Property description

This 16th century, 4 bedroom, detached country house of considerable character has been elegantly restored to retain extensive period features but to provide full modern amenities. It is delightfully situated in one of West Somerset's prettiest villages on the fringe of the Exmoor National Park.

The property features exposed beams, wide oak window seats, inglenook fireplaces in the sitting room and dining room and an attractive curved stairway. In recent years it has been fitted with multi-pane, custom made, timber frame, double glazed windows with forged iron fittings.
The accommodation briefly comprises on the ground floor a country kitchen / breakfast room, dining room and a sitting room (both accessed via a cross passage hall), rear hall and cloakroom. There is a utility / laundry room accessed externally. On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms (one with en-suite facilities) and a family bathroom.

Attractively set in good sized gardens which are afforded considerable seclusion by the natural stone walls, fencing and mature trees.  There is ample space for parking to the rear accessed via a five bar gate. 

Situation
Monksilver is undoubtedly one of the most attractive villages in West Somerset and is much favoured.   It has an ancient church and popular Inn and an active village community hall.  The village is on the edge of the Exmoor National Park and the Brendon hills which give wonderful opportunities for those who enjoy walking and country pursuits. The historic harbour town of Watchet is within 5 miles and has a station on the West Somerset heritage steam railway line.   The large rural village of Williton is just 3 miles away and has all the local amenities you would expect, including two small supermarkets, a range of shops, post office, 2 banks, cottage hospital, schools, cafes and a restaurant. The county town of Taunton (13miles) gives access to the M5 and fast rail links to Bristol, Exeter and London (from 1 hours 40 minutes).  The village is within the catchment area of some highly regarded public and private sector schools and colleges. 

Cross Passage Hallway
A pitched tiled entrance porch leads via a solid panelled front door to the Cross Passage hall with exposed beams to walls and ceiling and an Oak floor. Access to main reception rooms.

Dining Room - 15' 11'' x 13' 7'' (4.85m x 4.14m)
Featuring a large Inglenook fireplace, with an attractive exposed beam over, exposed stone fireplace and herringbone brick hearth with multi fuel stove. A wide solid oak window seat overlooks the front garden. Beamed ceiling and an under stair storage cupboard.

Sitting Room - 16' 4'' x 12' 0'' (4.98m x 3.66m)
Inglenook fireplace with oak surround and exposed stonework with inset multi fuel stove. Beamed ceiling. Multi pane window with solid oak seat overlooking the front gardens. Double door access to storage cupboards.

Rear Hall
Flagstone floor. Access to downstairs cloakroom (with WC and basin) and to attractive curved stairway to first floor.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room - 17' 10'' x 9' 8'' (5.43m x 2.94m)
The Kitchen/Breakfast room has a delightful country style, with exposed beams and a flagstone floor. Good range of floor and wall mounted fitted units with oak work surfaces and an inset Belfast sink. Built in Bosch dishwasher. Attractive, tiled chimney breast recess with space for range cooker. Window overlooking the side garden.

Bedroom 1 - 14' 0'' x 10' 9'' (4.27m x 3.28m)
The Master Bedroom features a window seat overlooking the front garden and \"Jack and Jill\" latch door to the main bathroom.

Bedroom 2 - 11' 2'' x 9' 2'' (3.40m x 2.79m)
Bedroom 2 also has a window seat with a window facing the front garden and a door to the en-suite.

En-Suite Shower Room
Half height timber panelling. Shower cubicle, low level W.C., wash basin and heated towel rail.

Bedroom 3 - 11' 3'' x 10' 0'' (3.43m x 3.05m)
Double bedroom with window to the side. Access to loft.

Bedroom 4 - 9' 4'' x 9' 3'' (2.85m x 2.82m)
Small double with sloping ceiling. Dormer window overlooking the rear garden.

Bathroom
Half height timber panelling, polished timber floor, claw foot bath, W.C, bidet, sink with cupboard space below, tiled shower cubicle and window to the front with window seat.

Utility room
Accessed externally, fitted units, sink and space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer. Heated towel rail.

Externally
The property is accessed by a five bar gate which leads to a large gravel turning area with parking for several cars. Adjacent to the back door is the original well which has been lit to provide an interesting feature. There is a stone built storage shed. Beyond the fencing to the parking area is a further landlocked area of garden / orchard which whilst not in the ownership of the property, has been used by the current owners. A studded heavy door leads through to the main, south facing garden and to a paved patio area with surrounding substantial stone walls which give a high degree of seclusion. The garden is laid mainly to lawn with an attractive herbaceous border running along its length. There is a variety of mature shrubs and trees, garden shed and glasshouse.

Property Features :

• 16th CENTURY COUNTRY HOUSE
• SENSITIVELY RESTORED
• ATTRACTIVE VILLAGE LOCATION
• FRINGE OF EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK
• DELIGHTFUL WALLED GARDEN