Willey Road, Stoke St. Gregory, Taunton, Somerset

Dunfield House is striking property with a wonderful local history attaching to the village. Once the blacksmiths house to the neighbouring smithy. Situated within the centre of this highly regarded village, with the attractive church seen beyond this property is beautifully presented throughout offering superb flexible accommodation perfect for family living. Along with private secure wrap around gardens, garaging and driveway entrance.


THE PROPERTY
The accommodation includes a stunning conservatory to the front of the house, enjoying a southerly aspect and opening onto the main terrace and secluded front garden beyond. With the benefit of underfloor heating, this serves as an additional reception room, ideal for relaxing.
A part-glazed inner door leads into the sitting room, a spacious area featuring an ornate cast iron open fireplace, believed to date back to the 1930s, with attractive tiled panels set on a slate hearth. A further feature is full-height book shelving made from reclaimed church pews.

Attractive wood laminate flooring continues into the dining room, a bright space with garden views, ideal for entertaining, and featuring a remote-controlled electric wall-mounted fire.

The kitchen/breakfast room is deceptively spacious and fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units, finished in an eye-catching pearl metallic gloss with granite work surfaces. A central island provides a workstation with breakfast bar, complemented by additional drawer storage, and pop-up USB ports and sockets.
Integrated appliances include a microwave, wine fridge, and a professional Rangemaster oven with two ovens, plate warmer, and grill. LPG gas hobs sit beneath a stainless steel extractor hood, with space for an American-style fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

French windows and double doors open onto the rear garden and sun terrace.
The utility room offers further units, space for a washing machine and dryer, a full-height housekeeping cupboard, and an additional pantry.

Property description cont.
Inner double doors lead to a hallway with cloak and boot storage, a WC, and a side entrance. The staircase rises to the first-floor landing with access to a fully insulated and partially boarded loft. The principal bedroom is spacious and bright, with built-in wardrobes and an original cast iron fireplace. The en suite includes a large walk-in shower, heated towel rail, and pedestal basin.
There are three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom with a bath and overhead shower, vanity unit with inset basin, and a large linen cupboard.

GARDENS
A particular feature to the property is the secure wrap around garden offering privacy and seclusion. To the front the sun terrace leads out from the front of the house on to the main lawn. Either side are raised borders including a fig, olive and fruit trees. Further apple trees and ornamental shrubs are seen opposite. A small greenhouse with a further patio area at the end. A tool store is seen in the corner.
Opposite is a substantial detached summerhouse/studio providing extended workspace which is fully insulated with power and double glazing.
The rear garden is laid mainly to lawn with an entertaining area off to one side, raised beds with mature shrubs and fruit bushes. Established hedging and a boundary fence provides privacy and seclusion. The front entrance includes a garage with off street parking. A long private drive leads up to the property.

SITUATION
The village of Stoke St Gregory is ideally located just six miles from the county town of Taunton, with excellent access to the M5 (J25) and A303. The area also benefits from convenient links to a mainline station with services to London Paddington, as well as Bristol Airport.
The village has an outstanding primary school, recognised by The Telegraph as one of the top 30 in the country and holding an Ofsted rating of excellence. A strong sense of community is evident, with a village hall, welcoming pub, award-winning community-run shop, and cafe, pavilion and tennis courts and a thriving church. The surrounding area offers a wealth of attractions, including Glastonbury Tor and Burrow Mump, along with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty such as the Blackdown Hills, Quantock Hills, Exmoor National Park, Dartmoor, and the Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis all within easy reach and ideal for a wide range of outdoor and sporting pursuits. The property is also conveniently positioned roughly equidistant (around one hour) from both Exeter and Bristol. .

SERVICES
Mains electricity water and drainage
Oil fired central heating

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset Council Tax Band E

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Band F