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4 bed House - detached
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BR/BA:
4 BR, 3 BA
Location:
Bridgwater, Somerset
Description:
A superb, recently renovated detached 1930s house with well proportioned accommodation in an elevated position with spectacular views, within gardens and grounds extending to 1.5 acres. Kitchen/breakfast room, utility, sitting room, dining room, study, 2 conservatories, cloakroom/shower room, 4 double bedrooms, master en-suite, family bathroom with sauna, grounds of 1.5 acres and tandem garage.
Situation
Mulberry House is situated in an elevated position with spectacular views from all aspects of the property. Particularly to the west there are views of glorious open fields and beyond to the Quantock Hills, which is, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. For those wishing to commute regularly to Bristol, Taunton or Exeter, the M5 motorway can be joined at the nearby junction (junction 24) approximately three miles distant. Taunton, the county town of Somerset, is approximately nine miles distance which has a good number of state and independent schools and an excellent shopping centre with many well known high street stores and a mainline railway station with trains to London Paddington taking approximately one hour and fifty five minutes. Durleigh Reservoir offers recreational fishing and sailing. The property is conveniently situated within easy reach of numerous destinations as well as being close to the Quantock Hills which provide endless walking and riding countryside.
Description
Mulberry House is a handsome detached house built in 1937, having attractive red stone elevations under a pantile roof. The house has been substantially refurbished between 2007 and 2008 including a new roof, fully fitted kitchen, two new bathrooms, installation of a new boiler and water tank and a conservatory fitted to the rear of the house in 2010. The house is beautifully presented throughout and includes oak flooring throughout a majority of the reception rooms. Whilst undertaking the improvements the current owners have given much consideration to retain many of the original features of the period.
Accommodation
An arched entrance to the porch with a door leading through to entrance hallway with original turning staircase to first floor. A further door leads to the ground floor shower room including w/c and washbasin with a tiled floor. The study is fitted with a range of built in office furniture including two fitted desks and a range of fitted cupboards with drawers and dual aspect windows. The sitting room is a well proportioned room with dual aspect double glazed windows, the room centres upon a fireplace set within a granite surround with wood storage beneath housing an electric fire. To one side are the original, attractive split level storage cupboards with wooden shelving, currently used as a drinks cabinet. Large double glazed doors open onto the rear terrace with extensive views overlooking the garden from the further windows within the room. The dining room, another dual aspect room, has built in bookshelves along the length of one wall with original picture rail and double doors through to conservatory. The conservatory provides spectacular views over the Quantock Hills with a tiled floor
and further double doors opening onto the flagstone terrace.
The kitchen has been comprehensively fitted with a range of matching shaker style wall and base units with granite work surfaces. The kitchen benefits from a range of appliances including a Miele steam oven with built in oven and grill under, integrated fridge, space and plumbing for a dishwasher, inset ceramic hob and built in griddle, stainless steel extractor hood and a sink unit with mixer tap. An island unit sits in the centre of the kitchen with granite top and further fitted drawer unit again with granite work surfaces and original fitted cupboard to one side fitted with shelves, oak breakfast bar and original quarry tiled floor. A square arch leads from the kitchen through to the recently installed conservatory built in 2010 with tiled floor and under floor heating, door opening to side leading to the patio area.
Accommodation
The utility room adjacent to the kitchen, includes a range of units to match the kitchen and incorporates an American fridge freezer, plumbing and space for an automatic washing machine, space for tumble dryer, Belfast sink, window to side and door to rear. On the first floor there is a half landing with double glazed window to side with doors leading to the linen cupboard and airing cupboard with hot water tank. A substantial opening to roof space with ladder providing further storage and is partly boarded. The master bedroom has dual aspect with glorious outlooks towards the Quantocks, a range of built in bedroom furniture with door providing access to the en-suite shower which has been fully refitted including a double tiled shower cubicle with mains powered shower and includes low level w/c and washbasin and tiled floor
with under floor heating. The three further bedrooms all enjoy superb views over surrounding countryside, two with built in wardrobes and one with washbasin and cupboard under. The family bathroom has been completely renewed and features centrally located roll top claw foot bath, tiled shower cubicle, wash basin and w/c and tiled under floor heating. In one corner is a Nordic wooden sauna. There are two windows and half height panelling.
Outside
The property is approached via double arched electrically operated gates opening onto a gravelled driveway which leads to the front of the property and provides access to the tandem garage (measuring 29'8 x 8'1) with up and over door with wood store and water treatment room at the rear. The property sits in the centre of its land and is enclosed by post and rail fencing and is surrounded by gardens which are immaculately kept with borders and well established shrubs and plants and a number of fruit trees. The garden enjoys wonderful views over the Quantock Hills and surrounding countryside, and extends to the front with vegetable garden, deep paved patio area which is enclosed by wooden trellising. To the side of the house there is a further recently built patio area and substantial timber store which was previously a two bay stable block. To the rear of the house is a grassed paddock which has been recently planted with a number of specimen trees.
Services
Mains electricity, private water via a bore hole, private drainage and oil fired central heating.
Local Authority
Sedgemoor District Council. Council tax band G.
Directional Note
From Taunton proceed on the A38 signposted to North Petherton. Follow the signpost to North Petherton and just prior to reaching the village look out for a signpost on your left signed to Goathurst and Broomfield. Follow this road until you come to a T junction and turn left following the signpost for Durleigh. After approximately half a mile turn right signposted to Durleigh and follow this road taking the next turning signposted to Durleigh. Mulberry House will be found approximately three quarters of a mile on your left hand side, accessed by double hardwood gates.
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Property Type:
Single-Family Houses
Amenities:
Fireplace, Parking, Patio/Deck, Refrigerator, Storage, Washer Dryer
For sale by:
Agent/Broker
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