Halse, Taunton

An individual and stunning brand new detached family home offering spacious accommodation of character, with south facing gardens of about 0.3 of an acre and attractively situated close to the centre of this thriving village community

The property

This handsome individual brand new detached house offers deceptively spacious accommodation. The symmetrical stone faced façade is very much in traditional country cottage style with central oak framed entrance porch and dormer windows. However, the country cottage appearance belies the spacious contemporary accommodation which extends to over 200 square metres and includes a kitchen/family room of almost 9 metres in length. The house has also been designed to be as environmentally efficient as possible and has an A rating.  It includes high performance double glazing, high levels of insulation, an air-source heat pump and 12 pv panels. It stands within a plot extending to about 0.3 of an acre, with the rear garden enjoying a wonderful southerly aspect.  A large driveway provides ample parking and gives access to an open fronted timber framed double garage. The property enjoys an attractive location, close to the centre of this thriving rural village. 

The accommodation

An oak framed entrance porch with oak entrance door opens to a spacious and welcoming entrance hall with elegant oak and glass staircase to the first floor.  The sitting room enjoys a wonderful double aspect with engineered oak flooring and  double doors opening to the rear paved terrace. Wood burning stove.  The superb kitchen/family/dining room extends to almost 9 metres and is very much the heart of the house.  It is an extremely light and airy room and enjoys a wonderful triple aspect with 2 sets of bi-fold doors opening to the south facing garden and terrace. The kitchen is beautifully appointed and includes a large central island.  The utility room has built in appliances and a door to the side garden.  Also on the ground floor can be found the study/snug/bedroom 4, with engineered oak flooring and a guest cloakroom.

First floor

The principal bedroom features a vaulted ceiling and double doors opening to reveal a Juliette balcony and lovely views over the garden.  The adjacent bath/shower room has been beautifully fitted and includes a free standing bath and separate shower enclosure.  There are 2 further double bedrooms with one having an en suite shower room.

Outside

A large sweeping gravelled driveway provides ample parking and gives access to the double garage.  The rear garden enjoys a wonderful southerly aspect and includes a large paved terrace which is approached directly from the kitchen and is ideal for alfresco dining.  Steps rise to give access to an area of lawn with mature trees and shrubs.

Situation

Halse is an extremely popular village with a thriving community and has a parish church and community owned pub.  Halse lies close to the larger villages of Milverton and Bishops Lydeard which have local shops and primary schools.  Taunton the county town of Somerset is readily accessible.