Ham, Creech St. Michael, Taunton, Somerset, TA3

A charming period house in a convenient riverside setting with beautiful gardens.

Approached off a quiet country lane through a pillared entrance with double wooden gates, Ham Wharf House is an attractive detached house, Listed Grade II, with beautiful gardens in an idyllic riverside setting. At the front of the property, there is a gravelled driveway providing ample off-street parking and a spacious garage.

The house has a wealth of period features with well-proportioned rooms that are mostly dual aspect resulting in an abundance of natural light. The current owners have made several improvements to the house, including completely reroofing in 2023, installing secondary double glazing in most of the ground floor rooms, and completely replacing the timbers and glazing in the sunroom.

The entrance porch opens into a central hallway with a staircase leading to the first floor. Double doors lead to a charming sitting room, featuring an inglenook fireplace with a log-burning stove, alcove storage, and French doors opening onto a rear terrace with a pergola overlooking the mill cut. The dining room is of a generous size and is conveniently located next to the well-appointed kitchen, which is fitted with a range of shaker style units, an island, and integrated appliances. There is a secondary entrance hallway with a stable door and cloakroom and access into the garden room, which has a vaulted ceiling, feature stained-glass window, and delightful views due south across the front gardens. At the other end of the house, there is a ground floor double bedroom with an en suite shower room, vaulted ceiling, built-in storage cupboards and French doors to the front gardens. This space provides excellent flexibility, ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Upstairs, there are three further double bedrooms, all with built-in storage. The principal bedroom benefits from an en suite WC and washbasin on one side, and an electric shower to the other, while a family bathroom completes the accommodation on this floor.

Gardens & Grounds

Outside, the plot extends to approximately 0.38 acres. The partly walled south-easterly facing gardens at the front are a true highlight, mainly laid to lawn with well-established borders planted for year-round interest. There is also a small wildlife pond and a detached workshop/store. Beyond the terrace at the back of the house, a private pontoon provides access onto the mill leat, offering direct access to the River Tone – perfect for canoeing or wildlife watching.

Tax Band: G