Norwick House, Crowcombe, Somerset, TA4 4AD

Greenslade Taylor Hunt are delighted to offer to the market, Norwick House.

An impressive and imposing, handsome Grade I listed, slice of English heritage and a superb family residence exuding grace, charm and sheer elegance.

This very unique property stands within the Crowcombe Court Estate and is offered to the market for the first time in thirsty five years, with no onward sales chain.

Description This Built in 1735 as part of the historic Crowcombe Court, Norwick House is steeped in history and offers an abundance of period features including an =enchanting walled garden with original curved wall offering privacy and plentiful character.

The property is approached by a private lane which leads onto the driveway of the house.

An impressive frontage giveaway to a level, walled garden laid to lawn, with private driveway to the main entrance The Property itself is arranged over three floors and combines elegant high ceilings and well proportioned rooms, with the warmth and cost spaces, fireplaces with wood burning stoves and a large family kitchen perfect for entertaining or dining.

This home has been cherished by the same family for over thirty five years, and its history holds many compelling fable within its walls.

An incredibly special and distinctive family home, commanding an excellent position in one of the most splendid locations west Somerset.

The accommodation briefly comprises: Main Entrance Hall—Leaded windows to the front elevation overlooking the garden, high ceilings with cornicing, wood panelled walls, inset antique dresser with brass furniture, door through to the large pantry with integrated shelving, doors to the first floor and all ground floor rooms, radiator and fitted carpet.

Utility Room—With leaded window to front elevation, solid wood counter top with space below for utilities, wood panelled walls, space to hang coats and room for boots and shoes, radiator and ceramic floor tiles.

WC—Wood Panelled Walls, Pedestal toilet, hand wash basin and ceramic floor tiles.

Living Room—Leaded windows with window seats to the rear elevation overlooking the rear garden, red brick feature fireplace with wood burning stove with brick hearth, integrated, handmade bespoke book case, television unit and shelving, radiators and fitted carpet.

Dining Room—Double doors through to living room and door into kitchen, window to the rear elevation with wood shutters, chimney breast with wood burning stove and ceramic hearth.

Pantry—Large Pantry cupboard under the stairs with a window to the front elevation, integrated shelving, ample space for extra white goods and ample storage space.

Kitchen—With window and double doors to the rear of the elevation overlooking the garden, a range of farmhouse style kitchen units with drawers, cupboards and space for utilities, integrated under counter dog bed, wood panelled walls and ceiling and large cupboard.

Belfast sink with mixer tap, four ring induction hob, inset NeFF oven with cupboards above and below, wood clad walls and ceramic flooring.

Stairs to the first floor with leaded window to the front elevation, walls with original timber beams, decorative wood balustrade and fitted carpet.

Bathroom—Sash window to the rear elevation, wood panel bath with shower over. Ceramic wall tiles, inset sink with cupboard below and ceramic surround, pedestal toilet, radiator and laminate flooring.

Bedroom One—Windows to the rear elevation with window seats overlooking the garden and West Somerset countryside, wood panelled walls, integrated storage cupboards and wardrobe, feature fireplace with slate heath, radiator and solid wood flooring.

Dressing Room to Bedroom 1/Bedroom 6—Sash window to rear elevation, deep window seat with storage below, radiator and fitted carpet.

Bedroom Two—Sash window to rear elevation, deep window seat with storage below, original wood panelled feature wall, integrated cupboards, radiator and fitted carpet.

Nook to bedroom two - Space understairs to bedroom two, room for small office or storage area.

Landing to Level two—Leaded windows to front elevation, integrated storage cupboard, integrated bookshelf, night storage heater, access to loft space through eaves and fitted carpet..

Bedroom Four—Window to the rear elevation, integrated bookshelf, night storage heater and fitted carpet.

Bedroom five—Leaded window to front elevation overlooking front garden, internal window landing area, night storage heater and fitted carpet.

Bedroom to Level two—Wood Panelled bath, ceramic sink with cupboard below, separate shower cubicle, airing cupboard housing water tank, Jack and Jill WC with pedestal toilet, Laminate Flooring and loft hatch above.

Services & outgoings We understand that mains electric, gas, water and drainage are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating.

Council Tax: Somerset Council—Band E Additional information Broadband: Ultrafast broadband is available—highest available download speed 1800 Mbps, highest available upload speed 900 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 Set within the grounds of Crowcombe Estate, the property is surrounded by acres of breath taking countryside and Estate Grounds and gardens.

The Village of Crowcombe is widely regarded as one of the most favoured in the locality lying at the foot of the Quantock rage 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.

Tautnon 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 The driveway sweeps off to the left, leading you down to a garage/workshop with mezzanine floor above offering excellent storage/studio/office space, light and power.

At the bottom of the garden you will enter the detached annexe over a veranda with a covered seating area. There is also a separate front entrance through the kitchen.

To the side of the annexe is another path leading to a further workshop/storage outbuilding with electricity and cold water tap to the exterior.

You will approach the property on a private lane which leads you up to the main driveway to the house.

A gated entrance gives way to an attractive walled garden with private driveway through the centre and up to the main entrance.

This is private parking for approximately 5/6 cars and a very useful storage shed/log store.

A washed stone chipped corner of a the garden allows for peaceful seating re dappled in light from mature trees.

To the rear of the property is an enchanting walled garden separating the property to the main of the house at Crowcombe Court.

Here, you will find an array of mature and colourful variations of plants, flowers, shrubs and trees. This is a pretty ornamental pond and ample space for seating and entertaining.

The garden is enclosed and offers a serene haven for seating and dining. There is slightly raised sun terrace with a pretty archway leading on to a level lawn with box hedging and mature shrubs.