North Curry, Taunton, 1.17 Acres

An exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire this substantial Grade II Listed former vicarage extending to approximately 6,743 sq.ft. including ancillary accommodation and outbuildings, set within 1.17 acres of beautiful, established walled gardens in the heart of the highly desirable village of North Curry. With a wealth of original period features, versatile accommodation, separate 2 bedroomed cottage, Garage, Car Port and outbuildings, the property offers considerable potential for sympathetic modernisation and improvement.

The Property
The Old Vicarage is a particularly attractive period house of considerable architectural and historic interest, enjoying a wonderfully private and secluded setting within the centre of the village.

Retaining a wealth of original character throughout including exposed beams, fireplaces, flagstone flooring and traditional architectural detailing, the property offers generously proportioned and flexible accommodation arranged over two floors, with 6 Double Bedrooms and a further ground floor Reception Room suitable for use as a 7th Bedroom.

Whilst now requiring modernisation, the property presents an exciting opportunity and great potential to create an exceptional family home whilst preserving its historic charm.

Ground Floor Accommodation
The Entrance Hall, with distinctive barrel ceiling, leads to the principal reception rooms including a spacious living room with open fireplace and impressive dining room featuring an inglenook fireplace, exposed period features and wooden flooring.

The characterful Kitchen / Breakfast Room has an oil fired Aga, flagstone flooring and fitted wooden units, with adjoining Utility Room.

Further flexible accommodation includes a Family Room with woodburner, Conservatory with French doors to the garden, Study with fireplace and an additional Reception Room with direct garden access, suitable as a 7th bedroom with adjacent Shower Room and WC.

First Floor Accommodation
The first floor provides 6 Double Bedrooms, including an impressive Master Bedroom with exposed structural timbers and attractive garden views.

Bedroom 6 benefits from fitted wardrobe and ensuite bathroom, whilst the Family Bathroom features a traditional roll top claw foot bath with separate WC.

The Stables
A separate 2 Double Bedroomed Cottage provides excellent additional accommodation for extended family or guests and comprises Living Room, fitted Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms and Bathroom.

Gardens and Grounds
The beautifully established gardens extend to approximately 1.17 acres and are a particularly appealing feature of the property, offering exceptional privacy and seclusion within this central village location.
Enclosed by historic stone walls and a variety of mature trees, the grounds feature sweeping lawns, an impressive variety of established trees and mature planning, together with a former tennis court and kitchen garden.

The extensive grounds provide a delightful setting and considerable scope for further landscaping and recreational use.

Outbuildings and Parking
The Old Vicarage benefits from a useful range of outbuildings including Studio, Workshop and Stores, together with Garage, Car Port and courtyard parking.

Location
The Old Vicarage is situated in the heart of North Curry, a highly sought-after conservation village with a thriving community and attractive surrounding countryside.

The village offers a range of amenities including village store/post office, health centre, public house, primary school, village hall, church and coffee shop.

Taunton, approximately 7 miles away, provides extensive shopping, educational and leisure facilities, together with mainline railway station offering services to London Paddington. The M5 motorway at Junctions 24 and 25 are also readily accessible.

The surrounding countryside provides excellent walking and cycling opportunities, with the Blackdown, Quantock and Brendon Hills and Exmoor National Park within reach.

A Rare Opportunity
The Old Vicarage offers a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial historic family home with separate cottage and beautiful walled gardens in one of Somerset's most desirable villages, with considerable potential to restore and enhance this distinctive property.

- Council tax band main house - G
- Council tax band The Stables - A
- Heating in main house - gas central heating and some storage heating
- Heating in The Stables is electric storage heating
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