4 bedroom detached house for sale

A detached four bedroom cottage set in a rural location yet offering easy access to Taunton, Honiton and the local village of Hemyock. First time on the market in over 70 years.


This detached four bedroom property built in 1826 comes to the market for the first time having been in the same family for over 70 years. The location of this home is just fantastic being surrounded by fields and set back from a quiet country lane but still accessible to local amenities including a good primary school, access to Taunton, Honiton and Hemyock. The property sits in a large plot c. 0.38 of an acre with the grounds being predominantly to the front of the property all enclosed by a stone wall running parallel with the road and fencing to one side. The property was extended in the late 80’s/early 90’s adding a shower room, a utility room leading to a dining room/reception room and an additional 4th bedroom and shower room upstairs. The remaining accommodation on the ground floor comprises of a kitchen and two further reception rooms. There is also an attached separate room/study/store with an external entrance door. The property is served by oil fired heating, private drainage, mains water and electric. (please note the private drainage will need to be inspected to understand if it is compliant with current regulations). The property will require some degree of updating but will ultimately offer a super family home in a lovely location.

Stapley is a small hamlet lying within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty some 10 miles to the south of the County Town of Taunton and relatively close to the Somerset/Devon border. The market town of Honiton lies about 8 miles to the south. Stapley benefits from little through traffic and is a charming, traditional hamlet with Grabhams Farm lying to one side and some lovely views over the surrounding area are provided from the property. Primary Schooling is available at Churchstanton whilst convenience stores and a health centre are available in the village of Churchinford about 2 miles away. A wide range of shopping and leisure facilities are available in the afore mentioned town. Taunton offers a fast rail link to London Paddington together with M5 interchange whilst the A303/A30 can be joined about 4 miles to the south which provides good access across southern England. Honiton offers a rail link to London (Waterloo). The surrounding area is one of traditional and unchanging countryside dominated by sheep and beef farming together with a wide variety of wooded areas. There are numerous bridle and footpaths available within the immediate facility which provide wide access into the charming surrounding countryside.

The property sits on a plot of c. 0.38 of an acre which offers mature sunny gardens mainly to the front of the property. The gardens have an abundance of mature bushes, trees and shrubs, along with large lawned areas. The driveway from the lane provides access to a garage, carport and a separate timber garage/storage unit. The gardens are fully enclosed with a stone wall running parallel with the lane and fence to the sides. The gardens enjoy some lovely views down the valley and across to the fields opposite.