Equestrian property for sale in Taunton TA3, 4 Bedroom

Mistletoe Cottage is a charming detached period property with a date plaque of 1820 but its origins are believed to date back to 17th Century. Over time it has been added and adapted to meet the needs of different owners.
The main garden is large and full of mature trees and an orchard with various varieties of apple, fig, walnuts and plums. Trees include horse chestnut, silver birch and a large weeping willow.

The patio area is ideal for BBQs and socialising and has a lovely view of the garden.
There is also another patio outside the back door useful for growing herbs or some extra seating. It is ideal for a BBQ.
There are three raised vegetable beds full of produce and a wooden framed greenhouse.
The driveway is huge and there is parking for around 5 or 6 cars.

The two paddocks are connected to the property (the smaller one is currently rested) There are three Stables and two large brick outbuildings all with power connected

Set back nearly a third of a mile along an ancient Drove which is also a bridle path the property has fantastic access to the 13 miles of connected bridle paths making it ideal for any who loves to walk, cycle or ride.

The rooms are lovely and bright and with unspoilt views to all aspects. A pretty porch leads from the hall with the lovely dining and sitting rooms to either side. From the L shaped kitchen/breakfast room is the study which could also be used as a fifth bedroom. Beyond the kitchen is a utility room and downstairs shower room. This is particularly useful as it can be accessed from the rear of the property which is ideal when coming back in from the stables etc in a messy state!

On the first floor the landing gives access to all 4 bedrooms and with windows overlooking the gardens and paddocks. The master bedroom is a lovely size with inbuilt wardrobes and en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom is also a good size whilst bedrooms three and four are smaller but ideal for children's rooms with built in cupboards.

The publicly owned lane is shared by three properties providing access to a vast footpath/bridleway network for those with walking and/or riding interests.

Bickenhall sits along the road connecting Hatch Beauchamp with Staple Fitzpaine and is set amid beautiful rolling countryside, bordering the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Its location, just over 5 miles from the charming town of Ilminster and 3.5 miles from the A303, means the property is well placed for those needing to travel to London and the rest of the country.

The nearby villages of Hatch Beauchamp and Staple Fitzpaine, between them, offer a range of local amenities to include a primary school, public houses and churches. Ilminster, which is 6 miles away, is a charming small town with shops and amenities serving most immediate needs.

Taunton, the County Town of Somerset, lies approximately 8 miles to the north east with access to the M5 motorway and is renowned for its excellent schooling in both the state and private sectors, as well as offering an extensive range of day-to-day amenities.

A mainline railway station can also be found in Taunton offering frequent train services to London.