Whites Farm Sampford Arundel, Wellington,

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A charming period house, Listed Grade II, occupying an enviable country setting yet close to good amenities and communications

Features

• Thatched Porch

• Study

• Drawing Room

• Sitting Room

• Kitchen / Breakfast Room with Pantry

• Utility Room

• Cloakroom

• Cellar

• Six Bedrooms

• Bathroom

• Shower Room

• Delightful Well-Stocked Gardens

• Paddock

• Swimming Pool

• Open Fronted Garage

• Detached Garage / Stable

In all about 0.422 hectare (1.042 acres) Location Whites Farm occupies a secluded country setting on a quiet lane near the village of Sampford Arundel, with its popular Inn, ‘The Blue Ball’, primary school and ancient church. The property is conveniently situated close to the small town of Wellington, which offers a Waitrose store, a variety of shops, sports facilities and the well-respected independent Wellington School, for junior and senior pupils. , the county town of Somerset, is also within easy reach and provides good schools both in the state and independent sectors and the Richard Huish Sixth Form College. Taunton also has a good shopping centre with many well-known high street stores and is the home of the Somerset County Cricket Ground. is also easily accessible, with an excellent shopping centre, including a John Lewis store and the Princesshay Shopping Mall, Exeter School, and a variety of restaurants and wine bars. Blundells, the well-respected independent school, is just over ten miles away in Tiverton.

Communications Whites Farm has excellent communications, the M5 motorway providing fast and easy access to Exeter, Bristol and The Midlands which can be joined at Junction 26 (Wellington) and Junction 25 (Taunton). Tiverton Parkway can be found off Junction 27 (Tiverton), with fast trains on the Great Western line arriving at London Paddington in just under two hours; the same trains can also be boarded at Taunton, arriving at London Paddington within an hour and forty five minutes. Exeter Airport is also within half an hour and provides regular flights to London City Airport and the continent. A little further away Bristol Airport provides alternative flights to the continent and also the USA. For those wishing to travel to the continent by ferry, there are crossings at Plymouth, Weymouth, Poole and Portsmouth.

• Wellington 3 miles • Taunton 9 miles • Tiverton 19 miles • Exeter 24 miles • Bristol 52 miles (Distances/times approximate) The Property Gardens & Grounds Whites Farm is a quintessential period thatched farmhouse and The property is approached via a short private drive and traditional retains many of the features synonymous with a house of its age. white five bar gate, which leads into generous paved Courtyard Grade II Listed and being of special architectural or historic interest Parking with an Open Fronted Garage and wrought iron gate the property has been well maintained over the years and has proven leading into the enclosed Swimming Pool, measuring 21’ x 17’. to be a comfortable family home. Good reception space includes The back of the house is adorned with a mature wisteria and other a pretty drawing room, a study and formal dining room with an well-chosen climbers. To the east a small well-tended Paddock, inglenook fireplace. The gardens and grounds are delightful, partly shaded by a mature walnut tree, has lovely outlooks over beautifully tended and well-stocked, and a small paddock is ideal for surrounding farmland and gives access to the Detached Garage, keeping a couple of ponies. at present used as Stabling. The principal lawned gardens are secluded and surrounded by mature hedging, having a gravel path leading up to the front door from the lane, bounded either side by formal rose beds. A majestic weeping willow partly shades a decorative Pond. There are deep, beautifully stocked herbaceous borders providing all year round colour, adjoined by an offset Kitchen Garden and Orchard Area. In all the gardens and grounds amount to about 0.422 hectare (1.042 acres).

Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area: 3026 sq ft / 281.1 sq m (excludes carport / stable / store)

Basement

First Floor Ground Floor

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. Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. This plan is published for the convenience of the purchaser only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any Contract.

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Property Information Local Directions Services: Mains electricity and water. Private (Postcode : TA21 9QN) drainage. Oil fi red central heating. Travelling on the A38, bypassing Wellington and heading in a westerly direction, look out for a Local Authority: Borough Council turning to the left sign posted to Sampford Moor The Deane House, Belvedere Road and Wrangway. Continue along this road for Taunton, Somerset TA1 1HE approximately one mile and turn right, sign posted www.tauntondeane.gov.uk to Sampford Arundel. Proceed down the hill and on Telephone: 01823 356356 an incline look out to the left where you will see the Tax Band: F drive into Whites Farm. Contents, fi xtures and fi ttings: Unless specifi cally Viewing: By appointment with Jackson-Stops & mentioned as included in these particulars, all Staff’s Taunton Offi ce: 01823 325144 contents, fi xtures and fi ttings, garden ornaments and statues, carpets and curtains are specifi cally excluded from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Important Notice: 1.These particulars have been prepared in good faith as a general guide, they are not exhaustive and include information provided to us by other parties including the seller, not all of which will have been verified by us.2.We have not carried out a detailed or structural survey; we have not tested any services, appliances or fittings. Measurements, floor plans, orientation and distances are given as approximate only and should not be relied on. 3.The photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current, aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken. No assumption should be made that any contents are included in the sale. 4.We have not checked that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation approval, statutory or regulatory permissions or consents. Any reference to any alterations or use of any part of the property does not mean that necessary planning, building regulations, or other consent has been obtained. 5.Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, surveys, and professional advice about all relevant aspects of the property. 6. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact; we have no authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property. If these are required, you should include their terms in any contract between you and the seller. Details prepared and photographs taken August 2016. Taunton 01823 325 144 [email protected] 8 Hammet Street, Taunton TA1 1RZ jackson-stops.co.uk