Ducketts Barn Adsborough, Taunton, Somerset

Ducketts Barn Adsborough, Taunton, Somerset

Ducketts Barn, Adsborough, Taunton, TA2 8RP Guide Price 599,950 Taunton 4 Miles A superb well presented spacious village property of character which benefits from far reaching views from its extensive gardens and grounds. DESCRIPTION We understand the property originally comprised a village cottage with separate barn which was converted in the mid 1980's to form one single dwelling which was then linked in the early 2000's by the previous vendor. The property is constructed of local Quantock Stone set under clay tiled roofs and affords particularly spacious and bright accommodation which features a magnificent main drawing room which is just over 40' in length and benefits from many windows overlooking the gardens which extend to about 0.62 of an acre in all. The accommodation also includes a separate sitting room, office/study, dining room, kitchen, cloakroom and impressive entrance hallway with minstrel gallery whilst on the first floor are four bedrooms and two bathrooms. SITUATION The property is situated in the village of Adsborough which is some 4 miles north east of the county town and is readily accessible. The property has an enviable slightly elevated position which benefits from far reaching views both to the south and east over the district and enjoys a good degree of privacy and seclusion although there are other nearby properties. Taunton is easily accessible providing its extensive range of shopping, educational, sporting and cultural facilities with several noted schools and colleges and being in the Heathfield catchment area. Taunton is well placed for easy access to the M5 motorway at junction 25 Blackbrook, the town also provides a main line intercity rail link, London Paddington being about 2 hours. The property is also well placed to access the M5 at junction 24 North Petherton. Also easily accessible are the Quantock Hills which are designated as An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. DIRECTIONS From Taunton proceed out of the town in a north easterly direction on the A38 towards Bridgwater, after about 4 miles turn right as signposted to Adsborough and West Newton. Follow this road bearing right and after a short distance the property will be found in a slightly elevated position on the left hand side by the post box. These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of text.

ACCOMODATION Reception Hall - with exposed stone work and minstrel gallery with attractive stairway to the first floor with understairs storage cupboard, part wood block flooring, radiator, exposed ceiling timbers. Sitting Room - with replacement triple glazed windows and French doors which open onto a side terrace area. There is an attractive stone fireplace on raised hearth with inset wood burning stove, exposed ceiling timbers and side window seat. Raditor and TV point. Inner Lobby - with triple glazed French doors and windows to the outside and Quarry tiled floor. Drawing Room - a magnificent room with many picture windows which overlook the gardens, these are secondary glazed. The room benefits from high vaulted ceilings with exposed wood flooring, wood burning stove, ornate raised tiled hearth, side access door, 5 radiators, TV point and large picture window to one end. Study/Office - with exposed stone work, radiator and two windows and downlighters. Doorway leads through to Utility Room - with fitted one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit with work surfacing, tiled floor, plumbing for washing machine, floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler and hot water cylinder for central heating system. Window and door gives access to the outside. Dining Room - with exposed beams, window with secondary glazing, downlighters, radiator, door and glazed screen to hall. Opening from dining room leads to the... Kitchen - which is fitted with range of painted floor and wall units with work surfaces which incorporates a one and a half bowl sink unit, integrated dishwasher, shelved larder cupboard, two secondary glazed windows, mosaic tiled surrounds and stable door to outside. Radiator. Cloakroom - with low level WC and corner hand wash basin. Radiator and extractor fan. First Floor Half Landing - with secondary glazed window.

Main Landing - which is a very bright and airy area with minstrel gallery overlooking the ground floor, fitted store cupboard, radiator, Velux and dormer style window with exposed stone work. Master Bedroom 1 - dual aspect with triple glazed windows and Velux window, fitted wardrobes, radiator, downlighters, TV point and door to... En-suite - with panelled bath with shower over and glazed screen and tiled surrounds, vanity hand wash basin and low level WC. Wood flooring and heated towel rail, extractor fan, Velux window and radiator. Downlighters. Bedroom 2 - with range of fitted wardrobes to one wall, two Velux windows, radiator and downlighters. Bedroom 3 - with fitted wardrobes, dormer triple glazed window and radiator. Downlighters. Bedroom 4 - with Velux window and radiator. Inner Landing Area - with store cupboard and radiator. Steps up to... Family Bathroom - which is a particularly spacious room with panelled bath with central taps, separate glazed and tiled shower cubicle, low level WC and vanity hand wash basin, dual aspect windows with superb views, wood flooring, radiator, extractor fan and built in cupboards. Downlighters. OUTSIDE The property is set within extensive gardens that extend to approximately 0.62 of an acre and form a most delightful setting for this property. There are well established hedged and walled boundaries to the gardens which comprise of formal areas of lawn which are cleverly interspersed with extremely well stocked herbaceous borders providing all year round colour and interest and include a host of flowering trees. There is a water feature pond at the far end of the garden. The property is approached from the village lane onto a driveway with ample parking and turning which leads to the double garage which has a useful tool shed to the rear with a side workshop. On the western side of the property there is a decked terrace area which gives a good degree of privacy and is easily accessible from the house. The gardens are largely south and east facing and enjoy excellent views in both direction particularly towards the Blackdown Hills to the south west. Ducketts Barn Taunton, Somerset IMPORTANT NOTICE For clarification we wish to inform the prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before buying the property.

LOCAL AUTHORITY Sedgemoor District Council, Band G SERVICES Mains water, electricity, private drainage system, oil fired central heating and security alarm system. VIEWING By appointment with Greenslade Taylor Hunt Telephone 01823 277121 E-mail residential.taunton@gth.net