Copse Hill

A high quality, individually designed detached chalet style bungalow, standing in approximately 2.5 acres, enjoying fabulous rural views.

Situation - Copse Hill is situated approximately 6 miles south east from the county town of Taunton in sought after West Hatch. Whilst rural and within a farming community, the property is exceptionally accessible; particularly to the A358/A303 to head east as well as to the M5. The surrounding countryside is traditional, unspoilt rolling pasture and the property enjoys wonderful views over this part of Somerset.
West Hatch belongs to a hub of local villages and has a good dining public house. This area in particular has a broad range of footpaths and bridle paths; many right from the door of the property.
The village is uniquely situated; the primary school is charming and walkable, a choice of senior schools (including private) pick up from the village and there is a 15 min back lane route into Taunton giving easy access to Richard Huish sixth form college as well as the facilities in the town itself.
Additionally, the village has easy country routes east giving the additional option of Crewkerne rail service into Waterloo as well as the fast rail service from Taunton (1 hour 45 mins) into Paddington.

Accommodation - Copse Hill is approached off of a quiet country lane with a sweeping driveway that leads to a substantial parking and turning area. Access from the front door leads into the spacious entrance hall, which is light and contemporary and has stairs rising to the first floor. There is a double-sided wood burner, which also opens up into the dining area. From the entrance hall a door leads through to the split-level main reception room, which is sub-divided in to a light and spacious dining room with double doors leading to the gardens. Steps lead down into the triple aspect sitting room with double doors out to the garden. The living area benefits from a contemporary Danish wood burner, whose door can be raised and hidden to become an open fireplace. This substantial living space is light and a fabulous area for entertaining. The dining area leads into the fully fitted modern kitchen, which has an extensive range of appliances. A door leads into the boot room, which is dual aspect and an internal door leads into the annexe.
From the entrance hall there is access to a fifth bedroom, currently used as a study, there is also the master bedroom, which has stunning views over the countryside beyond and the church. This links into the main family bathroom, which also has separate access to the hallway. The bathroom has a separate shower cubicle, a low-level WC and a contemporary double sized wash hand basin. On the first floor the property has three large bedrooms all enjoying views over open countryside and there is a family shower room with shower cubicle, low level WC and wash hand basin.

Annexe:
The annexe has access from the boot room internally, and also has a separate external door, providing privacy for the occupant. It comprises a small utility lobby area, a separate shower room with corner shower, wash hand basin and low-level WC and a large living space. There is a fully fitted kitchen in one corner. The space has potential to be used as a treatment room.

Outside - Copse Hill benefits from excellent garaging, which comprises a double garage with two up and over doors, as well as a further single garage attached. Gardens and grounds surround the property and include large expanses of lawn, together with a paddock gated to the lane to the west side. Behind the west paddock there is an orchard and a small bluebell native copse. Adjoining the property is a separate north paddock, this runs down to a stream and has a small cattle building in the corner.

Directions - From Taunton, head towards junction 25 of the M5 motorway, at the Blackbrook roundabout take the second exit onto the A358. Continue along the A358 and turn right onto West Hatch Lane, signposted West Hatch 1/2 mile. Proceed along West Hatch Lane. head towards the Church, turning right into Church Lane. Copse Hill can be found on the right hand side.



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