Kingston St. Mary, Taunton, Somerset, TA2

An exquisite Georgian farmhouse restored and presented to an exemplary standard with a pool, pool house and excellent equestrian facilities on the southern foothills of the Quantocks.

Grove Farm is quite exceptional and provides a rare opportunity for those seeking a conveniently situated country home having been restored and refurbished to an exceptionally high standard with the best quality materials, fittings and decorations together with energy saving specifications providing stylish and comfortable living. Acquired by the present owner four years ago the property has been totally restored and thoughtfully designed and remodelled to provide well proportioned and arranged rooms yet retaining a wealth of character, which all comply with the Grade II Listing. The interior design includes Jim Lawrence fittings, a Tom Howley kitchen with Miele and Liebherr appliances and Farrow & Ball colours throughout.

Grove Farm has a typical Georgian facade with a pillared canopy entrance porch with fine panelled front door into the reception hall, which has a limestone tiled floor, a panelled staircase to the first floor and panelled doors into the drawing room, which has handsome slate mantelpiece and inset Chesney wood burning stove, a sash window with lovely views to the south and a wall of blended bookcases and storage cupboards below. The dining room lies on the opposite side of the hall with a French style oak block floor, particularly attractive period marble mantelpiece and open hearth. The kitchen has a high vaulted ceiling with beautifully preserved panelling and exposed timbers and has been fitted with a Tom Howley kitchen with substantial central island topped with Quartz work surface and inset Shaws sink with Quooker fusion brass tap and a Bora Pura induction venting cook top. There are extensive storage cupboards including a larder cupboard, crockery cupboards and drawers, cupboards with inset Miele microwave oven, a warming drawer and traditional oven and a further range of cupboards incorporating a full height Liebherr fridge and freezer and dual zone wine chiller. There is an ancient fireplace with cupboard to the side and an ancient window overlooking the rear courtyard. A door leads up to the garden room having a limestone floor, French doors out into the gardens and a range of Tom Howley cloaks cupboards. An inner lobby leads to the plant room with a pool infiltration system, the 9V solar battery and two wall mounted Alfa boilers and a pressurised hot water cylinder. There is also a cloakroom. The rear hall has limestone floor, a plank and muntin screen has a panelled door to the outside and a further door into a snug/sitting room with fireplace with massive beam and a wood burning stove, set upon a herringbone brick hearth and a cross beam ceiling The utility has a range of cupboards, a sink and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer and opens into a wet room with porcelain tiled shower and a wc. The staircase leads from the main hall and leads to a mezzanine landing with a particularly light and well-proportioned guest bedroom with glorious views to the south and pretty Victorian iron fireplace. The family bathroom has two Lusso Stone square wash basins set upon a washstand with cupboards, with Jim Lawerence lights and wall mirrors, heated towel rail, a contemporary Lusso Stone bath, wc and walk-in shower with porcelain tiling and antique gold fittings. The principal bedroom has a high ceiling with exposed ceiling timbers, well preserved studwork panelling and fireplace with substantial Bressumer beam with scorch marks which are believed to ward away evil spirits. The en suite shower room is tiled with porcelain tiles from Mandarin Stone, has contemporary wash basin with mirror and heated towel rail and a walk-in shower. There are two further bedrooms, one a double room to the front of the house with glorious views and walk-in wardrobe and a further bedroom full of character with original fire chimney breast, exposed beams and staircase down to the kitchen.

Tax Band: F