MapGuide price
£850,0005 bedroom detached house for sale
The Grange, Westford, Chard Junction, Somerset TA20
Detached house
5 beds
4 baths
Key information
Features and description
- A Simply Stunning and Iconic Detached Property Full of History
- Numerous Outbuildings/Workshops/Garages
- Grounds of Around 1.75 Acres
- 5 Bedrooms, 3 En Suites and Family Bathroom
- Kitchen, Utility Room and Dining Room
- 28ft Sitting Room
- Additional Reception Room with Inglenook Fireplace
- Exceptional Vaulted Ceiling First Floor Landing
- Flagstones, Exposed Ceilings and Many Unique Features Throughout
- River Axe Frontage
Set within grounds of around 1.75 acres is this iconic and simply stunning Grade II thatched property which has been carefully extended from the original building that we understand dates back to the monks in the 11th century. The property benefits from 5 bedrooms, 3 en-suite shower rooms, family bathroom, kitchen, dining room, utility room, 28ft sitting room, additional reception room and a wonderful large vaulted ceiling first floor landing space. Outside the property sides the River Axe and offers multiple workshops, garages, stores.
Approach
The property is approached from the quiet country lane and accessed via timber gates heading the long private driveway leading to the property, garages and outbuildings. The main solid timber front door is at the side aspect and opens to:
Entrance Hall
With a superb solid wood staircase rising to the first floor with a built-in storage cupboard beneath. Exposed timber beams, secondary glazed window to the side aspect, single panel radiator and a smoke detector. Solid wood internal doors to the sitting room, kitchen and:
Cloakroom - 5' 6'' x 5' 2'' (1.68m x 1.57m)
Fitted with a white two piece suite comprising; low level WC and a pedestal wash hand basin. Obscure secondary glazed window to the side aspect and a single panel radiator.
Sitting Room - 28' 4'' x 15' 5'' (8.64m x 4.70m)
A triple aspect room with secondary glazed windows to the rear and both sides. Feature central double sided stone built fireplace with a wood mantle and an inset log burner. TV aerial point and six wall light points.
Kitchen - 15' 9'' x 14' 9'' (4.79m x 4.50m)
Featuring and imposing fireplace with a solid timber mantle and an inset oil fired stove. Flagstone floor and exposed timber beams. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cream fronted 'shaker' style wall and base units with rolled edge worktops over and all complemented by tiled splash backs. Inset ceramic one and a half bowl and drainer with swan neck adjustable mixer tap over. Space for a large range style cooker with chimney style extractor over. Floor mounted Grant oil fired boiler and secondary glazed windows to both side aspects. Opening to:
Dining Room - 17' 2'' x 18' 8'' (5.24m x 5.68m) (max)
Secondary glazed window to the front aspect with a feature window seat, stone built open fireplace with a wood mantle, exposed timber beams, three wall light points and a tiled floor. Door to:
2nd Reception Room - 17' 3'' x 13' 5'' (5.26m x 4.08m) (max)
Stunning inglenook fireplace with a solid timber mantle and original bread oven and space for an Aga. Secondary glazed window to the rear aspect and a flagstone floor. Door to:
Rear Porch
With a solid part glazed timber door opening to outside and a window to the rear aspect. Flagstone floor, exposed timber beams and a single panel radiator. Door to:
Utility Room - 9' 5'' x 6' 3'' (2.86m x 1.90m)
Fitted with a range of white fronted wall and bae units, rolled edge worktops and tiled splash backs over. Inset ceramic bowl and drainer with mixer tap over. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for an upright fridge/freezer. Single glazed window to the rear aspect, tiled floor and coat hanging space.
