For Sale5 Bedroom House in Milverton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1QZ£975,000

An elegant and versatile edge of village house, with extensive views, gardens, a paddock and outbuildings with further development potential. North Close is believed to date from the early 1900's, with later extensions, and has been in the ownership of the present family for over 20 years. The house, which has been sensitively modernised throughout, occupies a wonderful elevated position, with views to the south and east over surrounding countryside. With accommodation over two floors, extending to about 3,185 sq ft, the property offers plenty of space for a large family, as well as a series of outbuildings, which could subject to planning, offer potential to create a self-contained annexe. At present, the ground floor accommodation comprises a reception hall with cloakroom, wc and elegant staircase rising to the first floor. There is a conservatory with French doors opening onto the gardens, and a wonderful drawing room, with open fireplace and a bay window offering views to the east. A door leads from the conservatory to a further reception room or sixth bedroom, with ensuite shower room. This room has an exterior door, lending itself to be self-contained if required. From the reception hall, steps lead up to a wonderful sitting/dining room, with fireplace and wood burner inset, and an archway leading to the kitchen, which has a door to a utility room and also French doors opening onto a terrace overlooking the gardens. On the first floor there is a principal bedroom with en suite shower room, fitted cupboards and a bay window with far-reaching views. There are three further bedrooms, which share a family bathroom. From a half landing, steps lead to a further bedroom and en suite bathroom. Outside, the property enjoys extensive mature gardens with a series of lawns, terraces and mature borders. Throughout the gardens, there are a series of far reaching rural views. There is also a paddock to the north west of the house and buildings, which has a large levelled area, lending itself to a variety of different uses. There is a substantial driveway, with detached double garage, and a selection of outbuildings adjoining the house, which include a formed cider barn, that have potential for conversion to a home office, studio or annexe, subject to the necessary consents. View payable Stamp Duty for this property