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Halsway Cottage DETAILS in association with Halsway Cottage Crowcombe | Taunton | Somerset GUIDE £ 600,000 Halsway Cottage, Crowcombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4AY Address Beautifully restored detached cottage set within 0.855 of an acre and offering stunning views of the Quantock Hills from almost every internal window to ground and first floor. 7 bed 4 bath 3 recp 8.6 acr Double garage with • Detached period home room above • Positioned at the foot of the Quantock Hills • Five bedrooms • Refurbished throughout • Elevated position with outstanding views • Large garage with inspection pit • Outbuildings • 0.855 of an acre This delightful country cottage, historically being two Estate Cottages for Halsway Manor is now one. The property has been lovingly restored by its current owners over the last seven years and internally offers a very high standard of presentation throughout. The property is warmed by LPG central heating and benefits from double glazing throughout. The position of this property, within an area of outstanding beauty, really must be seen to be appreciated. Accommodation Outside A timber framed majority glazed Entrance Porch Elevated from the road, the property is accessed provides spacious access through to the Entrance via a private driveway to the bottom of which is Hall with slate tiled flooring, stairs rising to the the large pitched roof Garage measuring first floor, under stairs cupboard and access into approximately 27’10 x 14 which has the added the Utility/Cloakroom and into the benefits of light, power and an Inspection Pit . Farmhouse Style Kitchen/Dining Room . The driveway then continues up to the property which stands most beautifully within its 0.855 of an The Kitchen/Dining Room with outlooks from acre plot as well as the countryside surrounding. both the front and rear of the property offers beautiful views, the front with a window seat The garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a overlooking the garden and far reaching views, and selection of fruit trees and some woodland the rear aspect looking out to the fields behind. borders. The kitchen has been refitted in recent years with a range of quality cream fronted units and solid oak To the side of the property are three work surfaces. outbuildings all benefiting from light and power as well as a log store, and to the other side of the The Living Room again offers views to both the property is a large timber shed. front and rear and is enhanced with character features such as an inglenook fireplace with cast For those enjoying a countryside walk, a gate to iron wood burner and parquet flooring. From the the rear of the property provides access to the Living Room is open access into a Study Area field behind and Quantocks beyond. again with views from a side aspect window. The room also offers external access to the front For those in need of esquestraian facilities, the garden. local stables offering livery is just a short walking distance away. Stairs rise to the first floor passing another window with far reaching views and then the landing provides access to all five bedrooms and the Family Bathroom . Beautiful views are found from all bedrooms and within Bedroom One are dual aspect windows offering the views to both the front and side aspect. The Family Bathroom now provides for a double shower cubicle with overhead power shower together with a freestanding roll top bath positioned by the window looking onto the fields behind. Location Directions The cottage lies just to the North of the village of From Taunton take the A358 North towards Williton & Crowcombe near Halsway Manor. Whilst being situated Minehead. Proceed passing the villages of Bishops Lydeard, with no near neighbours, the property itself lies approx. 1/2 West Bagborough, Triscom, and Crowcombe, and after the mile from the village, which has good amenities including a second Crowcombe turning on the right at the brow of the hill. community owned Post Office/General Store, a popular Continue for approx. 1/3 mile, where Halsway Cottage can be found set up on the right hand side and will be identified by a Public House, Primary School, Church and active Village Hall For Sale Board. and Cricket Club. Services Taunton, the County Town, lies approx. 13 miles distant, LPG, Private Drainage, Private water supply via a bore hole with its excellent range of commercial, scholastic and retail within the garden with a water purification system. Mains facilities. It also offers the mainline rail station and M5 access electricity. at Junction 25 . The property also lies at the foot of the attractive Quantock Hills, which provide an excellent Council tax band F backdrop, and there are many foot and bridal paths across the hills in all directions, providing excellent walking, riding Tenure and mountain biking country. Freehold Bedroom 1 11'9" x 11'9" (3.58m x 3.58m) ROOM MEASUREMENTS Bedroom 2 11'8" x 8'9" (3.56m x 2.67m) Kitchen / Diner 21'1" x 11'9" (6.43m x 3.58m) Bedroom 3 11'5" x 8' (3.48m x 2.44m) Lounge 22'3" x 12'3" (6.78m x 3.73m) Bedroom 4 11'8" x 8'9" (3.56m x 2.67m) Study Area 11'11" x 7'3" (3.63m x 2.2m) Bedroom 5 8'7" X 8'2" (2.62m X 2.5m) OPENING TIMES: Monday – Friday 8:45am – 5:30pm Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. Some photographs may have been taken using a Wide Angle lens. 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 im portant matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property. in association with Tel : 01823 423500 Webbers Fine & Country webbers.co.uk 41-42 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PN [email protected] fineandcountry.com .
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