Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to High View Somerton Hill, Langport, a charming and spacious detached type home with 4 bed in the TA10 9AD area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band F.
This classic property was built 1930-1949 and has a reported internal area of 189 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £572,000 and a rental potential of £3,718 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
Additional analysis
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Jun 23, 2014. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"High View is a substantial detached 1930's house occupying an elevated position commanding breathtaking views to the South West. 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Large detached garages and workshop with scope to convert to annex or home office. Attractive landscaped gardens in all totalling approximately 0.75 acres.
Summary
High View is an attractive detached house dating from the 1930's and substantially extended in the 1980's. With rendered elevations under a pitched tiled roof, UPVc double glazing and oil fired central heating to radiators. The property is presented to the market in good order and offers excellent family living space with accommodation over two floors, comprising entrance hall, impressive triple aspect sitting room, dining room and snug/study. The large kitchen/breakfast room opens to a utility room and boiler room/store. To the first floor there are 4 bedrooms and family bathroom the master bedroom has an en-suite shower room. The outside space is a particular feature of the house, sitting in grounds of approximately 0.75 acres the landscaped gardens are stunningly presented and offer a mix of flower and shrub beds, mature trees and open lawned areas. The detached garages and workshop would also suit as a home work area, offices or perhaps conversion to annex or other ancillary accommodation, subject to planning permission and building regulations.
Situation
Situated approximately 2 miles west of Somerton occupying an elevated position allowing the property to enjoy arguably the best views in the area, taking in the Blackdown Hills to the south west.
Amenities
Somerton is approximately 2 miles to the east and was the ancient County town of Wessex in the 8th century and a former market town. There are a good level of amenities including shops, banks, library, doctor and dentist surgeries, there are also several public houses, restaurants, churches and primary schools within the town, with a bus stop directly outside the property that runs on the hour. Langport is 3 miles to the west and offers a further range of everyday amenities including a Tescos supermarket. There are also schools for all ages including the well know Huish Episcopi Academy and Sixth Form. More comprehensive amenities can be found in the County town of Taunton to the west or Yeovil to the south. The mainline railway stations are located in Castle Cary, Yeovil and Taunton. The property is also well served by the A303 linking both central London and the South West, the M5 can be joined at junction 23.
All sizes are approximate
Entrance Porch - 5' 11'' x 4' 0'' (1.81m x 1.22m)
With double entrance doors, tiled floor and part glazed entrance door leading to:-
Entrance hall - 11' 11'' x 5' 12'' (3.62m x 1.82m)
With stairs leading to the first floor, radiator, glazed panel to the dining room and arch opening to the:-
Inner Hallway - 17' 10'' x 5' 11'' (5.43m x 1.80m)
With radiator, under stairs storage cupboard, cloaks cupboard and doors to:-
Cloakroom - 7' 3'' x 3' 3'' (2.22m x 1.00m)
With window to side, low level WC and wash hand basin.
Dining Room - 17' 1'' x 10' 10'' (5.21m x 3.29m)
With windows to front and side, Minsterstone feature fire place (not open) and radiator.
Sitting Room/Study - 10' 12'' x 10' 9'' (3.35m x 3.27m)
With window to front, radiator, feature fireplace with electric fire and shelved recesses to either side.
Drawing Room - 17' 10'' x 15' 3'' (5.43m x 4.66m)
This magnificent triple aspect room has windows to the front and side with french doors to the rear terrace. Two radiators and Minsterstone open fireplace.
Breakfast Room - 13' 11'' x 7' 5'' (4.25m x 2.26m)
With window to rear, radiator and built in shelved cupboard.
Kitchen - 11' 1'' x 11' 7'' (3.38m x 3.53m)
With windows to rear and side, range on base and wall mounted units with work surfaces over, one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap, four ring ceramic hob with one halogen ring with extractor hood over. Space for fridge and dishwasher. Large built in larder cupboard with shelving.
Rear entrance hall - 6' 6'' x 3' 9'' (1.99m x 1.15m)
With part glazed entrance door and doors leading to:-
Utility Room - 9' 9'' x 6' 4'' (2.98m x 1.92m)
With window to side, range of built in units and Belfast sink unit. Fitted shelving, plumbing for washing machine and space for freezer.
Boiler Room/Store
With Warmflow oil fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating. Storage cupboard and shelving.
Landing
With window to side, radiator, built in storage cupboard and access to loft space.
Master Bedroom - 12' 9'' x 12' 5'' (3.88m x 3.78m)
With window to side, range of built in wardrobes, radiator and two wall light points.
En-suite Shower Room - 9' 0'' x 5' 10'' (2.75m x 1.78m)
With window to rear, ladder towel rail, suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin and bidet. Shower cubicle with Mira power shower.
Bedroom 2 - 11' 1'' x 11' 0'' (3.39m x 3.36m)
A double aspect room with windows to front and side, pedestal wash hand basin and radiator.
Bedroom 3 - 17' 5'' max x 8' 5'' (5.30m max x 2.57m)
With window to front and side, built in cupboard and radiator
Bedroom 4 - 10' 12'' x 8' 8'' (3.35m x 2.63m)
With window to rear, built in cupboards and radiator.
Bathroom - 11' 5'' x 6' 1'' (3.48m x 1.85m)
With window to side, bathroom suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath. Separate shower cubicle with electric shower. Radiator and airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving.
Outside
Vehicular entrance with wide visibility splay/ parking area with 5 bar vehicular gates with driveway leading to large parking/turning area. Access to:-
Garage - 18' 7'' x 13' 1'' (5.66m x 3.99m)
With metal up and over garage door.
Garage - 18' 7'' x 10' 6'' (5.66m x 3.19m)
With metal and over garage door
Workshop/ Office - 12' 6'' x 8' 4'' (3.81m x 2.53m)
Fully insulated with window to front and side, door lead to store room measuring 7'10'' x 5'5''
Garden
The garden is beautifully landscaped and well designed, divided into different areas including secluded seating areas, ornamental gardens and open lawned areas. Steps from the parking area lead to a raised lawned garden with various trees and shrubs. To the immediate rear of the property there is a gravelled area with greenhouse and utility/potting area to the rear of the garage block. To the front and side of the house are graveled areas with paths and various mature flower and shrub beds, a pergola with concrete columns is covered with a mature Wisteria and Clematis with path and steps leading to a large open lawned garden. An iron gate leads to a lower front terrace area currently used as a vegetable garden with fruit cage.
Directions
From Somerton leave on the B3153 towards Langport, after approximately 2 miles at the top of Somerton Hill the property is on the right hand side.
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Tax band F
2,508 sqm plot