First Floor Landing - 24' 8'' x 16' 7'' (7.53m x 5.06m)
A superb landing with vaulted ceiling and exposed timber beams. Built-in cupboard housing the hot water cylinder tank, immersion heater and timber slatted shelving. Secondary glazed windows to both side aspects, access to the roof void, wall mounted thermostat and two double panel radiators. Solid timber door to a further landing with secondary glazed window to the rear aspect, single panel radiator, smoke detector and beams. Original feature timber door to:
Bedroom 1 - 20' 8'' x 18' 1'' (6.31m x 5.52m)
Sash window to the side aspect, vaulted ceiling with exposed timber beams and a double panel radiator. Door to:
En-Suite Bathroom - 9' 11'' x 6' 1'' (3.01m x 1.85m)
Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising; corner bath with a screen and multi-jet shower unit over. Pedestal wash hand basin with taps over and a low level WC. Obscure secondary glazed window to the front aspect, exposed floorboards, single panel radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights and beams.
Bedroom 2 - 16' 4'' x 14' 7'' (4.99m x 4.45m) (max)
Secondary glazed window to the rear aspect over looking the river beyond. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, single panel radiator and access to the roof void. Door to:
En-suite Bathroom - 7' 3'' x 5' 11'' (2.20m x 1.81m)
Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising; corner bath with a mixer tap over. Pedestal wash hand basin with taps over and a low level WC. Obscure secondary glazed window to the side aspect, wall tiling to splash prone areas, tiled flooring, single panel radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights and beams.
Bedroom 3 - 15' 10'' x 11' 4'' (4.82m x 3.45m) (max)
Secondary glazed window to the side aspect over looking the garden and river beyond, double panel radiator and a TV aerial point. Door to:
En-Suite Shower Room - 6' 4'' x 5' 9'' (1.93m x 1.74m) (max)
Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising; corner cubicle with a glass screen, door and a Mira electric shower over. Pedestal wash hand basin with taps over and a low level WC. Obscure secondary glazed window to the rear aspect, wall tiling to splash prone areas, exposed floorboards, single panel radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights and beams.
Bedroom 4 - 13' 0'' x 12' 4'' (3.97m x 3.75m)
Secondary glazed window to the front aspect over looking the driveway and grounds. Original feature stone fireplace, exposed beams and a single panel radiator. Door to:
'Jack & Jill' Bathroom - 13' 9'' x 7' 8'' (4.20m x 2.34m)
Fitted with a period style white suite comprising; freestanding roll top bath with a central telephone style mixer tap over. Corner cubicle with a glass screen, door and wall mounted electric shower over. Pedestal wash hand basin with taps over and a low level WC. Exposed wood floorboards, timber beams, extractor and a single panel radiator. Door to:
Bedroom 5 - 10' 11'' x 10' 11'' (3.34m x 3.32m)
Secondary glazed window to the front aspect over looking the drive and garden. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a double panel radiator. Door to the main landing.
Store - 17' 1'' x 16' 7'' (5.20m x 5.05m) (max)
Situated within the main house with an external wood access door and window to the side aspect. Light and power connected.
Triple Garage - 39' 0'' x 19' 6'' (11.88m x 5.95m) (max)
A detached triple garage with a pitched and slate tiled roof, rolled door to the front aspect and double opening timber doors to the side. Two windows to the side aspect. Power and light connected. A useful store is attached.
Workshop - 27' 11'' x 27' 11'' (8.50m x 8.50m)
Situated to the side of the main property with double opening doors to the front aspect, windows to the side, power and light connected.
Outbuildings
There are a variety of additional outbuildings screened by timber fencing which includes a double garage, stone built store, open car port and a shed.
Outside
Enjoying grounds of around two acres and bordering the pretty Axe river. The property is approached via twin opening wooden gates which head the long driveway leading to the main property, triple garage and workshop along with off road parking for numerous vehicles. A timber fenced area to the side of the drive conceals additional outbuildings comprising of a double garage, carport, stone built store and a shed. The gardens are established and mature with a good size patio heading the rear hall door, bordered by raised beds filled with an excellent variety of shrubs and plants. The majority of the grounds are laid to grass and a summerhouse with a timber decked seating space looks out over the river.
Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax
Band F
Energy Performance Rating
n/a
Services
Mains Electric & Water. Oil Fired Heating. Private Septic Tank for Drainage.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment only via sole selling agent Tarr Residential on[use Contact Agent Button] or at 35 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset TA20 1PT.
Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold
Approach
The property is approached from the quiet country lane and accessed via timber gates heading the long private driveway leading to the property, garages and outbuildings. The main solid timber front door is at the side aspect and opens to:
Entrance Hall
With a superb solid wood staircase rising to the first floor with a built-in storage cupboard beneath. Exposed timber beams, secondary glazed window to the side aspect, single panel radiator and a smoke detector. Solid wood internal doors to the sitting room, kitchen and:
Cloakroom - 5' 6'' x 5' 2'' (1.68m x 1.57m)
Fitted with a white two piece suite comprising; low level WC and a pedestal wash hand basin. Obscure secondary glazed window to the side aspect and a single panel radiator.
Sitting Room - 28' 4'' x 15' 5'' (8.64m x 4.70m)
A triple aspect room with secondary glazed windows to the rear and both sides. Feature central double sided stone built fireplace with a wood mantle and an inset log burner. TV aerial point and six wall light points.
Kitchen - 15' 9'' x 14' 9'' (4.79m x 4.50m)
Featuring and imposing fireplace with a solid timber mantle and an inset oil fired stove. Flagstone floor and exposed timber beams. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cream fronted 'shaker' style wall and base units with rolled edge worktops over and all complemented by tiled splash backs. Inset ceramic one and a half bowl and drainer with swan neck adjustable mixer tap over. Space for a large range style cooker with chimney style extractor over. Floor mounted Grant oil fired boiler and secondary glazed windows to both side aspects. Opening to:
Dining Room - 17' 2'' x 18' 8'' (5.24m x 5.68m) (max)
Secondary glazed window to the front aspect with a feature window seat, stone built open fireplace with a wood mantle, exposed timber beams, three wall light points and a tiled floor. Door to:
2nd Reception Room - 17' 3'' x 13' 5'' (5.26m x 4.08m) (max)
Stunning inglenook fireplace with a solid timber mantle and original bread oven and space for an Aga. Secondary glazed window to the rear aspect and a flagstone floor. Door to:
Rear Porch
With a solid part glazed timber door opening to outside and a window to the rear aspect. Flagstone floor, exposed timber beams and a single panel radiator. Door to:
Utility Room - 9' 5'' x 6' 3'' (2.86m x 1.90m)
Fitted with a range of white fronted wall and bae units, rolled edge worktops and tiled splash backs over. Inset ceramic bowl and drainer with mixer tap over. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for an upright fridge/freezer. Single glazed window to the rear aspect, tiled floor and coat hanging space.
First Floor Landing - 24' 8'' x 16' 7'' (7.53m x 5.06m)
A superb landing with vaulted ceiling and exposed timber beams. Built-in cupboard housing the hot water cylinder tank, immersion heater and timber slatted shelving. Secondary glazed windows to both side aspects, access to the roof void, wall mounted thermostat and two double panel radiators. Solid timber door to a further landing with secondary glazed window to the rear aspect, single panel radiator, smoke detector and beams. Original feature timber door to:
Bedroom 1 - 20' 8'' x 18' 1'' (6.31m x 5.52m)
Sash window to the side aspect, vaulted ceiling with exposed timber beams and a double panel radiator. Door to:
En-Suite Bathroom - 9' 11'' x 6' 1'' (3.01m x 1.85m)
Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising; corner bath with a screen and multi-jet shower unit over. Pedestal wash hand basin with taps over and a low level WC. Obscure secondary glazed window to the front aspect, exposed floorboards, single panel radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights and beams.
Bedroom 2 - 16' 4'' x 14' 7'' (4.99m x 4.45m) (max)
Secondary glazed window to the rear aspect over looking the river beyond. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, single panel radiator and access to the roof void. Door to:
En-suite Bathroom - 7' 3'' x 5' 11'' (2.20m x 1.81m)
Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising; corner bath with a mixer tap over. Pedestal wash hand basin with taps over and a low level WC. Obscure secondary glazed window to the side aspect, wall tiling to splash prone areas, tiled flooring, single panel radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights and beams.
