boiler serving the domestic hot water and central heating
systems. The latest NEST system has been installed
utilising the latest technology for the efficiency of the
house. Space for the washer and tumble dryer is available.
The main kitchen features an impressive original plaster
ceiling with intricate central rose mouldings, an inner
panelled door and lobby gives easy access into the dining
room. A comprehensive range of hand painted wall and base units provides excellent storage including recycling
bins complimented by granite work surfaces. A range
of integrated appliances includes an induction hob,
fridge, dishwasher and an electric two oven Aga. A built
in American fridge freezer is surrounded by a larder
cupboard. Clay tile flooring extends into the breakfast
room to include a fitted corner bench seating area which
enjoys wonderful views to the garden. The dining
room is one of the key features of the house exhibiting
wonderful period features to include stunning oak
panelling creating a wonderful formality and character to
the room. A central focus being an ornate stone carved
open fireplace including a stone hearth with a wood
bressummer beam over. Attractive full height leaded
light windows, complete with window seating, allows
natural light in enjoying views to a southerly aspect and
open countryside beyond. Polished woodblock flooring
with exposed ceiling timbers. A panelled door leads into
the sitting room. This spacious rooms incorporates a
wealth of period features including ornate plasterwork
displaying a Coat of Arms over the inglenook fireplace.
An inset wood burning stove is surrounded by a brick
and stone detailing. Exposed ceiling timbers and pretty
leaded light windows with window seats look out to the
formal gardens.

The rear hall with side access to the rear garden and main
door to the gravelled parking area at the front of the
house. Polished wood flooring extends across with access
to a downstairs walk in shower room. All well-appointed.
A guest suite – bedroom 4 is very spacious and bright
including a sitting area to include a built-in dressing
table and wardrobe storage. An en-suite shower room
complete with corner shower and fully fitted vanity unit.
The snug/bedroom 5 has been beautifully fitted with
attractive book shelving and storage space. A perfect
place to relax or for use as a further guest bedroom.
At the end of the hall is a superb home office /gym
providing an ideal place for business use with separate
access leading to the parking and garaging area. A vaulted
ceiling includes exposed timbers and a feature round owl
window creates charm and character to the room.

Following the main bifurcated staircase including a
beautifully hand-crafted oak handrail leads up to a
quarter landing into bedroom 2. A superb oversized
double bedroom featuring an original fireplace with
herringbone brick and tiled backing. The room is
beautifully appointed to include bespoke fitted storage
and a tall boy all hand painted to a contemporary style.
This and all the bespoke cabinets were made by Fine
Woodwork Ltd. A feature vaulted ceiling exposed
timbers creates character. A family bathroom includes
a roll top bath with claw ball feet and white sanitary
all beautifully fitted enjoying views out through a
pretty leaded light window. Bedroom three is a double
including an original fireplace, exposed ceiling timbers
and views to the front area. The principal bedroom
is impressive and in addition to a large leaded light
window looking out on to the formal gardens has
been completely fitted with a comprehensive range of
storage included hanging, drawers and shoe storage. All
appointed to a high-end specification also made by Fine
Woodwork Ltd.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The Old Manor House is approached off the lane
through an electrically operated security gated entrance.
This opens on to a gravelled drive, in front of the house,
with parking and turning space. To the side additional
parking is found in front of a detached garage and
further workshop with electric door.

The gardens enjoy a wonderful southerly orientation
with open countryside views to the front of the property.
The gardens are approached by a pathway running to the
side of the main house leading through an established
herbaceous walk. This opens out to a lawned area.
Here can be found a summer house, kennels, a stone
and tiled garden store and a pretty bothy with thatched
roof (formerly an apple store). Established ornamental
trees and shrubs offer wonderful colour and interest
that extends throughout the year. To the other side
is one of the key features of this established garden.
A stunning entertaining area that is to the rear of the
house, bordered by symmetrical borders with a wide
selection of colourful planting, ornamental trees and
shrubs. This is surrounded by established clipped Yew
hedging providing a degree of seclusion and privacy. Its
position enjoys beautiful garden views that surround it.
Following the stone path to the rear garden, through a
gated entrance, a further lawned area provides additional
outside entertaining space including a timber framed
chalet style summer house with decking, as well as power,
light and water connected with a kitchenette, that is
currently set up as a fully operational gym. Beyond
this area of garden can be found a further paddock/
orchard which is bordered by the Back Stream. Further
grassed enclosure with timber garden shed and vehicular
gates providing a rear access to the garden, approached
via Mill Lane, as well as a substantial purpose-built
detached garage and workshop which has been recently
constructed off to the side with an electric roller garage
door and a further double door side entrance.

SURROUNDING AREA
The Old Manor House is attractively situated on the
edge of the village of Combe Florey and enjoys a pleasant
outlook to the front over open farmland. Combe Florey
is a particularly sought after village, offering a thriving
community with many clubs and organisations, and
amenities include; village hall and pub. The larger village
of Bishops Lydeard is also nearby providing amenities
for day to day needs, whilst Taunton, the county town
of Somerset, is about 7 miles away. Taunton the county
town provides a comprehensive range of recreational,
scholastic and shopping facilities, as well as a main line
rail link to London (Paddington) and an M5 motorway
interchange.

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and private drainage. Oil fired
central heating, electric Aga. Council Tax Band F

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Rating: Exempt

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