Cottage for sale in Taunton TA3, 4 Bedroom

Phoenix Estate Agents are pleased to offer for sale this quintessential chocolate box cottage. It is believed to be of late medieval origin and has been awarded a Grade II listing. The property is constructed with a thatched roof over walls of cob. It is packed with period features such as timber framed walls, beamed ceilings, a winding staircase, and an inglenook fire place with bread oven and curing chamber and kitchen Inglenook with aga.

The property has been in the ownership of the current family for four generations.

It has mature gardens with extensive views over Taunton Vale and the Quantock Hills in the distance.

It is ideally located on the outskirts of the market town of Taunton at the foot of the Blackdown Hills but within walking distance of Taunton town centre. Within easy striking distance is Musgrove Park hospital 2.2 miles and three private schools. The property is within the catchment area of highly regarded Trull Church of England Primary School. There is a train station in Taunton on the fast line to London which can be reached in approximately an hour and 45 mins.

No Onward Chain

Cross Passage/Rear Lobby (23' 0'' x 4' 6'' (7m x 1.36m))

Access to the property is via a heavy oak front door leading into the cross passage which has an exposed timber framed wall to the lounge. Access can also be gained to the rear lobby which has a door to the rear garden and a separate WC with wash hand basin. To the right of the Cross Passage is the central stairwell and snug.

Lounge (15' 3'' x 14' 6'' (4.65m x 4.43m))

A cosy sitting room packed with original features with open Inglenook fire place with large bressumer beam over, bread oven, window seat to front, beamed ceiling and timber framed partition wall. Access to first floor can be gained by a staircase which enters the master bedroom.

Kitchenette/Bathroom (5' 5'' x 14' 8'' (1.66m x 4.46m))

To the rear of the lounge is located a small kitchenette and bathroom with brick floors and windows to the rear The kitchenette has a sink/drainer and electric hob with shelved understairs storage. Access is gained to the small bathroom with bath and wash basin.

Stairwell/Snug

A modern timber staircase leads to the first floor with steps down to a snug area with fireplace and window to rear.

Kitchen/Diner (16' 4'' x 17' 4'' (4.98m x 5.28m))

The kitchen has many period features with comprise, flag stone floors, a large Inglenook fireplace housing the 4 oven Aga, central exposed timber beam and slate window cills. The kitchen has a range of base and wall units, Bosh Induction Hob, granite worktops, Belfast sink and Creda double oven, The kitchen can be entered from the front and rear of the property, at the front is an oak framed thatched porch and there is also a thatched porch to the rear.

Master Bedroom (16' 7'' x 15' 3'' (5.05m x 4.65m))

The master bedroom can be accessed from its own staircase leading from the lounge or from the main staircase. It retains its original floorboards and has a central beam in the ceiling. The bedroom has views to the front and side with window seat to the front. To the side of the chimney a door leads to the en-suite.

En-Suite

Comprising a four piece suite with Jacuzzi corner bath, WC, bidet and a handwash basin along with heated towel rail. To the side the leaded light has been professional restored and retains the handmade glass of the original window. There is also an exposed ceiling beam.

Bedroom 2 (9' 10'' x 13' 11'' (3m x 4.24m))

This bedroom benefits from extensive views to the rear garden and Quantock hills in the distance. With timber framed walls, fitted workstation and hand-wash basin.

Bedroom 3 (17' 0'' x 8' 2'' (5.17m x 2.5m))

Twin aspect room with windows to front and side, exposed beams with a feature recess (possibly a blocked window) and has a period three plank door with handmade nails.

Bedroom 4 (11' 6'' x 8' 11'' (3.5m x 2.72m))

With extensive views to rear garden and the Quantocks with built in wardrobes and cupboards above.

Family Bathroom (11' 7'' x 6' 9'' (3.53m x 2.06m))

Situated at the rear of the property is this five piece white suite with shower cubicle, pedestal hand basin, bath, low level WC, heated towel rail with a tiled floor with obscure window.

Utility Room (16' 10'' x 7' 9'' (5.12m x 2.36m))

The utility room is located off the kitchen and houses the Grant oil fired central heating boiler, stainless sink with splash backs. Door to low level WC with hand wash basin. From the Utility room you have access to a small glazed lean too to rear garden and small workshop at rear of Car Port.

Workshop/Car Port

There is a good size car port with outside light with door to rear workshop which gives access to the oil tank.

Front Garden

To the side of the front garden can be found a capped off well and hand pump with a stone trough. A mature cottage garden with pretty shrubs and plants, small stone wall and picket fence complete this gorgeous garden.

Rear Garden

This pretty cottage garden benefits from a patio area, pond, mature trees and shrubs with seasonal color and views across to the Quantock Hills. Beyond the main garden is a lawned amenity area.