6 bedroom detached house

A substantial rural home, set in over 5 acres of gardens and grounds, enjoying far-reaching views and within easy reach of Taunton, Ilminster and communication links.

Description

The house, which is not Listed, dates from the 17th Century with later additions, and has been a much loved and cherished family home for many years. Offered to the market since the late 1970's, Axhill House presents a unique opportunity to take on this substantial, characterful and versatile home with great potential for future improvement.

With accommodation extending to over 5,700 sq ft, the building provides a spacious and adaptable layout, with a fine selection of reception rooms, six bedrooms and four bathrooms (2 en suite). An attached garage and storage building offers great amenity space and potential for further accommodation if required.

In addition to the accommodation in the main house, there is a detached studio/lodge, which has potential to be modernised to create useful secondary accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.

The gardens and grounds, which extend to about 5.87 acres, are idyllic. Featuring attractive patio areas, mature trees and shrubs and lawns leading down to a picturesque Italian Garden with a natural pool fed from a nearby spring. There is a swimming pool is set to one side of the garden and a tennis court, which requires resurfacing.

Approached via a private driveway, flanked by lawns and horse chestnuts, there are paddocks to the north and south of the drive, ideal for keeping livestock, whilst also enhancing the property's unique setting.

Location

Nestled off a small country lane Axhill House is ideally placed. with Taunton to the north, and Ilminster to the south, yet being surrounded by beautiful and unspoilt countryside with far-reaching views to both the Quantock and Blackdown Hills AONB.

The village of Ashill has its own school and there are many popular private schools in the area, including Perrot Hill, Sherborne, Kings Taunton and Taunton School. It is within striking distance of the A303 allowing access to Cornwall to the west and London to the east. Junction 25 of the M5 is about 8 miles away.

There are mainline stations in Crewkerne into Waterloo and in Taunton into Paddington. In addition there are International airports in Bristol (41 miles) or Exeter (30 miles).

Square Footage: 5,746 sq ft


Acreage: 5.87 Acres

Directions

DIRECTIONS: (TA19 9NB) Heading west on the A303 take the exit onto the A358 signposted to Taunton and M5. After 2.9 miles turn left to Ashill. Continue along Windmill Hill Lane, keeping to the left and the property can be found approximately one mile further along on the right.

DISTANCES: Ilminster about 4 miles, Chard about 7.7 miles, Taunton about 10 miles, Crewkerne about 11 miles.

Additional Info

SERVICES: Mains water & electricity. Private drainage system. Solar Panels. Oil-fired central heating. Broadband Connected.

VIEWINGS: Strictly by prior appointment with Savills or their joint agents.

FIXTURES & FITINGS: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc. are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

AGENTS NOTE: There is a little used public footpath, which runs from part way up the drive to the house, crossing the parking area, and leaving the property on its western boundary, between the house and studio/outbuilding.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.