4 bedroom detached house for sale

An attractive detached house occupying an elevated position with far reaching views, together with stables and approximately 9 acres of pastureland.


This delightful detached house occupies an elevated commanding position and enjoys views of open countryside. Constructed of rendered stone and cob elevations under a slated roof, the property enjoys oil fired central heating and double glazed windows throughout. The accommodation in brief comprises a dining hall with inglenook fireplace containing a log burning stove with stairs to the first floor, to the side is a living room, with electric fitted fireplace and to the rear is a second reception room with solid fuel Rayburn and a dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room. A rear porch concludes the downstairs accommodation. Upstairs are two large double bedrooms to the front and one has an en-suite shower room and at the rear are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The house stands in generous gardens and grounds, together with a carport, stables and approximately 9 acres of pastureland and to fully appreciate the position of this superb rural property, a viewing is highly recommended.

The property is located on the edge of the historic village of Huish Champflower comprising of mainly period properties and has a very rural community. Local amenities can be found at the popular town of Wiveliscombe which is within 3 miles where primary and secondary schooling can be found, together with a good range of convenience stores, sports ground, Doctor’s surgery, deli, butchers and a number of public houses. The County Town of Taunton is some 14 miles away to the east where a wide range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities are present, together with a direct rail link to London Paddington and M5 interchange. The motorway may also be joined at wellington which is somewhat closer at Junction 26 and both Exeter and Bristol are just over an hours drive both hosting international airports. Huish Champflower lies on the fringe of the Exmoor National Park where a wide range of sporting pursuits may be enjoyed and both Clatworthy and Wimbleball reservoirs, with their leisure opportunities are within an easy striking distance.

The property is approached over a concrete driveway which rises up to a five bar gate giving access to a gravel parking area with double carport to the side. To the rear of the carport is a small paddock and to the side of the house is a lean-to and log store containing an outside W.C. The driveway continues down the side of the house flanked on either side by lawned gardens, interspersed with a number of mature flowerbeds. A sun terrace adjoins the front elevation, perfect for alfresco dining and summer entertaining and nestling within the garden is a timber summerhouse. A timber gate gives access to a stable block on a concrete plinth and from here access can be gained to the land.
The land is immediately adjoining the property and is gently sloping and contained within natural hedgerow boundaries, perfect for livestock or equestrian use. In all the land extends to approximately 9 acres.