3 bedroom semi detached house for sale

A beautifully situated semi detached country home available to the market for the first time in over 35 years. The property constructed of local stone with some later additions, enjoys the most picturesque position adjoining next to the River Tone, which runs in a deep cutting to the rear of the property ensuring there is virtually no risk of flooding. The house which has been the subject of much care over many years of ownership, has spacious well proportioned accommodation served throughout via a oil fired central heating system, with three reception rooms, a smart fitted kitchen, excellent utility area and study along with three well balanced first floor bedrooms and both ground floor bathroom and first floor shower room. Outside the gardens are a spectacular combination of smart pleasure garden and lawns, along with natural mature trees bordering steeply down to the river. To the rear of the property there is a good open terrace giving views over the valley and on towards open countryside in the distance. As is traditional with cottages of this type we understand there are riparian boundaries indicating the boundaries of the property are in the middle of the river. In all the grounds extend to approximately 1/3 of an acre.

Location

Waterrow is a small hamlet of traditional houses and cottages centred around a historic pub approximately 3 miles from the busy market town of Wiveliscombe. The hamlet which is situated in the parish of Chipstable just off of the B3227 is surrounded by green hills and wooded valleys dissected by the River Tone.

The busy town of Wiveliscombe boasts an excellent range of shopping and scholastic facilities along with several village Inns and a thriving community.

The county town of Taunton is approximately 13 ½ miles to the east with its renown range of shopping, leisure and scholastic amenities.

Accommodation

Front door to

reception hall staircase rising to first floor

sitting room 13’6 x 11’1 (4.11m x 3.37m) window to front, radiator

To the right of the hall way

sitting room / dining room divided by archways sitting room 11’9 x 11’1 (3.58m x 3.37m) window to front, radiator, TV aerial point, fireplace with wood burning stove and hearth, archway through to

dining room 15’ x 11’9 (4.57m x 3.58m) window to rear, oil fired Sorento fire with central heating boiler, large under stairs storage cupboard.

Kitchen 13’ x 7’3 (3.96m x 2.20m) fitted with a matching range of wall and base units, 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with hot and cold mixer tap, four point electric hob and integrated oven, dishwasher and ample further utility space, window to rear giving charming rural views.

Rear hall way window to rear

ground floor bathroom with WC, wash basin, panelled bath, shower cubicle, radiator.

Rear lobby glazed doors opening to outside, tiled flooring.

Utility 9’ x 5’8 (2.74m x 1.72m) window to side, plumbing for washing machine, tiled flooring.

Study 7’5 x 7’7 (2.26m x 2.31m) window to front and side, radiator, telephone point.

On the first floor

bedroom one 13’11 narrowing to 10’6 x 11’8 (4.24m narrowing to 3.20m x 3.55m) beautifully fitted with a range of handmade built in bedroom furniture with ample hanging, shelving and storage space, window to front, radiator.

Bedroom two 10’5 x 8’5 (3.17m x 2.56m) window to rear and side, radiator.

Bedroom three 11’10 x 8’2 (3.60m x 2.48m) window to rear.

Shower room with shower cubicle, WC, wash basin, window and radiator.

Outside The property is approached via a sweeping tarmac driveway leading to the substantial detached garage with up and over door. The front gardens are landscaped into areas of lawn interspersed with a wide variety of flowering plants and shrubs along with a summerhouse and further secluded barbeque area. Walkways lead around the property to the principally terraced rear garden with large open patio area, two large useful brick built store sheds and stunning views across the valley over open countryside. Situated in a deep cutting is the River Tone accessible via a flight of steep steps cut into the bank creating an idyllic rural paradise.

General remarks and stipulation

Tenure

The property is offered for sale freehold, by private treaty with vacant possession on completion.

Local Authority

Taunton Deane Borough Council, Deane House, Belvedere Road, Taunton, TA1 1HE Tel:

Council Tax

Band D

Directions

From Taunton town centre proceed out of the town along Wellington Road to the principle roundabout turning right onto Silk mills Road. Proceed over the railway bridge to the next roundabout and here turn left onto the B3227 Taunton to Wiveliscombe road. Stay on the main road through the town of Wiveliscombe going straight on at the traffic lights and leaving the town towards Bampton. On leaving the town proceed through some tight bends as the road slowly climbs and then gently falls into the hamlet of Waterrow. As you go over the Tone River bridge and past the Rock Inn on your right hand side proceed up the hill and 1 Tone View will be visible on the left.

Important notice Wilkie May & Tuckwood for themselves and for the vendors of the property, whose agents they are, give notice that: 1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3. No person in the employment of Wilkie May & Tuckwood has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property on behalf of Wilkie May & Tuckwood, nor enter into any contract on behalf of the vendor. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. Phototgraphs taken and details prepared January 2012.

Measurements and other information All measurements are approximate. While we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information with you.