Long Street, Williton

Exceptional detached grade II listed country house set in 0.68 acre of beautiful, level, walled gardens with numerous outbuildings including 2 detached studios with annex potential. For sale with no onward chain.

Is this the best house in Williton?! Croftways is set in a convenient location in the heart of Williton, within an easy walk of amenities. What lies behind the front door is a real surprise! The accommodation extends to just under 3,500 sq. ft. and has been restored over the years whilst retaining many original period features such as open fireplaces, exposed beams, stained glass windows, and a restored well in the stairwell. It comprises, on the ground floor - porch, entrance hall, reception hall, cloakroom, drawing room, library, snug, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, utility room, rear porch, and a boot room/WC. The first floor is accessed via 3 staircases, giving flexibility in how the accommodation is used and offering potential for multi-generational living. It is currently set up to offer master bedroom with large dressing room next door (potential bedroom), bedroom 5, and a bathroom at one end of the house. The other end offers and ensuite guest bedroom, 3 further double bedrooms serviced by a family bathroom, and a large landing/sitting area.

The gardens are an undoubted feature of this property and offer total privacy - something that is rare in such a central village location. To the side of the house a large gravel area can be found which provides ample off road parking and turning space. From here, double doors and a pedestrian door lead through to the garden and outbuildings. The south facing garden has been beautifully landscaped by the current owners to offer a large patio with pergola and a mature wisteria, providing the perfect space for alfresco dining. Wide steps lead up to the garden which is laid to lawn with a wide variety of mature shrubs, trees, and well stocked flower beds. There are 2 vegetable gardens, each with a number of raised beds and one with timber shed, 2 greenhouses. The rear section of garden has a BBQ hut, stone built workshop, and a treehouse with climbing frame and swing. A further courtyard at the other end of the house gives access to 2 stone outbuildings and behind here, there is a sauna, patio, and above ground swimming pool. The whole plot is thought to extend to 0.68 acres.

Studio
The studio building is detached and lies about half way up the garden. It comprises - large room with wood burner and bi-fold doors onto the patio, and 2 further good sized rooms. The building offers considerable annex potential, subject to the relevant consents.

Gym
Situated towards the end of the garden, the detached building offers one large room and one smaller room. Again, there is scope for annex or other uses, subject to planning and consents.

The property is situated just outside the centre of the village, an easy level walk from amenities. These include cottage hospital, medical centre, pharmacy, dentist, vet and library. There is a range of food and other shops as well as a restaurant and local inns. The village also has a station on the West Somerset Steam Railway line which runs from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard. The coastal resort of Minehead is 9 miles to the west and Taunton (15 miles), the county town, provides access to the motorway network and fast trains (1 hour 40 minutes) to London.