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Sold STCListed 154 days
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A 1930s substantial four bedroom detached double fronted house set in a wonderful position approximately half a mile from Wiveliscombe, with great views and the added advantage of an attached three and a half acre field with access.
We are delighted to offer for sale this detached 1930s double fronted house in Langley Cross, approximately half a mile from Wiveliscombe.
The property enjoys a south facing plot with excellent views over its own field, the surrounding countryside and back towards Wiveliscombe on the skyline.
The property is set in substantial gardens to the front, side and rear and has a garage/workshop and parking for several cars. There are apple, plum and crab apple trees and blackberry bushes.
Internally the accommodation comprises: porch, hallway, dining room, living room, kitchen/dining room with Aga, utility/cloakroom, four bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, and family bathroom.
There is also a useful loft. The property benefits from gas fired central heating and double glazed windows have been installed where appropriate.
In addition to this there is a garden room/veranda on the front of the property, enjoying the excellent views.
The property has a lot of authenticity and character, including some original quarry tiled flooring, high ceilings, picture rails and panel doors with original fixtures.
There is a driveway from the garage round to the front of the property.
To the side of the property there is a gently sloping south facing three and a half acre field with independent vehicular access.
Langley Cross is a small hamlet approximately half a mile to the north of Wiveliscombe.
The Wiveliscombe area is the best kept secret in Somerset with rolling green hills and peaceful unspoilt countryside, whilst maintaining excellent access to communities in Taunton, 11 miles with main line railway station and M5 access junction 25 and Wellington junction 26 is 7 miles from Wiveliscombe.
Wiveliscombe town offers an unusually wide range of services including post office, doctors surgery, vets, chiropodist, library, churches, public houses, community office, primary and secondary schools with excellent reputations and a recreation ground with heated outdoor swimming pool, cricket and rugby pitches and tennis courts.
Exmoor National Park is close at hand as well as the Quantock and Brendon hills providing open country for walking, riding, mountain biking and access to the beautiful West Somerset coastline.
Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected.
Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: E Local Authority: Somerset Council From our office, proceed out of Wiveliscombe onto North Street, passing the Primary school and bear right at Langley Cross into Grants Lane.
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Porch 1.9m x 1.04m Garden Room 4.27m x 2.44m Hall Living Room 4.88m x 3.5m Kitchen/Diner 4.72m x 3.35m Dining Room 3.66m x 3.66m Utility Room 2.36m x 1.93m WC 1.93m x 1.45m First Floor Landing Bedroom One 4.88m x 3.5m WC 1.83m x 1.17m Bedroom Two 4.57m x 3.63m Bedroom Three 3.35m x 2.41m Bedroom Four 3.3m x 1.9m Bathroom 2.2m x 2.16m Garage & Parking
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