5 bedroom detached house

Palmers Green House is a striking five-bedroom property, set in a desirable position in the idyllic village of Hatch Beauchamp. The house features attractive Blue Lias stone elevations outside, while inside there is more than 3,000 square feet of characterful accommodation, with a wealth of original features throughout including exposed timber beams, stone mullioned windows and impressive fireplaces.

An entrance porch with an original front door leads through to a central reception hall that provides access to the ground floor accommodation. The main reception room is the 21ft sitting room which has a dual aspect allowing for plenty of natural light and features prominent timber beams, wooden flooring and a grand fireplace. The ground floor also has a comfortable family room with a fireplace currently used as a library/office, as well as a formal dining room with an inglenook fireplace and an additional study providing ideal space for home working. The well-equipped kitchen is fitted with storage units to base and wall level and includes space for all the necessary appliances, as well as an integrated oven and hob. There is also space for a breakfast table, with the adjoining larder and utility room offering further generous space for storage and appliances. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a useful cloakroom. A workshop adjoins the property accessed only from the outside but could be incorporated into the main house to provide further accommodation if required.

Upstairs, the galleried landing leads to five generous double bedrooms including the principal bedroom which has an en suite bathroom. The four additional bedrooms all have their own washbasins, with the potential to convert into en suite bath or shower rooms. Also on the first floor is a family shower room and a separate WC.

Local Authority: South West & Taunton Council
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Private drainage which we understand may not be compliant with current regulations. Further information is being sought.
Council Tax: Band F
Wayleaves and Easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: £600,000

At the front of the house a beautiful stone walled garden faces south welcoming plenty of sunlight throughout the day. The garden is generous in size and is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of colourful flowerbeds and mature specimen trees. There is also a patio area to side of the property providing an ideal space for al fresco dining. A private driveway leads to the rear of the property where there is plenty of parking space and access to a detached stone built double garage.

The property lies in the sought-after village of Hatch Beauchamp, six miles southeast of Taunton and surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside and open parkland. Hatch Beauchamp has a local pub, a primary school and a village hall, while nearby Curry Mallet has an outstanding-rated primary school. Taunton is easily accessible and offers an excellent range of independent and High Street shopping, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and public houses together with leisure facilities. There is also an excellent choice of schooling in Taunton, including the independent King’s College and the outstanding-rated Castle School. The property is also well positioned to enjoy the countryside of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing outstanding walking, cycling and riding routes, while the beaches of the Jurassic coastline are also easily accessible. Taunton’s mainline station provides direct services to Exeter St. David’s and London Paddington taking just under two hours. The M5 is less than five miles away, providing quick road access towards Exeter to the south and Bristol to the north.