5 bedroom house

A striking detached house enjoying complete privacy and seclusion with far reaching views and set within grounds of just under 2 acres.

This attractive rural property is believed to date back to the 18th Century and has been sympathetically extended over time to create a fabulous family home. Constructed of local stone elevations under a pitched tiled roof the property benefits from double glazing and oil fired central heating throughout. The accommodation comprises a hall with W.C., a further reception hall with stairs rising to the first floor. From here access can be gained to a separate dining room and a fabulous dual aspect living room, together with inglenook fireplace and log burning stove. At the other end of the house is a spacious kitchen/dining room with a range of fitted base units with rolled top work surfaces and matching wall cupboards over and a door off leads to a utility which in turn gives access to an integral double garage. Upstairs is a spacious landing, four double bedrooms, one single bedroom and a family bathroom. The master enjoys an en-suite, as does the guest bedroom and all rooms enjoy fabulous views of uninterrupted countryside.

The real selling point of this property is its location, set within its own land with no near neighbours and enjoying complete privacy and seclusion. The property enjoys stunning far reaching views of open countryside but despite its location is within walking distance of an excellent village pub and within a five minutes drive of the A358. Slough Green comprises a small cluster of mainly period properties and the hamlet has been largely untouched for many years. The surrounding area is dominated by agriculture and pockets of woodland with Thurlbear Wood adjoining to the rear, perfect for dog walking or hacking out. The nearest amenities can be found at Mountfields on the southern edge of Taunton, approximately 3 miles to the northwest. Within walking distance is the renowned Farmers Arms pub and there is also the Greyhound public house at nearby Staple Fitzpaine. Primary schooling is available at Thurlbear within about a mile and the surroundings afford some of the most attractive countryside within the Taunton district. Taunton also boasts a mainline rail link with a direct line to London Paddington and motorway access can be gained at Taunton. There is also a number of renowned public schools, mainly King’s and Queen’s Colleges, Taunton School and Millfield at Street. Both Exeter and Bristol are within an hours drive and both hosting international airports.

The property is approached off a country lane via a pair of stone pillars which lead to a meandering private driveway, flanked on either side by evergreen trees. The driveway leads to a gravel car parking and turning area, providing ample parking and where access to the double garage can be gained. The gardens lie to the west of the house and are predominantly lawned, interspersed with number of mature trees, shrubs and bushes. A summer house enjoys a slightly elevated position benefitting from the views in the distance. To the north of the house is a small paddock, perfect for grazing a pony or other domestic livestock. The property also benefits from direct access through a private gate to Thurlbear Woods.

Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Taunton