Wood Lane, Stogumber, Taunton, Somerset

THE AGENTS SAYS...
A superb 4 bedroom detached period barn conversion enjoys a rural position just outside a desirable west somerset village to include equestrian facilities with a substantial stable block and yard and turn out paddock of just over an acre.

ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation comprises main reception hall with a utility cupboard seen off to one side. Beyond leads on to an exceptionally spacious open plan kitchen/breakfast/dining room featuring a recently installed 2 oven oil fired Aga. A separate electric cooker provides additional cooking. A full range of painted wall and base units extend along one side finished with beautiful oak work surfaces. An inset ceramic butler sink completes the kitchen arrangement.

Double glazed doors open into a conservatory and boot room with access leading out to the rear and yard to the side.

Stunning travertine tile flooring extends across this huge living space to the breakfast dining area with French doors opening out to the rear. An attractive fireplace with oak Bessemer beam over houses a large wood burning stove seen central to the room with a further family area off to one side.
To the far end steps lead up to sitting room with a feature natural stone surround fireplace. Views look out across the stables and paddock beyond.

To the other end of the barn an inner hallway leads on to three double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

To the far end is the principal bedroom including an en suite shower room.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Rosewood is found along a quiet rural lane just outside the village of Stogumber. The property is found along a private gated entrance following a part shared drive, which in turn leads up to the side of the barn with parking and turning area for several cars. A gated entrance opens into a very attractive courtyard garden area with the main
entrance seen to the far side. On the other side of the barn is a separate drive with a double five bar gated entrance giving access to the yard, stables and paddock with extensive parking for larger vehicles.

The equestrian arrangement includes a stable block of three boxes and a tack room and kennel. Further smaller stores surround the yard with an additional detached double entrance straw and hay barn. The grazing paddock is seen beyond the yard which extends to just over an acre.

SITUATION
Rosewood is situated just outside the pretty village of Stogumber following a rural lane down into a most attractive valley setting where there are several other properties that surround this property. The general locality is widely regarded, offering some of the most picturesque countryside within the county with the West Somerset coastline and Exmoor readily to hand.

The village itself provides a popular primary school, village pub, post office and general stores whilst the county town of Taunton is readily accessible some 14 miles away, where a wide range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities can be found including three noted public schools. The M5 may be joined at Taunton which also offers a fast rail link to London Paddington.

Both Bristol and Exeter airports are also within easy striking distance. With Exmoor and the Quantock Hills within easy distance, with fantastic walking opportunities and a superb network of bridle ways and foot paths.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and private drainage. (Brand new treatment plant installed in 2024) Oil fired central heating. with combi boiler.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset Council Tax Band E

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Rating D

FURTHER ACREAGE
Further acreage is available to rent locally.