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" A beautifully appointed Grade II Listed semi detached barn conversion with gardens, paddock and stables, in all approximately 4 acres

Situation 2 The Shires is situated in a fine rural yet accessible location just 4 miles west of Wiveliscombe where a good selection of facilities can be found along with excellent schools including primary and secondary at Kingsmead Community School. The County Town of Taunton is situated approximately 15 miles east of the property where an excellent selection of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities can be found together with a main line rail link to London Paddington. The M5 motorway is also readily accessible on the outskirts of Wellington which is approximately 12 miles from the property. Description 2 The Shires was converted approximately 10 years ago and provides an attractive semi detached Grade II Listed conversion of an existing barn. It incorporates much charm and character with a dramatic feature of the property being the open plan living/dining room/kitchen on the first floor with its vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, oak floorboards with matching oak double glazed windows and oil fired underfloor heating throughout. On the lower ground floor are three double bedrooms, all with en suite facilities along with access to the enclosed garden with its useful workshop and designated parking. On the opposite side of the road can be found the land with its gravelled parking area, stable block and adjoining land which extends to approximately 3.85 acres. Accommodation Steps rising to first floor level with glazed door to; Kitchen/Living/Dining Room A most impressive room with high vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, oak flooring throughout, five windows with slate cills and two conservation roof lights. Kitchen area comprises 1.5 bowl Belfast sink with adjoining oak worktops with an excellent range of floor mounted cupboards and drawers. Integrated dishwasher and space for Range cooker with stainless steel hood over. Granite top island unit. Large dining area and sitting room area with a stone fireplace with inset Hunter oil stove on a slate hearth. Six wall light points and stairs down to ground floor. Inner Lobby With coat hooks and door to; Cloakroom With low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and extractor fan. Lower Ground Floor Landing With ceramic tiled flooring, six downlighters and stable door to garden. Exposed beams. Laundry cupboard with space and plumbing for washing machine and storage beneath stairs. Boiler Room Comprising presurrised hot water cylinder and Grant oil fired boiler. Bedroom 1 With exposed beams and tiled floor. Door to; En Suite Bathroom With large jacuzzi style bath with Mira shower over. Shaver socket, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Six downlighters and tiled floor. Bedroom 2 With glazed French doors to garden. Exposed beams and tiled floor. Door to; En Suite Bathroom Comprising bath with Mira Sport shower over. Pedestal wash hand basin with light/shaver socket and low level WC. Four downlighters and tiled floor. Bedroom 3 With exposed beams and tiled floor. Door to; En Suite Shower Room Comprising large shower with Mira Sport shower, pedestal wash hand basin with light/shaver socket and low level WC. Three downlighters and tiled floor. Outside The property is accessed over a shared driveway leading to a designated parking area for two cars together with an oil tank and cold water tap. A gateway then leads into the enclosed garden which is fenced and walled giving much privacy with steps rising to the front door. The garden is laid to lawn together with a gravelled area, decking area and a private barbecue area. There are also attractive shrub borders. Adjoining WORKSHOP which is connected with power, light and water. On the opposite side of the road can be found the LAND which comprises an area of hardstanding suitable for horse box, lorry, etc. Adjoining STABLE BLOCK comprising TWO LOOSE BOXES, TACK ROOM and a HAY STORE. Adjoining vegetable garden. The land is predominately level, is both naturally hedged together with post and wire fencing and runs down to a small wooded area and is bounded by a stream. This area extends to approximately 3.85 acres. Services Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Viewing Strictly by appointment with the vendor's selling agents, Messrs Stags, Wellington Office. Directions From Taunton take the B3227 west towards Wiveliscombe and continue through the traffic lights in the centre of the town. After approximately 3 miles the village of Waterrow will be found. Pass the Rock Inn public house on your right hand side and after approximately 1 mile the property will be seen on the right hand side set well back from the road. These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. "