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" A beautifully restored, GII listed Georgian townhouse located in the very heart of Langport. A truly statement home enjoying spacious accommodation, delightful period features, attractive views and ample off road parking. No onward chain.

Dating back to the 18th Century, The Merchants House is a beautiful Georgian home, located in the heart of Longport. Well known locally for its centralised position and its distinctive pink elevations, the property s historic importance to the town centre is recognised with a Grade II Listing.

The property has been beautifully restored, creating a fine, 3 bedroom home, offering flexible accommodation, a delightful easy to maintain garden with superb views across the levels and off road parking; a commodity in the heart of the town.

The house can be accessed from multiple angles, with the closest entrance to the driveway being through a pair of large, glass paned double doors that lead into the kitchen. Laid with large flagstones and featuring vibrant, skilfully hand made kitchen units with accompanying shelving, offering storage spaces throughout the room. The kitchen features a gorgeous, decorative inglenook fireplace with carved inlays and terracotta tiles, which houses a 5 burner gas fired range, as well as a ceramic Belfast sink with brass taps, integrated dishwasher and glazed side door that leads out into a small courtyard area, perfect for enjoying an al fresco breakfast.

The kitchen leads through a flagstone floored and tastefully decorated panelled hallway to the stairs. To the right of the hall lies the impressive main reception area; a statement room featuring large bay window with original timber shutters and double doors out to a pleasant patio area, gorgeous Georgian style decorative fireplace with flagstone hearth, painted timber floor and decorative coving. To the left of the hallway is a panelled shower room, tiled in all the right places and laid with terracotta tiles, featuring low level WC, hand basin and large shower cubicle. Around the corner is a further outdoor courtyard area with whitewashed walls, and at the end of the hall is a large storage cupboard.

U shaped stone steps rise from the ground floor to the first floor landing; original servants bells sitting above the stairwell and a door from the landing leads out to the garden, providing an alternate access from the drive. Located on the first floor is the stunning 21 foot master bedroom, featuring stained floorboards, large bay window mirroring the reception room below, feature marble fireplace, and a generous under stairs storage cupboard with potential to install a compact end suite in situ. Adjacent to the master bedroom is a bathroom, with an attractive roll top bath taking centre stage, along with a low level WC and pedestal basin.

Stairs from the landing lead to the 2nd floor via a gorgeous servants door with decorative stained glass panels. At the top of the stairs lie two further bedrooms, both carpeted with bedroom two featuring far reaching views across the levels.

The property is situated within the Conservation Area on The Hill, one of the prettiest areas within Langport, and is just a short distance from the ancient parish church of All Saints and the iconic Hanging Chapel.

The busy market town of Langport has many amenities including supermarket, banking and post office services, primary school, doctors‘ and dentists‘ surgeries, library, veterinary surgery, hotel, inns and numerous cafes.

There are several excellent state and independent schools and colleges within reasonable driving time including Millfield, Hazelgrove, Bruton, Sherborne and Taunton. Transport links are good with the A303 within easy reach and the M5 motorway at Taunton J25 . There are also main line rail stations at Yeovil, Taunton, Crewkerne and Castle Cary.

The garden at The Merchants House enjoys a unique situation, occupying an elevated position enabling extensive, far reaching views across the Somerset levels. A large area of lawn sits above the Cotswold gravelled driveway and boasts a South Westerly orientation to enjoy the sun all day round. A small patio lies adjacent to the access to the first floor hallway and a small lean to offers a pleasant shaded respite. "