Ash Priors, Taunton, Somerset

THE AGENT SAYS...
The current owners have, in recent years, built a superb four bedroomed detached family house that is energy efficient and economical to run and set well within the grounds.

THE ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation comprises reception hall with the main staircase off to one side.

The kitchen is exceptionally spacious and light to include a comprehensive range of wall and base units providing excellent storage. A range of integrated appliances include dishwasher and a professional range style cooker with a double over, grill with induction hobs over. Space to the side for a large fridge/freezer. A large picture window looks out to the front circular driveway and parking area. This impressive space extends out to a breakfast/dining area with French doors opening out to the private gardens. Outstanding views continue beyond across parklands with the Quantock Hills beyond.

Access off to the side leads into a useful utility room with a range of further storage with additional space for freezers, washing machine and dryer.

A downstairs cloak room can be seen at the far end. A side access out leads to the side of the American barn. A home office is beyond with views out to the front driveway and turning circle.

To the other side of the reception hall is a spacious sitting room. Central to the room is an attractive fireplace with an attractive wooden surround. This light and spacious reception room boasts a double aspect and includes large French doors opening out to the private gardens with stunning countryside views beyond.

On the first floor a light and airy landing leads to the principal bedroom with a large storage space to one side and an en suite shower room.

There are three further double bedrooms. All offering spacious accommodation each with elevated rooms looking out to glorious open countryside.

The family bathroom is well appointed to include a bath with overhead shower. A large airing cupboard is off the landing providing extended linen storage.

The equestrian facilities
A most impressive American barn is fitted out to a high specification to include 10 large loose boxes 2 of which are gated with one having a permanent rubbered floor, which was used as a washdown/farrier/vets treatment area. a tack room, a store/feed room, with 2 isolation boxes all with automatic water drinkers. and a separate WC Access opens out to the front and rear of the barn leading on to the paddocks and exercise areas.

A further detached outbuilding provides further storage for equipment etc. A gravelled parking area allows for excellent parking and turning space for cars as well as larger lorries and horse boxes. A horse walker is seen off to the side with a small holding area beyond.

The main paddock, including a double field shelter, runs alongside the entrance drive leading up to the house. A smaller paddock can be found to the rear of the American barn. Both paddocks offer level well drained grazing.

SECONDARY ACCOMMODATION
There is currently a large three-bedroom mobile home off to the far side of the main drive that offers additional ancillary accommodation to the main house, or as accommodation for grooms and staff.

There is full planning consent available using the footprint of the building (in need of renovation) to re construct a new mobile home, if so desired. This also has a private garden area and parking to the side.

Planning permission has been granted for a double garage and another barn.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Three Oaks once formed part of the reputed Lethbridge Estate. The stunning parkland setting can still be enjoyed with breath taking views of open countryside towards the majestic Quantock Hills.

The property is found along a quiet country lane on the outskirts of the village of Ash Priors.

The property is entered along a discreet private drive that follows along, leading up to an imposing drive with turning circle to the front of the main house.

There is ample parking available for private cars to the house as well as parking supporting the equestrian business.

SITUATION
Three Oaks is located on the edge of the small village of Ash Priors, which is surrounded by unspoilt countryside nestling between the Quantocks, Blackdown and Brendon Hills and is within easy reach of Exmoor and the North Somerset coast.

The village itself has a 15th century church and village hall and the nearby village of Bishops Lydeard has a farm shop, Co-op convenience store and two popular pubs. For day-to-day requirements Wellington has a good range of shops and local businesses including a Waitrose supermarket and Taunton is also within easy reach.

Nearby transport links include the A358 and the M5, Taunton has regular rail services to Bristol Temple Meads (52 minutes) and Paddington (1 hour 39 minutes) and Exeter and Bristol airports are both within reach.

There is an excellent range of schooling available from both the state and independent sectors. This includes three village primary schools within a three mile radius and several good private schools including Blundells, Taunton School, King's and Queen's Colleges in Taunton, King's Hall Preparatory School and Richard Huish Sixth Form College.

Bishops Lydeard 1.5 miles, Taunton station 6 miles (Bristol 52 minutes & Paddington 1 hour 39 minutes), Wellington 8 miles, J25 M5 8.1 miles Bridgwater Bay 13.3 miles, Exeter Airport 29.3 miles, Exeter City Centre 36.6 miles, Bristol Airport 41.6 miles (All distances and times are approximate).

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity, septic tank and heat source pump.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset West and Taunton Deane - Tax Band F

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Rating B


FURTHER INFORMATION

THE RESIDENTIAL HOUSE IS NOT SUBJECT TO AN AGRICULTURAL OCCUPANCY CONDITION (AOC)