SWEETHAY COURT TRULL • TAUNTON • SOMERSET SWEETHAY COURT TRULL • TAUNTON • SOMERSET • TA3 7PB Taunton 3 miles (all mileages approximate) A substantial detached country house conveniently situated just south of the county town and offering extensive living accommodation with the benefit of good outbuildings including a 2 bedroomed cottage. For Sale By Private Treaty as a Whole (or possibly 2 lots) Viewing strictly by prior confirmed appointment though the Sole Agents Greenslade Taylor Hunt:13 Hammet Street, Taunton, TA1 1RN Tel: 01823 277121 Email: [email protected] Description Sweethay Court probably dates back from the 16th Century and was originally believed to have been a Hall House. Constructed of rendered elevations with Ham Stone mullion windows under slated roofs, the property has been substantially remodelled over the years particularly by the present owners, who have been in residence for about 14 years and who have undertaken two fairly substantial extensions particularly on the western side with the addition of a billiard room with master bedroom suite above. The accommodation offered is extensive and is ideal for family occupation and entertaining. Four reception rooms are present together with a fine inner staircase hall and a large kitchen/breakfast room with good sized laundry room/utility adjoining. Six bedrooms are arranged on the upper floor together with four dressing rooms and five bath/shower rooms, two of which are en-suite. The rooms enjoy good ceiling heights and excellent natural lighting. Sweethay Court is set within attractive gardens that are largely arranged to the southern side and which include an attractive rectangular ornamental pond, stone built “Bothy” which is ideal for summer parties and BBQ’s together with a substantial stone built former cider barn which is ideal for those with strong hobby interests. Close by, but enjoying a separate approach, is a two bedroomed cottage well suited for those with a dependant relative or seeking additional income. Sweethay Court is not listed. It is rare that such a country house becomes available within such a convenient location to the county town and therefore can be strongly recommended for inspection. Situation The property is situated about 3 miles to the south of the county town of Taunton in a particularly favoured area as it blends easy convenience to the town’s amenities with easy access also to the surrounding countryside and in particular to the Blackdown Hills which are designated as An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and where many fine footpaths are available. The house enjoys a principally rear southerly aspect over open farmland. The local village of Trull offers a good range of day to day amenities including a very popular primary school, post office and general stores, garage and pub. There is a strong community spirit and many local events are run through the year. Taunton is the county town and offers a wider range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities including three noted public schools with two or three others also within easy striking distance. The town enjoys excellent communication links with the rest of the UK with fast rail service to London Paddington with many journey times of under 2 hours together with M5 interchange (junction 25). Both Exeter and Bristol airports are within a one hour drive. The property is adjoining a small country lane and therefore quietly positioned with little or no passing traffic – it is however only 10 minutes to the centre of Taunton by car. Accommodation Double Opening Doors - to.... Entrance Porch - Oak studded door to... Entrance Hall Drawing Room - 19’4” x 19’2” (5.9m x 5.84m) a lovely light principle reception room with wide window bench seat, carved marble fireplace with inset coal affect gas fire and door leading through to... Billiard Room - 29’4” x 21’ (8.94m x 6.4m) with triple aspect windows including double opening French windows to the gardens. Wide open fireplace with stone hearth and carved timber surround. Dining Room - 20’ x 14’ (6.1m x 4.27m) with double opening glazed panelled doors from the entrance hall. Wide and deep window seat and feature fireplace. Staircase Hall - with impressive and easy rising staircase rising the first floor. Door out to gardens and shelved storage cupboard. Walk in larder with fitted shelving. Study/Snug - 17’ x 14’3” (5.18m x 4.34m) with inglenook style fireplace incorporating a gas fired log effect stove, window bench seat and shelved display alcove. Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 24’ x 18’7” (7.32m x 5.66m) a lovely family room well fitted with an extensive range of wood fronted units incorporating a one and a half bowl sink unit, integrated dishwasher and refrigerator. Fitted wine rack, matching wall cabinets, two oven electric Aga and double opening doors to side porch and rear courtyard. Conservatory - with slate flooring. Boiler Room - with oil fired boiler and fitted shelving. Cloakroom - with low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin. Laundry - 20’ x 10’ (6.1m x 3.05m) with side access door to the front. Fitted range of units, 6 ring gas range hob, stainless steel sink unit and plumbing for washing machine. First Floor Half Landing - with attractive window bench seat and leaded light windows. Main Landing - with access to roof void. Bedroom 1 - 20’9” x 19’6” (6.32m x 5.94m) a lovely main suite with spacious bedroom with door into.... Dressing Room - with two fitted wardrobes and access to roof void. Bathroom En-suite - with bath set in tiled surround, pedestal hand wash basin, glazed and tiled shower cubicle, low level WC and heated towel rail. Bedroom 2 - 15’7” x 14’ (4.75m x 4.27m) Shower Room En-suite - with glazed and tiled shower cubicle, pedestal hand wash basin, low level WC and tiled walls. Dressing Room 2 - with range of fitted wardrobes. Bedroom 3 - 15’9” x 10’ (4.8m x 3.05m) Dressing Room - with fitted wardrobes. Family Bathroom - with panelled bath with shower fittings, low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin. Bedroom 4 - 18’5” x 12’9” (5.61m x 3.89m) with fitted store cupboards. Family Bathroom 2 - with panelled corner bath, pedestal hand wash basin, low level WC and tiled walls. Rear Landing - airing cupboards with slatted shelving and large linen cupboard. Shower Room - with glazed and tiled shower cubicle, pedestal hand wash basin and low level WC. Bedroom 5 - 22’11” x 9’ (6.99m x 2.74m) Bedroom 6 - 17’ x 9’ (5.18m x 2.74m) with fitted study bench, arch way through to... Dressing Room/Study Sweethay Court Cottage First Floor Outside Front door to... Landing - with hatch to loft space. Sitting Room - 5m x 4.09m (16’5 x 13’5) with exposed ceiling timbers and support. Staircase rising to first floor. Bedroom 1 - 5m x 2.87m (16’5 x 9’5) double aspect. Built in cupboard providing hanging space. Kitchen/Dining Area - 5m x 3.78m (16’5 x 12’5) well fitted with range of wood panelled floor and wall mounted units. Electric two oven AGA with extractor fan over. Slim line night storage radiators. Door to.... Bedroom 2 – 4.27m x 2.87m (14’ x 9’5) with built in cupboard providing hanging space. The property is approached via double opening wrought iron gates on attractive stone pillars which lead to a large gravelled hard standing and turning area immediately to the front of the house, with side driveway leading around to a further extensive car parking area with garage/workshop block adjoining with space for 6 vehicles approached from four up and over doors and with light and power provided and with workshop extension to the rear. A potting shed adjoins. Utility Room - 5m x 2.74m (16’5 x 9’) with door opening to front garden. Range of fitted cupboards, electric cooker panel, unit with plumbing for washing machine and space for dryer. Cloakroom - with WC Bathroom – fitted with WC, pedestal wash hand basin, bath/shower, electric heater, airing cupboard with immersion heater. Velux window. A pretty gravelled area lies immediately to the front of Sweethay Court Cottage and has a variety of mature shrubs with a path and pedestrian gate which leads to a gravelled parking area with five bar gate leading out onto the lane. The gardens lie almost entirely to the rear (southern) side of the house and are well enclosed within established boundaries being laid primarily to lawn with an attractive rectangular ornamental pond fed from an overspill stream and contained within railed boundaries which forms a delightful garden feature. A Bothy adjoins of stone construction - an ideal entertainment area with open fireplace and side cooking area - ideal for summer parties and BBQ’s. Adjoining the gardens and detached from the main house is a magnificent former cider barn of local flint stone and part timber clad walls under a clay double roman tiled roof currently used for workshop and storage purposes, this building affords a number of opportunities and alternative uses according to buyers needs. Local Authority Directions Taunton Deane Borough Council. House Tax band: G, Cottage Tax band: F From the centre of Taunton head south on Trull Road and having reached the village of Trull turn right as signposted to Angersleigh. Following this road for approximately 1 mile, a left hand turn will be seen by a grass triangle. Turning in here Sweethay Court will be found on the right hand side after about 150 yards. Services Mains electricity. Private water supply (mains available). Private drainage system. Oil fired central heating to main house. House Energy Efficiency Rating Cottage Energy Efficiency Rating Printed and produced by Word Perfect Print. 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