Beautifully presented detached period home offering spacious and elegant accommodation located in a most enviable position within a quarter of a mile to Minehead town and a half a mile to Minehead sea front and all amenities, North Hill and Exmoor National Park.


DESCRIPTION
Understood to have been built in the 1930's and situated in a popular residential area of Minehead, ideally situated within a quarter of a mile to the town. ‘Longmead’ is an attractive three double bedroom detached period home, updated and re-furbished by the present owner and offers well-presented light and airy accommodation. Undoubtedly a feature of this beautiful home are the large private gardens which extend to the side, a former orchard which currently houses a home office/studio and historic planning permission (see agents notes) and beautiful private gardens to the rear along with direct access onto the Parks Walk.

ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation which is arranged over two floors in brief comprises, reception hallway, built in under stairs storage and doors to all principal rooms, stairs rising to first floor. The dual aspect living room with bay window to the front aspect drenching the room with natural light. A part glazed door into the kitchen which is fitted with a range of modern base and wall units with integrated dishwasher and washing machine, space for AGA/cooker with extractor hood over, space for standing fridge freezer, and built in wine rack. Sink and drainer unit with window with an aspect to the rear with views over the garden. There is a snug and further boot room/utility housing recently installed (2022) gas fired boiler and door leading into the rear garden. The formal dining room has a window to rear aspect and leads into a garden room with sliding doors, access to rear garden.

The attractive first floor landing opens onto a bright and spacious area with doors to bedrooms and family bathroom. The principle bedroom has a triple aspect and enjoys fully fitted wardrobes and views over the front garden. There is a panelled cloak room fitted with heated towel rail, wc and wash hand basin. Bedroom two also has fitted wardrobes and enjoys a dual aspect to the front. Bedroom three has a dual aspect with views to the rear garden. The four piece family bathroom completes the accommodation, fitted with a standalone bath, walk in shower, low level WC and wash hand basin.

AGENTS NOTES: It is noted that our clients have recently obtained planning permission in reference (3/21/23/056) in respect of the garage extension.

There is historic planning for a single dwelling to the extended garden which is now lapsed. Please speak to agent for further details.

We are advised there is an overage affecting the land (former orchard) this is not time limited and any development would be subject to a 30% uplift. Please contact the selling agent for more information

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
Gas fired central heating, Mains Electric, water and drainage.
EPC Rating - D
Council Tax Band - F

SITUATION
The seaside town of Minehead is commonly known as the gateway to the Exmoor National Park where there are many interesting walks and other country pursuits to be enjoyed.  The town boasts a wide range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities along with First, Middle and Upper Schools.  The County town of Taunton is approximately 25 miles distance with its wider range of shops and access to the motorway network and mainline railway station.  Many of the renowned attractions of West Somerset and the Exmoor National Park are also within short motoring distance along with the rugged North Devon coast line.

GARDENS & GROUNDS
The property is approached by double wrought iron gates over a sweeping driveway offering a good amount of parking and a manageable front garden mostly laid to lawn with mature shrubs surrounding. There is an attached single garage with power and light. To the rear of the property is a further wonderful level garden, predominately laid to lawn with a number of outbuildings as well as an orchard and a patio area ideal for Alfresco dining and entertaining. A stream with a bridge over leads to an additional portion of the garden which gives direct access onto the Parks Walk. The summerhouse/studio is approached over a level lawn and benefits from power, light and double glazed sliding doors. This is an ideal setting for hosting events or working remotely.