5 bed detached house for sale

Blagdon Hill, Taunton, Somerset TA3

An exceptionally finished and conveniently located contemporary home, occupying a generous elevated plot, with panoramic views over the Taunton Vale.

Description
This beautifully refurbished contemporary home offers spacious and well-proportioned rooms, with a layout designed to ensure that all the principal rooms benefit from the property's extensive views. Great attention to detail has been the theme throughout the remodelling and refurbishment; now providing an versatile layout, blended with stylish modern living spaces.

A spacious entrance hall leads into the living accommodation, where there is a cloakroom and a utility room. There is a study, which could also be used as a fifth bedroom if required. From the hall a door leads through to a modern open plan living area incorporating a beautifully fitted kitchen, spacious living and dining areas.

The kitchen has a range of panelled cabinets with a central island topped with Quartz marble effect worksurface with space for breakfast bar seating. It is well fitted with appliances including a Rangemaster Professional cooker, an integrated larder refrigerator, under counter freezer, dishwasher and wine fridge. A deep double Belfast sink with a 4 in 1 Quooker tap has Quartz work surface to either side and sits below a large picture window enjoying the glorious views.

There is ample room for a dining table and sofas within this particularly light reception space. There are bi-fold doors from the dining area out onto the rear terrace and sliding glazed doors to the front of the property leading out onto the raised terrace. Twin glazed doors lead into the sitting room, which again has sliding doors onto the raised terrace. A boot room provides an everyday family entrance and has been arranged for shoes, coats and dogs etc.

The inner hall with staircase to the first floor has doors leading to the en suite guest bedroom, two further bedrooms and a well fitted family bathroom. On the first floor, the principal en suite bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and large picture window with side tilting opening door all enjoying the totally uninterrupted views. The en suite bathroom has a shower, contemporary bath, two wash basins set upon a quartz top with drawers below and a wc. There is also a dressing room with ample hanging space and adjustable shelved storage. There is a further large storage cupboard with hanging space.

The resin bound private drive welcomes you into Cricklade, leading to an expansive parking area in front of a detached double garage featuring a convenient remote control up-and-over door along with a boarded storage area. The beautifully maintained front gardens are adorned with a large area of lawn, accessed through a five-bar gate, and they gently slope down to the north, taking in the expansive views.

There is a raised paved terrace, accessible from all the main living areas, which provides a perfect setting for summer entertaining and gatherings. A further gateway leads to the west side of the property, revealing an enclosed working area complete with a garden store, suitable for storing a ride-on lawn mower and gardening tools.

At the rear of the building, there is a spacious paved terrace, bordered by a natural stone retaining wall. From here, steps lead to the rear garden, which has been planted with a mix of mature ornamental trees, including stunning acer, magnolia, and holly. There is a further garden store, hidden behind a mature hedge.

Location
Cricklade enjoys an enviable setting, within the Blackdown Hills, designated a National Landscape by Natural England, with magnificent and far-reaching views across the Taunton Vale, through to the Polden Hills, Quantock, and Brendon Hills.

There is a popular pub, the Holman Clavel, within walking distance, whilst neighbouring villages include Pitminster, known for its ancient church and popular inn, The Queens Arms. Angersleigh, just to the west, is home to the Church of St Michael and All Angels.

Taunton, the county town of Somerset, is just four and a half miles from Cricklade, offering a good selection of shopping and leisure facilities, including several golf courses and the Somerset County Cricket Ground.

The town is also renowned for its array of independent schools, such as King’s and Queen’s Colleges and Taunton School, as well as the Richard Huish Sixth Form College. Other well-known independent schools in the area include Wellington School and Blundell’s at Tiverton.

Communication links to the area are excellent, with a mainline railway station from Taunton, with fast trains to London Paddington in about 1 hr 45 mins. The M5 motorway at junction 25 also provides quick and easy access to Exeter, Bristol, and the Midlands. Access to A303 is only a 10-minute drive away.

Square Footage: 3,278 sq ft



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Additional Info
Mains Water and electricity. Private Sewage Treatment Plant.
Oil Fired Central Heating.

Photographs: June 2025.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills. Prior to making an appointment to view we strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property.