8 bedroom detached house for sale

DESCRIPTION: The property we believe dates back to approximately 1850 and was built for the local Nettlecombe Estate's land agent and offers beautifully presented accommodation, retaining much of its original character which has been restored by the current owners. The property has accommodation arranged over three floors and has been run in the past as a successful bed and breakfast, but equally would make a sizeable family home for single occupation or multi-generation occupation. The property will be found in very good order throughout and is well positioned to explore the West Somerset countryside and provides easy access to both the A358 and A39. Only five minutes from the coast and a few minutes away from the famous Dunster Castle. The property is of stone construction under a tiled roof with a mix of both timber and uPVC framed double glazing and benefits from oil fired central heating, en-suite bedrooms and walled gardens enjoying a high degree of privacy.

The accommodation comprises; Entrance Porch; door into Entrance Hall; flagstone flooring, understairs storage cupboard. Sitting Room - with aspect to front, floorboards, wood burner inset into chimney on a slate hearth with painted marble mantlepiece over. Dining Room - with aspect to front, floorboards, open fireplace with coloured tile surrounds and marble surround. Rear Hall - with slate floor, walk in pantry cupboard with slate flooring and cold shelf. Utility Room; with space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer and other white goods, wall cupboards and shelving, original slate cold shelves. Door into - Annexe - with front door to garden. Squared archway into - Office space - with aspect to side. Shower Room - with ceramic tiled floor, shower cubicle with thermostatic mixer shower over, low level WC, wash basin, heated towel rail, shaver point. Kitchen/Dining Room - double aspect, quarry tiled floor, handmade painted wooden kitchen cupboards and drawers under tiled worktops with double Belfast sink and mixer tap over, two ring Calor gas hob, space for tall fridge-freezer, space and plumbing for dishwasher, built in dresser, ample room for dining table, oil fired AGA for cooking and hot water heating to one cylinder, oak beam over. Stairs from main hallway to first floor Landing; airing cupboard, modern cylinder with immersion switch. Bedroom - with aspect to side. En-Suite Bedroom - with aspect to front, feature open fireplace. En-Suite Shower Room; comprising shower cubicle with thermostatic mixer shower over, low level WC, pedestal washbasin. En-Suite Bedroom - with aspect to front. Door into En-Suite Shower Room; with low level WC, pedestal wash basin, corner shower cubicle with thermostatic mixer shower over. Bedroom - with double aspect and wash basin, double built in wardrobe, airing cupboard with hot water cylinder, wood slat shelving over. Family Bathroom - with white suite comprising panelled bath, tiled surrounds, low level WC, wash basin. Stairs to second floor Landing; with picture window overlooking the arable farmland to the rear, eaves storage cupboard. Bedroom - with aspect to front, floorboards, built in wardrobe, eaves storage. Family Bathroom - with four piece white suite comprising panelled bath with tiled surround, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, corner shower cubicle with thermostatic mixer shower over, eaves storage, Velux window. Door to internal Landing. Bedroom - with aspect to front and floorboards. Bedroom/Former Office Space - multi functional room with double aspect and telephone point.

OUTSIDE: The property is approached over a gravel driveway affording off road parking for three-four vehicles leading to a large workshop with power and lighting. The remainder of the garden fronts the house and is laid to gravel paths and lawn with beautifully planted cottage style plants and shrubs to include an established magnolia and vegetable beds. There are various garden stores and a covered pizza oven. There is also a separate parcel of land, with a greenhouse and storage, adjacent to the roadside which is included in the sale. This land enjoys views to the property, to The Brendon Hills and over the surrounding arable farmland.

AGENTS NOTE: The property is served by a private drainage system which is solely dedicated to Woodford House.

ACCOMMODATION:

Entrance Porch

Entrance Hall

Sitting Room

Dining Room

Rear Hall

Utility Room

Office Space

Shower Room

Kitchen/Dining Room

Stairs to First Floor Landing

Bedroom

En-Suite Bedroom

En-Suite Bedroom

Bedroom

Family Bathroom

Stairs to Second Floor Landing

Bedroom

Family Bathroom

Internal Landing

Bedroom

Bedroom/Former Office

Agents Notes: Some of the photographs used by Wilkie, May & Tuckwood have been taken with a wide angled lens to show the property off to its best advantage. Please note the floorplan is for guidance only and is not architecturally accurate.

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991

The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor.

References to the Tenure of the Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor.