4 bedroom detached house for sale

A charming stone built farmhouse set in a wonderful rural position with outstanding countryside views. Council Tax band G, EPC rating D, Freehold

Situation - The house is situated in the most wonderful setting located at the end of a no-through road with far reaching views from the rear towards Corfe woods and the Blackdown Hills and the vale of Taunton and The Quantock Hills from the front. Pitminster has a thriving village pub around a mile away. Although in a rural location the house is conveniently located for access to the centre of Taunton, which is only 4 miles away and is renowned for its extensive shopping facilities, 4 noted public schools, the Brewhouse theatre, Somerset County Cricket Ground and Taunton racecourse is within 2 miles. There is also easy access to the M5 motorway via junction 25 and there are also main line rail links from Taunton train station.

Description - Higher Woodram Cottage is a delightful former farmhouse with attractive stone built elevations under a pitch tiled roof. The house has been considerably improved over recent years including the re-fitted kitchen and bathrooms and is beautifully presented throughout. Whilst refurbishing the property the vendors have been keen to maintain its original charm and character including inglenook fireplaces and a number of exposed beams. It's the setting that is so special being located at the end of a no through road with far reaching views and set within landscaped gardens backing on to open fields.

Accommodation - The accommodation is arranged over two floors and includes a wooden panelled front door leading through to an entrance hallway, stairs to first floor and doors leading to the sitting room and study. There is a downstairs shower room and wc. The study centres upon an inglenook fireplace with exposed brick and stone surround with interior canopy and dual aspect windows offering superb views. The sitting room again has a deep inglenook fireplace with heavy beam over and a recently fitted multi-fuel stove. French doors open in to the garden room which enjoys wonderful views over the garden and there are double glazed windows and French doors opening on to the rear terrace. The door from the sitting room gives access to the dining room which again has an inglenook fireplace with heavy beam over, brick interior wood burning stove, dual aspect leaded glazed windows and door to the garden. An archway which leads to the kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted with a range of recently fitted Shaker style wall and base units with a range of integrated appliances and a built in double oven, inset four ring electric hob with extractor hood over, one and a half bowl sink unit. leaded double glazed window to front, breakfast bar with seating area and built in cupboards opening through to the utility room where there is a single drainer sink unit, space for fridge and washing machine, door to downstairs cloakroom and external door to the side.

On the first floor there are three double bedrooms and one single, the master with an en-suite shower room, and a recently refitted bathroom suite.

Outside - To the front of the property is an ample parking/turning area with side gate which leads to an open fronted timber barn which measures 18'x17'8", a store/workshop with doors to front and rear and a mezzanine area adjoining the workshop. The rear of the property has been beautifully landscaped and is well established to include a rear terrace leading on to a circular area of garden which is enclosed by a low stone wall with steps leading up to the main area of the south facing garden which is laid to lawn with numerous borders, a variety of trees and shrubs and wonderful views looking towards Corfe Woods and the Blackdown Hills. There are also raised vegetable beds, greenhouse and shed.

Services - Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Estimated broadband speeds - Download speed between 150Mbps and 150Mbps, Upload speed between 30Mbps and 30Mbps (BT). Mobile availability likely (Ofcom). Please note the agents have not inspected or tested the services.

Directions - From the centre of Taunton proceed out of town along East Street bearing right into Hurdle Way, then left into Silver Street and continue into South Road passing by Kings College and Richard Huish College and continue south into Shoreditch Road. Pass over the motorway bridge and past the racecourse and continue into Corfe village turning right at the former pub signposted to Pitminster and Blagdon Hill. Stay on this lane for about half a mile then at the Pitminster sign turn left into Woodram Lane and continue to the end. The property can be identified on the left hand side.