Henlade, Taunton

The property

Built in the 1960's and originally comprising a cedar framed bungalow, the current owners have 're-skinned' and re-modelled the accommodation, so that it now offers particularly spacious and well appointed accommodation. A most notable change is the addition of a large family room with wood burning stove and bi-fold doors opening directly to the garden and affording a lovely southerly outlook. The property is well presented and has oil-fired central heating and double glazing. The gardens and grounds have also been totally transformed and include extensive planting with a large arboretum with many native species, together with an orchard with numerous fruit trees. There are numerous outbuildings including a 60' barn, providing extensive storage. There is also a double garage and further storage sheds and a large driveway provides extensive parking.

The accommodation

A wide and welcoming reception hall affords access to all the main rooms, including the sitting room, which has a lovely double aspect with doors opening to the side garden. Wood burning stove. The family room is of lovely proportions and extends to about 24' with a lovely southerly aspect and bi-fold doors opening directly to the garden. Wood burning stove. The kitchen/breakfast room is well appointed and includes a large central island unit. The utility room is also well fitted with numerous units and a door opens directly to the driveway. Cloakroom with wc and basin. The principal bedroom has an en suite shower room and there are 2 further good-sized double bedrooms and a family bath/shower room.

Outside

The gardens and grounds provide a stunning setting for the property and afford it a high level of privacy and in total they extend to about 2.75 acres. The garden enjoys a southerly aspect and is planted with numerous shrubs and trees and includes a pond. Beyond the garden can be found a large former paddock which has now been extensively planted with numerous native trees and a wide variety of fruit tress. There is a productive kitchen garden area with raised beds and poly tunnel. A wide driveway provides extensive parking and gives access to the double garage. There is also a large steel framed barn extending to about 60' in length and this provides extensive storage/garaging. There is also a number of garden sheds and a green house. In all the total plot extends to about 2.75 acres.

Situation

The property enjoys an attractive semi-rural location, fronting onto a country lane at the foot of Stoke Hill. The property offers the dual benefits of an attractive rural setting, yet is less than a 10 minute drive to the M5 motorway and the Hankridge out of town shopping complex. Henlade has a shop/post office and the nearby village of Stoke St Mary has a pub. It is about 3 miles to the town centre of Taunton, which is the county town of Somerset.