Higher Street, Curry Mallet, Taunton, Somerset, TA3

A pretty Grade II listed period residence dating back some 400 years boasting a wealth of character together with garaging, gardens and grounds of 0.7 of an acre. Available with no onward chain.

The Old Bakery, a Somerset longhouse, is a distinctive Grade II listed detached village property, believed to date back some 400 years, offering generous and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors. The house retains a wealth of original period features throughout, including exposed beams, traditional stonework and inglenook fireplaces, reflecting its historic origins and long-established presence within the village. The southern elevation has been rethatched in April 2026, representing a significant and important item of ongoing maintenance for a house of this nature. The accommodation extends to approximately 3,000 sq ft, complemented by versatile outbuildings providing useful ancillary space.

The front door has a pretty thatched porch which leads to a cross-passage hallway with exposed Blue Lias stone walling and oak strip flooring. To either side of the hallway is a living room with a fabulous inglenook fireplace with a multifuel burner stove and heavy bressummer over and dual dining room with oak strip floor. A former inglenook fireplace with smoking chamber has a doorway in the rear giving access to a kitchen/breakfast room, a room flooded with natural light enjoying a vaulted ceiling with mezzanine. Bespoke oak base and wall units are present with granite worksurfaces, gas-fired AGA with induction hob, the perfect space for everyday dining. A conservatory provides an additional reception space with views over and access to the gardens. Two further reception rooms are present by way of a dual aspect sitting room and an office offering flexibility for a variety of uses including home working, hobbies or potential annexe. A utility and shower room conclude the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor provides four bedrooms, with the principal being of generous proportions complete with a dressing room and ensuite. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. Connected to bedroom three is an impressive mezzanine area, offering additional flexible space suitable for a library or home working.

The property lies on the edge of the much sought after village of Curry Mallet, approximately 8 miles from the County Town of Taunton, where a comprehensive range of shopping, coffee shop, recreational and scholastic facilities can be found. The village benefits from a village hall, parish church and primary school, and is surrounded by attractive countryside, much of which is owned by the Duchy of Cornwall. An excellent network of local footpaths provides easy access into this particularly unspoilt and appealing part of Somerset.

Curry Mallet enjoys a peaceful setting with little or no through traffic, whilst remaining conveniently placed for access to the A378 (Taunton to Langport Road) and the A358 (Taunton to Ilminster Road), which in turn connect with the A303 and M5, providing good communications throughout the South West and across southern England.

The gardens are a particular feature of this delightful property, having been thoughtfully landscaped to complement the character of the original building and enjoying a lovely open outlook over adjoining countryside. The property is approached via a gravel driveway leading to a parking and turning area to the side of the house, which in turn provides access to a substantial oak-framed garage/workshop with studio over, ideal for hobbies or storage.

The principal gardens benefit from a southerly aspect and are largely laid to lawn, framed by well stocked borders, established shrubs and planting that enhance both privacy and visual appeal. A paved sun terrace adjoins the rear of the house, providing a natural space for alfresco dining and relaxed summer entertaining, with views over the gardens. Beyond, there are raised vegetable beds, a glasshouse and potting shed, a variety of fruit trees that include apple, pear, plum and mulberry together with currant and gooseberry bushes, well screened within mature hedgerow boundaries. These reflect the practical yet charming nature traditionally associated with a property of this type. To fully appreciate the individuality, character and delightful village setting of this property, an early viewing is highly recommended.