The Summerhouse is a charming and very striking looking three-/four-bedroom detached property in Taunton, which is dated back to 1872. The property has been completely renovated to a high standard by the current owners using traditional methods and materials. The property is constructed of rendered elevations with timber details under a decorative tiled roof and with a most attractive glazed and tiled lantern flooding the living area with light.
The property is Grade II* listed and was originally built and designed as the Billiards Room to The Laurels. The * listing is thanks to four stained glass floor windows which were reputedly designed by the artist Sir Edward Burne-Jones, a famous artist, part of the Arts and Crafts movement with William Morris at the turn of the 19/20th centuries.
The property is situated just off Staplegrove Road in the Conservation Area and is accessed from the White Willow Gardens Regency-style development. The area is within easy walking distance of the town which lies about half a mile to the south.
The property in brief comprises an entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor. The living accommodation is situated on the first floor and enjoys an impressive open-plan kitchen/living area with the lantern window above. The kitchen benefits from matching wall and base units and a breakfast bar. This room is exceptionally light and is the perfect spot for entertaining. Also to the first floor is a study/bedroom four, a WC and a spacious landing at the top of the stairs which would make a very nice working from home space.
To the ground floor are three double bedrooms. The master bedroom and bedroom two benefit from a Jack and Jill style bathroom. Bedroom three benefits from its own door to the courtyard garden and also a generous shower room.
The property has its own parking space with further parking available close by on Elm Grove via the local residential permit system. The outdoor space lies to the front and side of the property and is laid to gravel. This is the perfect spot for outdoor furniture and alfresco dining. There is also an outhouse which is currently being used as a utility room and store.
With a guide price of £450,000, contact Stags on 01823 256625 for more information.
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