Style Road, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset

An attractive detached 4 bedroom, family home. Occupying a private and peaceful position yet only a short distance from the centre of this popular town includes private entrance and driveway, garaging and beautiful established gardens along with wonderful surroundings.

THE PROPERTY
Lamplighters is an attractive detached 4 bedroom family home that enjoys a particularly private and peaceful position yet only a short distance from the centre of this thriving and diverse market town of Wiveliscombe.

The property is found along a quiet lane offering a private drive with parking and is surrounded by attractive established gardens to the front and rear of the house. Whilst requires a degree of updating Lamplighters offers a fantastic opportunity to create a wonderful family home set in a superb position.

The covered porch at the front entrance is ideal for enjoying the morning sunshine. A spacious and light entrance hall accommodates a staircase beneath which are a storage/housekeeping cupboard and separate cupboard with hanging and storage space. A wc/cloakroom is seen opposite with easy access from the hall to the reception rooms.

The kitchen includes a full design of oak fronted wall and base units providing excellent storage. A range of integrated appliances includes an electric fan assisted oven with separate grill above. Dishwasher, fridge and induction hob with overhead extractor hood. A stainless-steel sink with drainer is set within worksurfaces that extend across. Beyond is the utility room with side access opening onto the balcony decking area looking across the garden. Space is available for a washing machine / dryer and fridge/freezer. An internal door opens into the attaching single garage with power, lighting and extensive storage. Garage door opens out.

The sitting room is light and bright with French doors leading out to the rear garden. A feature fireplace houses a wood burning stove set on a clay tiled hearth. Beyond sliding double doors open out to the dining room with a further door opening out to the hall.

On the first floor a spacious landing area includes a large linen cupboard and access into the boarded loft area.

The principal bedroom is spacious and light with views out across the rear garden and on towards the hills beyond. There is a full range of built in storage including drawers and dressing table.
The ensuite shower room has a large walk in shower, vanity unit and heated towel rail to one side.

There are three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom including a basin inset within a vanity unit running along one side. A bath with overhead shower and heated towel rail at one end.

GARDENS
Lamplighters is approached via a quiet lane leading to a generous driveway and parking area to the front of the house, bordered by attractive high stone and brick walls providing excellent privacy and screening. Mature trees and shrubs add colour and year-round interest.

A side gated access leads to the rear garden, where pretty stone pathways meander through a stunning Mediterranean-style setting. A central feature bed with clipped topiary creates structure and impact, complemented by established borders planted with a wide variety of specimen shrubs, including an Australian tree fern. A gentle stream flows through the garden and under a small bridge, enhancing the sense of tranquillity. A summer house sits at the far end of the garden.

Steps lead up to a large decked balcony extending from the rear of the house, providing an ideal outdoor entertaining space with elevated views across the garden.

SITUATION
Wiveliscombe offers a good range of day-to-day amenities, set within some of the most attractive countryside in the Taunton Vale, including the nearby Brendon Hills and Exmoor, which provide excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuits.

The town hosts a weekly farmers’ market and is home to the annual 10 Parishes Festival, alongside a range of facilities including a supermarket, public houses, the acclaimed White Hart Restaurant and bar, vets, library, medical centre, post office, schools for all ages, and a community centre. Leisure amenities include a recreational ground with heated outdoor swimming pool, football, rugby, and tennis clubs.

For a wider selection of shopping, leisure, and educational facilities, Taunton (approximately 11 miles) offers a mainline rail service to London Paddington, while Wellington (around 7 miles) also provides excellent amenities.

Local Authority
Somerset Council Tax band E

Tenure
Freehold

Epc Rating D

Services
Mains electricity, metered water, mains drains
mains gas heating and underfloor heating