Lydeard St. Lawrence, Taunton, Somerset

An exceptionally impressive, detached family home that occupies an enviable position surrounded by outstanding panoramic views with the backdrop of the Quantock Hills extending across West Somerset towards the Bristol Channel. This unique family residence is one of five properties all of which have been architecturally designed and finished to the very highest specifications.

The current owners have enhanced the interior to include bespoke hand-crafted cabinetry. In addition to a stunning Mediterranean garden extending out from the rear providing an impressive entertaining space.

THE PROPERTY
The entrance to the property leads through a cast iron gate from the side offering spacious parking with estate fencing depicting the front garden area. Solid oak door opening into the impressive galleried hall. The central feature of this space is the hand-crafted staircase, which leads up to the first floor. Mellow limestone tiled flooring extends across with cleverly designed cupboards with display shelving found either side of the stairs. To the far side is a spacious cloakroom/WC. A built-in cloaks cupboard is to the side.

Contemporary style full height sliding glazed door panels open into a spacious breakfast/dining area with large picture window looking out across the views to the front. Attractive panelled bench seating extends along the far wall to include drawer storage below. This opens out to a hand crafted bespoke shaker style kitchen featuring an oversized workstation island with Jim Lawrence lighting over. A breakfast bar with seating running along one side. To the other a range of drawer storage. A further range of cupboard and drawer storage continues finished with quartz gold seam work tops. A full range of integrated appliances including 2 Bosch eye level ovens and warming drawer with multi-functional next generation cooking with smart phone connectivity. Induction hob set within a recess and overhead extractor. Full height American fridge freezer. Dishwasher. Recycling pull-out bins. A large walk-in pantry offers further larder storage and a fridge with a double door opening into larder cupboard all beautifully designed with spice and jar storage.

The utility room is fitted to the same standard to include cupboard storage for a washing machine and dryer. Small sink to one side and a house keeping cupboard.

A glazed door opening out to the terrace.

A study/playroom offers a further reception space ideal for family living. Beautiful oak herringbone flooring extends across with a store cupboard to one side. The main sitting room is spacious and bright to include bi-fold windows opening onto the terrace. A central fireplace housing a wood burning stove complete with storage cupboards either side completes the arrangement.

On the first floor a spacious principal bedroom suite includes a dressing area fitted with a range of full height storage. The en suite shower room is beautifully appointed to include an oversized walk in luxury rainfall shower and bespoke vanity with basin over. A Juliet balcony with opening doors enjoys fabulous views across West Somerset. There are 3 further double bedrooms all beautifully finished. One of which includes and en suite shower room. The family bathroom is spacious and light to include a large Lusso oval bath, vanity with basin and walk in shower. The landing area is especially appealing with glass panels and superb views from the picture windows. A large linen cupboard along with the heating system completes the upstairs.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Highland House offers ample private parking with a further open bay double garage with power and lighting off to one side. The front garden area is depicted by wrought iron estate fencing and is laid to lawn with a stone pathway leading to the entrance. Access runs alongside with a gated entrance opening to the main garden at the rear. The whole garden has been recently re-designed to create a spacious stone tiled sun terrace and entertaining area extending from the rear of the house. It is a real sun trap looking out towards the south. A stunning Mediterranean style garden has been installed set on various terraced levels with outside mood lighting. A central pathway with steps leads up to the main lawns beyond with further gated access out to the far side.

SITUATION
Highland House is one of 5 individually designed high end homes set within the grounds of Hartrow Farm. The property is approached from the main road following a private drive bordered by estate fencing leading up to the properties. Its elevated position allows all the properties uninterrupted panoramic views across towards the Quantock Hills and surrounding countryside. Its unspoilt rural position remains incredibly accessible to all the local villages and towns servicing the area. At the same time, it’s only a short distance to the Brendon Hills and Exmoor National Park. And offers a full range of local outdoor pursuits along with a superb selection of walks in the area.

Local villages include Monksilver with The Notley Arms offering delicious food. Stogumber also includes village stores and an excellent pub. Wiveliscombe and Williton have a range of day-to-day local shops and facilities. Taunton is 10 miles offering a comprehensive range of facilities and full range of schools.
Communication links are excellent with the M5 just over 13 miles away alongside the A303 to the east and southwest. Mainline train to London Paddington from Taunton.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Sewerage is independent treatment plant to a soakaway located at front of development.
Air source heat pump, Electric car charging point. Downstairs underfloor heating.
Double glazed aluminium windows.

10 year NHBC commenced Dec 2024

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset County Council Tax Band F

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Rating B

AGENTS NOTES
There is management company covering all external shared areas of the development. With an annual management fee for each of the 5 properties £325.00 pa per property.
A section of top lawn is classed as agricultural land.

Planning permission granted for erection of new Home Office/study

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