Property description
An imposing and substantial, handsome country house with 8 bedrooms set in lovely wooded grounds of approx. 1.5 acres and approached by a private driveway. Included in the sale is the detached coach house with planning consent to convert to a 3 bedroom cottage and a further 6 acres of pasture land.
Thought to have been constructed in the mid 1920's, it has a range of attractive period features and many fine fireplaces. The accommodation is set out on 3 levels and comprises 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms and a sunroom/conservatory. The accommodation is flexible with 2 separate staircases. There is, therefore, some potential for sub-division if prospective purchasers wished to make self-contained part of the house for dependant relative, Bed & Breakfast or similar \"annexe\" use.
Halscombe House stands in a rural position just outside Washford village and has a private and pleasant aspect overlooking open farmland.
PLEASE NOTE - Should purchasers not wish to acquire the detached coach house and additional land then these can be excluded from the sale. Within the grounds there is a good sized, \"above ground\" swimming pool.
Situation The property is situated approximately half a mile outside Washford village in a rural location but with good road access to Minehead (6 miles) and Taunton (17 miles). Taunton has excellent mainline rail services to London (from 1 hour 40 minutes) and access to M5 motorway. Halscombe House is within 2 miles of the coast at the ancient harbour town at Watchet and close to the edge of Exmoor and the Quantock Hills which are ideal for walkers. For steam train enthusiasts the West Somerset Railway passes nearby and Washford station is within an easy 10 minute walk.
Services
The property is served by mains electricity, water and drainage
and has oil fired central heating.
Directions
Leaving the centre of Washford proceed along the A39 in the direction of Minehead and Carhampton. After passing Washford station on the W.Somerset Steam Railway leave the village and continue for a further 500 metres whereupon the house will be seen on the L/H side identified by our \"For Sale\" board.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall
Accessed via an entrance porch the hallway leads to an attractive stairway with full length feature windows.
Dining Room - 19' 0'' x 15' 5'' (5.79m x 4.7m)
Full of character, this room has dual aspect, arched opening into window extension, fitted cupboards and bookshelves and a decorative timber framed feature open fireplace.
Lounge - 19' 0'' x 17' 9'' (5.79m x 5.41m)
Features an ornate tile surrounded fireplace set in an arched recess with south facing windows to either side. Double glazed doors and window to the Sun Room
Sun Room - 17' 7'' x 8' 2'' (5.36m x 2.49m) (min)
South and West facing with arched leadlighted upper windows and double doors to gardens.
Study - 13' 11'' x 11' 2'' (4.24m x 3.4m)
South Facing
Gym - 13' 11'' x 9' 10'' (4.24m x 3m)
Currently used as a gym this south facing reception room has double doors leading onto the lawned garden.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 23' 8'' x 13' 5'' (7.21m x 4.09m)
Lovely triple aspect country kitchen of generous proportions with a dining area with woodburner. There is a wide range of bespoke kitchen units.
Utility Room - 11' 10'' x 9' 10'' (3.61m x 3m)
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1 - 19' 0'' x 17' 9'' (5.79m x 5.41m)
Impressive master bedroom with feature fireplace, en-suite bath and south and westerly views over the surrounding countryside
Bedroom 2 - 15' 5'' x 14' 5'' (4.7m x 4.39m)
Large double bedroom with fireplace and washbasin. Pleasant westerly rural views.
Bedroom 3 - 14' 5'' x 13' 5'' (4.39m x 4.09m)
Double aspect room with feature fireplace and washbasin.
Bedroom 4 - 14' 5'' x 11' 2'' (4.39m x 3.4m)
South facing double bedroom with washbasin.
Bedroom 5 - 14' 5'' x 10' 6'' (4.39m x 3.2m)
South facing double bedroom with feature fireplace.
Bathroom 1 and Separate W.C. - 11' 10'' x 5' 11'' (3.61m x 1.8m)
Family bathroom with bath and shower.
Bathroom 2
SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom 6 - 16' 1'' x 15' 1'' (4.9m x 4.6m)
Large attic room with westerly views and eaves storage accessed through bedroom 7.
Bedroom 7 - 17' 9'' x 16' 1'' (5.41m x 4.9m)
Large attic double bedroom with south facing dormer window and eaves storage.
Bedroom 8 - 12' 2'' x 11' 6'' (3.71m x 3.51m)
Built in cupboards and south facing dormer window.
Bathroom 3
Store Room
Walk in attic storage space.
Detached Coach House
This existing annexe to the main house is situated near the drive entrance. Planning consent has been granted for its conversion to a 3 bedroom cottage. The accommodation would include a master bedroom with ensuite, a further double and one single bedroom with family bathroom. A large triple aspect lounge and open plan kitchen complete the plans. Externally the cottage will sit in substantial attractive enclosed grounds including fruit trees and kitchen garden. It will be well secluded from the main house.Outline plans are available to interested parties on application.
Property Features :
- Substantial Detached 1920´s Country House
- 4,400 sq.ft. [ 405 sq m] Versatile Accommodation
- Large Landscaped Wooded Gardens
- Many Period Features
- Rural location close to the Somerset Coast
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