4 bedroom detached house

A fantastically positioned bespoke property enjoying an elevated position with breathtaking views of the Vale of Taunton.


This striking property was originally constructed in the 1960’s and has since been extended to create a unique detached residence offering nearly 2,500 sq ft of accommodation. In brief the accommodation comprises an entrance porch which leads through to a fabulous living room with large picture window taking full advantage of the views, together with a log burning stove. Adjacent is garden room with French doors out to a sun terrace and a door leads through to a kitchen which in turn leads in to a dining room and utility. There is potential to knock the kitchen through to the dining room to create a fabulous open plan space if you so wished. A rear hallway gives access to the downstairs bedrooms of which there are three, together with an office and two bathrooms. A staircase leads up to the first floor where there is a fabulous master suite with dressing room and en-suite, again taking full advantage of the breathtaking views over the Vale of Taunton. To fully appreciate the position and views of this property a viewing is highly recommended.

The property lies within the slopes of the Blackdown Hills above the village of Blagdon Hill itself and enjoys simply stunning views over Taunton Vale towards the Quantocks in one direction and the Brendon Hills to the west. The location is well known locally for offering some of the finest views that can be found and Cricklade certainly enjoys one of the best positions in the village. Village amenities include a pub together with recreation ground and post office. Primary schooling is available in the village of Trull about 2 miles distant or at Churchstanton about 3 miles away. Taunton, the County Town, lies about 5 miles to the north where a wide range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities will be found including three noted public schools offering education from 4-18. Wellington School is also easily accessible a similar distance away. Taunton offers excellent communication links with the rest of the UK with fast rail service to London (Paddington) and M5 interchange at junction 25. Both Bristol and Exeter international airports are within a one hour drive. The Blackdown Hills are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and there are numerous local footpaths that provide easy access into the surrounding traditional countryside including many attractive wood trails.

The property is approached over a tarmacadam driveway which leads to a car parking and turning area for several vehicles and where access can be gained to the detached double garage. To the front is a veranda and sun terrace, perfect for alfresco dining and summer entertaining taking full advantage of the outlook. Adjacent is a mature shrubbery and a predominantly lawned garden contained within natural hedgerow boundaries. The gardens to the rear of a similar vein where there is a second sun terrace with mature shrub borders and an expanse of lawn contained within natural hedgerows.