Kingswood, Stogumber, Taunton, Somerset

THE AGENT SAYS...
Darby Ash enjoys a special and unique position located on the edge of the highly sought after village of Stogumber. This superb family home sits well within its gardens and grounds that surrounds the house with enviable elevated views looking out across outstanding countryside of West Somerset towards the majestic Quantock Hills beyond.

The property has been transformed by its current owners, being architecturally redesigned to offer superb flexible accommodation with the inclusion of an impressive self-contained double bedroomed annexe, which can be either included as part of the main house,
or run independently for extended family, or as a rental giving an additional income stream. The accommodation throughout is spacious with a light and airy feel. All the rooms boast stunning views, which makes this a wonderful family home.

. Superb three-bedroom family house
. Self-contained 1 bedroom annexe
. Located in an idyllic position
. Glorious, elevated views across the Quantock Hills
. Architecturally re-designed
. Flexible accommodation
. Spacious, light and airy
. Stunning gardens and grounds
. Located on the edge of a most desirable village
. Plot measures approx., 1.5 acres/0.58 hectares.

THE PROPERTY
The accommodation includes main front entrance leading into a most impressive galleried reception that is used as the dining room. This fabulous room is the key focus of its architectural re-design including a feature ceiling with mood lighting. Central to the room is a contemporary style fireplace housing an LPG open fire with an inset oak bessemer beam over. A solid oak staircase is to one side leading up to a stylish glass panelled galleried landing.

The main kitchen is located at the front of the house to include large picture windows enjoying enviable elevated views out towards the hills. This spacious room includes a comprehensive range of wall and base units with granite work surfaces providing extensive storage. Integrated
appliances include a fridge, dishwasher, an electric Neff oven with electric hob with extractor over. There is also an LPG 2 oven with Rayburn range included in design. A useful walk-in larder is fitted with full height shelving with further space for additional appliances. An open plan design extends into the breakfast room allowing for a large farmhouse table with windows looking out to the gardens and grounds. Beyond is an excellent boot room and utility, which includes additional wall and base units with space for a washing machine, dryer and freezer.
There is a side access out, which leads to the terracing with garaging and parking beyond.
A superb fully tiled wet room is off to the side. The whole area is fitted with attractive slate tile flooring that includes under floor heating.

The main sitting room is located at the other side of the house and features a large picture window that runs along one side of the room. There are two French doors at either end of the room opening onto the front and rear sun terraces. A central feature being a fireplace with slate
tile hearth housing a large multifuel stove.

To the side of the main staircase access leads to an impressive self-contained annexe, which can offer extended living space to the main house, or be run independently creating separate accommodation for extended family, or run as a holiday rental providing an income stream. Currently offers a spacious sitting room with an electric wood burner style fire. A large store cupboard is to one side. Beyond access leads into a plant room containing the ground source heating system which provides heating for the whole property including hot water.
An open plan design follows into a further kitchen and dining area fitted with a range of wall and base units with an electric oven with hob to the side. French doors open out to a covered porch area with a small private terrace beyond. A double bed bedroom with an en suite and large
walk-in shower completes the arrangement.

On the first floor all bedrooms lead off from an impressive galleried landing. This allowing an abundance of natural light into the centre of the house.
To one side is a study/home office area.
The principal bedroom features an attractive cathedral style full height window with glorious views out to stunning countryside with beautifully fitted en suite bathroom.
Bedroom 2 is spacious and light and enjoys views out across to open countryside and hills beyond and to the side elevated views out across the grounds. Fitted storage runs along one side. With a well-appointed en suite bathroom with shower.
Bedroom 3 also has a fitted bathroom along with French doors opening out to an attractive private balcony.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Darby Ash, whilst surrounded by some of the most outstanding countryside in West Somerset, and is conveniently located with easy access onto the main road to Taunton. The property is found along a quiet country lane.
Leading through a pillared gated entrance following a circular tarmac drive leading up to a large parking and turning area to the front of a large double garage with two electric up and over doors. To the side a separate entrance leads into a large workshop and store. (This could be
utilised as a business, or office away from the house). The main steps follow up to the main house entrance. An additional pathway is located on the other side allowing for disabled access if required.
A fabulous stone tiled sun terrace and outside entertaining area leads out from the front of the house. This has been edged by a stylish stainless steel and glass balcony, so the elevated views that it looks out to can be enjoyed. The terracing continues around to the rear of
the house.
A small kitchen garden is beyond including raised beds offering a productive growing area. A large outside store and woodshed is beyond, which also houses the solar panels that benefit the house. To the side is a large dog kennel. A small rockery area with an attractive ornamental waterfall is to the side.
A key feature is a pergola, which is covered with wisteria making it an attractive garden feature.
The main grounds are lawned with single specimen trees and established borders filled with ornamental trees and shrubs providing colour and interest throughout the year.
A reed bed being part of the properties drainage system provides a natural habitat for wildlife this continues along to an ornamental pond that is filled with a variety of aquatic plants and offers an ideal environment for wildlife. Hedging separates a small orchard area and a small summerhouse is off to one side.
The lawned area continues along the bottom boundary where a circular rose arbor seating area is featured to the side.

SITUATION
Darby Ash enjoys a stunning location in the small hamlet of Kingswood with wonderful views across to the Quantock Hills. The property is situated in the heart of the countryside, surrounded by the Quantock and Brendon Hills, providing excellent opportunities for riding, walking and cycling and Exmoor is also within close proximity. Within the village of Stogumber there is a shop, post office, primary school, pub, cricket club and church and many clubs and societies. Stogumber is also on the West Somerset railway line which pulls into Stogumber Station. Taunton the county town provides a comprehensive range of recreational, scholastic and shopping facilities, as well as a main line railway station and an M5 motorway interchange.

SERVICES
Solar panels - earning approximately £1,499 per year (fitted
in Autumn 2011). Ground source heat pump, serving the
underfloor heating downstairs with radiators upstairs, plus
domestic supply.

Rainwater harvesting system supplies water to WCs. Sewage treatment works with reed bed system.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset Council
Council tax band E

TENURE
Freehold

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ENERGY -ERFORMANCE RATING
Rating: D