Bedroom 3 - 15' 10'' x 11' 4'' (4.82m x 3.45m) (max)
Secondary glazed window to the side aspect over looking the garden and river beyond, double panel radiator and a TV aerial point. Door to:
En-Suite Shower Room - 6' 4'' x 5' 9'' (1.93m x 1.74m) (max)
Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising; corner cubicle with a glass screen, door and a Mira electric shower over. Pedestal wash hand basin with taps over and a low level WC. Obscure secondary glazed window to the rear aspect, wall tiling to splash prone areas, exposed floorboards, single panel radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights and beams.
Bedroom 4 - 13' 0'' x 12' 4'' (3.97m x 3.75m)
Secondary glazed window to the front aspect over looking the driveway and grounds. Original feature stone fireplace, exposed beams and a single panel radiator. Door to:
'Jack & Jill' Bathroom - 13' 9'' x 7' 8'' (4.20m x 2.34m)
Fitted with a period style white suite comprising; freestanding roll top bath with a central telephone style mixer tap over. Corner cubicle with a glass screen, door and wall mounted electric shower over. Pedestal wash hand basin with taps over and a low level WC. Exposed wood floorboards, timber beams, extractor and a single panel radiator. Door to:
Bedroom 5 - 10' 11'' x 10' 11'' (3.34m x 3.32m)
Secondary glazed window to the front aspect over looking the drive and garden. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a double panel radiator. Door to the main landing.
Store - 17' 1'' x 16' 7'' (5.20m x 5.05m) (max)
Situated within the main house with an external wood access door and window to the side aspect. Light and power connected.
Triple Garage - 39' 0'' x 19' 6'' (11.88m x 5.95m) (max)
A detached triple garage with a pitched and slate tiled roof, rolled door to the front aspect and double opening timber doors to the side. Two windows to the side aspect. Power and light connected. A useful store is attached.
Workshop - 27' 11'' x 27' 11'' (8.50m x 8.50m)
Situated to the side of the main property with double opening doors to the front aspect, windows to the side, power and light connected.
Outbuildings
There are a variety of additional outbuildings screened by timber fencing which includes a double garage, stone built store, open car port and a shed.
Outside
Enjoying grounds of around two acres and bordering the pretty Axe river. The property is approached via twin opening wooden gates which head the long driveway leading to the main property, triple garage and workshop along with off road parking for numerous vehicles. A timber fenced area to the side of the drive conceals additional outbuildings comprising of a double garage, carport, stone built store and a shed. The gardens are established and mature with a good size patio heading the rear hall door, bordered by raised beds filled with an excellent variety of shrubs and plants. The majority of the grounds are laid to grass and a summerhouse with a timber decked seating space looks out over the river.
Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax
Band F
Energy Performance Rating
n/a
Services
Mains Electric & Water. Oil Fired Heating. Private Septic Tank for Drainage.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment only via sole selling agent Tarr Residential on[use Contact Agent Button] or at 35 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset TA20 1PT.
Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold
About this agent
We are an Independent Estate Agent with a fresh approach to selling and letting property. Tarr Residential launched in October 2009 and have been helping many clients in the local market ever since. Our ‘High Street’ offices in Chard and Ilminster, both specialise in Residential Sales, Lettings and Property Management. We work extremely hard to ensure Tarr Residential provide all customers with a professional service that exceeds expectations and are extremely proud of all our positive testimonials and thank you messages from clients over the years. We understand that it's not enough to just say what we do, we're here to prove ourselves. What makes us different? At the heart of everything we do is a genuine belief in doing the right and honest thing. You deserve and can expect the very best in customer service, fantastic value for money and a sense that you are a valued customer, not just another number on the books. We pride ourselves in the strong relationships that we have built with every one of our clients and we'd love the opportunity to show what we can do for you.