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Guide price£680,000
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4 bedroom country house for sale

Waterrow, Nr Wiveliscombe
Chain-free
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Country house
4 bed
3 bath
2,475 sq ft / 230 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band F
Broadband: Basic 5Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Mains supply
Heating: Double glazing
Electricity: Mains supply
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Charming Four Bedroom Home
  • Home Office/Annexe
  • Three/Four Reception Rooms
  • Bathroom/Shower Room & Cloakroom
  • Garage and Parking
  • Enchanting Setting
  • Woodland, Gardens and Paddock
  • In total about 3.6 Acres
  • Chain Free
East Skirdle is a true delight! The house is quite extraordinary, situated in a beautiful setting in the valley of Waterrow, the property enjoys a tranquil setting with the sound of the waters of the River Tone at the foot of the valley. Internally the house has a wonderful atmosphere with some very interesting features including ornately carved fireplaces and an beautifully wooden panelled dining room with grand fireplace. To the first floor there are four double bedrooms, a reading area/library, utility/laundry room, a shower room and family bathroom.
Externally the property provides beautiful gardens on the side of the valley, with established planting, a paddock with separate access and curiously part of the magical valley woodland opposite the house with the River Tone running through. Fishing rights included.

Viewings by appointment through the vendors sole agents

SITUATION
Wiveliscombe 6 miles, Wellington 9 miles, Taunton 13 miles, M5 (J25) and Mainline Railway Station at Taunton, M5 (J26) at Wellington

East Skirdle is in a beautiful spot within the village of Waterrow, located on the Devon/Somerset borders which is 6 miles from the town of Wiveliscombe, an attractive small, former market town at the foot of the Brendon Hills, a gateway to Exmoor Wiveliscombe offers a wide range of local amenities including; a church, two public houses, Post Office, shop, school, medical centre and recreation ground. The Country Town and commercial centre of Taunton offers a host of shops, schools and a mainline station.

LOCAL SPORTING & RECREATIONAL
Waterrow is a delightful village with its own Nature Reserve, Hurstone. The superb local gastropub, The Rock Inn, is within walking distance. Wiveliscombe offers a wide range of local amenities including; a church, two public houses, Post Office, shop, school, medical centre and recreation ground. The Country Town and commercial centre of Taunton offers a host of shops, schools and a mainline station. Plentiful walking, cycling and riding opportunities in the surrounding beautiful rolling countryside. Racing is at Taunton, Exeter and Wincanton. Hunting with the Taunton Vale and with various packs of Staghounds, Foxhounds and Beagles within easy reach. Numerous golf courses within motoring distance. Sailing, sea fishing and water sports on the north and south coasts. For further tourism and leisure information see
EDUCATION
Of note are the excellent selection of schools in the area including Taunton School, King's College, Wellington, Bruton and Millfield. Independent schools details . State schools are found with Wiveliscombe, with Stawley Primary and Kingsmead Secondary School.Further information can be found at &
EAST SKIRDLE
The house is banked into the valley offering a very peaceful location, with the sound of the River Tone echoing in the valley. The house is of generous proportions and offers flexible living for a variety of lifestyles.
The accommodation comprises - to the ground floor; Hall, Sitting Room, Snug, Day room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Cloakroom, Pantry & Store. To the first floor; Four Double Bedrooms, Library/Reading Room, Laundry/Utility Room, Bathroom, Shower Room.

Garage - With additional Store room

ANNEXE/STUDIO
Above the garage sits a studio/annexe which is accessible from the garden, heated with power and light.

EXTERNAL & LAND
The property provides an excellent variety of outdoor space.

Garden - Paved patio garden with steps up the lawns and established gardens of different layers with pathways meandering through mature shrubs, rose bushes and established borders.

Paddock- Sloping paddock with separate gated access from the lane.

Woodland - Wonderful piece of woodland with the River Tone flowing through, with fishing rights. Two bridges crossing the river to access both sides, mixed broad leaf woodland.

In total 3.6 acres - please refer to sale plan

AGENTS NOTES
Fox Grant and their clients give notice that:
1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property.
2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not
form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for
guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has
all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Fox Grant has not tested any services,
equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Plans, Areas and
Schedules Based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. Any error or mis-statement shall
not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof

Local Authority Somerset Council -[use Contact Agent Button]
Council Tax Band F
Services Mains water & electricity. Oil central heating
EPC E
Tenure The property is sold as Freehold.
Particulars Prepared by Charlotte Roberts-Barr June 2024

Property Code CV,SH

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

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