Four Forks House Charlynch Road, Spaxton, Bridgwater, Somerset. TA5 1BJ

Four Forks House Charlynch Road, Spaxton, Bridgwater, Somerset. TA5 1BJ

A beautifully appointed four bedroom house, attractively situated in this sought after Quantock Hills village, in grounds extending to about 1.87 acres

PRICE GUIDE £695,000

THE PROPERTY

This substantial detached period house has been sympathetically refurbished by the current owners and now provides a well appointed family home. The house is a considerable age and is very much Georgian in feel, with an impressive double fronted and symmetrical main elevation. The property is constructed of local stone elevations under a double pitch tiled roof. It offers light and airy accommodation with well proportioned reception rooms, including a substantial drawing room extending to over 35' in length. There is also a well proportioned sitting room and a dining/family room with bi-fold doors opening onto the garden and affording lovely views over the surrounding countryside. The kitchen has been recently refitted and has a two oven Aga. The property is double glazed and has oil fired central heating with a number of the rooms on the ground floor having under floor heating with traditional radiators on the first floor. In summary the accommodation provides: Arched Front Entrance Porch with part glazed front entrance door opening to the Reception Hall with elegant balustraded staircase rising to the first floor, with polished handrail, under stairs cupboard, oak flooring continuing through to the sitting room and drawing room. Drawing Room, a lovely double aspect room extending to over 35' in length and currently divided to provide sitting and study areas. The sitting area features an

open fireplace with glass fronted multi fuel stove with built in book shelving to either side, large bay window on the front elevation with window seat below and storage stores below. Study Area with former fireplace with built in book shelving to either side. Sitting Room, another well proportioned reception room with door and large bay window on the front elevation with fitted window seat with built in drawers below, fireplace with inset glass fronted multi fuel stove. Dining Room/Family Room, a light and airy reception room with one wall being entirely glazed with triple glazed bi-fold doors opening to create a fantastic inside/outside living/dining space, rain sensitive electric velux roof lights. Rear Hall with Cloakroom with white suite comprising low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin, fitted coat hooks and built in shelved cupboard. Kitchen/Breakfast Room, beautifully fitted with a bespoke Charles York kitchen, comprising Ash wall and base units with granite work surfaces, inset Butler style china sink, built in revolving spice rack, pull out upright larder unit, built in Aga fridge, former fireplace with inset two oven Aga with an attached Aga electric module ceramic hob, double oven and grill, built in shelved pantry to one side, built in Miele dishwasher and microwave. Utility Room with base and wall mounted units with roll top work surface with inset single drainer, single bowl sink unit, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for tumble dryer, Potterton oil fired boiler serving the domestic hot water and central heating systems, door to

Boot Room/Freezer Room with fitted shelving. First Floor Half Landing with Shower Room with white suite comprising shower enclosure, close coupled wc and wash hand basin, fully tiled, under floor electric heating. Master Bedroom Suite Bedroom 1, a good sized double room with window on the front elevation with fitted shelving below, recess with built in cupboard and shelving. En-Suite Bathroom/Shower Room, beautifully appointed with a white suite with Villeroy and Boch sanitary ware, comprising corner bath, twin vanity basins inset into granite work surface with cupboards below, close coupled wc, walk in shower enclosure, under floor electric heating. En-Suite Dressing Room with an excellent range of built in wardrobes and airing cupboard. Bedroom 2, a well proportioned double room with two pairs of built in wardrobes with adjacent shelving, window on the rear elevation with further shelving below. Bedroom 3, another good sized double room with window on the front elevation with two built in wardrobes with central shelving. Bedroom 4, a smaller double room with window on the front elevation, built in wardrobe, hatch to boarded loft with pull down ladder.

GARDENS & GROUNDS

The property is approached from the lane through a gated driveway, giving access to a parking and turning

area and the attached Double Garage with up and over door, electric light and power connected. Paths to either side of the property gives access to the garden, which enjoys a wonderful southerly aspect and being enclosed by mature hedging, a high level of privacy. A paved path runs along the front of the property with adjacent flower and shrub borders. The remainder of the garden is lawned and part bounded by well stocked shrub borders. In the far western corner of the garden can be found a productive kitchen garden area with soft fruits. To the side of the property can be found a further expanse of lawn with mature beech trees, beyond which there is a further area of lawn with a former croquet lawn. Beyond this can be found the paddock, enclosed by post and rail fencing. Situated in the gardens can be found a useful range of outbuildings, including a summer house, garden store and outside office. Situated adjacent to the drive can be found a further area of lawn with further garden shed. In all, the grounds extend to about 1.87 acres.

SURROUNDING AREA

Four Forks House occupies an attractive location on the edge of this sought after village, backing onto open farmland and with far reaching rural views. Spaxton is a particularly active village with good local amenities including a community run shop, village hall, primary school, church and pub. The village lies at the foot of the Quantock Hills, which have been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with miles of footpaths and bridleways, ideal for those with walking and riding interests. Spaxton lies just over four miles from the town of Bridgwater and just over nine miles from the county town of Taunton.

DIRECTIONS

From Taunton leave the town in a northerly direction passing through the village of Kingston St Mary. Continue up onto the Quantock Hills and at the Pines Cafe continue straight over. Descend the hill passing through the hamlet of Aisholt and at the Hawkridge Reservoir turn right signposted Spaxton. Proceed into the village of Spaxton passing the village school on the right and the community shop on the left hand side and continue passing the garage on the right hand side. Shortly thereafter at Four Forks crossroads turn left into Charlynch Road and Four Forks House will be found immediately on the left hand side.

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