4 bedroom detached house for sale

A highly individual, finely-proportioned detached house, tucked away at the end of a private, no-through road, conveniently situated within walking distance of the centre of Langport. With large double garage with room over, workshop/store and ample parking, all set within a 2.84 acre plot.

Having been built to a very high standard by the current owners in 2018, The Paddock is a superb, individual home boasting high energy efficiency and an array of mod cons ideal for modern living. The home features four double bedrooms, double garage with room over, ample parking and a large workshop/store.

The property is accessed via a hardwood door to the front which opens out into a hallway, which is laid to tiled flooring and incorporates the staircase to the first floor accommodation, with space for storage beneath. From the hall there is access into an office, which is laid with engineered oak flooring and enjoys a window to the rear, looking out across the garden. The hall also hosts a downstairs WC, and a boiler/store room. All throughout the ground floor living space is served by gas-fired underfloor heating. The sitting room is a spacious area, also laid with engineered oak flooring, and enjoys a feature central fireplace set with a black sandstone hearth and an inset Clearview wood burning stove. Hardwood double doors then open fully out to the rear garden and patio seating area providing an attractive outlook into the garden.

The fabulous kitchen/dining room has been tastefully fitted with a range of bespoke floor and wall units from James Ellis Design, as well as a fantastic kitchen island with breakfast bar. The kitchen includes granite work surfaces with upstands over, an integrated eye-level, foldaway oven (with built-in microwave), an integrated dishwasher, a 4-ring gas hob with granite splashback and extractor hood over, space for a fridge/freezer and a sink with mixer taps. In addition, there is a useful larder cupboard and a set of hardwood bi-folding doors opening out to the rear garden and patio, creating a wonderfully social space for families and for entertaining.

From the kitchen, a door leads through to a rear/side lobby, which has an external door to the side passageway through to the drive and access into another cloakroom with low-level WC and wash hand basin. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a utility room, which matches the kitchen design and offers a stainless steel sink, and space & plumbing for a washing machine and a tumble drier.

On the first floor, a galleried landing enjoys plenty of natural light and is fitted with engineered oak flooring, continued into all of the bedrooms. The property has four bedrooms, all of which are generous in size and three benefiting from a series of fitted wardrobes, providing excellent storage. The Master bedroom and the second bedroom both offer superb en-suite facilities; the Master with a contemporary and well-appointed bathroom, fitted with a freestanding bath and a separate shower. Furthermore, there is the family bathroom, which is also smartly presented with another freestanding bath, a corner shower cubicle, a low level WC, a pedestal wash hand basin and a heated towel rail.

The property is tucked away at the end of a no-through road, just a short level walk from the town centre which offers an excellent range of everyday amenities including shops, bakeries, popular cafés and eateries, a Tesco supermarket, a primary school, churches, a Post Office, pubs, doctors' and dentists' surgeries, a library and a veterinary surgery.

Huish Episcopi Academy with its adjoining sixth form and sports centre with sporting facilities for all ages, is nearby at Huish Episcopi. For those seeking private education, Taunton (Taunton, Kings, Queens), Street (Millfield), Bruton (Kings) and Sparkford (Hazelgrove Prep) are all within commuting distance. There are mainline rail links at Taunton and Castle Cary (Paddington), Yeovil (Waterloo) and the M5 motorway can be accessed at Junction 25 (Taunton) and Junction 23 (Bridgwater).

Langport is surrounded by idyllic countryside that is steeped in history and provides excellent routes for walking and cycling. Nearby attractions include National Trust and English Heritage properties, beautiful gardens, conservation areas and RSPB and Wildlife Trust reserves.

To the front and side of the property is gated, block-paved driveway, which allows for extensive off-road parking. The driveway leads to a double garage, which has an electric ‘up and over’ door a WC with wash hand basin, and a personal door to the side. A staircase rises to the first floor, which is a substantial space; extremely useful for storage as is, or ideal for conversion to a home office or annexe. To the side of the garage is a timber-framed car port. In addition, the property benefits from a workshop, located behind the garage, which has power, is fully insulated and currently split into two sections. The workshop offers versatility for a variety of uses, to suit those who require comprehensive storage, or perhaps a studio/home office space.

With a total plot approaching three acres, the property has a terrific garden to the rear, ideal for families with children or green-fingered purchasers. Predominantly lawn to lawn and fully enclosed, the garden includes some mature shrubs, a pair of Silver Birches and some fruit trees, which all encourage an array of wildlife into the plot. From the garden, there are five bar gates to both the driveway and into the adjoining paddock, allowing straight forward vehicular access through to the paddock, if required. There is also additional entrance from Portfield Lane to the north, which provides an independent access directly into the paddock.

The plot is very level and has stock-proofed boundaries, with a pond at the rear and a timber framed tractor store. With the ability to access from either side, the land offers the potential for a number of uses, including the ability to generate some further income subject to the appropriate permissions.