EAST PURLANDS Dashwoods Lane Bicknoller, Taunton, Somerset TA4 4EQ ♦ Set in Approx
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EAST PURLANDS Dashwoods Lane Bicknoller, Taunton, Somerset TA4 4EQ ♦ Set in Approx. 3 Acres with Stabling and Paddocks ♦ An Interesting Four Bedroom Arts & Crafts Property (East Wing of Country House) ♦ Easy Access to Superb Riding on Quantock Hills ♦ Walking Distance of Village Shop and Inn REF JN/WA/4864 GENERAL AND SITUATION THE RESIDENCE Approximate Distances: In the agent’s opinion, this property has much First Floor Taunton 14 miles ♦ Minehead 12 miles character with the accommodation arranged on Landing door and stairs to second floor Watchet (Harbour / Marina) 4.4 miles three floors, it has mains gas central heating and has Bedroom Four / Dressing Room 10’ x 7’5 > 4’8 Bridgwater (M5 (junction 24) 15 miles mainly double glazing and the accommodation with (about 3m x 2.2m >1.4m) (max) into recess, front On the outskirts of the pretty village of Bicknoller approx. room sizes is as follows: window, built-in wardrobes (we understand the vendor had a single bed in this room in the past) Set in approx. 3 acres with stables and paddocks, an Ground Floor east wing of a country house on edge of popular Reception Hall 16’ x 7’8 (about 4.9m x 2.3m) with Bathroom with two windows, wash hand basin, village within easy access of superb riding on the two front windows and door to front bath, WC, part wall tiling, radiator Quantock Hills Bedroom 12’10 x 7’8 (about 3.9m x 2.3m) with side Kitchen / Breakfast Room 17’ x 13’11 (about 5.2m x window, built-in airing cupboard with wall An unusual and exciting opportunity to acquire an 4.2m) (max) with gas fired Aga in red, stainless steel mounted gas fired boiler and hot water cylinder, interesting country property forming the east wing sink and drainer, wall and base units, plumbing for further built-in cupboard of what is understood to be a 1920’s arts and crafts dishwasher, door to utility area country house in a lovely, slightly elevated location Bedroom 11’5 x 10’4 > 9’2 (about 3.4m x 3.1m > on the outskirts of the popular village of Bicknoller. Side Lobby / Boot Room L shaped with window and 2.7m) front window, double door cupboard radiator, doors to front and rear, coat hanging space The property has been utilised by the vendor for Second Floor the past approx. 14 years for private residential and Utility Cloakroom 7’8 x 6’3 (about 2.3m x 1.9m) Bedroom Suite 21’4 x 15’4 (about 6.5m x 4.6m) private equestrian use and within the village there Belfast sink and tap, WC, radiator, plumbing for (max) L shaped with large roof light, slit window, is an access road leading straight up onto the washing machine exposed timbers, under-eaves store cupboard, two Quantock Hills giving access to superb outriding. radiators, partly restricted roof height From the property there are also sea views from Sitting Room 18’4 x 17’9 > 12’3 (about 5.6m x 5.4m the top paddock to Bridgwater Bay and lovely rural >3.7m) (max) irregularly shaped, three front THE LAND views over the rolling countryside. windows, two radiators, faux fireplace, door to: The Land leads on beyond the stable yard and comprises Three Main Paddocks of gently sloping Bicknoller is within walking distance where there is Inner Hall radiator, stairs to first floor, doors to: a village shop, public house and church and more pastureland with some spectacular views over the surrounding countryside. There are some lovely extensive facilities are offered by Taunton, Shower Room with wash hand basin, shower base mature trees providing shade for horses, etc. The Bridgwater and Minehead. with electric shower top field also has a view to Bridgwater Bay on a clear day. Within the field accessed from the Dining Room 12’5 x 9’10 (about 3.7m x 3m) with garden there is a Shed / Summer House and former fireplace (not in use), cupboards either side, Orchard with apple and plum trees. shelved recess areas and quarry tiled flooring IN ALL APPROX. 3 ACRES (About 1.2 Hectares) OUTSIDE& OUTBUILDINGS FLOORPLAN LOCAL AUTHORITY WEST SOMERSET DISTRICT COUNCIL The property is approached via a driveway off the Tel: 01643 703704 country lane which leads into the village. The Currently Council Tax Band E driveway services the adjoining house and one other property. Off the driveway there is a front garden SERVICES area, part wooded and banked with a lovely MAINS ELECTRICITY, MAINS GAS, MAINS sheltered seating area having beautiful views to the WATER, SHARED PRIVATE DRAINAGE (newly hills. There are steps and a gated access leading installed 2017), TELEPHONE and BROADBAND down to driveway and up to the stable yard, which (connected and available subject to normal also has a separate access off the lane shared with transfer regulations) another stable yard. To the rear of the house there Energy Rating E are terraced rear garden areas with steps up to a paved seating area as well as a lawned area with DIRECTIONS flower and shrub beds and a pretty rose arch leading Travelling from Bridgwater, take the A39 up to the top garden which in turn gives access into westwards towards Minehead and continue the land. through the village of Kilve and take the left hand turn southwards signed for Bicknoller / Taunton. There are the following outbuildings with Continue on and take the left hand turning into approximate sizes: Bicknoller Village. Travel through the village in a southerly direction passing the village shop on Stable Yard comprising: the right and church on the left, and continue Three Loose Boxes each approx. 12’ x 11’7 (about down the gentle hill and the entrance to Purlands 3.6m x 3.5m) (int) will be found on the right hand side. Follow the Floorplan for identification only not to scale drive up to the property which will be virtually Foaling Box 16’ x 12’ (about 4.9m x 3.6m) straight in front of you. East Purlands is on the currently part divided right. Mainly timber construction on a concrete base with VIEWING light, power and outside water tap Strictly by appointment only with the Agents RURAL SCENE - TEL 01264 850700 Open Hay Store 11’ x 8’11 (about 3.3m x 2.7m) PRICE GUIDE High Street, Collingbourne Ducis, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 3EH £ 550,000 01264 850700 | [email protected] | www.ruralscene.co.uk N.B. These details are a general guideline for intending purchasers and do not constitute an offer of contract. Rural Scene have visited East Purlands but NOT surveyed or tested any of the appliances, services or systems in it, including heating, plumbing, drainage etc. The vendors have checked and approved the details, however purchasers must rely on their own and/or their surveyor’s inspections and their solicitor’s enquiries to determine the overall condition, size and acreage of the property and also any Planning, Rights of Way and all other matters relating to it. RURAL SCENE FOR THE VENDORS AND THEMSELVES GIVE NOTICE THAT THESE PARTICULARS ARE SET OUT AS A GENERAL GUIDELINE FOR INTENDING PURCHASERS AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF CONTRACT CH:V:2.