6 bedroom house

Full description

Tenure: Freehold

A beautifully presented period Farmhouse, enjoying complete privacy and seclusion, together with outbuildings, tennis court, duck pond, in all approximately 10 acres. (more land available by separate negotiation)

This impressive period Farmhouse is believe to date back to the 16th century and occupies a fabulous position enjoying complete privacy and seclusion at the end of a long private drive. Constructed of colourwash rendered elevations, under a pitched, slate and tiled roof, the property enjoys well presented six bedroom living accommodation arranged over two floors. In brief, the accommodation comprises a cross passage hallway with stairs rising to the first floor and downstairs cloakroom, off the hall are two generous reception rooms, both with inglenook fire places and bay windows enjoying a southerly aspect over the front gardens. A well equipped kitchen/breakfast room lies to the rear, with a range of fitted base units with solid wood surfaces, complete with oil fired Aga and larder. From here French doors open out to a sun terrace perfect for alfresco dining and summer entertaining. A rear hall gives access to a boot room which in turn leads through to a utility and log store. A flight of stairs rises up to a guest bedroom with en-suite and dressing room.
On the first floor of the main house is a light and airy landing, five bedrooms, four of which are doubles with the master benefitting from built in wardrobes and a modern en-suite with Jacuzzi bath and separate shower. The second bedroom also enjoys an en-suite and the remaining bedrooms are served by a well equipped family bathroom.
Outside is a courtyard, providing parking, a range of single storey outbuildings with alternative use potential, tennis court and beautifully manicured gardens. In addition, is approximately 10 acres of productive pasture land, perfect for those with equestrian, agricultural or other similar interests at heart.

The position is the real selling point of this property which is at the end of a long private driveway off a quiet country lane, completely surrounded by open countryside with no near neighbours. The house enjoys a southerly aspect and far reaching views of open countryside further adding to it’s appeal. Hedging is a small hamlet with mainly period properties and within walking distance of the Bridgwater to Taunton canal with café and boatyard. Local amenities can be found in nearby North Curry, approximately 3 miles distance, providing a village shop, with post office, pub, primary school, doctors surgery, salon and café.

Taunton the county town is within a 15 minute drive, with all the amenities you would expect from a regional centre, along with the Brewhouse Theatre, Somerset County Cricket Club and Taunton National Hunt Racecourse. Taunton has also three noted public schools, namely Taunton and King’s and Queen’s Colleges. A main line rail link is available, and the M5 motorway at Junction 25. The cities of Exeter and Bristol are both within an hours drive. Both hosting international airports.

Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Taunton