12 bedroom detached house for sale

A handsome, substantial, detached Georgian residence set in approximately 3 acres of groomed grounds and woodland and restored to the highest standards. This former vicarage has accommodation and outbuildings extending to 11,778 square feet comprising 13 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms and 9 reception rooms. This amazing home is enviably free from the restrictions of grade II listing and yet boasting elegant character features including excellent ceiling heights, full height bay windows, sash windows, ceiling mouldings of the era, ceiling roses and feature fireplaces. Situated in an elevated position on the north western side of the picturesque Polden Hills, this sublime country home offers fantastic views including the pretty village of Bawdrip. Built in 1822, Uplands was meticulously refurbished in 2010. The property is fully equipped with oil fired central heating, Superfast BT broadband and Three Phase wiring. There is a sweeping driveway approach that leads you through picturesque woodland, offering extensive off road parking leading to a triple garage with EV charging points. The vast, flexible accommodation in the main house comprises impressive entrance reception hall, drawing room, kitchen breakfast room, dining room, playroom, snug, study, laundry room, cinema room, music room, reception room, snooker room and two cloakrooms. There is a master bedroom with dressing room and en-suite bathroom, eleven further bedrooms, six further bath / shower rooms. The Old Stables have been converted to offer more accommodation comprising open plan kitchen / dining / sitting room, two bedrooms, bathroom and garage. There is also an air conditioned games room / gymnasium. This amazing, unique home would be ideal for multi generational living. The enchanting woodland includes a treehouse platform, children's play area and a small clearing offering views of the Somerset Levels. This area could be developed, subject to the necessary planning permission.

The area boasts a selection of outstanding educational institutions including Millfield School, Kings of Wessex, Hugh Sexeys, Hazelgrove, Sidcot, Wells Cathedral, Taunton School, Kings College and Queens College. The property is located with good access to the M5 and the A303 trunk road linking London with the South West. Bristol Airport is 24 miles away and there is access to the mainline railway station to London at nearby Taunton.