Curload, Stoke St. Gregory, Taunton, Somerset, TA3

An attractive period cottage offering spacious four bedroom living accommodation, three reception rooms and private, walled garden.


This delightful period property is believed to date back to the 17th Century and is of red brick elevations under a pitch tiled roof. The current vendors have done a number of improvements namely new central heating, solar PV, wall and loft insulation and an air source heat pump, significantly improving the energy efficiency. Despite the said improvements there is still some updating left to be done, giving prospective purchasers the opportunity to put their own stamp on the property. In brief the accommodation comprises a porch, a cross passage hallway with stairs rising to the first floor, an impressive 6.7m living room with log burning stove and an open plan kitchen/dining room. Also on this floor is a utility, study/playroom and W.C. On the first floor are four bedrooms with the master enjoying an en-suite and dressing room/nursery, together with a family shower room.

The property is situated in the hamlet of Curload which is on the edge of the Somerset Levels an area famous for its withy beds and basket making and is designated an environmentally sensitive area. Close by are the villages of Stoke St Gregory and North Curry which between them provide a range of local facilities including post offices, primary schools, general stores, health centre and churches. Locally are a variety of pubs serving excellent food with the renowned Firehouse at Curry Rivel. A more comprehensive range of amenities are available in the county town of Taunton about ten miles away including excellent state and independent schools, theatre, County Cricket Ground and railway station with frequent services to London Paddington. The M5 motorway is extremely accessible with Junction 25 only 7.5 miles from the property.
There are numerous, all-year round attractions with the nearby Willows and Wetland Centre and a number of National Trust properties. Excellent walking can be enjoyed along the droves near the River Tone.

The front of the property adjoins the public highway where there are two parking bays and a door gives access through a storage area to the rear gardens. The gardens are a particular selling point of the property comprising a small sun terrace adjoining the kitchen, perfect for alfresco dining and summer entertaining contained within a dwarf stone wall which leads up to a predominantly lawned garden with herbaceous borders. The gardens are interspersed with a number of mature trees and situated within are two substantial outbuildings of stone elevations under tiled roofs, perfect for a home office/studio/workshop or general storage. To fully appreciate the size and charm of this property, viewing is highly recommended.