Detached house for sale in South Petherton TA13, 4 Bedroom

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Dolphin House is a substantial property comprising a 3/4 bedroom house with a detached one bedroom annexe. The property presents an exciting opportunity for modernisation and the spacious, flexible accommodation would provide the perfect family home.

The ground floor accommodation is accessed from a welcoming reception hall. To the rear of the house is a large dual aspect drawing room with an attractive Minster stone fireplace and garden access, as well as a spacious interconnecting dining room and a loggia. There is a good-size dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room with an adjoining spacious utility room, plus a front-aspect study that could be used as a fourth bedroom. The kitchen features a range of fitted units as well as an Aga. A cloakroom completes the ground floor.

On the first floor, the property offers a spacious
dual aspect master bedroom with ample fitted storage, a dressing room and a large en suite bathroom. There are two further well-proportioned bedrooms on the first floor, both serviced by a good-sized family bathroom. Bedroom three benefits from a dressing room and lovely views can be appreciated from much of the first floor.

The second floor offers an extensive attic room. The attic offers potential for conversion into further living space, subject to the purchaser obtaining the relevant consents.

Annexe:
Dolphin House benefits from a detached annexe which has a spacious bedroom and an en suite bathroom. The annexe creates the potential for an income or it could be used as accommodation for additional family members.

Yeabridge is a popular hamlet set in a beautiful countryside setting and shares the amenities of the nearby historic village of South Petherton. Granted a Market Charter by King John in 1213, the village offers a good selection of day-to-day facilities including independent stores, a butcher, bakery, greengrocer, chemist, supermarket, delicatessen, hairdresser and Post Office together with gp and veterinary practices, churches, a public house, an arts centre and infant and junior schooling. More extensive shopping facilities are available in Yeovil and Sherborne, whilst Crewkerne has a Waitrose and Ilminster has a Tesco.

South Petherton has an active community spirit and welcomes a revived annual Folk Festival and other local events throughout the year, offering a variety of music, arts and culture. For those enjoying walking, cycling and outdoor country and equestrian pursuits, the surrounding countryside and coastline provide superb recreational opportunities.

Taunton, approximately 18 miles away, has a good range of shopping facilities and a farmers’ market twice a week. There are also some excellent local producers as well as some artisan farm shops. Musgrove and Nuffield Hospitals serve the town and surrounding area. There are excellent schools for boys and girls of all ages, including Taunton School, Kings College, Queen’s College and King’s Hall.

The M5 motorway provides links to the A38 to Plymouth, or the A30 to the south and Bristol to the north. The A303 provides links to London. There are frequent rail services from Crewkerne to London Waterloo and Taunton to London Paddington. Both Exeter and Bristol airports offer an ever-increasing number of domestic and international flights, including daily flights to London City Airport from Exeter.

Dolphin House is accessed via a gravelled drive offering ample parking for multiple vehicles and giving access to the detached double garage. A side gate gives access to the remaining grounds, which lie to the side and rear of the property.The rear gardens are laid mainly to level lawn with well-stocked mature flowerbeds. To the side is an extensive paved terrace, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining, with a summer house, a further area of level lawn and a vegetable garden with a greenhouse. The grounds feature numerous mature shrubs and trees and offer far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside.

There is also an arable field with separate road
access. Currently the field is down to grass. The
total area is approximately 10.24 acres.