5 bedroom detached house for sale

A spacious detached house set at the end of a private drive within grounds of approximately 3.45 acres, enjoying elevated breathtaking views of the Somerset levels and occupying arguably one of the best positions in this highly sought after village.


The real selling point of this property is it’s positon. It occupies an elevated position set back from the public highway with stunning views over the Somerset levels to the north and open countryside to the west. The village centre is within walking distance and nearby footpaths provide excellent dog walking. The property itself is of red brick elevations under a pitched tiled roof and has been extended over time to create a fabulous family home. The house is fitted with solar panels on the roof, a wood chip boiler making it economical to run and also benefits from double glazing throughout. In brief the accommodation comprises an entrance hall with log burning stove, stairs to the first floor, and separate W.C. To the side is a good size study. The hall continues giving access to a garage and a large living room with exposed timber flooring, wood burner and doors out to a conservatory overlooking a walled garden. The kitchen/dining room is one of the main focal points and faces north, fitted with a range of farmhouse style base units with granite work surfaces, island unit and a number of integral appliances, including a four oven Aga. A triple aspect snug room adjoins, as does a utility which flows into a boot room with shower. Upstairs is a landing, 5 double bedrooms with the master taking full advantage of the views, together with walk-in dressing room and balcony. In addition is a family bathroom and shower room. To fully appreciate the layout and position of this superb family home a viewing is highly recommended.

The property is situated on the western outskirts of the rural village of North Curry which is widely regarded as one of the most sought after in the district. Centred around an attractive village green, the village offers a good range of amenities which includes modern health centre, primary school, post office/convenience store and cafe. There is also a popular village pub and a beautiful parish church known as the "Cathedral of the Moors". The County Town of Taunton is some 6 miles away readily accessible via nearby roads where a wide range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities will be found including three noted public schools. Taunton benefits from excellent communication links with the rest of the UK with a rail link to London, Paddington and M5 interchange (junction 25).

The property is approached over a driveway which is shared at first and then leads to a private tarmacadam car parking and turning area to the rear of the house which in turn gives access to the double garage and garden store. The garden adjoins on three sides comprising areas of lawn interspersed with mature trees, shrubs and bushes. To the front is a brick built single storey greenhouse/tool shed and to the west is a beautiful walled garden complete with a gravelled alfresco dining area, ornamental pond and pergola. The gardens here are mainly lawned with well established borders and adjoining is a former vegetable garden perfect for a summerhouse as it takes full advantage of the views. The land adjoins the gardens to the northeast and comprise a predominantly level paddock contained within natural hedgerow boundaries and within is a former grass tennis court and dilapidated field shelter. In all the property extends to about 3.45 acres