Backwoods

Middlecombe, Minehead, TA24 8SP

Backwoods

A versatile and secluded detached property with annexe, equestrianfacilities, paddocks with direct access to bridleways.

Guide price £650,000

Minehead Centre 1.3 Miles     Taunton 24 Miles

• 2 Reception Rooms

• Kitchen

• 3 bedrooms

• 1 Bedroom Annexe

• Stables

• Paddocks

• Direct Access to Riding

• In Total 2.8 Acres

SITUATIONSet in a secluded private setting on the outskirts of Minehead, surroundedby open countryside yet within easy reach of the centre. The popular coastal resort of Minehead, being the principal town of WestSomerset, provides a wide range of shopping, banking and schooling,together with hospital and dental facilities and regular bus services. It alsocaters for various leisure interests including an 18-hole Golf Course andmarine activities. Minehead is situated on the edge of the Exmoor NationalPark close to some of the best moorland and woodland countryside wherewalks and other country pursuits can be enjoyed. The County town of Taunton, which is approximately 24 miles away, hasextensive retail and commercial facilities, together with access to the M5and a mainline station with fast trains to London. There are threeindependent schools, a theatre and the Somerset County Cricket Ground.

DESCRIPTIONSet in a very peaceful elevated position just outside the Exmoor NationalPark, within 2.88 acres of grounds with versatile accommodation, aseparate "granny annexe", gardens, outbuildings, stables, barns andpaddocks. The main house provides comfortable attractive and modernliving space and extends into an additional wing providing a self-cateringannexe on the ground floor. There is direct access from the property toexcellent woodland and moorland riding or walking.    

ACCOMMODATIONAs can be seen from the floor plan, the porch leads in to the hallway withstairs to the first floor. The large sitting room has a picture windowoverlooking the grounds to the south, a feature tiled fireplace, as well as aconnecting door to the annexe. The dining room/snug also has a featurefireplace and door to the conservatory with patio doors to the garden. Thekitchen is fitted with wall and base units and a walk-in larder and space fora table. Adjoining the kitchen is a large utility room with sink and plumbingfor appliances and a back door to the patio. Attached to the utility room isthe integral single garage.On the first floor is the master bedroom with delightful southerly views overthe paddock, a second good sized double room and a third smaller doubleroom as well as the family bathroom. Adjoining the house and accessed from both within and independentlyfrom the outside of the house is an annexe which has a large kitchen, largesitting room, double bedroom and a shower room.

OUTSIDEThe house is approached along a shared drive through woodland, whichsweeps up to the elevated house. There is a single garage attached to thehouse, a second detached single garage and plenty of parking. Under theannexe is a large storage area. The garden surrounds the house withlandscaped lawns, shrubs and flower borders and a path leading to thestable block.

STABLE BLOCK AND BARNA concrete yard surrounded by 3 timber stables, a tack room and a feedstore, all in good condition. Adjacent is a barn suitable for parking a horselorry with separate lean to storage barn.

THE LANDThere is a small turnout paddock alongside the stable block with orchardand vegetable garden next to it. The larger field is fenced and providesexcellent grazing with a field shelter in one corner. Both stables and fieldsare visible from the house. In all extends to 2.8 acres.

SERVICESMains electricity and water. Private drainage. Broadband available.

VIEWINGStrictly by appointment with the agents please, Stags Dulverton office. Tel:01398 323174 or dulverton@stags.co.uk.

DIRECTIONSComing from the Taunton direction on the A39, pass Minehead town onyour right, continuing past the turning to Periton Lane on the right. As theroad drops down look out for a left turning opposite the junction back toMinehead. Turn left and follow the lane, keep left where it forks andcontinue ahead to the property.

LOCAL AUTHORITYWest Somerset Council, West Somerset House, Killick Way, Williton,Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4QA Tel: 01643 703704

COUNCIL TAXBand F (2017/2017)

Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk

Backwoods, Middlecombe, Minehead, TA24 8SP

13 Fore Street, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9EXTel: 01398 323174

dulverton@stags.co.uk

These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.

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