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13 acres, Crowcombe, Taunton, TA4, Somerset
For Sale - Guide Price £1,150,000

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• Detached Country House
• Six Bedrooms
• Extensive Countryside Views
• Outbuildings
• A Stable
• 13 Acres Of Land/Gardens

A glorious, detached, six bedroom Country House with extensive views over the West Somerset Countryside, outbuildings, stable with grounds and gardens extending to approximately 13.00 acres.

Introduction:
Set back from a quiet lane in Crowcombe is Homeleigh House. This impressive property in a very private location offers a well-appointed, commodious accommodation benefitting six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, four ground floor reception rooms and the potential to incorporate a business into this versatile property. Offering some of the most magnificent views over the Quantock Hills and West Somerset Countryside, this property comes to the market for the first time in many years.

Description:
Enter Homeleigh house through a stable door to the side elevation opening into the kitchen/breakfast room, this room offers a dual aspect with windows to front and rear elevations, Belfast sink with brass taps, Quartz counter top and drainer, a variety of shaker style farmhouse units with solid wood counter top, integrated single oven with electric four ring hob top and extractor hood above, oil fired integrated Rayburn with ceramic tile surround, space for under counter fridge and other utilities, ample space for a large dining table with chairs and room for a snug area.
The utility room has windows to rear and side elevations, a stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap, a selection of shaker style units with a laminate counter top, space for utilities and houses the oil boiler.
From the main entrance hall you can find the front door, doors to living room, dining room and garden room, stairs rising to the first floor, an integrated understairs cupboard with shelving, a generous pantry with integrated shelving, light and power and the downstairs WC, with an opaque window to the front elevation, pedestal toilet and hand wash basin.
The garden room features double doors and windows to rear elevation overlooking the garden and countryside, views over the railway and Quantock Hills, windows into dining room and double doors into entrance hall.
The dining room has ample space for large dining room furniture, double doors and a small feature window to the sun terrace and double doors into the spacious living room.
A spacious, duel aspect living room offers windows to the front and side elevations and an Inglenook stone fireplace with large wood burning stove.
Stairs rise to first floor landing with doors to all rooms and opening out onto the footbridge leading you to the rear gardens, a large window to the rear elevation boasting fantastic views over the Crowcombe Countryside, steam railway, the garden and the grounds.
Along the large hallway you will find space for a multi-use office space/study and a snug, an integrated airing cupboard that houses the water cylinder and offers shelving and a single WC with a opaque window to the front elevation, pedestal toilet and hand wash basin.
Bedroom one is a spacious double bedroom and offers a dual aspect with windows to the front and side elevations, access to a balcony and En-suite comprising; opaque window to the side elevation, large shower unit, pedestal toilet and hand wash basin.
Bedroom two is another spacious double bedroom featuring a triple aspect with windows to the rear and side elevations, double doors out onto Juliette balcony and an En-suite comprising; opaque window to the side elevation, large shower unit, pedestal toilet and hand wash basin.
Bedroom three is a double bedroom with a dual aspect to the side and rear aspect and En-suite comprising; large shower unit, pedestal toilet and hand wash basin.
Bedroom four is a double room with dual aspect windows to the front and side elevations and an En-suite comprising; large shower unit, pedestal toilet and hand wash basin.
Bedrooms five and six are also double bedrooms with windows to the rear elevation and feature integrated wardrobes.
The family bathroom comprises; opaque windows to the front aspect, panel bath with shower over, pedestal toilet and hand wash basin.

Services and outgoings:
We understand that mains electric and water are connected to the property. Drainage through a septic tank. OIl fired central heating.
Council Tax: Somerset Council—Band G.

Additional information:
Broadband: FTTP—Standard broadband is available—highest available download speed 8 Mbps, highest available upload speed 1 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. 
Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).

Situation:
Situated in a rural location the property is surrounded by acres of breath-taking Somerset countryside.
The village of Crowcombe is widely regarded as one of the most favoured in the locality, lying at the foot of the Quantock range of hills designated as the first area of outstanding natural beauty and where many lovely foot and bridleways are available.
The village has an excellent primary school, community stores with post office, a pub, a playground with tennis court, cricket club, church, plus a village hall and church house which between them offer a wide variety of activities for all. More extensive facilities are available at either Williton or Bishops Lydeard each about 4 miles away.
Taunton the County Town is some 10 miles to the south where a wide range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities will be found together with rail link to London Paddington and M5 interchange.
The surrounding area affords some of the most attractive countryside within the district and there are numerous opportunities for the enjoyment of country pursuits as well as a myriad of footpaths to explore.
The property occupies a peaceful and quaint village location but is not in any way remote.

Outside:
You will approach the property through double timber gates onto a large private half tarmac, half stone chipped driveway with capacity for several vehicles.
A garden bordered by a dry stone wall wraps around the side of the property, containing fruit trees and opening out at the rear onto a large level lawn. The paved south facing sun terrace is to the side elevation and is perfect for entertaining or alfresco dining.
To the right side of the house is an attached outbuilding perfect for a workshop/studio, a stable and garage.
The rear garden is over two levels and is laid to lawn with a stone footpath that leads to the end of the garden where you will find an outbuilding housing the water pump and electrics aswell as a small wooden shed for storage. Over a slight graduation in the top of the garden adjoins the paddock with a small footbridge. You will also find a summer house and footbridge leading to the first floor landing.
The gardens are bordered by mature hedging and contain some established shrubs and trees aswell as cottage garden borders with pretty flowers, plants and botanicals.
The adjoining paddock neighbours the railway line of the West Somerset Steam railway and the lane. Directly opposite the front of the property across the lane, are two fields which are within the curtilage of the property, they are bordered by the road at the front and a stream runs between the two parcels of land.