4 bedroom detached house for sale

THE GRANGE, FORD LANE, STAWELL, SOMERSET, TA7 9AF

A beautiful, attached period house, Grade II listed, enjoying a peaceful setting in this quiet village which shelters in the lee of the Polden Hills and is within easy reach of the surrounding towns.

The very generous accommodation has great charm and character and includes a sitting room, dining room, inner hall, shower room, a large kitchen & breakfast room, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The Grange has garaging and splendid, mature gardens with lots of privacy. In all about 0.8 acres.

Location

The Grange lies in the heart of the village of Stawell, which is a charming, quiet village offering a friendly and active community, and lies on the south side of the Polden Hills, off the beaten track yet offering easy access to the M5 and neighbouring towns.

The surrounding villages and towns of the area are all within easy reach and provide a comprehensive range of cultural, sporting and commercial amenities.

Edington 2.2 miles, Junction 23 M5 4.3 miles, Bridgwater 5.5 miles, Glastonbury 9.9 miles, Taunton 19 miles, (Taunton to London Paddington 1h52 mins) Bristol Airport 26.5 miles, Bristol 34 miles (Distances and times are approximate).

Description

According to local folklore The Grange is steeped in history, as it is said to have been a stopping off place for pilgrims travelling to Glastonbury, and although current research goes back to the 1700s, records of its earlier history are believed to be held in Longleat's Glastonbury library.

This delightful house stands on the edge of the village alongside a quiet lane. It is a charming and very attractive property, built of blue lias stone with pale red brick infilling under a Roman clay tiled roof. It has plenty of generous-sized rooms with excellent ceiling heights and retains many architectural features throughout, including diamond-paned leaded lights, flagstone floors, ceiling beams and stunning inglenook and stone fireplaces.

Approaching from the front, the south facing façade is most attractive, with its symmetrical double fronted appearance and diamond leaded windows, whilst the front porch offers an invitation into the large sitting room with exposed beams, flagstones, cast iron radiators and an open stone fireplace. A doorway leads to the central hall which has the staircase, ample storage and access through to the dining room, shower room and a rear vestibule which opens out onto to the gardens.

The dining room is particularly impressive with its large inglenook fireplace to complement the exposed beams, flagstone flooring and window seat. It is big enough to hold a large dining table also, and so would be a wonderful room to host in.

On the opposite side of the hall is the well-appointed kitchen which offers plenty of space to hold a further table for more informal dining, flagstones, and picture windows that overlook the stunning gardens. The kitchen is fitted with a range of solid wood wall and base units, a gas fired Rangemaster cooker and plumbing for two dishwashers and a washing machine.

The staircase rises to a large landing which offers enough space to be used as a room in its own right and has a high vaulted ceiling with roof lights, making this a lovely bright spot in the house.

All four double bedrooms and family bathroom can be easily accessed off the landing, with the principal bedroom off to the left hand side and benefitting from a private en-suite shower room, with the rest enjoying a south facing aspect to the right.

Outside

An idyllic, peaceful garden, extending to just over three quarters of an acre. Immediately abutting the property is a delightful semi-circular gravelled seating terrace and inner garden, enclosed by a high stone wall. The inner garden includes a central lawn, well stocked flower beds and a water feature that adds to the air of tranquillity. Stone steps lead to an expanse of well-kept lawns surrounded by a colourful mix of mature shrubs, a variety of trees including Cedar, Ginkgo, Beech & Scots Pine.

Staddle stones sit to the front and side of the property, with a gravelled driveway that leads around onto a double garage and an additional parking area which is set back behind stone walling and double gates.

Tenure and other points

Freehold. Grade II listed. Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil fired central heating, with additional LPG gas for the range cooker.

Council Tax Band TBC - currently business registered for holiday rental.

The property extends to approximately 0.79 acres.

Directions

Follow the satnav directions towards Stawell. The property is located near the village end of Ford Lane, just a short walk from the village church.

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ABOUT THIS AREA

Stawell lies in the heart of the beautiful Somerset countryside well away from any busy roads or unsightly commercial development. The village has an active community, a village hall and a beautiful 13th century church. Within easy driving distance are various small towns and larger villages that provide a range of shopping, cultural and sporting activities. These include Glastonbury, Street, Wells, Wedmore and Bridgwater with Taunton and Bristol also within commuting distance.

There are some fantastic primary schools in the area, and secondary schools in Street and Bridgwater. There are sixth form colleges at Strode in Street and Richard Huish in Taunton. There are many independent schools, including Millfield in Street, Queens College, Wells Cathedral in Wells and Kings College and Taunton School in Taunton.

Important Notes

Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings.  No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose.  No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested.  Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise.  

VIEWINGS. Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property. All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.