THE OLD RECTORY ELWORTHY, SOMERSET, TA4 3PX
The Old Rectory ELWORTHY, SOMERSET, TA4 3PX
A restored Georgian rectory on the edge of the Brendon Hills and Exmoor National Park.
Taunton about 12 miles • Wellington about 12 miles • Tiverton about 23 miles Kilve Beach (North Somerset Coastline) about 9 miles.
Accommodation & summary Lower Ground Floor: Kitchen/breakfast room • family sitting room • conservatory boot room • utility room • laundry room • WC & stores. Ground floor: Reception Hall & cloakroom • dining room • drawing room morning room & library • study/office & butler’s pantry. First floor: Master bedroom suite • guest bedroom suite three further bedrooms & family shower room. Second Floor: Bedroom six • bathroom & attic storage areas. Outbuildings: Coach house & studio apartment • garaging • office gym with shower & wc • stabling & storage. Gardens & Grounds: Landscaped gardens & beautiful walled garden with swimming pool & vegetable garden with raised beds. All-weather tennis court. In all about 4.4 acres. Additional Lots: There is a separate detached two bedroomed cottage (Garden Cottage) and a further 12 acres of land available by separate negotiation. EPC – Exempt.
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Situation The village of Elworthy sits in a beautiful and unspoilt rural, yet accessible location on the edge of the Brendon Hills and Exmoor National Park. The area of the Brendon Hills forms part of the Exmoor National Park renowned for its unspoilt rural landscapes and opportunities for outdoor enjoyment and recreation including shooting on the world renowned local shoots, hunting with six packs of hounds, sailing and game fishing on the nearby Wimbleball and Clatworthy reservoirs in addition to the River Exe and its tributaries. For those who enjoy walking and riding there is a network of foot and bridle paths throughout the area. Whilst Elworthy has no local amenities, there is an excellent pub, The Notley Arms, at Monksilver about 2 miles to the north. Stogumber at about 2.5 miles has a village stores and pub, The White Horse. Wiveliscombe to the south and Williton to the north have a good selection of everyday amenities, whilst Taunton, about 12 miles away, has a further selection of shopping and leisure facilities. Taunton, the county town of Somerset, has a highly regarded selection of state and private schools, including Taunton School, Kings and Queens College’s and Kings Hall Prep School. Alternatively, there is Wellington School at Wellington or Blundell’s at Tiverton. Communication links are good with the M5 motorway (junction 25) approximately 14 miles away giving easy access to Bristol and The North, Exeter and the South West and the A358/ A303 to the east. London is also within easy reach by train with the quickest train from Taunton to London Paddington taking approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. In addition, there are regular national and international flights from Bristol and Exeter airports.
DESCRIPTION The Old Rectory is a charming Grade II listed Georgian rectory which dates from the mid-1800’s. In recent years the property has been meticulously restored by the present owners to create a comfortable, spacious and adaptable family home. Set in gardens and grounds of about 4.4 acres, the property enjoys far-reaching views over its gardens to the surrounding countryside. The building has been thoroughly modernised throughout, to include a centralised Linn audio system, a satellite television system, Cat 5 wiring and a modern security system. Many of the buildings original features have been retained, including ornate plasterwork, open fireplaces and sash windows with working shutters. The accommodation is arranged over four floors, providing over 5,000 sq ft of spacious, bright and adaptable layout, with plenty of space for entertaining and growing a large family.
ACCOMMODATION At ground floor level, there is an elegant reception hall with original period staircase and doors leading to a morning room, drawing room, library and dining room. From the dining room, there is a study/office and butler’s pantry. A staircase leads to the lower ground floor, which comprises a large country kitchen that opens onto a conservatory overlooking the walled garden. There is also a family sitting room at this level, with substantial wood burning stove. There is a boot room, utility room and series of domestic offices on this floor, including a wine store and linen store. On the first floor, there is a master bedroom suite with dressing area and ensuite bathroom. There is also a guest bedroom suite, three further bedrooms and a family shower room. On the second floor there is a further bedroom, bathroom and loft storage areas. The Old Rectory
Approximate Gross Internal Area: N Main House: 515 sq.m. / 5,542 sq.ft. THE OLD RECTORY Outbuildings: 80.2 sq.m. / 864 sq.ft. Total: 595.2 sq.m. / 6,406 sq.ft. ELWORTHY SOMERSET Gross internal area (approx.) 515 m² (5,542 ft²) The Old Rectory, Elworthy, Lydeard St. Lawrence, Taunton For identification purposes only - Not to scale APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 864 SQ FT 80.2 SQ METRES (EXCLUDES OUTBUILDINGS) CONSERVATORY Property Plans © 7.05 x 4.17m (23' 1" x 13' 8") Lower Ground Floor Ground Floor Down
Studio Greenhouse 22'10 (6.96) 11'5 (3.48) x 17' (5.18) x 8'3 (2.51) Fireplace Wood Store
BOOT ROOM PLAY ROOM 4.06 x 3.78m 3.08 x 2.93m (13' 3" x 12' 5") (10' 1" x 9' 7") FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN 7.74 x 4.00m (25' 4" x 13' 1") Log Store 12'2 (3.71) x 6'10 (2.08)
STORE STORE Outbuildings Ground Floor Up Up
Sheds 35' (10.67) x 10' (3.05)
DW Workshop / DW Coach House 22'10 (6.96) max First Floor Second Floor x 17' (5.18) LARDER LINEN ROOM
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TD UTILITY ROOM Covered Area Gym 3.74 x 2.14m 19'3 (5.87) 15' (4.57) x 8'7 (2.62) (12' 3" x 7' 0") WINE Cup'd x 8'7 (2.62) STORE
GROUND FLOOR Outbuildings Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors, windows and rooms are approximate and no First Floorresponsibility is taken for any error, omission or misstatement. These plans are for representation purposes only as defined by RICS Code of Measuring Practice and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. Specifically no guarantee is given on the total square footage of the property if quoted on this plan. Any figure given is for initial guidance only and should not be relied on as a basis of valuation. LOWER GROUND FLOOR Copyright nichecom.co.uk 2018 Produced for Knight Frank REF : 297836
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Gardens and Grounds The gardens surrounding The Old Rectory are a spectacular feature of the property and include the original walled garden, which is fully enclosed including a vegetable garden with raised beds, a swimming pool and a terrace, which can be accessed from the conservatory, providing a wonderful outdoor entertaining space.
There are formal gardens surrounding the house, which include large areas of lawn, mature borders, a croquet lawn and a fine selection of rhododendrons, camellias, azaleas and many mature trees, including a spectacular copper beech. There is a wildflower area to the south of the house and an all-weather tennis court to the west.
Below the house there is the original stable yard, with a good selection of outbuildings including stabling, storage, a workshop and gym. There is also a coach house, with studio above, which can be used as ancillary guest or staff accommodation. Outgoings West Somerset Council 01643 703704. Council Tax Band G.
Services Mains electricity and PV Panels. Private water and drainage. LPG central heating which can run conjunction with solar thermal panels and a log burner.
Fixtures and Fittings Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, carpets, light fittings, garden ornaments etc are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.
Directions From the Taunton area proceed north on the A358 towards Minehead, then take the B3224 to Lydeard St. Lawrence and Raleigh’s Cross. Follow this road for about 6 miles to a cross-roads, where you will turn right into the hamlet of Elworthy. The entrance to The Old Rectory will be found on the left hand side after a short distance, marked by a red post box built into the entrance wall.
Viewings Strictly by appointment with Savills and Stags. Prior to making an appointment to view we strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen The Old Rectory the property.
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