5 Bed Detached House For Sale Taunton, TA3

A beautifully presented period farmhouse, together with a two bedroom cottage, extensive garaging and set in grounds of about 0.6 of an acre.


This attractive period farmhouse is of Blue Lias stone elevations under a pitch slated roof and has an attractive façade with an oak framed porch. The accommodation is presented in excellent order throughout and benefits from Upvc double glazing and oil fired central heating and in brief it comprisses a porch which leads to a hallway with parquet flooring and stairs rising to the first floor. A door off gives access to a fabulous dual aspect dining room with impressive inglenook fireplace with a heavy beam over and door off to the kitchen. Also off the hallway is a dual aspect sitting room, again with inglenook fireplace but in this instance containing log burning stove. French doors leads out to a games room and a family room which enjoys bi-folding doors to outside. The kitchen lies adjacent to the dining room and is fitted with a modern range of base units containing a number of integral appliances with central island unit and larder. Also on this floor is a study, utility and W.C. Upstairs are 5 bedrooms, 4 of which are doubles and two enjoy en-suites. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom with rolled top bath and separate shower. To fully appreciate the finish and charm of the this magnificent rural property, a viewing is highly recommended.

The property is situated in the village of Wrantage adjoining the A378 Taunton to Langport Road and is some 5 miles from the County Town where a wide range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities will be found. The property directly adjoins open farmland and there are some excellent views particularly to the north and west over the adjoining attractive countryside. Immediately opposite the house is traditional countryside with broadleaf woodland beyond which forms an attractive backcloth. Local facilities are available at Hatch Beauchamp or North Curry each about 2 miles where primary schooling and health facilities will be found. A popular pub/restaurant is present within Wrantage itself. The M5 may be joined at Taunton (junction 25) about 3 miles away whilst the A303 which provides good access across southern England lies about 4 miles to the south.

The property is approached off the public highway via a farm gate with attractive stone walling to either side. This gives access to a gravelled car parking and turning area for several vehicles and also gives access to a brick with timber clad workshop and a double garage which adjoins Ludwells Stables. The driveway continues on to the top of the garden where there is a newly constructed double garage with roller shutter doors, power and lighting. In addition is a sizable timber tool shed. The garden lies mainly to the rear of the property and adjoin open farmland. The bi-folding doors from the family room leads out to a raised sun terrace which has a paved seating area surrounded by gravel with well-established herbaceous borders. Adjacent are predominantly lawned gardens, interspersed with a number of mature shrubs trees and bushes and contained within natural hedgerow boundaries.