9 bedroom detached house for sale

A handsome18th Century former rectory in a parkland setting boasting generous accommodation comprising: Entrance porch, entrance hall, cloakroom, drawing room, sitting room, study, dining room, kitchen / breakfast room, utility room, on the first floor are nine bedrooms (including three with en suite facilities) and a family bathroom. In addition are three self contained flatlets with separate access and parking.

Entrance Porch

Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, original heavy door, leaded light windows to the side, bench seat, inner door with fan-light above opening to:

Reception Hall

Stunning, oak turning staircase rising to the first floor, magnificent stone mullion window with stained glass feature and leaded lights on the half landing, period fireplace with slate surround and wrought iron insert, stone mullion window with leaded lights, steps down to inner hallway, fully glazed door to the garden, two radiators.

Cloakroom

Fully tiled and fitted with a white suite comprising: Low level concealed cistern wc and wash hand basin in vanity unit, ceramic tiled floor, casement window with obscure glass.

Drawing Room 23’10” x 21’2”

A wonderfully light room with a deep bay window with sliding sashes which overlooks the garden, period fireplace housing a “Jetmaster” fire, ornate ceiling coving and ceiling rose, two radiators, wall lights, television point.

Sitting Room 20’9” x 17’

Two period sliding sash windows overlooking the garden, oak framed firepalce with wrought iron range style insert, radiator, television point.

Dining Room 17’9” x 16”

Magnificent tall, barrel ceiling, two large sliding sash windows with working shutters, dado rail, cornices, parquet flooring, door from the inner hallway, twin doors opening to:

Kitchen / Breakfast Room 20’2” x 12’6”

Fitted with an extensive range of oak wall and base units with contrasting roll edge work-tops, integrated fridge and freezer, integrated dish-washer, inset 1 ½ bowl acrylic sink with mixer taps, “Rangemaster” range style cooker with extractor hood, breakfast bar, glazed display cabinets, coved ceiling, fluorescent lighting, “Amtico” style flooring, electric plinth heater, sliding sash window, half glazed door to the garden, arch to:

Utility Room

Fitted with units matching the kitchen, inset stainless steel double bowl sink, plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for tumble dryer and other appliances, cloaks cupboard.

Study 13’3” x 10’7”

French doors opening to the garden, picture rail, corner fireplace with wooden surround and wrought iron and tile insert, dado rail, radiator, telephone point.

First Floor Landing

Stone mullion window overlooking the garden, radiator, steps to inner landing, two further radiators.

Bedroom One 23’7” max x 18’

Two sliding sash windows overlooking the garden, radiator, coved ceiling, dado rail, door to:

En Suite Bathroom

Fully tiled and fitted with a white suite comprising: Twin wash hand basins in vanity unit, panelled jacuzzi bath, corner shower cubicle with chrome mixer shower with additional jets and hand held shower head, bidet and low level concealed cistern wc, large casement window overlooking the garden, spot-lighting, radiator, coved ceiling, vinyl flooring.

Bedroom Two 16’ x 10’5”

Sliding sash window, picture rail, radiator

Bedroom Three 16’ x 9’4”

Sliding sash window, picture rail, radiator (note: Bedrooms two and three were originally one large double bedroom which have been divided by a stud wall)

Bedroom Four 13’4” x 6’5”

Sliding sash window, picture rail, dado rail, radiator.

Bedroom Five 18’ x 10’8”

Interesting bay window with window seat overlooking the garden, picture rail, dado rail, radiator.

Cloakroom

Low level close coupled wc, contemporary wash hand basin in vanity unit, extractor fan, tiling to dado rail height, vinyl flooring.

Bedroom Six 20’3” max x 16’4” max

Two period style sash windows, radiator, large storage cupboard / wardrobe, door to:

En Suite Bathroom

Fitted with a white suite comprising: Panelled bath with folding glass shower screen and mixer shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low level close coupled wc, ceramic tiling to splash sensitive surfaces, Extractor fan, radiator, vinyl flooring, built in storage unit.

Family Bathroom

Fitted with a white suite comprising: Panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level close coupled wc and recessed double shower cubicle with sliding glass door and chrome mixer shower, large storage cupboard with shelved recess, extractor fan, vinyl flooring.

Bedroom Seven 13’ x 11”

Sliding sash window radiator, door to:

En Suite Bathroom

Fitted with a white suite comprising: Panelled bath with folding glass shower screen and mixer shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low level close coupled wc, ceramic tiling to splash sensitive surfaces, Extractor fan, radiator, vinyl flooring, built in storage unit.

Bedroom Eight 20’3” x 12’10”

Two sliding sash windows, vaulted pine panelled ceiling, radiator, recess with contemporary wash hand basin with monobloc mixer tap.

Bedroom Nine 10’5” x 5’8”

Sliding sash window, picture rail, dado rail, radiator.

Self Contained Flatlets

To the eastern elevation are three self contained one bedroom flatlets which require a degree of modernisation / improvement. They benefit from a separate access from Church Street and have a graveled parking area.

Outside

The property is approached via a sweeping gravel drive which leads to a large graveled turning / parking area on the north elevation. The Old Rectory sits within level, parkland / woodland grounds approaching 2.25 acres with many mature trees (note: Some subject to protection orders). There is a protected heronry and large pond.

Location

West Huntspill is well located for commuting to Bristol, Taunton and other local business centres via the nearby M5 motorway and A38. There is a mainline railway station at Highbridge and Bristol International Airport is approximately 24 miles distant. West Huntspill has a range of local facilities including a church, local store, public houses and restaurants, infant and junior schools. More extensive shopping and and leisure facilities can be found in nearby Highbridge and Burnham on Sea

Directions

From Junction22 of the M5 take the first exit from the roundabout and proceed through Highbridge Town centre, continue along the A38 through West Huntspill turning right into Church Road. Continue passing the Church on the left where the entrance to The Old Rectory will be found on the left hand side.