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Ashbeer House , Nr ,

Fast Find 60950 People Property Places A beautifully presented period house in an elevated country setting enjoying breath-taking views

Features • Sitting Room • Dining Room • Kitchen / Breakfast Room • Garden Room • Study / Bedroom Four with En Suite Shower Room • Principal En Suite Bedroom • Two Further Bedrooms • Shower / Bathroom • Attic Studio • Well Stocked Gardens • Decked Terrace • Garden Chalet • Stables • Garaging • Paddocks In all about 1.812 hectares (4.47 acres)

Mileages • 1 mile • Taunton M5 (J25) 12 miles • Exeter 37 miles • Bristol 63 miles

(distance/times approximate) The Property Ashbeer House’s origins are believed to date back to the sixteenth century and the property was once a toll house for the Estate. The house has been the subject of a complete restoration programme in recent years, and now provides beautifully presented rooms, including a pretty sitting room with fireplace, windows with window seats enjoying the glorious views, a dining room with drinks cupboard, and a well-fitted kitchen with an electric Aga with two-oven electric module. A study / fourth bedroom is found on the ground floor together with an en suite shower room, whilst the three bedrooms, including a principal bedroom suite on the first floor, all enjoy glorious outlooks. The Location Ashbeer House occupies an ‘on top of the world’ setting, enjoying truly breath-taking views across to the Quantock Hills. Found just within Exmoor National Park, the property is surrounded by a number of popular villages including Stogumber with its ancient church, inn, primary school, sports field with pavilion, the village of which also has a popular village inn and , offering a more comprehensive range of day to day amenities. Taunton, the County Town of Somerset, lies just twelve miles to the east and has an excellent shopping centre, good schools both in the state and independent sectors and access to good communications, with the M5 motorway (Junction 25) and main line station with fast trains scheduled to arrive at London Paddington within an hour and forty five minutes. Gardens and Grounds The well-stocked gardens belonging to Ashbeer House lie mainly to the south and west, are lawned, secluded and have a number of mature trees. Immediately to the rear of the house is a sheltered decking area with steps up to further decking with banquette seating and perhaps the most favoured place to sit is a raised deck enjoying the spectacular views of the Quantock Hills. There is a garden chalet which provides temporary summer accommodation and has its own small garden. The Double Garage (‘nose to tail’), measures 9.711m x 2.918m and is found with other useful outbuildings, including a Large Loose Box and Garden Stores. The buildings are found beside a bridleway and lead out to the two well-hedged and gently sloping paddocks. In the far paddock there is a small Small Stone Built Store and further stabling (now in need of attention). In addition to the gardens there is an enclosed courtyard to the north of the property providing a good sitting-out area, which gives access to a useful garden store. In all the gardens and grounds amount to about 1.81 hectares (4.47 acres). Property Information Directions Postcode: TA4 3PY Services Mains water and electricity. Private From Taunton proceed in a northerly direction on drainage. Oil fired central heating. the A358 towards . Pass signs for to the right and continue, taking Viewing By appointment with Jackson-Stops & Staff’s the next turning left sign posted to ‘Raleighs Taunton Office: 01823 325144 Cross’. Follow this road for 5 or 6 miles and after just having passed a large layby on the right, turn Local Authority right sign posted to ‘Stogumber’. Proceed along District Council, West Somerset this road for about a mile and Ashbeer House will House, Killick Way, Williton, Taunton, Somerset. be found on the left hand side. TA4 4QA Telephone: 01643 703704 www.westsomersetonline.gov.uk Photographs taken & details prepared May 2015 Contents, Fixtures and Fittings: Contents, Fixtures and Fittings: Unless specifically mentioned as included in these particulars, all contents, fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments and statues, carpets and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Tax Band F

Based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with permission of the Controller H.M.S.O. Crown Copyright reserved. Approximate Gross Internal Area Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area 2024 Sq Ft 188 Sq Metres (Excludes Restricted Head Height, Outbuildings & Includes Garage)

Measured in accordance with RICS guidelines. Every attempt is made to ensure accuracy, however all measurements are approximate. This floor plan is for illustrative purposes only and is not to scale. Important Notice: Jackson-Stops & Staff, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and Jackson-Stops & Staff have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Taunton 01823 325144 [email protected] jackson-stops.co.uk 8 Hammet Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 1RZ