Curland House CURLAND, TAUNTON SOMERSET Curland House CURLAND, TAUNTON SOMERSET Curland 1 mile • Taunton 7 miles (London Paddington 1 hour 40 minutes) Wellington 11 miles • Exeter 36 miles (All distances and times are approximate) A high-quality modern country home in a stunning setting with far reaching views over the Taunton Vale and set in just over 8 acres. Accommodation and amenities Entrance Hall Sitting Room Dining Room Study Kitchen Breakfast Room Conservatory Utility Master Bedroom with En-Suite Dressing Room and Bathroom Three Further Bedrooms (One with En-Suite Shower Room) Family Bathroom Double Garage Attractive Grounds Paddocks In all about 8.15 acres These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure. Situation Curland House sits within an elevated location within the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) some 7 miles to the south of the county town of Taunton and enjoying simply stunning views over the surrounding countryside. The views probably stretch some 35 – 40miles, range through 180 degrees and must be among the best in Somerset. Communication links are excellent with the M5 motorway at Taunton M (junction 25) providing very good access to Bristol, Exeter and the national motorway network. Rail services operate from Taunton Parkway direct to London Paddington with the fastest trains taking circa 1 hour and 40 minutes. Exeter Airport has a growing number of flights to national and international destinations including a direct service to London City Airport. The county town of Taunton is 7 miles away and provides S comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities consistent with a town of this size. The University and Cathedral City of Exeter is well- known as the major regional centre for the whole of the South West Region and has an extensive range of shops, restaurants and theatres. Somerset has an outstanding number of state and private E schools and Curland House is ideally placed to access the majority of them. There is a range of both primary and secondary schools nearby with excellent independent schools in Taunton (Kings and Queens Colleges, Taunton School and King’s Hall Preparatory School) There is also Wellington School in Wellington and Blundells is just outside Tiverton. For the sporting and recreational enthusiasts, the opportunities W are endless. There is excellent walking, riding and cycling in the Blackdown Hills and there are a number of golf courses in the area. There is racing at Taunton, Exeter and Newton Abbot and the Jurassic Coast is not far away with a variety of sailing and beach opportunities. Taunton is the home of Somerset County Cricket and Exeter is the home of the Premiership Rugby side The Exeter Chiefs. The Quantock Hills and the Exmoor National Park are also within easy reach. Description Curland House was constructed approximately 10 years ago and is of an attractive two storey design built of rendered elevations on a stone plinth with bath stone detailing and set under a slate roof. Providing spacious and free-flowing living accommodation, the property features some lovely reception areas including a good sized principal living room with an adjoining large kitchen/breakfast room/garden room/conservatory which forms the focal point of daily living and which takes full advantage of the amazing views. Direct access is provided from the conservatory to the large adjoining terrace area, which also enjoys the lovely views. There are four bedrooms on the first floor, two of which have en suite facilities and the master bedroom also has a lovely roof balcony. The quality of construction and attention to detail such as the Lutron Lighting is evident throughout Curland House, making a very appealing and well-presented property. 158.8m ck ra T 155.4m Curland House Issues Newtons 156.0m Pp Ho 160.3m 164.2m Curland House 169.5m T ra c k 171.9m 170.0m Scale: Produced by: N Land Use: Date: Drawn By: Plan Ref: 07:09:17 TE 1:1750 @ A4 Mapping and GIS Department Pasture Orchard Arable Heathland Knight Frank LLP Game Cover Rocks / Boulders Title Ramsbury House, 22 High Street W E Woodland Building (Residential) Curland House Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0NF Scrub Building / Structure (Agricultural) Verge / Misc Gardens (t) 01488 688508 (f) 01488 688505 Water Road / Track This Plan is published for guidance only, and although it is believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed, S (e) [email protected] NB: If field & building type are unknown - assumed pasture & residential nor is it intended to form part of any contract. ©Crown copyright and database rights 2017 Licence No. 100021721 Gardens and Grounds The property is approached via a pair of hardwood electrically Gardens surround the house on three sides and are largely with separate access and bounded by well-established hedges 191.7m operated gates on stone piers. A gravelled driveway leads to a dedicated to lawn. There is a generous stone terrace on the and a number of mature trees. These paddocksMount Pleasan t are well-suited large parking area with space for multiple vehicles. A detached western side and takes full advantage of the views and the for those who wish to keep horses, ponies, a few stock or simply stone built double garage sits close to the house with light and evening sun. Two attractive ornamental ponds adjoin the terrace for amenity purposes. The current owners let the grazing to local power provided and with a side timber storage shed. area with waterfall features. A further small wildlife pond is on the farmers and this may be continued if desired. In all the property eastern side. Immediately beyond the gardens are two paddocks extends to approximately 8.15 acres. Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Services Main House: 3150 sq.ft / 292.6 sq.m (Excludes Shed / Includes Garage) Mains water and electricity. Private drainage system to a treatment plant. Oil fired central heating Fixtures and fittings All items usually known as tenant’s fixtures and fittings whether mentioned or not in these particulars together with all items of equipment and garden statuary are excluded from the sale but some may be available by separate negotiation. Local Authority Taunton Deane Borough Council. www.tauntondeane.gov.uk Tel: 01823 356356 Viewing Strictly by appointment only with agents Knight Frank tel: 01392 423111 or joint agents Greenslade Taylor Hunt tel: 01823 277121 Directions (Postcode TA3 5SG) From Taunton, head in a southerly direction towards Corfe and Taunton Racecourse on the B3177. Having crossed the motorway, turn left as Reception signposted towards Chard. The village of Staple Bedroom Fitzpaine will be reached after a further four miles, continue through towards the Blackdown Hills. Bathroom Approximately 1 mile south of Staple Fitzpaine, and Kitchen/Utility having gone past a left hand turn to Curland, take the next left hand turning and the property will then Storage be found on the left hand side after 200 yards. Recreation Ground Floor First Floor This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan,please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight 01392 423 111 01823 277121 Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly 19 Southernhay East, 13 Hammet Street any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Exeter, Devon EX1 1QD Taunton,Somerset TA1 1RN Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building [email protected] [email protected] regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. KnightFrank.co.uk www.gth.net Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names. Photographs & Particulars: 2017. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087..