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£1,200,000
6 bed detached house for sale
The Old Rectory, Minehead TA246 beds
2 baths
Key Information
Tenure:
Freehold
Council tax band:
G
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford 2 miles
- Dunster First School 2.3 miles
- Minehead Harbour 4.6 miles
- Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal 17.5 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Freehold
- Wonderful former village Rectory
- Superb private setting in around an acre of gardens
- Sympathetically improved elegant accommodation
- Coast 4 miles County Town Taunton 24 miles
- 3 reception rooms library
- Fitted KitchenBreakfast Room Utility Scullery
- 6 Bedrooms Incorporating First Floor Annexe
- Bathroom Shower Room Two Separate WCs
- Oil Central Heating Double Glazing Fitted Carpets
Full Description
Formerly the village Rectory and believed to have been built in 1688, the property offers generous accommodation of elegant proportions, retaining many original features to include fireplaces, window seats and shutters, deep skirtings and original doors.
Since 2017 the current owners have carried out a comprehensive programme of improvement works some of which have included rewiring, new oil fired central heating system, replacement kitchen, bathroom and shower room, decoration and new pillared entrance with electric gates and security entry system.
The Old Rectory enjoys an idyllic private setting in a quiet lane with occasional traffic and horse riders. It sits on the edge of this sought after West Somerset village close to boundary of the Exmoor National Park with fantastic walks and riding nearby. The property stands in around an acre of surrounding mature gardens and grounds which are an undoubted feature and with an excellent range of outbuildings.
Gardens & Grounds:
The proeprty is approached through a pillared entrance with elctric gates and security audio/visual sustem onto a tarmac drive sweeping past the gardens and arounf the side of the house to the garage, parking and turning area. The property stands in around an acre of gardens and grounds with an abundance of wildlife. A paved terrace runs along the front beyond which are lawns with inset shrubs, wildlife pond and mature trees to the boundaries inluding a magnificent Copper Neech which has a TPO. There is a large orchard and former kitchen garden with greenhouse, further provtae garden off the parking area together with a large gravelled parking area at the side providing facility to store a caravan, motorhome or boat and to the rear of the house is the range of useful attached buildings.
Services:
Mains water, drainage and electric. Internet is fibre into the house.
Directions:
Heading towards Minehead on the A39 follow the road sign to Withycombe.
Pass through the village until the fork in the road: Go left and over the ford.
The Old Rectory is the 3rd property (last gateway; tall white gate posts) on the lhs.
Using the Post Code in gps takes you to the right at the fork and on to Rodhuish and then Exmoor.
For all enquiries, viewing requests or to create your own listing please visit the Griffin Property Co. Website.
Entrance Hall
Double opening double glazed doors to reception hall, with under stairs cupboard fitted carpet.
Drawing Room (4.21m x 6.94m)
Double glazed bay window and doors to terrace and gardens, dressed stone fireplace with woodburner on a slate hearth and fitted carpet.
Sitting Room/ Dining Room (3.98m x 7.21m)
A similar room with double glazed bay and window seating, marble fireplace with woodburner on a slate hearth, radiator and fitted carpet.
Library (3.58m x 3.22m)
Fitted book shelving, radiator, laminate flooring and double glazed door to garden.
Study/Office (4.50m x 3.28m)
Fitted shelving, radiator and laminate flooring.
Kitchen (4.37m x 4.36m)
Fitted with an excellent range of base and wall units with solid wood doors, matching island unit/breakfast bar, Corian working surfaces, fitted coloured splashbacks, deep Belfast style sink with single drainer and chrome mixer tap, integrated appliances to include eye level double ovens, induction hob with extractor and light over, concealed lighting, spotlights, radiator, vinyl floor tiles and serving hatch to dining room. Including a separate pantry with fitted shelving and vinyl flooring.
Utility Room (2.94m x 3.13m)
Stainless steel single drainer sink unit, square edged working surfaces, plumbing for dishwasher, quarry tiled flooring and oil fired boiler heating the hot water and central heating system.
Scullery (2.81m x 2.60m)
Stainless steel double drainer sink unit with cupboards under and plumbing for washing machine, radiator, quarry tiled flooring, second staircase to first floor, door to outside and door to separate WC.
