3 bed property for sale

Ash Priors, Taunton TA4

Charming grade II listed partly thatched waterside cottage situated in the heart of the popular village of Ash Priors within easy each of Taunton. Viewing essential to appreciate the tranquillity of this super location.

Originally a small thatched cottage, the property was extended in the 1960's and now comprises: Entrance hall, kitchen, large split level sitting/dining room, study/second reception room and a shower room. On the first floor there is a master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and 2 further double bedrooms serviced by a family bathroom. The gardens lie to the side of the house and are well stocked with a wide variety of mature shrubs and trees. A stream running under the house winds it way through the garden to create a truly magical waterside garden culminating in a pond. Off road parking for 2 vehicles can be found at the end of the garden and this could potentially be extended further to create a third space.

The current occupier heats the property with the woodburner. Mains gas was connected to the property but has been capped off in the road however this could be reinstated.

The village itself has a 15th century church and village hall and the nearby village of Bishops Lydeard has a Co-op convenience store and two popular pubs. For day-to-day requirements Wellington has a good range of shops and local businesses including a Waitrose supermarket and Taunton is also within easy reach.

Nearby transport links include the A358 and the M5, Taunton has regular rail services to Bristol Temple Meads (52 minutes) and Paddington (1 hour 39 minutes) and Exeter and Bristol airports are both within reach.

There is an excellent range of schooling available from both the State and independent sectors. This includes three village primary schools within a three mile radius and several good private schools including Blundells, Taunton School, King's and Queen's Colleges in Taunton, King's Hall Preparatory School and Richard Huish Sixth Form College.