Barbers Mead, Taunton, TA2

A spacious and beautifully presented executive detached family home which has been thoughtfully upgraded. Nestled in a popular development. Viewings highly recommended.


An executive style, four-bedroom detached home which is beautifully presented and upgraded throughout by the current owner. The house is situated within a sought-after residential development and occupies a terrific plot which enjoys an excellent amount of privacy and seclusion beside the brook. The house is an impressive size and the layout is highly desirable. It was built circa 2000 by Bryant Homes and has been loved and cared for by the current owners since 2004. The accommodation briefly comprises of the hallway giving access to the majority of rooms with stairs rising to the first floor. The lounge which is dual aspect runs the width of the property enjoying views of the stream and the enclosed rear garden. The kitchen is located at the rear of the house and benefits from a wide variety of modern fitted wall and base units with work surfaces over and inset sink with drainer. The kitchen has been extended with an atrium, drawing in any extra light and has French doors opening onto the rear garden. There is a breakfast bar along with space for a six-seat dining table in front of the bay window which overlooks the rear garden. A door opens to the utility room providing side access to the property. There is a separate W.C. Upstairs, on the first-floor landing there is a loft access hatch and doors to the bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes and the family shower room. The master bedroom benefits from a double built-in wardrobe, providing ample storage and has windows to the rear aspect. It also enjoys en-suite facilities fitted with a four-piece suite including bath, shower, washbasin and W.C. The second bedroom is a good size, also with a window overlooking the rear garden. It too enjoys en-suite facilities and is fitted with a three-piece suite including a shower, washbasin and W.C. There are two further bedrooms, each with built-in wardrobes and the family shower room which is partially tiled and is fitted with a three-piece suite including W.C, washbasin, and large walk-in shower.

Taunton is easily accessible providing its extensive range of shopping, educational, sporting and cultural facilities along with access to the M5 motorway at Junction 25 Blackbrook which also provides the Hankridge Farm Development with Sainsburys and other national stores. Taunton also provides access to the mainline rail link, London Paddington being about 2 hours. Taunton is also well placed for easy access to the Quantock Hills providing numerous walks with Exmoor National Parks and the northern coastline also being within an easy drive.

The rear garden is a good size and secluded west-facing garden which enjoys a good degree of privacy. Initially there is an extended patio area ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining which leads onto a large lawn with fenced borders and a flowerbeds leading to the rear boundary wall which is home to a variety of mature plants and shrubs. The owners have also created a raised decking area with a pergola at the bottom of the garden. There is an access gate at the side of the house and at the bottom of the garden with access to the double garage with a tarmac driveway in front for four vehicles.