4 bedroom detached house for sale

A well presented and spacious four bedroom detached country house set in large gardens and grounds extending to approximately an acre.



Built to a Colonial design of timber elevations under tiled roofs, Oak Lodge offers spacious and versatile two storey accommodation that is well presented throughout. The accommodation comprises a large reception hallway with galleried landing over and doors leading to the substantial dual aspect sitting room with double doors leading to the study area that could be used as a further bedroom if required. Patio doors from this room lead to the front. The ground floor also benefits from a good size dining room with windows overlooking the rear garden and a opening to the kitchen giving an open feel. A large family kitchen/breakfast room is the heart of the home. The kitchen is fitted with a range of modern wall and base units with wooden worktop over. The kitchen benefits from fitted white goods to include a large corner fridge and focal Aga. Adjoining the kitchen is a utility room that has been previously used as a further office. To the first floor can be found four double bedrooms. The master suite benefits from a modern fitted en-suite alongside a dressing room. Three further double bedrooms are present one benefitting from a balcony area. The first floor is complete by two further modern fitted bathrooms.

Oak Lodge is situated on the private Gerbestone Lodges Estate. This house stands within large grounds and in the most tucked away and private location. The Estate is situated about 2 miles from the town of Wellington where a good level of amenities will be found including several supermarkets (including Waitrose), Wellington independent school, Wellington sports centre and M5 connection (junction 26). Taunton, the Country Town is only about 7 miles away where a wide range of retail and leisure facilities will be found together with a mainline rail link to London Paddington. The Blackdown Hills which are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are readily at hand where a host of lovely footpaths will be found, together with the outstanding Wellington monument.

Accessed through electric gates onto a private lane, Oak Lodge stands at the head of the Estate and benefits from large gardens and grounds extending to approximately an ace. To the front of the property can be found two large areas of lawn with mature trees flanking the driveway. Parking can be found for multiple vehicles, alongside a large covered porch, ideal for outside dining and entertaining. The side and rear gardens are also predominantly laid to lawn with mature tree borders providing a great deal of privacy. The property also enjoys access to a further 5 acres of communal gardens that also incorporate a tennis court and private lake.