Trull, Taunton

A detached period house in need of refurbishment/renovation subject to planning, set in grounds of approximately one acre and situated in one of Taunton's most favoured locations. Council Tax band F, EPC rating D, freehold.

Description - Available for the first time in 54 years, Sweethay Cottage is a detached period cottage in need of refurbishment or renovation situated in grounds approaching an acre with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.

Location - The village of Trull has a highly respected primary school, village inn, church, memorial hall, village stores / post office and newly built community hall. The village is just a mile and a half from the centre of Taunton, with its excellent shopping centre with many of the well-known high street names, good range of state and independent schools, including Taunton School, King’s and Queen’s Colleges and the Richard Huish Sixth Form College and an ‘out of town’ complex which includes a cinema, many home improvement stores and supermarket. Taunton is also the home of the Somerset County Cricket Ground and has a number of popular golf courses, including Pickeridge set beyond Corfe Village.

Accommodation - The accommodation includes an entrance hall with turning staircase to first floor, door to storage cupboard and doors to the reception rooms. The sitting room centres upon a stone built fireplace with recess for wood burning stove, dual aspect windows, steps lead up to the rear conservatory which has double doors out to the rear garden. The dining room has an old range set withing a fireplace recess and two front aspect windows. To the back of the house is the kitchen which is fitted with a range of wall and base units with space for a range cooker and plumbing for a washing machine, single drainer sink unit, window to rear garden and door to rear porch.

On the first floor are three good sized double bedrooms and a fitted bathroom suite.

Outside - The house is approached via a sweeping driveway which leads up to a turning circle. The gardens are a distinct feature of the property and extend to approximately one acre with areas of lawn and orchard. To the front of the house there is an area of garden which is elevated from the road and enjoys views over the fields beyond. There is a detached double garage/workshop with up and over doors.

Services - Mains water, electricity. Private drainage. LPG Gas bottles for cooking. Oil fired central heating. Solar panels on the garage with feed in tariff averaging 2,255 units per annum according to the vendor. Please note the agents have not inspected or tested the services.

Directions - On entering Trull, turn right onto Dipford Road and follow the road around to the left, follow the road over the bridge and continue where Sweethay Cottage can be found on the right hand side by the green triangle identified by the Stags For Sale board.