5 bedroom detached house for sale

THE AGENT SAYS...
Built in 1934, Millbrook is a handsome and imposing property standing proud in the middle of its grounds with a sweeping driveway, flanked by extensive lawns and statuesque trees, emphasising the feeling of grandeur.The design of the house means many of the rooms enjoy views from multiple aspects and are flooded with light throughout the day. There are four bedrooms on the first floor and the third reception room is currently used as a fifth; positioned on its own at the end of the hall, next to the ground floor shower/cloakroom, this room would work well as a guest room or separate space for older relatives to live in. At the other end of the hall is the heart of the home - the recently fitted kitchen - which is beautifully finished and boasts an excellent range of fitted units and integrated appliances.

PROPERTY
Ground Floor
A portico protects the door to the entrance porch which leads into the entrance hall. The bright hallway has characterful wooden flooring and an attractive spindle staircase to the first floor (with cupboard under). The dining room has a large bay window and the doubleaspect sitting room has a marble fireplace with gas stove.

At the far end of the hall is the superb, recently installed kitchen with a great range of pale grey units, topped with quartz worktop, and an attractive tiled floor with kickspace heaters. Integrated appliances include a Quooker instant hot water tap; fridge; freezer; dishwasher; and Neff induction hob, ovens and microwave. The adjoining utility room has a Belfast sink, pantry, space/plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, Daikin hybrid gas boiler, and solar inverters with twin batteries for use with the air source heat pump (which supplements the gas heating). A door leads out to the rear of the property. Leading off the kitchen is a superb conservatory/sun room suitable for all year use - with power, light, two radiators, a log burner, and French doors to the garden.

At the other end of the hall is a third reception room bedroom five with adjoining shower/cloakroom.

First Floor
On the first floor there are four bedrooms (two ensuite) and the family shower room. The spacious galleried landing has a large airing cupboard and room for additional freestanding furniture. The double-aspect principal bedroom benefits from a large fitted wardrobe, eaves cupboards, and ensuite bathroom (comprising bath with shower over, separate shower cubicle, vanity unit with inset washbasin, and low level WC).

Bedroom two also has views from two aspects, an adjoining dressing room with fitted wardrobes, and an ensuite shower room. The family shower room has a shower cubicle, pedestal washbasin, low level WC, half tiled walls, and trap access to roof void. Bedrooms three and four both benefit from built-in storage and bedroom four has a feature bay window that allows light to stream in and gives a lovely outlook over the south lawn.

OUTSIDE
Millbrook is set within its own grounds with approximately an acre of lawns and landscaped gardens wrapping around the house. From the street, wrought iron gates open on to the long drive, which sweeps around the side of the house to a large garage with electric roller doors, power, light, and eaves storage. Adjoining the garage is a log store, tool shed, garden store, and outside WC. There is also a substantial greenhouse/potting shed with power, lighting, quarry tiled floor, and attached garden store.

The drive is flanked by large expanses of lawn, with a fine selection of trees - including Maple and Cherry - and wellprotected boundaries, many of which are lined with beech hedging. The south lawn has various paved sun terraces and a pergola walkway covered with an array of climbers. To the side of the property is a patio covered with an ornate metal gazebo. From here there is access to the beautifully landscaped east gardens, designed around two parallel pathways, which include a rose garden, children's play area, garden shed, and deep borders stocked with various shrubs, bushes and trees - Monkey Puzzle, Walnut, Acers, Fig, Kiwi, Apple, Plum and Cherry - to name but a few.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage via septic tank. Air source heat pump, supplemented by gas-fired central heating (new boiler in 2023)

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset Council - Band F

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Current Rating - D