Explore Somerset and beyond in style from this exquisite, six-bedroom detached country house, 7 miles west of Taunton. This unique property has a myriad of immaculate spaces, both inside and out, to relax with friends, families and furries, as well as hidden corners to spend some quiet time alone. With its superb Museum of Somerset, Farmers’ Market, Brewhouse Arts Centre, Hestercombe Gardens (8 miles) and bevy of dog-friendly independent shops, pubs, eateries and galleries, Taunton is a great place for all the family to visit.
A tree-lined drive brings guests to the front of this imposing property, giving guests a sense of just how special this house is before they even step inside. Once inside, they find themselves in the grand entrance hall, with its feature fireplace and oak panelled staircase. Continuing on they will come to the Drawing room (the first of two separate lounge rooms), this one being a spacious light-filled space with sumptuous sofa seating, smart TV and working fire. The second lounge is equally spacious, with a range of comfortable seating, a feature fireplace, a smart TV, and games console. The third social space takes the form of an impressive lounge/kitchen/diner, which has been thoughtfully designed to create the perfect space for enjoying one another’s company over meals, drinks, or nibbles. The vaulted ceiling, and huge bi-fold doors make this room feel even bigger than it is, and lend it a fantastic sense of light and space. The lounge area, next to the doors, has two comfortable sofas, a smart TV, and views across the terrace to the garden beyond. The dining area which sits in the middle of the room, has a table which seats fourteen, and there is also breakfast bar seating four just behind the table, overlooking the kitchen. The kitchen, as you would expect, has been finished to a high specification and offers an oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, wine cooler, and dishwasher, several coffee machines and airfryer, whilst the washing machine and tumble dryer can be found in a separate utility room. The house also has a children’s playroom stocked full of toys for all ages and another smart TV, as well as a games room with a snooker table, and a gym with a range of exercise equipment including rower, bike, cross-trainer and multi-gym. Upstairs there are six bedrooms, which have all been finished to a high standard, with thoughtful attention to detail. The first of these is a superking-size room with an en-suite bathroom to rival any top hotel, with a bath, separate shower, and WC.
Outside make use of the heated swimming pool complete with hard cover and wonderful pool house (open April - September) with outdoor dining area and poolside pizza oven. Enjoy table tennis, a hot tub and al fresco dining on the decking complete with gas BBQ, in sight of the play area and gorgeous garden, a true paradise for both children and energetic dogs!
Furry friends will love the beaches at Dunster South East, Watchet, St Audries Bay, Kilve and Porlock Weir (all within 30 miles). Ride the West Somerset Railway from Bishops Lydeard (5 miles); dogs get their own £2 ticket! Explore the Quantock Hills (12 miles) and Exmoor National Park (19 miles). Great adventures await.