5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

A handsome and particularly spacious, attached Georgian family home, offering beautifully presented accommodation and set in mature and stunning walled gardens of about 0.25 acre, and attractively situated on the edge of this popular village in a no-through road.

The property

This handsome Georgian village house offers beautifully presented accommodation of immense charm and character. Typical of the Georgian period it provides large reception rooms of lovely proportions with high ceilings, original plasterwork and elegant fireplaces. There are 5 bedrooms (4 doubles) a large family bathroom and a separate shower room. The property has custom made timber  double glazed windows, photo-voltaic solar panels with battery storage and oil-fired central heating.  The gardens are very much a feature of the property and are mostly walled and enjoy a wonderful westerly aspect and a good deal of privacy. They are stocked with an abundance of mature shrubs and include a kitchen garden area with raised beds and soft fruits. 

The accommodation

A six-panelled entrance door with pillared surround and glazed fanlight over, gives access to the reception hall with oak flooring, central archway and providing access to all the rooms and a further door opening to the rear terrace. A balustraded staircase rises to the first floor.  Guest cloakroom.  The sitting room is of lovely proportions and enjoys a pleasant double aspect with French doors opening to the west facing walled garden.  Open fireplace with marble surround.  Dining room also of good proportions with ornate fireplace.  The kitchen/breakfast room is well fitted with a good range of base and wall units with granite works surfaces, built-in electric oven, dishwasher and pull-out drawer refrigerator.  Two oven oil-fired Aga. Utility room with extensive range of built-in cupboards, sink and space for washing machine.

First floor

Large landing with central archway. Loft hatch with ladder and partially boarded loft with light and power. The principal bedroom enjoys a wonderful double aspect and double doors open to a small balcony.  Excellent range of built-in wardrobes. 4 further bedrooms, 3 of which are doubles and one is currently utilised as a study.  There is a large family bath/shower room, and a separate shower room and a further WC.

Outside

The gardens are a stunning feature of the property and are stocked with an abundance of mature shrubs and plants. They are mostly walled, enjoy a good deal of privacy and a westerly aspect.  A formal garden is approached from the sitting room with a magnificent magnolia adorning the west wall. There is an area of lawn with shrub borders and a large paved terrace with adjacent gazebo.  Ornamental pond. To the rear of the property is a further paved terrace, ideal for alfresco dining and bordered by mature shrubs. Paved paths rise to give access to a further lawn and kitchen garden area with raised beds. Tucked behind shrubs is a further paved terrace and summer house. This leads to double gates on to Vicarage Close, suitable for vehicular access.  A pedestrian door gives access to the double garage with light, power and remote control doors. In all the plot extends to about 0.25 acre.

Situation

Vicarage lane is a no-through lane  and as its name implies it lies close to the village Church.  The lane gives access to the nearby canal providing excellent walking and cycling opportunities.  The village can be found about four miles from the County town of Taunton. Within the village there are a wide range of facilities including a convenience store, public house, Primary school,  playing field and medical centre. Taunton, offers an excellent range of shops, restaurants and sports facilities as well as being the home for Somerset County Cricket and there is racing at Taunton Racecourse. The area benefits from excellent transport links from the M5 being close by, making commuting and exploring the area very easy. There are superb walking and riding opportunities in the local area and easy access to the Quantock, Blackdown and Brendon Hills. Taunton has a mainline railway station with fast links to the rest of the country.  

Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold