3 bedroom detached house for sale

Beautifully presented and thoughfully extended, this rural period lodge, offering 360 degree stunning countryside views. Approximately 1 acre.

Bickley Lodge is a beautifully presented 1920’s home situated in the highly desirable area of Milverton. The property has been sympathetically extended and upgraded over the years still retaining several original features. In brief, the accommodation comprises an entrance hallway which has stairs rising to the first floor and doors leading to the ground floor reception rooms. The kitchen/breakfast room is a light airy and welcoming room which benefits from matching wall and base units with granite work tops. There is a central island and an open fireplace. Also an oiled fired Aga, but at present this is not commissioned. An opening leads through to the extended sitting room which is such a light and airy room which benefits from floor to ceiling windows that make the most of the stunning far reaching views of the Blackdown Hills and surrounding farmland. There are doors from the sitting room onto the rear patio. The dining room is a great size with a period fireplace, and double doors leading onto the rear patio and garden. Also on the ground floor is a separate study and a spacious utility/boot room. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms. The master bedroom is a great size and benefits from double aspect windows facing East and South. There is also a brick feature fireplace and ensuite, a walk-in wardrobe with plenty of storage is accessed via the landing. There are two further double bedrooms both facing South which benefit from the stunning views. These are served by the shower room and separate WC. The property benefits from double glazing and is warmed by oiled fired central heating.

Milverton is regarded as one of the favoured areas with a good community and offers a good range of local amenities which include a village hall, church, cricket club and primary school. The nearby town of Wiveliscombe is easily accessible providing an extensive range of facilities along with Kingsmead Comprehensive School. Wellington is within a short drive of 4 miles where the nearest motorway junction is situated. The county town of Taunton being approximately 7 miles is renowned for its extensive range of shopping, sporting and cultural facilities, the town also offers excellent independent and comprehensive education. The town also promotes a main line city rail link, London Paddington being approximately 2 hours. Milverton is in the Vale of Taunton Deane and is well placed for easy access to the Exmoor National Park, Quantock Hills and Blackdown Hills also the northern and southern coastlines.

The property is approached off the quiet country road and leads into the private gated driveway which provides ample of off road parking and access to the single detached garage. The house itself is positioned centrally on the plot and offers a great degree of privacy with fantastic far reaching views over rolling countryside. The gardens are mostly laid to lawn with a selection of flower beds full of shrubs and flowers. There is a selection of mature trees in the garden. A large patio area lies to the south of the plot and is the perfect spot for outdoor entertaining with family/friends and alfresco dining.