4 Bed Semi-Detached House For Sale Dipford Road, Taunton, TA3

THE AGENT SAYS:
Gatchell Cottage is a most delightful semi-detached grade ll listed cottage that is believed to date back to the 16th century. The property is beautifully presented throughout and has undergone a sensitive upgrade programme by its current owners to offer superb accommodation filled with immense charm and character.

In addition, there is an attractive cottage garden that surrounds the house alongside a spacious drive and parking area, which leads to a large detached garage and workshop that has been constructed of oak with a tiled roof. A most impressive property in excellent order set within this sought after village.

THE ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation includes the main reception hall featuring a beautiful solid oak front door detailing a pretty, leaded light window. Exposed timbers are set within the walls and ceiling.

The main staircase can be seen to one side. A well-appointed shower and cloak room is at the end. Either side of the hall leads into the two main reception rooms.

The dining room provides excellent formal entertaining and features exposed ceiling and wall timbers. There is also a central fireplace. A large window with attractive leaded lights looks out to the front.

The main sitting room, located to the other side of the hall is exceptionally spacious and once again is filled with a wealth of charm and character with further exposed original ceiling and wall timbers. An impressive brick surround fireplace features a large stone mantel over and houses a wood burning stove. To the side is a further original leaded light window with a pretty window seat looking out to the front area.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Gatchell Cottage is a prominent black and white property which is understood to be one of the oldest houses in the village.

The property is approached off the road following through a double iron gated entrance opening out to a spacious private drive and parking area. Attractive black estate fencing extends across the front area with clipped yew hedging depicting the boundary. A further pedestrian gate follows the main pathway up to the front door. Between the garage and the front boundary are apple, pear and plum trees, with blackcurrant and gooseberry bushes. There is a small vegetable patch in the back garden. To the side of the parking area is a substantial detached garage and workshop.

SITUATION
The most desirable village of Trull provides excellent amenities including a parish church, thriving shop, post office, garage, tennis club, primary school and a regular shuttle bus service to Taunton town centre. The county town of Taunton being only a short distance away offers a comprehensive range of shopping facilities and Somerset County Cricket Ground. The town also offers a good selection of both state and independent schools including Castle School, Taunton School, King’s, Richard Huish Sixth Form College and nearby Queen’s College. Travel connections are convenient with the main line station for trains to London Paddington in less than 2 hours and excellent road links for the M5 motorway at Junction 25, situated to the east and Wellington at Junction 26.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Gas CH.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset West and Taunton Deane Tax Band E

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
EPC Exempt