Lower Durston, Taunton, TA3

A striking Grade II Listed Georgian residence, sympathetically modernised to an excellent standard together with a ground floor annexe, beautiful walled garden, swimming pool and tennis court. In all about 3.7 acres.


Buckland House has a rich history believed to date back to 1166 and was rebuilt in Georgian times. The current owners have recently renovated the property to an excellent standard throughout retaining many of the period features. Well worthy of its Grade II Listed status the property boasts all the typical features of the era namely generous room proportions, tall ceiling heights, sash windows and symmetry giving a real feeling of grandeur. The ensuites and bathrooms are a particular stand out feature and have been beautifully appointed with luxury fixtures and fittings. The house is perfect for those with an extended family or running a B&B subject to the necessary planning consents.

THE ANNEX
On the lower ground floor are large cellars which were formerly servant’s quarters now part has been converted to a spacious one bedroom apartment perfect for a dependent relative, guest accommodation or additional income.

The Quantock Hills, renowned for their beauty, lie within a few miles and provide excellent opportunities for rural pursuits. Buckland House is very well situated in a beautiful rural position on the outskirts of the village of Durston with far reaching views over some of the most beautiful Somerset Countryside. It is conveniently located about 6 miles from the County Town of Taunton and within about 8 miles of the town of Bridgwater. Both towns, and in particular Taunton, provide excellent shopping and schooling facilities. Access to the M5 Motorway at either junctions 24 or 25 is about 5 miles. This gives quick and easy access to the cities of Bristol and Exeter and of course the capital London. There is also a high speed rail service from Taunton to Paddington.

The property is set back from the public highway approached over a long sweeping tree lined driveway flanked on either side by post and rail fencing. The drive settles by the side of the house providing parking for several vehicles it also forks off to a stable block and further area of hardstanding. Lawned gardens surround the house contained within natural hedgerows and to the west is a formal walled garden with sections of lawn lined with topiary and a number of espalier fruit trees. Also within the walled garden is a swimming pool and pool house. The northern gardens comprise of a grass tennis court surrounded by mature trees and adjacent are a pair of paddocks perfect for grazing a pony or livestock. In all the property extends to 3.71 acres.