First Floor Landing
Fitted with window shutters, carpet and a hatch to roof space
Bedroom 1 (4.36m x 4.45m)
A range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards, feature fireplace, window shutters, radiator and fitted carpet.
Bedroom 2 (4.48m x 4.47m)
A range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards, feature fireplace, window shutters, radiator, fitted carpet and connecting door to bedroom 4.
Bedroom 3 (3.60m x 3.47m)
Feature fireplace, access hatch to roof space, fitted carpet and door to landing.
Bedroom 4 (3.31m x 3.16m)
Window shutters, radiator and fitted carpet.
Rear Landing/ Corridor
Radiator, access hatch to roof space, fitted carpet and airing cupboard with factory insulated cylinder, immersion heater and shelving.
(Off the rear landing there are two further bedrooms, a shower room and separate W.C which has been used as a self-contained annexe/letting unit using the second staircase for access but is equally suitable to incorporate into the main accommodation.)
Bedroom 5 (4.03m x 3.51m)
Fitted double wardrobe, radiator, fitted carpet and door to bedroom 6.
Lounge / Kitchen / Bedroom 6 (4.93m x 5.06m)
Fitted kitchen to one corner with peninsular bar, stainless steel single drainer sink unit, rolled edge working surfaces, eye level oven, ceramic hob, two radiators, vinyl floor/fitted carpet and access hatch to roof space.
Shower Room (1.93m x 1.52m)
Fitted with a two piece white and chrome suite comprising; large shower, pedestal wash basin, chrome radiator/rail, part tiled surrounds and vinyl floor tiles.
Bathroom (4.21m x 1.97m)
Finished with a five piece white and chrome suite comprising; claw foot bath with mixer tap and hand shower, pedestal wash basin, low level W.C, bidet, large separate shower, chrome radiator/rail, radiator, recessed spot lights and vinyl floor covering
Separate WC
Fitted with a two piece white and chrome suite comprising; low level W.C, pedestal wash basin, radiator and vinyl floor tiles.
Outside Space
Adjoining Workshop - Light and power (4.88m x 3.66m)
Adjoining Garage - Remote door, light, power and loft storage (6.10m x 5.19m)
Boot Room - Sink with electric water heater, worksurface, light and power (3.40m x 3.35m)
Two Stables and Tack Room - (3.89m x7.93m)
Wood Store
Formerly the village Rectory and believed to have been built in 1688, the property offers generous accommodation of elegant proportions, retaining many original features to include fireplaces, window seats and shutters, deep skirtings and original doors.
Since 2017 the current owners have carried out a comprehensive programme of improvement works some of which have included rewiring, new oil fired central heating system, replacement kitchen, bathroom and shower room, decoration and new pillared entrance with electric gates and security entry system.
The Old Rectory enjoys an idyllic private setting in a quiet lane with occasional traffic and horse riders. It sits on the edge of this sought after West Somerset village close to boundary of the Exmoor National Park with fantastic walks and riding nearby. The property stands in around an acre of surrounding mature gardens and grounds which are an undoubted feature and with an excellent range of outbuildings.
Gardens & Grounds:
The proeprty is approached through a pillared entrance with elctric gates and security audio/visual sustem onto a tarmac drive sweeping past the gardens and arounf the side of the house to the garage, parking and turning area. The property stands in around an acre of gardens and grounds with an abundance of wildlife. A paved terrace runs along the front beyond which are lawns with inset shrubs, wildlife pond and mature trees to the boundaries inluding a magnificent Copper Neech which has a TPO. There is a large orchard and former kitchen garden with greenhouse, further provtae garden off the parking area together with a large gravelled parking area at the side providing facility to store a caravan, motorhome or boat and to the rear of the house is the range of useful attached buildings.
Services:
Mains water, drainage and electric. Internet is fibre into the house.
Directions:
Heading towards Minehead on the A39 follow the road sign to Withycombe.
Pass through the village until the fork in the road: Go left and over the ford.
The Old Rectory is the 3rd property (last gateway; tall white gate posts) on the lhs.
