6 bedroom detached house for sale

An outstanding and superior five/seven bedroom property set in private gated grounds with landscaped gardens and far reaching views over Porlock Bay. The property boasts a variety of outbuildings including garaging and summerhouse, there is substantial off road parking on the sweeping drive. Offers a plethora of uses. NO ONWARD CHAIN COMPLICATIONS.


This stunning individual late Victorian property occupies an elevated position with views over Porlock Bay sitting proudly in periphery of the superb Exmoor village of Porlock. Benefits from a good size vestibule, grand entrance hallway which gives access to principal ground floor rooms. A light and spacious dual aspect drawing room and dining room with access to the conservatory. Sitting room, sunroom, two kitchens and WC. The first floor of this property has a superb spacious galleried landing with window to the rear, there are five well-appointed bedrooms, a family bathroom, two en-suite bathrooms. The second floor offers three further rooms, potential for two bedrooms, reception room and family bathroom. The mature landscaped grounds boast a number of attractive Victorian features. Gated access, substantial drive way and garage, the property affords a high degree of privacy. The property is surrounded by private mature gardens which offers exceptional views across the village towards Porlock Weir and the Bay of Porlock.

ACCOMMODATION
The property is approached through decorative wrought iron double electric gates, that open onto a sweeping tarmac driveway with substantial parking. Entrance to the side of the property from the driveway into a spacious entrance vestibule with two fully glazed entrance doors, plenty of room for coats and a further door which leads to the grand entrance hall. The entrance hall has access to all principal rooms and an elegant staircase to the first floor. Kitchen/breakfast room units fitted above and below, marble work surfaces over, inset ceramic 1 ½ bowl sink and drainer, 4 Oven AGA (oil fired), area for breakfast table, window overlooking the driveway and arch through to the second kitchen area , units above and below, work surfaces over, composite two bowl sink and drainer, space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, NEFF oven & grill and an electric hob, 1 bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, Grant boiler, under stairs storage cupboard and window to the side, rear and door to the garage. Drawing room with a fabulous opulent feature marble fire place with gas fire inset, window to the side and French doors into the conservatory. The Dining room, wonderful space to entertain family and friends, patio doors lead into the super conservatory which has the advantage of amazing views to the front elevation, two sets of French doors lead to the front terrace. Sitting room features another feature fireplace and inset wood burner, windows to the side and two doors to the sunroom featuring windows to the rear and front. Window and door to the side offers lovely view to the front. The WC, comprises low level WC, wall mounted basin and obscure glazed window to the side. The first floor galleried landing has a vast window to the rear garden, doors to all principle rooms. The first floor offers five bedrooms, family ‘jack & jill’ bathroom, separate WC and two En-suites to the principal two bedrooms that have exceptional views to the front, across the Bay of Porlock towards Porlock Hill. To the second there are a further two bedrooms, reception room and a family bathroom. Splendid late Victorian residence with very adaptable rooms whether it is for a family, multi-generational living or as a bed & breakfast.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
Oil fired central heating, mains electric, water and drainage.
Council Tax Band G
Freehold

AGENTS NOTE
Japanese Knotweed is present at the property and is in an ongoing Eco Control Solutions five year program.

Porlock is a charming village which lies between Exmoor and the sea, sheltered by picturesque hills and within the Exmoor National Park. The village has an excellent range of everyday shopping facilities with the quaint hamlet and harbour of Porlock Weir approximately two miles away. West Somerset’s premier coastal resort, Minehead has a more comprehensive range of facilities and is approximately six miles, and the County town of Taunton which has mainline rail connections and access to the motorway network is approximately twenty six miles.

The property is accessed through electric wrought iron decorative double gates, which lead to a tarmac sweeping drive, access to the garage and sizeable alluring wrap around mature gardens. To the rear is a good size lawn and benefits from a considerable size timber summer house and greenhouse. There is a spacious terrace which abuts the conservatory and offers wonderful views over the front garden, the village and Porlock bay. A delightful area for alfresco dining and entertaining. Below the terrace is further mature gardens, mature shrubs and trees. The borders of the garden are of mature hedges which afford privacy.