4 bedroom house

Oakfields is beautifully set in a private and slightly elevated setting on the outskirts of the village positioned to take full advantage of the glorious country views and is close to superb walks on the Quantock Hills which are a designated area of outstanding natural beauty.

Designed by the renowned architects Roderick James and built in 2007, this superb oak framed house offers over 3000 square feet of reverse accommodation cleverly combining the warmth and character of exposed timbers with the extensive use of glass, filling the interior space with natural light and providing a connection with surrounding landscape. The wonderful open plan vaulted living areas have access to a full length balcony whilst the bedrooms are arranged on the lower ground floor all with doors onto the gardens.

ACCOMMODATION
The property has been built utilising the latest technology together with ancient carpentry skills to create an environmentally friendly home that offers a high degree of thermal efficiency and insulation. The underfloor heating is throughout the property and is provided by a ground source heat pump, the double glazed windows and doors are all timber and the beautifully presented accommodation offers an exciting blend of traditional and contemporary styles, is luxuriously appointed with quality fittings and equipment and arranged over three levels in brief comprising;

Pillared Entrance Porch With oak door to –

Glazed Reception Hall Limestone flooring with uplighters, recessed spotlights, built in cloaks cupboard and double opening glazed door to –

Inner Hall Off which is a further Cloaks/Store Cupboard, limestone flooring and staircases to Lower and higher Ground Floors and door to –

Cloakroom Fitted with a two piece suite comprising; low level WC with concealed cistern,, coloured glass corner basin with chrome mixer tap, recessed spotlights and limestone flooring.

Sitting/Dining Room A magnificent vaulted room with exposed timbers, wood burner on a glazed hearth, limestone flooring, bi-fold doors and double opening doors onto a full length balcony and door to –

Cinema/Bedroom 4 Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and timbers, fitted carpet and two sets of glazed doors onto the balcony.

Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room Again a wonderful room with vaulted beamed ceiling and with three sets of glazed doors out onto the balcony. The kitchen is beautifully finished with a comprehensive range of cupboards and drawers with working surfaces over, single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, contemporary Bulthaup fittings and integrated Miele appliances to include two eye level double ovens, steamer, microwave, induction hob set in a matching island unit with integrated timber breakfast bar, wine cooler, warmer drawer cupboards and drawers under limestone flooring and door to –

Boot Room Fitted with an excellent range of cupboards and drawers with work surface over, recessed spotlights, limestone flooring, door to outside and door to –

Separate WC Fitted with a two piece white and chrome suite comprising; low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin, internal vacuum system and limestone flooring.

Utility Room Fitted with a Stainless steel single drainer sink unit with cupboards and spaces under, plumbing for washing machine, tiled splashback, limestone flooring and two large double fronted cupboards providing excellent storage facilities and airing cupboard with factory insulated cylinder.

A short flight of stairs from the Sitting Room leads up to –

Open Plan Gallery Study A double aspect room with glass balustrading and fitted with an excellent range of complementary furniture and fitted carpet.

A short flight of stairs from the Inner Hall lead down to

Lower Ground Floor

Sitting Room/Snug Part glazed double doors to terrace and gardens, limestone flooring and recessed spotlights.

Bedroom 1 Again with doors leading out onto the terrace and gardens, limestone flooring and glazed door to –

En-Suite Shower Room beautifully finished with large recessed shower with soaker unit and hand shower attachment, his and hers glass basins, low level WC with concealed cistern, glazed heated towel rail and limestone flooring.

Dressing Room Fitted with an excellent range of full height cupboards, drawers and wardrobes, recessed spotlights and limestone flooring.

Bedroom 2 Part glazed doors to the terrace and gardens, recessed spotlights and limestone flooring.

Bedroom 3 Double aspect room with part glazed doors to terrace and gardens, recessed spotlights and limestone flooring.

Bathroom Beautifully finished with a five piece white and chrome suite comprising; deep bath, separate shower cubicle, low level WC with concealed cistern, his and hers glass circular basins with chrome mixer taps, part tiled surrounds, glazed heated towel rail and limestone flooring.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached through a stone pillared entrance with sliding electronic gates onto a gravelled entrance drive providing excellent turning and parking facilities and giving access to-

Timber Built Detached Garage Block measuring 59’4 x 19’10 overall and divided into two with light, power, Tesla fast charging point and personal door to outside.

GARDENS & GROUNDS
The property stands proudly in just under an acre of landscaped gardens with sweeping lawns, flower and shrub borders and mature trees. There is a paved and brick terrace running along the rear of the property beneath the balcony, a raised stone walled paved patio area approached over wide ornamental gravel and sleeper steps with planter walls and heather beds. A five bar gate from the main gardens lead into a paddock with summerhouse from which there are wonderful far reaching views over part of the village, Quantock hills and surrounding countryside.

SERVICES
Mains water, drainage and electricity. Heating by ground source heat pump.

TENURE
Freehold

COUNCIL TAX
Band F

ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING
Band C

LOCATION
Bicknoller is served by a community run village store, village hall with new children's play area, church and public house. Williton is approximately five minutes’ drive and provides every day range of facilities, including medical centre and schools. West Somerset's premier coastal resort of Minehead is approximately ten miles and the County town of Taunton which has mainline rail connections (to Paddington less than 2 hours) and access to the motorway network is approximately thirteen miles to the east. For those who enjoy country pursuits, Bicknoller Combe rises straight from the village onto the Quantocks where there is superb riding and walking country. The Exmoor National Park, Brendon and Quantock Hills and coastline are also close at hand. Recreational facilities include; walking, riding, golf at Minehead and at Oake near Taunton, fishing and sailing at Wimbelball Reservoir, swimming, bowls and tennis at Minehead and Taunton.
From our offices in Minehead proceed on the A39 to Williton (8 miles). On reaching Williton turn right at the mini roundabout onto the A358 heading towards Taunton. Proceed for approximately two miles and on reaching Bicknoller take the first turning on the left into Dashwoods Lane. Proceed along the lane bearing left into Honeyrow Lane and proceed for approximately a quarter of a mile where the entrance to Oakfields will be found on the left hand side.

Marketed by: Fine & Country, Minehead