A charming and versatile former vicarage, with coach house providing flexible secondary accommodation, set in generous gardens and grounds in a delightful edge of village setting.

Description

Dating from the mid-1800's, the Old Vicarage is an attractive Grade II Listed former vicarage, built of local stone in the Gothic style. The building provides spacious and characterful accommodation over two floors, extending to about 2,737 sq ft, including a detached annexe/studio building.

In addition, there is the former Coach House, believed to have been converted in the 1980's to provide a useful additional dwelling, with accommodation extending to about 988 sq ft.

Combined, the two properties would suit a multi-generational setup, or home with income potential through holiday lets or an AST in The Coach House. Set within generous and immaculately kept walled gardens, the property enjoys extensive and far-reaching rural views.

The accommodation in The Vicarage comprises a reception hall with cloakroom, a sitting room with fireplace and doors to a garden room, a dining room and study. There is also a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with Aga and utility room off. On the first floor, there are four bedrooms. the principal bedroom has an ensuite shower room and large dressing room or further bedroom if required.

The studio/annexe is a standalone building, currently set-up as a studio/bedroom with ensuite shower room. This building could be used as a home office or gym if required.

The Coach House has its own independent access, garden and parking area. The ground floor comprises a entrance porch/boot room, with utility room and access to a ground floor shower room. There is a sitting room with access to the garden, a dining room and kitchen/breakfast room with Aga. On the first floor, there is a landing, two bedrooms and a shower room.

Outside, a pillared entrance leads to a substantial driveway with plenty of parking and turning space between the garage and buildings. The picturesque and private gardens are beautifully landscaped, with lawns, terraces and mature borders. There is a central ornamental pond with fountain and a series of herbaceous borders as wells as a good selection of flowering shrubs, including azalea, camellia and rhododendron. Between The Vicarage and Coach House, there is a splendid wisteria.

On the left as you enter the graveled driveway, there is a substantial oak framed garage building, incorporating a secure workshop and garage/store with solid timber doors and open fronted bays for another two vehicles.

Location

Set within the Blackdown Hills AONB, the village of Bishopswood sits between the towns of Chard to the south and Taunton to the north, with Honiton and Exeter to the south and west. The surrounding countryside is a patchwork of small fields and woodland, with many foot and bridle paths to explore.

Bishopswood has a village hall, pub and chapel, whilst a range of local amenities and supermarkets can be found in nearby Chard. The County Town of Taunton, has an excellent range of shopping and schooling facilities, including Taunton School, Kings and Queens Colleges' and Kings Hall Prep School.

Communication links to the area are excellent, with the A303/A30 providing quick links to Exeter to the West and Ilminster to the East. The M5 Motorway network can be accessed at Taunton and there is a mainline train station in Taunton, providing quick and regular links to London Paddington in less than two hours.

Square Footage: 4,558 sq ft



Directions

Directions: TA20 3RS - From the A303, heading north east from Honiton, Bishopswood will be signposted on the left, shortly after crossing the Devon/Somerset Border. On entering the village, take the first left-hand turn, signposted to the Village Hall and the entrance to The Old Vicarage, will be found shortly after on the left-hand side.

Distances: Chard about 6 miles, Taunton about 10 miles, Honiton about 11 miles, Exeter about 27 miles.

Additional Info

Services : Mains Electricity & Water. Private Drainage. Oil-fired heating. Broadband connected.

VIEWINGS: Strictly by prior appointment with Savills.

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.

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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.