4 bedroom detached house for sale

A beautiful period farmhouse boasting a wealth of character features with adjoining paddock and enjoying far reaching views over the Somerset Levels. Further land available by separate negotiation.


The original part of this charming farmhouse dates back to what appears to be the 18th Century and since then has been sympathetically extended to provide a superb country residence. Enjoying double glazed windows and oil fired central heating throughout, the accommodation comprises an oak framed glazed hallway which leads to a fabulous orangery enjoying breathtaking views over the Somerset Levels and Burton Pynsent monument in the distance. An opening flows into a kitchen, fitted with a range of wall and base units complete with a number of integral appliances, Nobel cooker and island unit. To the rear is a hallway connecting a boot room, utility and WC/shower room and to the side French doors flow through to a dual aspect living room with formal fireplace (display only). A second set of doors gives presents a formal dining room with French doors to outside, Velux rooflights and exposed stone walling. Adjacent to the hallway is a dual aspect sitting room with impressive inglenook fireplace complete with log burning stove. The glazed corridor continues and connects the ground floor bedroom which is currently used as a study completing the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs are three larger than average double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom enjoys numerous fitted wardrobes, a walk-in dressing room and en-suite.

Surrounded by open country side and situated on a quiet lane half a mile from the highly desirable village of Stoke St Gregory which boasts a pub, village school and a village shop. Ideally located 6 miles from the Country Town of Taunton with excellent access to M5 (J25) and A303, with easy access to the mainline station to London Paddington and Bristol Airport. There are outstanding primary and secondary schools and colleges nearby and a primary school in the village. There are many attractions in the area such as Glastonbury Tor and Burrow Mump and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty such as the Blackdown Hills, Quantock Hills, Exmoor National Park, Dartmoor and Lyme Regis, all within easy reach offering a host of outdoor and sporting pursuits. It is also roughly equidistant to Exeter and Bristol (around 1 hour) offering excellent shopping, business opportunities, night life and Universities.

The property is approached off a quiet country lane with little passing traffic, via an attractive pair of Blue Lias stone pillars which leads to a gravelled turning and parking area for several vehicles. The drive is flanked on one side by lawned gardens and a small fruit orchard on the other, perfect for grazing livestock, pony or leaving to natures way. A weathered red brick wall divides the primary gardens and to the side is an outside seating area, and an oak framed porch which leads to the front door. The front gardens are a particular selling point of the property and are enclosed within attractive red brick and stone walling creating shelter and privacy. Adjacent to the house is a large sun terrace perfect for al fresco dining and summer entertaining with well established raised beds to either side. A ha-ha provides uninterrupted views over the Somerset Levels and in addition at the rear is a separate access providing further parking and access to a stone built garage with store which has potential for alternative uses.
To fully appreciate the finished position and views of the superb farmhouse a viewing is highly recommended.