Henley Manor, Henley, Crewkerne

Part of a beautifully restored Grade II* Elizabethan Manor House set in a tranquil setting overlooking its own garden and orchard/paddock (in total 1.15 acres) and the vale of the River Parrett, enjoying far-reaching views.

Situation - Middle Manor is part of the Henley Manor Estate set on a hillside about half a mile south of the market town of Crewkerne in the South Somerset Hills. The town has an excellent range of amenities including a Waitrose supermarket, a weekly country market, a monthly farmer’s market and a choice of medical, dental and veterinary surgeries (see
Crewkerne also has a station with services to Waterloo and Exeter St. David’s and the regional airports at Exeter and Bristol are both within a reasonable distance. The surrounding area also offers a wide choice of schools from both the state and independent sectors.

Distances
Crewkerne town centre 1.5 miles (Waterloo 2 hours 28 minutes), A303 7 miles, Yeovil 11.5 miles, Taunton/J25 M5 18.5 miles (Paddington 1 hour 39 minutes), Exeter Airport 35 miles. (Distances and times approximate).

The Property - Middle Manor is the central and oldest part of an Elizabethan manor house. The house and adjacent barns were renovated and converted into 18 separate dwellings between 2000 and 2010. The manor house itself is Grade II* listed and divided into four and was renovated last. Middle Manor brims with character at every turn and has three floors with fantastic, uninterrupted views across the vale of the River Parrett. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, sitting/dining room with fireplace, kitchen, outer hallway, first-floor landing, main bedroom with en suite bath/shower room, bedroom 4 and cloakroom/wc, second-floor landing with study/office area, bedrooms 2 and, 3 and family bathroom/shower room.

Gardens And Grounds - Outside to the front access drive the property has a DOUBLE GARAGE with further guest parking.

To the front of the property is a front courtyard garden belonging solely to Middle Manor, with an access/pedestrian gate leading to a further side garden/courtyard, enclosed by natural stone walling, gravelled seating and access through to the main rear garden.

A lovely private garden with far-reaching views across the vale and its own orchard/paddock. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a raised and private seating area, again enjoying those wonderful views. The whole plot extends to 1.15 acres (excluding the double garage).

Please note there is a right of pedestrian access to the neighbouring property.

Services - Mains electricity. Private drainage. Private metered water supply is provided via a borehole owned and maintained by Henley Manor Ltd, which also owns the surrounding fields and farmland. Water rates for Henley Manor Estate residents are pegged to those charged by Wessex Water.

Oil-fired central heating incorporating underfloor heating on the ground floor. Oil-fired AGA.

Broadband - Standard broadband is available. Mobile signal/coverage - Available both indoors and outside - For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend Ofcom checker.

Please note that there is an annual service charge of £700 pa.

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From Crewkerne town centre/Market Street head south out of the town on the A356 signed to Dorchester. Follow the A356 out of the town for about three quarters of a mile and then turn right off a left hand bend onto Henley Road. After 100 yards continue onto Cathole Bridge Road. Drive for a further half mile and then turn left onto the approach drive to the manor house, marked as a no-through road and Henley Manor Estate. Follow the drive for about half a mile and continue straight to the top and the property will be found on the right. The double garage is a little further along on your left hand side.