Backway, Monksilver, Taunton

A charming detached cottage in need of complete modernisation situated in a good sized garden with stream running along the boundary. Council Tax band E, EPC rating F, Freehold

Situation - The Little House sits in the heart of the charming village of Monksilver, partially nestled within the breathtaking Exmoor National Park. This idyllic location offers direct access to scenic walking trails right from your doorstep.

For daily essentials, Wiveliscombe lies just seven miles to the south, featuring a well-regarded secondary school and local amenities, while Williton, four miles north, provides additional conveniences. The county town of Taunton is within easy reach, boasting excellent shopping, top-rated independent and state schools, extensive sports facilities, and a mainline railway station with direct connections to London Paddington in approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

With Exmoor as your backyard, a wealth of outdoor pursuits awaits, including hiking, horse riding, and exploring the stunning North Somerset coastline. For water sports enthusiasts, Wimbleball Lake offers opportunities for sailing and windsurfing, making this an exceptional location for those who love nature and adventure.

Description - The Little House is a delightful centuries old period cottage which is now in need of complete modernisation. The house retains many of it original period features, has beautiful gardens to the front and side of the property and is located in the heart of one of Somerset's most popular villages.

Accommodation - The accommodation includes stable door which opens into the kitchen which includes a range of fitted wall and base units, space for cooker, fridge freezer and washing machine, roll edge worktops, single drainer sink unit, double aspect window and door to downstairs shower room with double shower cubicle, wash basin and wc.. From the kitchen a door leads through to a dining room and then through to the sitting room which includes an inglenook fireplace with inset wood burning stove, window overlooking the rear garden and door to staircase. From the sitting room there is also access to the conservatory to the front.

On the first floor there are two bedrooms.

The house is in need of modernisation and would benefit from further extension subject to the necessary planning consents

Outside - Externally, the house is set in pretty cottage gardens which are to the front of the house leading to a former timber garage/store. There is a further stone outbuilding with store to one side. The gardens are delightful and predominantly laid to lawn with a number of specimen trees and shrubs with a stream at the bottom of the garden.

Services - Mains drainage, electricity, water. Electric storage heating and woodburner. Superfast broadband available (Ofcom), Mobile signal likely available indoors with EE, outdoors with other providers (Ofcom). Please note the agents have not inspected or tested the services.

Directions - On entering the village of Monksilver from Taunton go past the village pub and turn right into Back Way where the property can be found on the right hand side identifiable by a Stags For Sale board.