Property description

Edge of Exmoor Georgian former toll house in attractive rural hamlet. This distinctive 4 bedroom detached house has been extensively and carefully renovated to preserve a wide range of original character features. A covered area at the rear of the main house leads to a former skittle alley. This is divided into 3 rooms ideal for workshop/studio or hobby use.

Built in the early 19th century the property is Grade II listed reflecting its historic nature. As well as an inglenook fireplace there is a wide range of interesting features including exposed beams, arched shelved recesses and built in cupboards. Set in a beautiful rural location on a quiet country road, there are good views from many of the windows.

The accommodation is arranged over three levels serviced by a most attractive spiral wooden staircase. It comprises in brief; country kitchen/diner with both a Rayburn and gas cooker, living room with wood-burner set in an inglenook fireplace, office, family bathroom and 4 bedrooms. Outside of the property, but joined by a covered courtyard, there is a range of outbuildings which could be used for a wide variety of purposes or as an extension of the current accommodation (subject to relevant planning). The gardens are of a good size with a lawned area, mature shrubs, greenhouse and a landscaped pond, beyond which is a garden shed and wood store. There is parking for several cars. 

NOTE: THERE IS NO ONWARD CHAIN FOR THIS PROPERTY

LOCATION

Yarde is a delightful small hamlet in the parish of Nettlecombe, close to the much favoured village of Monksilver which has an ancient church and popular Inn. Yarde 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 3 miles and has a station on the West Somerset heritage steam railway line.   The large rural village of Williton is just 2 miles away and has all the local amenities you would expect, including two supermarkets, a range of shops, post office, 2 banks, cottage hospital, schools, cafes and a restaurant. The county town of Taunton (15miles) gives access to the M5 and fast rail links to Bristol, Exeter and London (from 1 hours 40 minutes). 


GROUND FLOOR

Kitchen / Dining Room - 11' 7'' x 17' 11'' (3.53m x 5.46m)
Good sized country kitchen with rayburn, gas cooker with fan oven and 4 gas hob. A wide range of solid oak timbered floor and wall units including and a tiled floor. Integrated fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Attractive shelved arched recesses and exposed beams. View to the rear garden.

Study - 6' 8'' x 15' 8'' (2.03m x 4.77m)

Bedroom 1 - 11' 11'' x 12' 1'' (3.63m x 3.68m)
Good sized double bedroom with dual aspect. Window to rear with window seat and feature circular cartwheel spoked window to side

Family Bathroom
Well equipped family bathroom with bath with shower over, WC, basin and window to the rear. Built in cupboards. With hot water cylinder.

UPPER GROUND FLOOR

Porch

Sitting Room - 12' 8'' x 15' 8'' (3.86m x 4.77m)
This cosy room has a wood burning stove set in a stone inglenook style fireplace and exposed timber floors. Shelved recesses flank the fireplace. Access to the front porch and main entrance.

Bedroom 2 - 13' 0'' x 8' 11'' (3.96m x 2.72m)
Accessed from the lounge. Double bedroom with dual aspect. Exposed timber floors.

Eaves Storage
Large eaves storage area with wooden flooring and light.

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom 3 - 12' 8'' x 9' 11'' (3.86m x 3.02m)
Double bedroom with window to the front.

Bedroom 4 - 12' 10'' x 13' 2'' (3.91m x 4.01m)
Accessed through bedroom 3, large double room with window to the front.

OUTBUILDINGS
Joined to the main house by an attractive covered courtyard area are 3 additional rooms suitable for a variety of uses or with potential for conversion subject to the appropriate approvals.

Studio - 12' 9'' x 10' 8'' (3.88m x 3.25m)
Recently used as an artists studio / exhibition room.

Store Room - 10' 3'' x 8' 2'' (3.12m x 2.49m)
Window and storage shelving.

Workshop - 16' 6'' x 8' 3'' (5.03m x 2.51m)
Fitted with numerous power points and extractor fan.

Property Features :

• FASCINATING CHARACTER PROPERTY
• GEORGIAN FORMER TOLL HOUSE
• RURAL HAMLET LOCATION
• EXTENSIVE OUTBUILDINGS/WORKSHOP/STUDIO
• FLEXIBLE ACCOMMODATION