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Gothic House & Phoenix Cottages Thorney, , TA10 0DW

Kingsbury Episcopi 1 mile • Langport 3 miles • Taunton 15 miles An attractive Gothic style house with 4 cottages in a peaceful Somerset hamlet

• 5 bedroom period house • 4 cottages • Charming gardens • Triple carport • 3 acre (approx.) field • Timber stable block with 3 stables & tackroom • Ground mounted solar photovoltaic array • Wood pellet Biomass boiler In all approx. 4.17 acres

Stags Holiday Complexes Stags The London Office 21 Southernhay West, Exeter 4/6 Park Road, 40 St James’s Place Devon EX1 1PR Somerset BA20 1DZ London Tel: 01392 680058 Tel: 01935 475000 SW1A 1NS Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 020 7839 0888 stags.co.uk Gothic House 8pp.qxp_Stags 12/06/2018 11:49 Page 4

Introduction Gothic House and Phoenix Cottages are in a rural hamlet in the heart of the . With a substantial five bedroom house and four high quality cottages this is an excellent opportunity to take over an existing lifestyle business. The property has established gardens and to the rear is a 3 acre field (approx.) with stables. Location The hamlet of Thorney, home to John Leach’s Pottery, is in a peaceful location in the Somerset Levels. For day to day facilities there is a community shop at (1 mile) whilst Langport (3 miles) has a wider range of shops. Taunton, the County Town of Somerset (15 miles), provides a more comprehensive range of amenities including excellent schooling in both the state and private sectors. The town also benefits from a mainline railway station with regular trains to London Paddington, access to the M5, a racecourse and The County Cricket Ground. Gothic House Dining Room Somerset has many visitor attractions including the properties of Barrington Court, the fabulous House and Garden. Clarks Village, the well-known outlet shopping centre, is 12 miles. The Somerset Levels provide the perfect conditions for willow growing and at Coates English Willow Centre (10 miles) visitors can make their own basket.

The surrounding area is relatively flat and ideal for walking and cycling with the trail offering a beautiful trail through this unspoilt countryside. The peaceful location and wetlands mean the area is rich in wildlife and one of the best places in the UK for birdwatching. For local culture and fine food try the many well-known towns and villages including Glastonbury (14 miles) Langport (3 miles), Somerton (6miles) and Wells (20 miles). Gothic House Built in a Gothic style from the local Blue Lias Stone with decorative Ham Stone stonework this impressive property offers well-proportioned family accommodation. Believed to have been built in approx. 1850 the property is not Listed. The majority of rooms have oak floors, high ceilings and stone mullion windows. To the front is a pretty garden with mature planting and trees. The garden Gothic House Sitting Room wraps round to the side of the property and is private from the cottages. In brief the accommodation comprises:

Porch. Hallway with tiled floor, doors off and stairs to first floor. The drawing room is dual aspect and has a fireplace with wood burning stove. The dual aspect sitting room also has a fireplace with wood burning stove. The dining room, again dual aspect, has a fireplace and built in cupboard. The kitchen has a range of base and wall units, electric AGA (fuelled by the solar array), pantry cupboard and further built in cupboard. Door to utility room with cloakroom. Door to rear lobby with slate floor, interconnecting doors to Orchard Cottage and Ivy Cottage, wood pellet Biomass boiler and door to courtyard. The paved courtyard leads to the gravel driveway beyond.

Large landing with high ceiling. Walk through room with seating area and airing cupboard. Family bathroom with freestanding bath, separate shower cubicle. WC, sink and storage. There are five double bedrooms, all well-proportioned with high ceilings. The master bedroom has oak floorboards, built in cupboards, fireplace and an en-suite shower room. Bedroom 4 is dual aspect with a built in cupboard and a fireplace. Bedroom 5 has a window to the front and a loft hatch. Bedroom 2 is dual aspect with an en-suite WC and sink. Bedroom3 has a window to the side and Gothic House Kitchen an en-suite shower room. Gothic House 8pp.qxp_Stags 12/06/2018 11:49 Page 5

Gothic House Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area 308.7 Sq Metres 3323 Sq Ft (Excludes Restricted Head Height)

Kitchen / Breakfast Room Drawing Room 4.83 x 4.32m 4.98 x 4.67m Utility 15'10 x 14'2 16'4 x 15'4 5.56 x 3.45m 18'3 x 11'4

Rear Lobby 4.80 x 3.99m Gothic House Drawing Room Up 15'9 x 13'1

Sitting Room Dining Room 5.03 x 4.70m 5.08 x 3.81m 16'6 x 15'5 16'8 x 12'6

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Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 4.72 x 4.19m 4.42 x 3.58m 15'6 x 13'9 14'6 x 11'9 Gothic House Bedroom

Bedroom 5 4.72 x 3.58m 15'6 x 11'9 Down

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Bedroom 4 Bedroom 1 4.70 x 4.19m 5.18 x 4.88m 15'5 x 13'9 17' x 16'

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The Cottages The attractive cottages were converted from redundant stone farm buildings built from the local stone and surround a courtyard area. All are presented in excellent condition and are very well-equipped. There is a parking area for guests, outdoor seating and play areas and information on the local area is available in the conservatory in the courtyard. Further information and images can be found at www.phoenixcottages.co.uk. In brief the cottages comprise: Orchard Cottage Bracken Cottage

Ivy Cottage (sleeps 2) Open plan living room/dining room/kitchen with a large inglenook fireplace, bread oven and electric stove. Large double bedroom on the first floor with en-suite bathroom. Courtyard at the front with seating.

Orchard Cottage (sleeps 2) Open plan living room/dining room/kitchen with slate floor and exposed beams. On the first floor is a double bedroom with built in wardrobe and Orchard Cottage en-suite shower room.

Bracken Cottage (sleeps 2) A single storey cottage with open plan area living room/dining room and kitchen. Double bedroom with four poster bed and en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath. Patio with table and chairs.

Kenwood Cottage (sleeps 4) This two bedroom cottage has a large living room and separate kitchen/dining room. There is a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and a Kenwood Cottage Bracken Cottage family bathroom. Gothic House 8pp.qxp_Stags 12/06/2018 11:49 Page 7

The Land To the rear of the property is a 3 acre (approx.) field, currently used for grazing. To the side is a timber stable block with 3 stables, a tack room and a concrete yard to the front. Separate timber shed. Part of the field is fenced off and contains the ground mounted solar photovoltaic array.

Services Mains electricity supplemented by the ground mounted solar photovoltaic array. Mains water supply. The heating and hot water in Gothic House are provided by the wood pellet biomass boiler. The cottages are also heated by the wood pellet biomass boiler and each cottage has a combi boiler for the hot water. Private drainage.

Outgoings Gothic House – Council Tax Band E Phoenix Cottages have a rateable value of £8,900. Actual rates payable for 2018/2019 £891

Local Authority District Council - www.southsomerset.gov.uk.

Directions At junction 25 of the M5 take the A358 towards Honiton / Taunton / Weymouth / Yeovil. After a couple of miles bear left onto the A378. Travel through Wrantage, and Burton Pynset. In turn right onto Honeylands/Drayton Lane. Travel through Drayton and continue along this road. You will pass on the right hand side. Bear right and follow the road into the hamlet of Thorney. The property can be found on the left hand side.

Viewing Strictly by appointment through Stags Holiday Complexes department on 01392 680058. These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Gothic House 8pp.qxp_Stags 12/06/2018 11:49 Page 8