Hill Cottage Luxborough, Somerset, TA23 0SX
Hill Cottage Luxborough, Somerset, TA23 0SX NOMINATED FOR 3 LABC AWARDS. A brand new and an exceptionally well appointed country house, with substantial Double Garage and Workshop, in a beautiful elevated and rural location within the Exmoor National Park in grounds of just over 1 acre PRICE GUIDE 650,000 PROPERTY Hill Cottage comprises an individual and exceptionally well specified, brand new detached house and has just been nominated for 3 LABC Awards (Best Individual New Dwelling; Best Sustainability Design and Best Vernacular Design). It was built by the current owners for their own occupation and accordingly it has been executed to the highest standards. Due to a change in circumstances, the property is now being offered for sale and is virtually completed, with the exception of the installation of a fitted kitchen. Hill Cottage stands on the site of a former cottage which was demolished and the replacement property has been designed to blend in with the Vernacular architecture and the requirements of the Exmoor National Park. It has local redstone elevations beneath a slate roof with attractive oak lintels. The property has ''colour set'' rendered elevations with inset hard wood double glazed windows. It has been designed to be as environmentally sound as possible, with extremely high levels of insulation, gas filled double glazed windows, low energy lighting, under floor heating with individual room thermostats with the heating being provided by an air source heat pump. The property also has its own built in network and security systems, together with surveillance cameras and recording system. In summary, the accommodation provides: Hardwood front entrance door opening into the
Entrance Porch with stainless steel letter box and a stainless steel mat well tray, engineered oak flooring, continuing to all the reception rooms and a glazed door with matching side screens opens into the Reception Hall with oak staircase with inset glass panelling, giving access to the First Floor with under stairs storage cupboard. Cloakroom with white suite comprising low level wc with concealed cistern, wash hand basin with tiled splash back and illuminated mirror over. Sitting Room, a wonderful light and airy triple aspect room with window on the front elevation affording stunning views over the surrounding countryside, including Dunkery Beacon in the distance, double doors open to the rear paved terrace, open inglenook style fireplace with brick facing and oak lintel and slate hearth. We are advised by the owner that a flue is in situ and ready for the installation of a multi fuel stove. Three wall light points, wiring for surround sound speakers. Dining Room, another well proportioned reception room with double doors opening to the rear terrace, two wall light points, tv point. Study/Bedroom 4 with window on the front elevation affording wonderful views towards Dunkery Beacon, tv point, telephone point. Kitchen, a lovely light and airy double aspect room affording wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. The Kitchen incorporates a space for a Range style cooker/aga with appropriate wiring and oil pipe installed, stainless steel back to a arched recess, low energy ceiling lights, tiled floor continuing through to the Utility Room with door to rear garden and door to Pump Room housing all the controls for the plumbing and hot water system.
First Floor with engineered oak flooring continuing to all three Bedrooms. Airing cupboard with slatted shelving and electric heater. Master Bedroom with window on the front elevation, affording more expansive views of the surrounding countryside with lovely views over Porlock Bay. En- Suite Shower Room with Quadrant shower enclosure, wash hand basin with illuminated mirror above and low level wc with concealed cistern, heated towel rail. En- Suite Dressing Room with built in under eaves cupboard with control valves for the under floor heating and security system. Bedroom 2 with stunning views towards Dunkery Beacon and Porlock Bay. Bedroom 3 with outlook over the rear garden. Family Bathroom/Shower Room with white suite comprising claw ball, free standing bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, double shower enclosure, wash hand basin with illuminated mirror over, low level wc with a concealed cistern, Lumen roof light, electric heated towel rail. GARDENS AND GROUNDS The property is approached from the lane over a tarmac driveway, providing parking and turning space and giving access to the detached Double Garage/Workshop. This has also been substantially constructed with cavity elevations, also with an insulated floor, water and drainage connected. Subject to any necessary consents and regulations, this building provides huge potential to be adapted to create a self contained annexe, offices or holiday cottage. At the moment it provides a double garage with two remotely operated up and over doors and with a built in cupboard housing the filtration system for the private water
system, door to Store Room with frosted window and soil pipe connected. Store Room 2 with door through to Hobbies Room/Workshop with two windows on the rear elevation and door to rear gravelled courtyard. A slate pathway with wheelchair access provides access to the front door. The property is set back from the roadway behind low stone walling and an area of lawn. To the rear of the property can be found a paved terrace and from here steps rise to give access to gravelled terraces and to the paddock, set above the property. In all, the grounds extend to about 1.08 acres. A separate vehicular gateway gives access to the Paddock. Outside lighting. SURROUNDING AREAS Hill Cottage occupies an outstanding location, deep within Exmoor National Park in an elevated and rural location. The property enjoys a wonderful westerly aspect and has beautiful views over the surrounding countryside towards Dunkery Beacon including the Bristol Channel and the coastline of South Wales. Croydon Hill can be found within Exmoor National Park and the property adjoins woodland owned by the forestry commission and accordingly there are an excellent network of footpaths and bridleways close at hand. Whilst enjoying an idyllic, rural location, the property is by no means remotely situated, as the popular village of Luxborough is about two miles away and here can be found a well known pub, village hall and playing field. The historic village of Dunster is approximately two miles away, providing an excellent range of amenities for day to day needs and West Somerset's premier coastal resort of Minehead, which has an excellent range of shopping, banking and recreational facilities is approximately four miles away. The county town of Taunton is approximately twenty two miles away, providing excellent amenities to include recreational, scholastic and shopping facilities, as well as a main line railway station and an M5 motorway interchange.
DIRECTIONS There are numerous ways to approach Hill Cottage but we would suggest for a first visit, approaching the property from Dunster. Leave Dunster on the Timberscombe Road and after about 0.25 mile take the first turning on the left hand side into Croydon Lane. Proceed up this hill, continue past the picnic site to the very top of the hill and Hill Cottage will be found on the left hand side. Alternatively, if travelling from the village of Luxborough, leave this village with the Royal Oak pub on the right hand side. Continue through the hamlet of Churchtown and continue to the grassed triangle. Bear right here signposted to Dunster and the property will be found on the right hand side after approximately1.5 miles. Humberts 17 Hammet Street Taunton Somerset TA1 1RZ 01823 288484 james.gray@humberts.com humberts.com
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