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HIGHLANDS Fivehead, Somerset Gth.Net Highlands Fivehead, Somerset, TA3 6PS HIGHLANDS Fivehead, Somerset gth.net Highlands Fivehead, Somerset, TA3 6PS Taunton 10 miles ; Curry Rivel 4 miles Three bedroom bungalow enjoying a private position in a delightful woodland setting on the edge of the village . Guide Price £450,000 Description Highlands is a mid-century, much extended bungalow in an edge of village attractive woodland setting. Whilst a new owner occupier may wish to upgrade the property, Highlands has been a successful letting opportunity; the current tenants vacate in March 2020. The living accommodation which has some far reaching views briefly comprises entrance lobby, entrance hall opening into the spacious family room which has two bedrooms (one of them en suite) off. Third, en suite, bedroom. Bathroom. Sitting Room opening into the sun room which in turn opens The centre of Fivehead is a short drive away offering three into the kitchen/breakfast room. churches, a village hall and pub with the larger village of Curry Rivel (4 miles) hosting a petrol station with convenience store There is an oil fired heating system and private drainage. and post office services, Living Pretty Tea Rooms and the Outside, Highlands is approached from the rural lane and has an renowned Firehouse public house. ample gravelled parking area. The generous garden is to three The small town of Langport offers a more comprehensive range sides and has large expanses of lawn interspersed with mature of facilities. planting. The crazy paved patio area is a south west facing sun trap and there is a timber summer house. Taunton the County town is 10 miles distance with a wider range of shopping, scholastic and recreational facilities, including For the accommodation layout and dimensions please refer to three noted public schools, a major hospital and Somerset the attached floor plan. College. Situation Taunton enjoys excellent communication links with a main line Highlands enjoys a private position set well away from the rail link and access to the M5 at junction 25. public highway but is by no means isolated. Highlands The cities of Exeter and Bristol are both within an hour's drive hosting international airports. Services Mains water, electricity, private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Outgoings South Somerset District Council - D Directions From Greenslade Taylor Hunt's Langport Office turn left out of the car park and take the A378 towards Taunton. Pass through Curry Rivel and after a further 2 miles or so, upon reaching Fivehead, continue through the village and on the western outskirts take the left turn signposted Curry Mallet, then the first left and Highlands is the first driveway on the right hand side. From junction 25 of the M5 motorway head towards Yeovil on the A358. Continue through the village of Henlade and the road will then merge to a dual carriageway, after a short distance you will come to a set of traffic lights at Thornfalcon. Turn left here as signposted to Langport and continue along this road for approximately 2 miles where you will ascend into Fivehead. As you approach the brow of the hill turn right then take the first left and Highlands is the first driveway on the right hand side. IMPORTANT NOTICE For clarification we wish to inform any prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you please contact the office prior to viewing the property. Viewing Viewing Strictly by appointment with the agents Strictly by appointment with the Agents Greenslade Taylor Hunt. Greenslade Taylor Hunt. 23 Broad Street, SouthThe Shopping Molton, Parade,Devon, EX36Langport, 3AQ Email: [email protected], TA10 9PG Tel:Email: 01769 [email protected] 574500 | Ref: STM180130 Tel: 01458 250589 | Ref: LAN190148 gth.net .
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