SITUATION The property is set in a wonderful elevated position with far reaching moorland views, yet within walking distance of the village amenities. Wheddon Cross is a thriving village, in the heart of the Exmoor National Park. It has a strong community and includes a church, primary school, shop with post office, garage, inn, hairdressers as well as a number of small businesses.
Minehead, 9 miles away, has a range of shops and entertainment facilities, beaches, a hospital, a small picturesque harbour and also offers quality schooling for all age groups. The county town of Taunton, 24 miles away, has extensive retail and commercial facilities together with access to the M5 and a main line station with fast trains to London. Taunton also has three independent schools, a theatre and the Somerset County Cricket Ground.
In the heart of Exmoor National Park, this property is ideally located to take advantage of the excellent opportunities to walk and ride on the open slopes of the moor around Dunkery Beacon and the lovely Avill river valley, famous for its snowdrops. The coast to the north is also within easy reach and provides a wealth of water sports such as fishing, sailing and surfing.
DESCRIPTION An individually designed residence on the edge of the thriving village of Wheddon Cross. The property is split level and provides flexible accommodation and the clever design means that there is an abundance of natural light throughout. The property is complemented by its lovely gardens and plenty of parking. The property is in good order and ha recently had a new roof.
ACCOMMODATION The entrance porch leads into the reception hallway with stairs to the half landing. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of units, Aga, space for a table and wonderful views towards Dunkery Beacon. The utility room is fitted with a sink unit and space for white goods. Also on this level is a cloakroom.
From the half landing stairs lead to the first floor. On this level is a dining room, a study and the sitting room with fireplace fitted with a log burning stove along with 3 double bedrooms and bath/shower room. Wonderful far reaching moorland views are enjoyed from the sitting room and study and the dining room has views over the adjoining farmland.
OUTSIDE Access is gained over a shared driveway owned by Fairfield House which leads to turning and parking for several cars and the garage. The front garden is laid to lawn, mature heathers and shrubs, flower beds. The generous sized rear garden is private with seating areas, lawned area, flowers beds and vegetable beds and a array of shrubs. Stunning views are enjoyed from the garden.
SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Ofcom predicted broadband services - Standard: 7 Mbps download0.8 Mbps Upload. Superfast: 80 Mbps download 20 Mbps Upload. Ofcom predicted mobile coverage for voice and data: Internal - EE & Three. External - EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone. Local authority: Somerset West and Taunton Council.
VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the agents please
DIRECTIONS From our Dulverton office out of the town along Jury Road until you reach the A396. At this junction turn left and proceed along this road, passing through Bridgetown. Upon reaching Wheddon Cross, turn right at the cross roads and Fairfield House drive will be found shortly on the right hand side.
COUNCIL TAX Band D (2023/2024)
