5 bedroom house

The Old School House is a wonderfully well maintained family home, converted in the early 2000s from the original Victorian primary school. The rooms are spacious and well proportioned, with high ceilings and large windows which provide ample natural light. Period column radiators have been fitted throughout. Wonderful far-reaching views of the village and surrounding Exmoor landscape can be appreciated from much of the house. An entrance hall leads to a very spacious kitchen/breakfast/family room. The kitchen is well-equipped, featuring a range of wooden units with granite worktops, an AGA, an integrated refrigerator, an electric range cooker with a gas hob and a central island with a breakfast bar. Large windows take full advantage of the lovely views towards the village and countryside beyond. There is an adjoining utility room which provides further space for appliances and houses the boiler. A stylish slate floor spans the utility room, kitchen/breakfast room/family room and entrance hall. To the rear of the house is a very large drawing room which features a striking high vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, a multi fuel stove, French doors to the garden and a double height panoramic window provide wonderful woodland views. Double doors lead into a wood panelled dining room which has another multi fuel stove. There are also two double bedrooms and a family bathroom with twin basins. Completing the accommodation is the principal bedroom suite, which has a dressing room featuring a multi fuel stove and an en suite bathroom, with the bedroom accessed via an eye-catching spiral staircase to the mezzanine level above.

Headmaster’s Cottage:
The Old School House has an adjoining cottage called the Headmaster’s Cottage because it was where the headmaster used to live when the building was a school. The cottage has been successfully used as a holiday let and provides excellent income potential. Alternatively, it would be suitable for use as accommodation for additional family members or guests. On the ground floor, the main reception space is provided by an adjoining dining room and sitting room with two large bay windows providing ample natural light and excellent views. There is a kitchen and a breakfast room with space for a good-size dining table. A shower room and a utility room complete the ground floor. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms, both with bay windows providing yet more lovely views and a family bathroom.

The Classroom
An immaculate self contained annexe comprising main room with kitchen area with a built-in fridge, dishwasher, ceramic hob and combination microwave oven, and separate shower room. It has electric central heating, fast broadband connection and engineered oak flooring.

Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. LPG gas hob. Oil fired AGA. Powder coated aluminium double glazed windows throughout.

Local Authority: Somerset West and Taunton District Council.

Council Tax: Band F.

The Old School House occupies an enviable position in an elevated position on the edge of Dulverton. The property enjoys a high level of privacy and wonderful views across the village, whilst being just moments from the heart of the community. Dulverton is situated within the Exmoor National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), which comprises beautiful undulating open moorland and rolling pastures of farmland. Opportunities for outdoor pursuits are abundant with many footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths in the local area. The dramatic North Devon coastline is also easily accessible with ample opportunity for sailing and some of the best surfing in the country. Dulverton has many local shops and facilities including a post office, butchers, small supermarket, greengrocers, delicatessen, pubs, eateries, garage, health centre and a primary school. Secondary schooling can be found at South Molton, Wiveliscombe and Minehead. Well-regarded private schools in the area include West Buckland and Blundell’s.

Transport links to the area are good with the M5 motorway at Tiverton approximately 20 miles away and a mainline railway station at Tiverton Parkway with regular services to London Paddington taking under two hours. Airports at Bristol and Exeter provide a range of flights to domestic and international destinations throughout the year.

The Old School House occupies a plot measuring approximately 1.61 acres, enjoying a good level of privacy, bordered by established trees and shrubs. Splendid views can be appreciated from most of the gardens and adjustable lighting highlights the outside of the buildings. A driveway is to the front and side of the house providing ample parking space for multiple vehicles. There is also a triple garage which is currently used as workshop space, with power and light connected. An ornamental pond with a fountain water feature and a small lawn creates a pleasant focal point to the front of the house. Next to the entrance to the Headmaster’s Cottage is a section of garden with ornamental hedging and a patio seating area, which is used as outdoor space for the cottage.

To the rear of the house is a lawned garden and there are also further areas of landscaped lawn to the side, which give access to an immaculate 10ft by 8ft Rhino greenhouse with water and electricity connected. A cedar wood shed is behind the classroom, providing useful storage space, and with light and power.

An approximate 1.12 acre south west facing paddock is behind the house which ascends to established deciduous trees at the boundary. Within the paddock is a wildlife pond, as well as a shed with electricity.

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