The Garden House Selworthy, Nr. Minehead, Somerset People Property Places A beautifully situated contemporary property within Exmoor National Park enjoying spectacular views over the moor Features • Galleried Reception Hall • Cloakroom • Study • Dining Room • Drawing Room • Beautifully Fitted Smallbone Kitchen with Aga • Sitting Area • Utility Room • En Suite Ground Floor Bedroom • Principal En Suite Bedroom with Balcony • Guest Bedroom with Balcony and a door to: • Family Bathroom • Two Further First Floor Bedrooms & Study Area • Private Carriage Drive • Garden Chalet Annexe • Beautifully Stocked Gardens • Water Garden with Stream • Ample Garaging The Property • Workshop This beautifully presented country property offers burner, leading through to a dining room and a on the first floor, the principal bedroom with • Greenhouse particularly spacious and immaculately decorated sitting room, which then leads through to the vaulted ceiling having particularly stunning accommodation, with glorious outlooks from beautifully fitted kitchen / breakfast, the kitchen views from the French doors that lead out onto a • Paddock all the principal rooms. Well situated within being fitted by Smallbone, with an oil fired Aga. balcony. In addition to the main house there is a In all about 1.356 hectares (3.351 acres) its gardens, which provide a perfect setting, the There is also a sitting area with French doors out streamside chalet annexe, ideal for holiday letting rooms are cleverly arranged beyond a vaulted into the garden. The house features a ground or for accommodating friends and relatives. reception hall, and include a light and airy floor bedroom suite, ideal for accommodating drawing room with an open fireplace and wood elderly relatives; the other bedrooms are arranged The Location The Garden House occupies an enviable setting on the edge of this special National Trust village situated within the Exmoor National Park. Just tucked under and secluded from the village, famous for its ancient white painted Church and thatched cottages, the property is elevated and enjoys some spectacular views which with the changing light provide continual intrigue. The property is situated between the small village of Porlock with its range of boutique shops and amenities and famous for its steep hill, and the Victorian seaside town of Minehead, providing good day to day amenities. Taunton is a little further away and has a good shopping centre with many of the well-known high street stores and good schools, both in the state and independent sector. The wide and open spaces of Exmoor provide excellent walking and riding countryside. Communications Selworthy is found just off the A39 which provides fast and easy access to Williton where the road continues either to Taunton on the A358 or to Bridgwater on the A39, both towns having M5 motorway junctions (24 & 25 respectively). Taunton also has a mainline station with fast trains to London, Paddington. For those wishing to travel abroad, both Bristol and Exeter Airports are within an hour’s drive with flights both to Europe and The United States. Ferry ports at Plymouth and Weymouth also provide regular ferry services to the continent. • Williton 12 miles • Taunton 25 miles (M5 J25) • M5 Motorway (J24 Bridgwater) 31 miles • Bristol 70 miles • Taunton – London, Paddington 1hr 45mins (distances/times approximate) Garden and Grounds A carriage drive leads off the village road and up to the property, on its way passing the post and railed Paddock and the streamside garden with a number of trees protecting the property from the north. The drive opens out into ample Parking / Turning Area and has double gates leading to alternative property access. There is a Double Garage with adjoining Workshop and Open Fronted Double Carport, Wood Store and further Single Garage. In this area there is also a Potting Shed, Greenhouse and Summerhouse. There is a deep paved terrace enjoying the glorious views, which is open to the south and west and has steps leading down to large expanses of lawn. There is particularly well-designed Circular Pond surrounded by a gravelled path which leads down to the paddock. The gardens provide a glorious setting for the property, are beautifully maintained and provide year round interest. A Stream flows along the northern boundary, has a series of waterfalls and bridges and an abundance of water loving plants, including gunnera, iris, and lilies, and passes on its way the Detached Timber Garden Chalet. There is current planning permission for the addition of a sun room on the west garden aspect. The chalet includes a Bedsitting Room, Kitchen and Shower Room. In all the gardens and grounds amount to about 1.356 hectares (3.351 acres). Based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with permission of the Controller H.M.S.O. Crown Copyright reserved. Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area: Property Information Main House:2970 sq ft 276 sq metres Postcode: TA24 8TW Garden lodge: 334 sq ft 31 sq metres Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage for the Measured in accordance with RICS guidelines. Every attempt is made to ensure accuracy, chalet annexe. however all measurements are approximate. This floor plan is for illustrative purposes only and is not to scale. Local Authority: West Somerset District Council West Somerset House, Killick Way, Williton Taunton, Somerset TA4 4QA www.westsomersetonline.gov.uk Telephone: 01643 703 704 Exmoor National Park Authority Exmoor House Dulverton Somerset, TA22 9HL Tel: 01398 323665 First Floor www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov Tax Band: G Fast Find: 60027 Contents, Fixtures and Fittings: Unless specifically mentioned as included in these particulars, all contents, fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments and statues, carpets and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Viewing: By appointment with Jackson-Stops & Staff’s Taunton office: 01823 325 144 Directions: (Postcode: TA24 8TW) Ground Floor Garden Lodge On the A39 travelling from Minehead towards Porlock, after about three miles look out for a sign to the right to Selworthy, proceed up the hill towards the village and the sign to The Garden House will be seen on your right. Important Notice: Jackson-Stops & Staff, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give Details prepared and photographs taken February 2015. any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and Jackson-Stops & Staff have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Taunton 01823 325 144 [email protected] 8 Hammet Street, Taunton TA1 1RZ jackson-stops.co.uk.