Bickenhall, Taunton, Somerset, TA3

Beautifully presented 2 Bedroom Semi-Detached Cottage peacefully located on the edge of the Blackdown Hills, set in a level garden of approx. 0.3 acre overlooking open countryside and with the added benefit of a shepherds hut.

Constructed of blue lias stone set beneath a slate main roof, this attractive period cottage has been sympathetically refurbished in recent times and offers beautifully presented accommodation with the benefit of oil fired central heating and modern double glazing. The ground floor offers a cosy sitting room, small study, well fitted kitchen with utility room off and cloakroom. At first floor level there are two double bedrooms, both with long range country views, and a contemporary bathroom. Additional accommodation is provided by a delightful shepherd's hut in the garden offering a bed/sitting room, cloakroom and a lovely rural outlook.

Bickenhall is a small hamlet lying some 6 miles to the south of the county town of Taunton near to the larger villages of Hatch Beauchamp and Staple Fitzpaine. It occupies a quiet and attractive location reasonably close to the foot of the Blackdown Hills which are designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is readily accessible from the A358 Taunton to Ilminster road which runs about 1 mile away and provides good links to the north of Taunton, including the M5 interchange as well as to Ilminster to the south where the A303 may be joined. Local facilities include primary schooling at Hatch Beauchamp and Thurlbear (Stoke St Mary) with a good local pub at Staple Fitzpaine. Taunton is easily accessed where a wide range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities can be found including several noted public schools. Both Exeter and Bristol host international airports.

The cottage is approached from the public road over a gravelled driveway with 5-bar gate leading to an extensive parking area. The gardens, extending to just over 0.3 acre are level, mainly laid to lawn with established shrubs and hedges, bounded on two sides by a stream. There is a very useful stone and timber garden store but the icing on the cake is a delightful shepherd's hut with bed/sitting room and cloakroom and an uninterrupted view of the surrounding countryside.