Using the Post Code in gps takes you to the right at the fork and on to Rodhuish and then Exmoor.
For all enquiries, viewing requests or to create your own listing please visit the Griffin Property Co. Website.
Entrance Hall
Double opening double glazed doors to reception hall, with under stairs cupboard fitted carpet.
Drawing Room (4.21m x 6.94m)
Double glazed bay window and doors to terrace and gardens, dressed stone fireplace with woodburner on a slate hearth and fitted carpet.
Sitting Room/ Dining Room (3.98m x 7.21m)
A similar room with double glazed bay and window seating, marble fireplace with woodburner on a slate hearth, radiator and fitted carpet.
Library (3.58m x 3.22m)
Fitted book shelving, radiator, laminate flooring and double glazed door to garden.
Study/Office (4.50m x 3.28m)
Fitted shelving, radiator and laminate flooring.
Kitchen (4.37m x 4.36m)
Fitted with an excellent range of base and wall units with solid wood doors, matching island unit/breakfast bar, Corian working surfaces, fitted coloured splashbacks, deep Belfast style sink with single drainer and chrome mixer tap, integrated appliances to include eye level double ovens, induction hob with extractor and light over, concealed lighting, spotlights, radiator, vinyl floor tiles and serving hatch to dining room. Including a separate pantry with fitted shelving and vinyl flooring.
Utility Room (2.94m x 3.13m)
Stainless steel single drainer sink unit, square edged working surfaces, plumbing for dishwasher, quarry tiled flooring and oil fired boiler heating the hot water and central heating system.
Scullery (2.81m x 2.60m)
Stainless steel double drainer sink unit with cupboards under and plumbing for washing machine, radiator, quarry tiled flooring, second staircase to first floor, door to outside and door to separate WC.
First Floor Landing
Fitted with window shutters, carpet and a hatch to roof space
Bedroom 1 (4.36m x 4.45m)
A range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards, feature fireplace, window shutters, radiator and fitted carpet.
Bedroom 2 (4.48m x 4.47m)
A range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards, feature fireplace, window shutters, radiator, fitted carpet and connecting door to bedroom 4.
Bedroom 3 (3.60m x 3.47m)
Feature fireplace, access hatch to roof space, fitted carpet and door to landing.
Bedroom 4 (3.31m x 3.16m)
Window shutters, radiator and fitted carpet.
Rear Landing/ Corridor
Radiator, access hatch to roof space, fitted carpet and airing cupboard with factory insulated cylinder, immersion heater and shelving.
(Off the rear landing there are two further bedrooms, a shower room and separate W.C which has been used as a self-contained annexe/letting unit using the second staircase for access but is equally suitable to incorporate into the main accommodation.)
Bedroom 5 (4.03m x 3.51m)
Fitted double wardrobe, radiator, fitted carpet and door to bedroom 6.
Lounge / Kitchen / Bedroom 6 (4.93m x 5.06m)
Fitted kitchen to one corner with peninsular bar, stainless steel single drainer sink unit, rolled edge working surfaces, eye level oven, ceramic hob, two radiators, vinyl floor/fitted carpet and access hatch to roof space.
Shower Room (1.93m x 1.52m)
Fitted with a two piece white and chrome suite comprising; large shower, pedestal wash basin, chrome radiator/rail, part tiled surrounds and vinyl floor tiles.
Bathroom (4.21m x 1.97m)
Finished with a five piece white and chrome suite comprising; claw foot bath with mixer tap and hand shower, pedestal wash basin, low level W.C, bidet, large separate shower, chrome radiator/rail, radiator, recessed spot lights and vinyl floor covering
Separate WC
Fitted with a two piece white and chrome suite comprising; low level W.C, pedestal wash basin, radiator and vinyl floor tiles.
Outside Space
Adjoining Workshop - Light and power (4.88m x 3.66m)
Adjoining Garage - Remote door, light, power and loft storage (6.10m x 5.19m)
Boot Room - Sink with electric water heater, worksurface, light and power (3.40m x 3.35m)
Two Stables and Tack Room - (3.89m x7.93m)
Wood Store
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