West Quantoxhead, Taunton, TA4

SELLER INSIGHT

"We have owned this beautiful cottage for 10 years, and now it’s time for us to move on.
It really is the most wonderful home, nestled between the Quantock Hills and the Bristol Channel, it simply offers the best of both worlds. We have the most amazing views from Minehead to Weston Super Mare and across to Wales, which few people get to enjoy. Early mornings can have deer and pheasants in the fields to the back of the cottage, and glorious sunsets towards Minehead every evening. Perfection!

The cottage itself is full of charm and character. The spaces are perfect for small or large parties, brilliant at Christmas and wonderful outside in the summer.

The gardens are well stocked and have plants and flowers that have taken years to reach their potential. There are abundant blackcurrants, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries – you definitely need either extra freezer space or a smoothie maker to cope with it all!"

THE PROPERTY

Shore Edge Cottage is believed to date back to around 1700 and was formerly a pair of estate workers cottages on the nearby historic St Audries estate.

The cottage offers beautifully presented and well-proportioned accommodation, which is both versatile with annexe potential, and of immense character with many inherent features which include two inglenook fireplaces, a wealth of exposed beams and original windows to the older parts of the cottage. The mixed, oil fired and gas centrally heated accommodation is arranged over three floors and in brief comprises;

Stone canopy entrance porch with double glazed door leading into a most appealing reception hall/snug overlooking the gardens with inglenook stone fireplace with heavy timber beam, inset wood-burner and Chinese tiled flooring. The sitting room has three sets of windows overlooking the gardens, two of which are lead and single glazed original windows. There is a wealth of exposed ceiling timbers, beautiful inglenook stone fireplace with former bread oven, heavy timber beam and inset wood burner.

The recent French oak and glazed extension with its vaulted beamed ceiling provide a wonderful triple aspect dining/games/sitting room enjoying breathtaking sea and garden views and with oak flooring flowing seamlessly through to the fitted kitchen/breakfast room which is arranged over two levels enjoying similar views towards the sea. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base, glazed wall and dresser units with solid granite working surfaces, double ceramic Butler style sink with filtered water tap, mixer tap/rinser, and integrated appliances to include Siemens 6 burner gas hob, Neff triple ovens/microwave, two fridges and dishwasher. A door from the kitchen leads through to a study with views to the sea, double bedroom and a recently refitted shower room with a vanity unit, WC with concealed cistern, corner shower unit with power shower, which together could be used to provide annexe accommodation.

An open plan carpeted staircase from the reception hall leads to a split level first floor landing off which is a family bathroom fitted with a three-piece white and chrome suite and three bedrooms. The principal suite having a vaulted beamed, ‘A’ frame ceiling, double aspect bedroom, walk in fitted dressing room. A luxury bathroom comprising a cast iron freestanding Bateau bath and waterfall mixer tap, "his and hers" double sized soapstone topped vanity unit with oval basins, low level W.C, large tiled and glazed walk-in shower enclosure with rain shower and separate hand shower, airing cupboard, exposed beams and oak flooring. The large and airy second double bedroom features a dual aspect windows onto the gardens and sea views, while the smaller, cosy third double bedroom features an exposed, restored original ‘A’ frame ceiling and with views onto the garden.

An enclosed staircase from the reception hall descends to the lower ground floor where there is a part tiled laundry room with fitted wall and floor units, plumbing for washing machine, and space for tumble dryer. There is a low level W.C and gas boiler heating the hot water and partial central heating system. The adjoining boot room is fitted with a deep ceramic Belfast style sink with mixer tap and hand shower attachment, timber working surface with cupboards and drawers under, tall broom cupboard, tall freezer, under counter floor units with wooden worktop, door to outside and door to a gun room/store with fitted shelving.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached off a private road through a five-bar remote controlled electric gate with additional intercom to the cottage. There is a gravelled drive leading down to the cottage, double garage with remote controlled electric door, parking for up to 6 cars and turning space. There is a separate wooden shed next to the garage. The surrounding "cottage gardens" amount to just under three quarters of an acre. The adjoining farmland is an undoubted bonus with many areas to sit in privacy and enjoy fantastic views over The Bristol Channel to the Welsh coastline. A paved and cobbled path leads off the drive to the front entrance where there is a large paved terrace with low stone walled surround, and a well stocked fishpond with rockery water feature. Stone steps lead up onto lawned gardens with flowers, bulbs, shrub beds and borders. There is an original well which still has water in it, inset trees and timber pergola with climbing roses. A wide lawned walkway runs along the top of the garden through timber arches linking a further lawned garden with inset trees and shrubs behind the garage and a kitchen garden to the far side of the cottage with paved patio, raised beds, fruit cage, orchard, Rhino greenhouse and additional garden shed. A wide gravelled path runs past the back of the cottage back to the drive off which is the former piggery which has been converted to a workshop. In addition there is an integral open fronted storage area under the property, an oil tank and external oil fired boiler. Under the new extension there is a same-sized, low height covered storage area with power, light, and double oak access doors.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating. LP Gas for some kitchen appliances.

TENURE
Freehold

COUNCIL TAX
Band G