Northam Mill Northam Mill Water Lane, Castlake, Stogumber, Taunton, TA4 3TT Taunton - 12 Miles, Wellington - 15 Miles, Minehead - 13 Miles
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Northam Mill Northam Mill Water Lane, Castlake, Stogumber, Taunton, TA4 3TT Taunton - 12 Miles, Wellington - 15 Miles, Minehead - 13 Miles • Two Superbly Renovated 17th Century Houses • Suitable for a Variety of Uses • Idyllic Rural Location • Timber Framed 4 Bay Stable Block • Detached Double Garage & Carport • Gardens with Mill Leat Running Through • Paddocks Extending to 3 Acres Guide price £850,000 Situation Northam Mill occupies a delightful tucked away location in undulating and highly attractive countryside between The Quantock and The Brendon Hills, in an area widely regarded as offering some of the best countryside in the South West. The local village of Stogumber is a sought after community where facilities include a lovely parish church, popular pub as well as a village store/Post Office. The West Somerset Steam Railway line runs nearby, which is a highly attractive local feature. The County Town of Taunton is readily accessible, approximately 12 miles to the south, where A beautifully renovated, detached mill house & mill barn, with there is a wide range of shopping facilities. Taunton also offers a superb range of schools and colleges, a mainline railway link to the rest of the stable block, garaging & approximately 3 acres. country and an M5 interchange. The countryside surrounding Northam Mill offers a wide array of footpaths and bridleways for those with walking or riding interests. The area also has an abundance of wildlife and birdlife and is the perfect location for those interested in nature. Description Northam Mill and its Mill Barn have both been significantly renovated and modernised over recent years. The two residences were created from the original mill house and from the separate mill building, which date back to the 17th Century. Both are built of mellow local stone under pitched tiled roofs. The Mill House and Barn are ideal for a variety of uses, particularly for those with relatives or as an additional source of income. The Mill Barn has previously been let for some years but could also be used in conjunction with the main house as a bed and breakfast facility or holiday let. The properties are surrounded by highly attractive informal gardens that are intersected by the mill leat and are a haven for wildlife. There is also a useful stable block and adjoining paddocks extending to approximately 3 acres. The Mill House The Mill House offers excellent reception space with a central hallway leading off to three main reception rooms and a utility room with cloakroom and WC. A newly fitted shaker style kitchen includes an Alpha Range Cooker, which also runs the central heating and hot water system, a central island unit and walk-in pantry. From the kitchen, a door leads into the inner lobby, with a turning staircase rising to the first floor. Double doors also lead from the kitchen into a good sized conservatory, from which there is access to the courtyard overlooking the garden. The sitting room has dual aspect windows, a deep inglenook fireplace with heavy beam over and an inset wood burning stove. The dining room also has an open fireplace with an inset wood burning stove, dual aspect windows, beamed ceiling and a returning door through to the inner lobby. There is a further study/second sitting room with views over the garden. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms, all with en- suites, two with baths and one with a shower. The Mill Barn The Mill Barn has also undergone significant changes with an entrance lobby incorporating a shower and WC, and a study area. A doorway then leads through to the open plan living/dining and kitchen space with oak flooring and underfloor heating. The kitchen has been newly fitted with a range of shaker style wall and base units. From the living space there is an inner lobby with a turning oak staircase to the first floor, with a large landing and doors to the three double bedrooms and bathroom. The master bedroom benefits from an en-suite bathroom and dressing room, and all three bedrooms enjoy wonderful views over the garden. Outside The property is approached from a country lane through timber five bar gates onto a large hardstanding area with ample parking space. Adjoining this is a double fronted timber built garage and a two bay car port. From the drive there is access to the detached stable block with a large hard standing area enclosed by timber fencing, and adjoining paddocks suitable for horses or other livestock. There is also an open-fronted barn, storage shed and greenhouse. The attractive gardens provide generous areas of lawn, a wide variety of fruit and ornamental trees, and a wildlife pond with resident moorhens and ducks. The grounds extend to approximately three acres. Services Mains water and electricity, oil fired central heating system, two private drainage systems. Directions From Taunton, head in a north westerly direction towards Williton on the A358. Continue for approximately 11 miles on this road and take the left hand turning signposted to Stogumber. Take the second left hand turning after approximately 0.7 of a mile and then after a short distance take the first right turn. Follow this road downhill for approximately half a mile passing under a railway bridge and over a small river bridge. The property can then be found on the left hand side where there is access for parking through the double five bar gates. Northam Mill, Water Lane, Castlake, Stogumber, Taunton, TA4 3TT These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Stags 5 Hammet Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1RZ Tel: 01823 256625 [email protected] Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk.