5 bed detached house for sale

Bradford On Tone, Taunton, Somerset TA4

A character detached stone build former farm house occupying a private secluded location with far reaching views and set within grounds of about 11 Acres to include some mature woodland.

The property probably dates back to the early Victorian era and is of an attractive classical design built of local stone elevations with brick detailing under a new slated hipped roofs. The property is arranged as a main house with an adjoining 1 bedroom annexe although this could potentially be incorporated into the main house if desired. The property internally is flooded in natural light and has excellent ceiling heights. There are three reception rooms at ground floor level together with a conservatory which has been added in more recent times a takes full advantage of the views. Four bedrooms are at first floor level serviced by a family bathroom and the master enjoys En Suite facilities. Double glazing has been installed to all openings and central heating is oil fired with photovoltaic cells on the roof providing electricity. The house stands within good sized gardens and adjoins its own land that includes a small area of woodland, the whole property extending to about 11.5 acres.

The property occupies a private situation approached from a long driveway, the house itself being somewhat elevated in a commanding position with far reaching views over the surrounding area and particularly towards the Quantock and Brendon Hills. Both Taunton and Wellington are readily accessible as well as Junction 26 of the M5 at Wellington and yet despite this convenience, the property is both private and peaceful. The local village of Bradford on Tone provides a popular pub together with village stores and superb parish church, whilst both Taunton and Wellington both offer a wide range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities including four noted independent schools. Golf may be played at the nearby Oak Manor Golf Course and there are numerous local foot and bridal ways that provide easy access to the adjoining attractive countryside.

The property is approached from a long private approach drive which end with a large gravelled hard standing providing ample parking for multiple vehicles and access to a double timber car port. Gardens are present primarily to the South which are well enclosed with an established hedge boundary, the gardens themselves being largely laid to lawn with well stocked, mainly herbaceous borders but also include a number of flowering trees as well as several fruit varieties.