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" Brilliant. Believed to pre-date the Napoleonic Wars, this is a magnificent detached 5 bedroom home, converted from a malthouse some 12 years ago by its then architect owner. It makes inspiring use of light and form, and offers 3 reception rooms, 3 ensuites + bathroom, craftsman built country kitchen, gallery, double garage, huge workshop, South facing walled garden, paddock/orchard and adjoins fields. The plot measures just under half an acre and the home is set on a no through road yet close to Martock's amenities. Easy B&B potential.

ACCOMMODATION

The formal entrance is via a flight of hamstone steps that lead to French doors opening to the first floor hall, but there are several ground floor doors too.

SITTING ROOM 24'0" by 16'3" (7m 32cm x 4m 95cm)

Magnificent stone inglenook fireplace housing modern woodburning stove, set on a hearth of massive flagstones. Fully glazed door to rear garden, double glazed window to front, 2 radiators, exposed unstained beams, French doors to

HALL 12'4" by 10'8" (3m 76cm x 3m 25cm)

Solid timber floor, exposed beams, radiator, fully glazed door to rear garden, stairs to first floor, door to

CLOAKROOM 7'6" by 5'0" (2m 29cm x 1m 52cm)

Low level WC, washbasin, radiator

DINING ROOM 13'8" by 11'0" (4m 17cm x 3m 35cm)

Reclaimed timber door, radiator, double glazed window to front, sisal flooring, opening to

SNUG/STUDY 16'6" by 6'6" (5m 3cm x 1m 98cm)

Exposed beams to ceiling and 'wall' to kitchen area. Timber floor, radiator, double glazed window to front, fully glazed door to rear garden, open to

KITCHEN 16'6" by 12'8" (5m 3cm x 3m 86cm)

An impressive country kitchen, craftsman built in pine with solid iroko worktops and cream painted doors. An ample number of cupboards and shelves, double Belfast sink and a range cooker set in a tiled alcove with slate worktops and extractor. Solid timber floor and exposed unstained beams. Door to

UTILITY ROOM 16'0" by 6'10" (4m 88cm x 2m 8cm)

Space & plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge and freezer, wall mounted gas central heating boiler, doors to street & garage. NB at time of writing this room was being extended and redesigned.

FIRST FLOOR

Sisal covered stairs lead to the first floor and

HALL/LANDING 16'5 x 14'9"

A superb light well, full of intriguing shapes and massive exposed beams. Timber half glazed French doors open to a flight of steps down to the street. Double glazed window to rear, radiator, stairs to 2nd floor, door to

MASTER BEDROOM 16'5" by 15'2" (5m 0cm x 4m 62cm)

A reclaimed timber door opens to a lobby and leads to the master bedroom with windows to 2 aspects, exposed beam, exposed stone wall, radiator, sisal flooring. From the lobby doors open to

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM 6'4" by 5'9" (1m 93cm x 1m 75cm)

Corner shower cubicle, low level WC, pedestal washbasin, radiator, tiles to splash prone areas, extractor fan, exposed beam

WALK IN WARDROBE/DRESSING ROOM 6'3" by 5'9" (1m 90cm x 1m 75cm)

Sisal flooring, fitted hanging rails

BEDROOM 5 12'3" by 11'3" (3m 73cm x 3m 43cm)

Reclaimed timber door, window to front, glass to landing, radiator, fitted carpet, exposed beams.

A corridor with several exposed beams leads to

FAMILY BATHROOM 13'2" by 9'1" (4m 1cm x 2m 77cm)

Far too good for the family, pure indulgence. Reclaimed timber door, Jacuzzi Whirlpool bath, high level WC, pedestal washbasin, window to front, radiator, open shelves and cupboards. Tiles & mirror to splash prone areas, exposed beams (some apparently stencilled by US Forces around WWll.)

GALLERY SITTING ROOM/STUDY 16'8" by 8'8" (5m 8cm x 2m 64cm)

A light filled space with windows front & rear and looking down onto the kitchen. Fitted carpet, radiator, exposed beams, reclaimed timber door.

From the landing a sisal covered staircase leads to the 2nd floor and

GUEST SUITE/BEDROOM 2 18'8" by 16'6" (5m 69cm x 5m 3cm)

Huge, with fitted carpet, window to side, skylight to rear, exposed stone wall & beams, radiator, doors to

ENSUITE CLOAKROOM 5'10" by 4'11" (1m 78cm x 1m 50cm)

Low level WC, pedestal washbasin, radiator, extractor fan, exposed beam

WALK IN WARDROBE 5'2" by 4'11" (1m 57cm x 1m 50cm)

with clothes hanging rail.

A corridor with sisal flooring, exposed stone wall & beams, radiator leads past airing & storage cupboards to

GUEST SUITE/BEDROOM 3 17'0" by 16'2" (5m 18cm x 4m 93cm)

Sisal flooring, radiator, exposed beams, skylights front & rear, door to

ENSUITE BATHROOM 9'6" by 5'6" (2m 90cm x 1m 68cm)

Bath, low level WC, pedestal washbasin, radiator, extractor fan, tiles to splash prone areas

BEDROOM 4 15'9" by 12'3" (4m 80cm x 3m 73cm)

Fitted carpet, exposed beams, window to front, skylight, radiator

GARAGE / PARKING 20'4" by 8'0" (6m 20cm x 2m 44cm) and / 17'9" by 8'0" (5m 41cm x 2m 44cm)

A pair of timber double doors open to garages with power and light. There is off street parking in front of these garages and an up and over door to the rear garden through which it would be possible to park many vehicles. The vendor has plans & permission to build a carport for 2 vehicles. At one side of the garage stairs lead to

WORKSHOP 24'2" by 17'9" (7m 37cm x 5m 41cm)

Huge space over garages & utility with 2 skylights, 2 piercings, one of which is a functioning door for loading access to workshop. Exposed stone walls & beams, power & light.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the property, a most attractive facade with laurel, hypericum and creepers to either side of the imposing steps which lead to the front door. There is also a well and plenty of room for container plants.

REAR GARDEN 93'0" by 79'0" (28m 35cm x 24m 8cm)

Facing South this delightful garden is bounded by hamstone walls. Largely laid to lawn with cottage garden plantings to the beds. There is a paved entertaining area and a charming pergola planted with banksia roses and climbers to provide shade . In addition to the timber garden shed, log store and pile of hamstone (for the loggia) a field gate opens to

ORCHARD/PADDOCK 100'0" by 100'0" (30m 48cm x 30m 48cm)

With over a dozen fruit trees, boundaries largely of hamstone and distant views across adjoining farmland. There is also a vegetable patch and with high hamstone walls facing South it's a gardener's delight.

AGENTS NOTE

The vendor advises there is a 20 year guarantee dating from 1998 on woodworm, damp and probably roofing. Planning permission runs for 3 years from Jan 2009.
It should be noted that although this is not a listed building it does lie within a conservation area.

Viewings By Appointment

Langport Office:01458 252530 info@english-homes.co.uk

DIRECTIONS

From the Pinnacle in Martock turn left into East Street. The property will be found three hundred yards along on the right hand side,indicated by an English Homes For Sale board.

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