High Ham, Langport, Somerset, TA10

An outstanding three to four bed modern home built to a superb standard in 2022, occupying an elevated position with breathtaking views across the landscape.


Torwood View is an exceptional detached residence, occupying a peaceful position on the top of High Ham, boasting superb views across the countryside. Combining striking contemporary design with traditional architectural elements, the home - individually built alongside one other next door - offers spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors designed to maximise the unrivalled outlook across the Somerset landscape.
Finished to an outstanding specification throughout, the property enjoys seamless indoor-outdoor living, featuring full-height glazed elevations, Juliette balconies and bi-folding doors to draw the external scenery inside, along with an abundance of natural light. The home boasts excellent WiFi connectivity throughout, whilst solar panels provide improved energy efficiency and reduced running costs. The property also benefits from the remainder of a 10-Year NHBC warranty (2023).

The reception hall benefits from a cloakroom with WC and basin, in addition to a closet, and leads to a superb high-specification kitchen, perfectly designed for modern family living and entertaining. Fitted with elegant quartz worktops, a comprehensive range of wall, base and drawer units, and a large central island, the kitchen is complemented by integrated appliances including double oven, induction hob, wine fridge, full-height fridge and freezer, and dishwasher. There is ample space for dining and relaxed seating, whilst a separate utility room offers additional storage and practicality with direct external access to the drive
A glazed balustrade creates an open and contemporary feel between the kitchen and the impressive sitting room, where a wood-burning stove provides a cosy focal point and bi-folding doors frame the spectacular countryside views, making this a truly outstanding reception space. The lower ground floor further enhances the flexibility of the accommodation, offering an additional bedroom or study, and a family room enjoying direct access to the rear terrace through bifold doors.

The upper floor provides three generous double bedrooms and two stylishly appointed bathrooms. The superb principal suite enjoys a vaulted ceiling, fitted wardrobes and bi-folding doors opening onto a Juliette balcony with far-reaching views. A jack-and-jill bathroom acts as an en-suite bath and shower room, fitted to a high standard, whilst bedroom two also benefits from built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. Bedroom three is a further double with integrated wardrobes located at the front of the property.

OUTSIDE

Outside, the property enjoys a pleasantly landscaped, fully-enclosed rear garden designed to maximise privacy and the surrounding views, which extend as far as Wells Cathedral and the Mendip Hills. A stone terrace provides the perfect setting for entertaining and al fresco dining, whilst the remainder of the garden is laid to lawn and fully enclosed with fencing. Steps lead up on one side to provide access around to the front of the property, whilst to the opposite side is a personnel door to the garage, which is equipped with power, lighting, and an up-and-over door, in front of which is a driveway sufficient for two vehicles, alongside an electric car charging point.

SITUATION

Torwood View occupies a superb plot within the sought after village of High Ham which offers local facilities including its renowned primary school, inn, village hall, and nearby thatched windmill in the ownership of the National Trust. The village is readily accessible, just three miles from the bustling market town of Langport which offers good day-to-day amenities, including supermarket, shops, banking and post office facilities, doctors' and dentists’ surgeries, pubs, garages and fuel station, churches, library, primary school, and Huish Episcopi Academy with adjoining Sports Centre boasting facilities for all ages.

The larger regional centres of Yeovil, Bridgwater, and Street are all within reasonable driving distance, each offering extensive recreation, shopping, leisure, business, and scholastic facilities, including numerous highly regarded private schools. The County Town of Taunton lies 15 miles to the West and the cities of Bristol, Bath, and Exeter are all c. 1 hour distant.
There are main line rail links at Taunton and Castle Cary (Paddington), and Yeovil (Waterloo), whilst the M5 can be accessed at J25 Taunton and J23 Bridgwater (10 miles). The A303 linking with the M3 is around eight miles distant and both Bristol and Exeter airports are less than an hours’ drive.

SERVICES AND OUTGOINGS

We understand that mains electric, water, and drainage are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating and solar panels.
Somerset Council Tax Band: F

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Broadband: Highest estimated download speed 1000 Mbps (Ofcom)
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, Three and Vodafone
Flooding: The property is in an area at no risk of flooding.