Kingston St. Mary, Taunton

A rare opportunity to acquire this elegant and charming Grade II listed Georgian home, which has been sympathetically updated to retain many original features. Occupying a lovely, prominent position in the heart of the popular village of Kingston St Mary, the house was built circa the early 1800s and has been loved and cherished by the current owners since 2020. You enter through the front door into the entrance hall, with a downstairs WC and doors opening to the principal reception rooms.

The lounge is situated on the right-hand side of the cottage and has lovely features including two large original sash windows to the front/side aspects, allowing for lots of natural light and a feature fireplace with an inset log burner. Stairs rise to the first floor and across the hall, is the kitchen/breakfast room. This room also enjoys windows to dual aspects and boasts a variety of fitted farmhouse style units with granite work surfaces over and an inset sink with drainer. There is space for a range style cooker, with extraction hood over, a dishwasher and a freestanding fridge freezer. A door opens to the utility room, with space for washing machine and tumble dryer. The family room is at the back of the home, accessed via an opening off the kitchen, with a skylight overhead, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, and French doors to the garden. A door also leads to the playroom/study.

The Owners Love - The current owners have really enjoyed life in the village of Kingston St Mary and found it a wonderful place to bring up a family. “We have the school, park, pub, and Quantock Hills on the doorstep. What more do you need!?” They particularly love “the beautiful character features of this house. It is like stepping back in time but with the conveniences of modern living” which has made the lifestyle of country living really enjoyable. They will particularly miss “The home office/studio has been so useful for working from home and it is something we feel adds an excellent dimension to the home and offers so many different uses. They have also really enjoyed "the cosy cottage feeling with the wood burner going in the winter months with the fire roaring away. "

Upstairs, on the first-floor landing, there are doors opening to the four bedrooms and family bathroom. The master bedroom benefits from two large sash windows to dual aspects, feature fireplace, built in wardrobe and a small ensuite shower room with WC. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom, finished with a clawfoot bath with shower over, WC & washbasin.

George Loves - “I love the original features and characterful charm this property has! The moment I entered the house, I fell in love! I live on the edge of the village myself and spend lots of time in and around Kingston St Mary. This is ideal for a family who perhaps need plenty of space and want a taste of the village life but with amenities and transport links nearby and easy access to town. However, the biggest selling point for me, is that these types of houses so rarely come up for sale with this sort of accommodation in the area for this price point and it’s clear to see why!”

Outside, to the rear of the house is a lovely private and established garden, which is laid predominantly to lawn, with well stocked borders consisting of a wide variety of mature trees and shrubs. There is a driveway at the rear, which provides off road parking for two vehicles in front of a double garage. It also benefits from a large oak framed studio/home office which could be used for a range of purposes.

Tenure - Freehold. Council Tax - Band E. Gas - Mains Supply. Water - Mains Supply. Electric - Mains Supply. Drainage - Mains Supply. EPC - TBC. Internet - Satellite (up to 250mps). Grade II Listed.