Detached house for sale in Langport TA10, 5 Bedroom

A sumptuously restored Grade II Listed former farmhouse full of character together with a delightful walled garden, orchard and paddock. In all circa 5 acres.

Description

Canterbury Farm is a Grade II Listed house with 16th
Century origins which has stone, brick and rendered
elevations under a thatched room. The property was
totally renovated in 2013 by renowned local builders
S&L Pledger Ltd, which retained the character of the
house as well as providing a stylish and comfortable
home, suitable for modern day living.

On the ground floor is an historic cross passage with
flagstone floors and plank and muntin screening.
The dining room (only ground floor room without
under floor heating) has flagstone floor, impressive
beams and a fine inglenook fireplace with a Jotul
wood burning stove and former curing chamber.
The kitchen features bespoke units with a built in
Range and appliances and has double doors into
the garden. The family room is a wonderful room
featuring a full height vaulted ceiling with a-frame
beams, built in cupboards and an exposed stone wall.
The house is wired with Cat-6 network cabling from
a central communications cupboard and includes an
hdmi 8x8 Matrix for HD TV streaming. At the far
end of the property is a beautiful formal sitting room
called the Georgian Room which has a host of classic
Georgian features, including an open fireplace with
bath stone surround and multi-paned windows with
shutters. Also, on the ground floor is a cloakroom
and a study.

On the first floor are four good sized double
bedrooms, the master bedroom features a classic
roll top bath in the room with an en-suite shower
room with basin and WC. Adjacent to the master
bedroom is a dressing room/bedroom with built in
clothes cupboard. In addition is a family bathroom
with bath, shower, basin and WC.

The Annexe

At the northern end of the property is a self-contained
annex with interconnecting door to the main house, suitable for teenage children, a dependent relative, or potential Bed and Breakfast. Currently used as
a utility room by the owners, the annex comprises
a bright and spacious ground floor living area with
kitchenette with built in oven and hob. Stairs lead to
the first floor where there is a double bedroom with
built in clothes cupboard and bathroom.

Grounds And Gardens

To the front of the property are ornate railings and a smart and easy to manage gravel garden. A driveway leads to the side which is shared with one other property to a large triple garage block with two open bays. Immediately behind the house, and enjoying a sunny aspect, is a fine walled garden down to lawn with flagstone terrace, ideal for entertaining and relaxing. There is a services/utility room which has plumbing and the air-source heat pump. Beyond the garden through a garden gate is an orchard area with hard standing and water for stables if required. Beyond this is a large area of paddock land.

Situation

Canterbury Farm is only 2½ miles from the small town of Langport, which despite its small size is a thriving community and has an excellent range of local shops and services including a Post Office, two convenience stores, a range of public houses and restaurants and medical, dental and veterinary surgeries. For further information visit www.Langport.Life.
A broader range of amenities is available nearby in Yeovil, Glastonbury, Taunton and Wells. Taunton, Yeovil, Bath, Exeter and Bristol all provide excellent entertainment venues.
Communications to this area are excellent with the A303/M3 to London; the A303 dual carriageway is about 5 miles away and also leads to the M5 at Taunton. Railway connections are also good with Castle Cary and Taunton serving London Paddington and Yeovil/ Sherborne serving London Waterloo.
Local primary schools can be found in Huish Episcopi, Charlton Mackrell and Curry Rivel and there is a good choice of independent schools including Millfield, Taunton Prep, Hazelgrove and the Sherborne schools.

Tenure

Freehold

Services

Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Air source heating.

Local Authority And Council Tax – South Somerset District Council

Band F

Postcode

TA10 0QW

Energy Performance Certificate

G

Viewings

Strictly by appointment with the Vendors Agents, Killens

Fixtures And Fittings

All those items usually regarded as retained to the Vendors are specifically reserved out of the sale although may be available by separate negotiation.

Directions

From the centre of Langport, take the A372 and continue for 2 miles into the village of Aller where the property will be found on the left-hand side about 200 yards before the pub.