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Lea Croft Skilgate | Taunton | Somerset GUIDE £595,000

Lea Croft Skilgate Taunton TA4 2DQ

Situated on the southern edge of Exmoor, close to the renowned beauty spot of Wimbleball Lake, this wonderful 4 bedroomed family home is set within the secluded7 bed 4 bath and 3 recppretty 8.6 acr village Double garage of Skilgate. with The property is located opposite the prettyroom aboveParish Church in the heart of the village but siding and backing onto a field with village and country views. Excellent parking and garaging, extremely spacious living accommodation throughout and the subject of an extensive refurbishment during 2020 and 2021. VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

 Superb Village Setting Opposite the Church  Rural and Village Views  4 Large Bedrooms (En-suite Bathroom)  1 Shower Room/Cloakroom, 1 Bathroom  24’3 Lounge, Large Triple Aspect Conservatory  17’ Kitchen/Breakfast Room  Utility Room, Dining Room  2 Single Garages, Extensive Parking  Large 23’7 Garden Studio/Office/Hobbies Room  Double Glazed Windows Whilst most agents would say this, this really is a prime opportunity to purchase a stunning modern home within a country village setting. The property has been refurbished during 2020/21 by the present owners to an excellent standard and as a result offers modern convenience throughout.

Location Property The village of Skilgate is a pretty yet quiet From the drive the property is approached by a backwater away from the hustle and bustle covered walkway at the side of the main of tourist activity. However, it is also garage, from here there is access into the exceptionally convenient being within a Reception Hall, fitted display units and storage very short drive of Wimbleball Lake, a with stairs to first floor, Dining Room with bay renowned beauty spot with miles of window to front. Large 24’3 Lounge with bay walking, sailing, rowing and other window to front elevation, feature fireplace, activities. double doors opening onto Conservatory (triple aspect with garden and country views), Dulverton, the pretty and highly popular double doors onto garden and patio terrace. moorland town is within about 15 Shower room/cloakroom with shower, WC minutes’ drive to the west with its wide and wash hand basin. Large 17’ range of independent shops and a wide kitchen/breakfast room with extensive variety of social clubs and activities as well range of work surfaces, wall and base storage as dentists, doctors, vets. Bampton the units, 1.5 bowl sink with single drainer, double ever popular small mid Devon market oven with 4 ring hob, fume canopy over, Utility town is located about 15 minutes’ drive to Room with further work surfaces and units, the south and like Dulverton offers a wide sink, boiler door and windows to rear elevation and gardens and door to side drive. range of shops and amenities. Tiverton is located to the south (from which there is then access to the M5 Motorway at First Floor with “L” shaped landing area, Junction 27 and the Tiverton Parkway rail principle bedroom suite with large double service to London Paddington (Fast trains bedroom, extensive fitted wardrobes, window approx. 2 hours). Taunton is to the east overlooking parish church and village, en -suite (approx. 23 miles), Somerset County bathroom with bath, WC and wash hand Town with a broader range of services as basin. Bedroom 4 a double room with window you would expect. Access to the M5 at to rear overlooking gardens, adj field and Junction 25 and also main line railway surrounding countryside. Family Bathroom access (London Paddington approx. 1:45) with bath (with shower fitment), wash hand basin and storage under, WC. Bedroom 3 a Of course one of the areas greatest large double room with similar views to rear, features is the beauty of the Exmoor Bedroom 2 again a large double room with National Park. The southern edge of which windows to front overlooking the drive and is within a mile of the property. The parish church. Exmoor National Park offers some 264 square miles of wonderful moorland, rolling farming countryside, deep wooded river valleys, quaint villages and on its northern edge some superb coastline, including some of the highest marine cliffs in England.

Outside Directions Lea Croft is gently recessed from this small and From Webbers in Dulverton continue up the High quiet village lane that runs through the village and Street for approximately 1½ miles until you reach the set within a predominantly level garden plot. The A396, turn right then continue approximately 1 mile property is approached at the front via timbered where the road is signposted to Bury. Proceed to Bury drive entrance gates and onto a large brick taking the first right hand turn and continue paved turning and parking area with side door approximately 1½ miles to the crossroads (Frogwell access into the utility room. From here there is a Cross), continue over the crossroads posted Skilgate. side drive leading to Garage 2 (with further At the central “T” junction in the village, turn right, parking in front). This garage has an up and over proceed down a slight incline into the village, the road door with side door to rear garden. The will then split left and right, take the right hand turning principle garage is located to the front of the towards the Church (The property is located directly property and has a Horstman electric up and over opposite the Church). door and sliding door at side. At the side of this is access to the front door and then a path leads What3words around to the rear of the property. Here the main Using What3words Smart Phone App gardens are set onto two main levels with raised For those who already use this Geolocation App paved terraced area giving access into the device for your smartphone – Type in the following conservatory, utility room and Garage 2. A level three words: shelf.goats.treatable area of lawn below with fine views and then a path at the right hand side of the garden leads down to For those not already using this facility. It is a a lower level lawned area (with mature shrubs and smartphone App that can give you directions to any flowering borders). Within this area is a very 3qm area on the planet and is ideal for finding large workshop/studio/home office/hobbies properties in remote or secluded locations – You can room which measures internally 3.5m x 7.2m. download the app to your smartphone or visit their Two skylights to one side, electric connected and website by typing in https://what3words.com incorporating an extensive supply of power and USB points. Viewing Strictly by appointment with the selling Agent. Services Mains Water and Electricity, Private Drainage, Oil Council Tax Band Fired Central Heating (Navien 28kw “A” rated Oil Taunton and West Somerset - E Combi Boiler has been installed for hot water and central heating and comes with a 10 year warranty EPC from Sept 2021), Superfast Broadband within the Rated – C (Since the EPC was done our vendor has village, Photo Voltaic roof panels, Extensive power carried out various works to the property which could points and USB points within the property. result in the EPC rating being different).

Agents Note Council Tax Band Opening Times The property is linked with next door by their Taunton and West Somerset - E Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm garages (garage 2) only. Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm

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For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.

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