Luccombe, Minehead

An elegant and beautifully presented former rectory of considerable character and charm in a quiet setting on the edge of the National Trust Village of Luccombe with 2 letting cottages, extensive gardens and grounds.

Situation - This former Rectory is accessed via an impressive driveway nestled at the foot of Dunkery Beacon on the edge of the village of Luccombe.

Luccombe is a delightful village with many period properties and a 14th century church. Almost all of the properties are National Trust owned which gives the unique charm of heritage architecture set against the stunning background of Exmoor.

The Somerset coastline has pretty harbours and villages including Porlock Weir (4.6 miles) and Watchet (12 miles). Although in a rural location the property has excellent access to the extensive shopping facilities of Porlock (2 miles), Minehead (4 miles) and the County Town of Taunton (27 miles), which offers well known independent and state schools together with a main line rail link to London Paddington and direct access to the M5.

Description - This handsome former rectory of considerable character and charm is believed to have been built in 1843 on the site of an earlier manor house. After purchasing Manor House the current owners had the opportunity to purchase the attached Old rectory to put the property back to its former self. The house offers generous and immaculate flexible accommodation. The property has been beautifully refurbished, whilst retaining many notable period features typical of the architectural period, including high ceilinged rooms with decorative covings, attractive fireplaces and a beautiful sweeping staircase. There is an integral two bedroom annex with its own entrance. The house is complemented by two cottages, 3.5 acres of gardens and grounds with a stream fed pond, which gives the property a parkland setting.

Accommodation - Entrance porch/lobby leads into the grand reception hall with fireplace inset with a wood burning stove, timber flooring, which in turn leads into the inner central hallway with magnificent Georgian sweeping staircase, chandeliers, a period fireplace and doors to the principle reception rooms. The double aspect drawing room with bay window has wonderful views of the gardens, a fireplace inset with a wood burning stove. The dining room with fireplace, inset with wood burning stove and timber floors again overlooks the gardens. Off the reception hall is a study with fireplace inset with wood burning stove and stairs to the first floor. Adjacent to the drawing room is a reading room/study with fireplace and French doors opening out on to the sun terrace and garden. The inner hall way also leads to the superb kitchen/orangery. The kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of bespoke units, granite worktops, integral oven and hob, an Aga (currently not connected) and walk in larder. Glazed doors lead through to the orangery/garden room with tiled floor and doors to the sun terrace and garden. Off the kitchen is a utility room and boot room with access to the courtyard. A door leads through into the annex with a sitting room with fireplace and wood burning stove, kitchen and stairs leading up to two double bedrooms and a shower room.

The main staircase leads to a first-floor gallery landing off which is the master bedroom with views over the garden and to the countryside beyond, two walk in wardrobes, and a large en suite with roll top bath, shower wash stand and WC. To the front of the house is another large double bedroom with adjacent bathroom with shower, bath, washbasin and WC. There are three more double bedrooms, one with en suite shower room.

The inner reception hall also leads down to the basement, which is divided into six rooms providing good space for a wine cellar, TV room, gym and workshop space.

The Cottages - Discreetly set are the two cottages with their own parking, courtyard and garden. Both cottages have full residential consent and are currently let as holiday accommodation.

Luccombe Cottage (Sleeps 4) - The glazed door leads into the kitchen fitted with a range of units with granite worktops, integrated electrical appliances and cupboard under the stairs. The sitting room has an electric wood burning effect fire, glazed door to the garden and stairs to the first floor. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside there is a courtyard to sit and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Horner Cottage (Sleep 2) - A glazed door into a hall with access to the kitchen fitted with a range of units and integral appliances. The sitting room has an electric log effect fire and storage cupboard. Stairs lead to the first floor with a double bedroom and en suite bathroom. There is a private patio and garden for this cottage.

Outside - Approached through a five bar gate a sweeping gravelled drive leads through lawned gardens, ornamental trees and shrubs to a circular drive around a central lawn. The gardens are a real feature of this fine country home. To the side is a walled and gravelled parking area, log stores and garaging. To the rear of the house is a paved sun terrace with a stream fed pond and footbridge over, flower borders, shrubs and specimen trees. The gardens surround the house and rise up to woodland style gardens with flowers in abundance. There are pathways leading through the woodland gardens and a private path to the church. There is a wooden summer house which enjoys views over the garden. To one side is a kitchen garden with raised vegetable beds and a double glazed potting shed and a greenhouse.

Agents Note - There is a right of way over the first part of the drive to the neighbouring property. Manor House is situated in a conservation area.

Services - Mains drainage and electricity. Private spring water supply. There is a comprehensive water storage, high pressure water pumping system and UV filtration.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the agents please.

Directions - From Taunton and M5 from the east follow A358 towards Minehead for approximately thirteen miles to the A39. Follow the A39 for approximately eight miles towards Minehead. Pass Minehead on the A39 towards Porlock for approximately one mile. After a short section of three lane carriageway, take the third left turning, signposted Luccombe. Follow this lane for approximately one and one half miles until it ends at a T-junction. Manor House gateway will be found directly opposite the junction.

Outgoings - Manor House Bands E & B. Annex: Band B Cottages: Band B

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