Property description
An imposing modern family house set in approximately 6 acres of stunning private grounds with detached studio room, self contained annex and tennis court.
Summary
Foxcombe House is an impressive modern residence situated in this beautiful rural position a short distance from the centre of Somerton. The property enjoys views over neighboring countryside and lies in approximately 6 acres of stunning parkland gardens with an abundance of mature trees, the main house is approached via a long sweeping private driveway. The main house has five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a shower room, there are three reception rooms and a large kitchen family room. The annex offers two further bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen and bathroom and can either be self contained or connected to the property. Within the grounds there is a tennis court enclosure and a detached newly fitted garden room which would suit as a studio, office or annex accommodation.
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating and hot water. Council tax band G.
Amenities
Somerton was the ancient Capital of Wessex in the 8th century and a former market town. It then later became the County town of Somerset in the 13th/14th Century. There is a good level of amenities including shops, bank, library, doctor and dentist surgeries, there are also several public houses, restaurants, churches and primary schools within the town. A more comprehensive range of 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.
Entrance Hall
Timber entrance door leads to a porch with storage cupboard and door to the entrance hall. With two radiators, stairs to the first floor, large window to the front and built in cloaks cupboard.
WC
With window to side, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and radiator.
Sitting Room - 29' 0'' max x 21' 0'' max (8.84m max x 6.39m max)
An 'L' shaped room with two large low sill windows to rear and window to side, large low sill window to front. Five wall light points, skirting board radiators and fireplace housing cast iron wood burning stove.
Dining Room - 18' 2'' x 16' 9'' (5.54m x 5.11m)
With two windows to the side and two radiators.
Study - 18' 0'' x 14' 6'' (5.48m x 4.43m)
With windows to either side and full length patio doors to the front.
Kitchen/Family Room - 33' 1'' max x 26' 6'' max 10.09m max x 8.08m max)
The kitchen area has a window to the rear, range of base and wall mounted units with work surfaces and angled peninsular extending to the family room. One and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap, built in four ring electric hob with extractor over, double oven and space for dishwasher and fridge freezer. Four oven oil fired AGA. The family room has large window to the rear and patio doors to the side, radiator and walk in pantry with window to the front.
Rear Hall
With radiator and doors to:-
Utility Room - 9' 9'' x 9' 3'' (2.97m x 2.81m)
With window and door to the rear, sink unit and space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer etc.
Store Room - 7' 3'' x 7' 3'' (2.22m x 2.20m)
With window to front and shelving.
Boiler Room - 8' 2'' x 5' 11'' (2.50m x 1.80m)
Oil fired boiler providing hot water and central heating.
WC
Window to front, low lvel WC, radiator and wash hand basin.
Landing
With landing windows to front and side, two radiators and further large window to the front. Built in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and slatted shelving.
Shower Room
With window to the side, low level WC, wash hand basin, large shower cubicle with mains shower. Ladder towel rail.
Opening to second landing area with window to the side, radiator and built in double airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and slatted shelving.
Master Bedroom - 17' 10'' x 14' 6'' (5.43m x 4.41m)
With large window to the rear and patio doors leading to a small balcony. Two radiators and opening to dressing area with range of built in wardrobes.
En-suite Bathroom
With window to the side, low level WC, two wash hand basins with vanity cupboards under, panelled bath with mains shower and shower screen. Radiator.
Bathroom
With window to side, low level WC, bidet, Spa bath and twin wash hand basins. Radiator.
Bedroom 2 - 17' 10'' x 14' 6'' (5.43m x 4.41m)
Triple aspect room with two radiators and two built in wardrobes and dressing table.
Bedroom 3 - 13' 1'' x 12' 7'' (3.99m x 3.83m)
With window to the rear and radiator.
Bedroom 4 - 13' 9'' x 13' 1'' (4.20m x 3.98m)
With window to the rear, radiator and two built in wardrobes.
Bedroom 5 - 13' 11'' x 13' 3'' (4.25m x 4.04m)
Windows to the rear and side, radiator and built in wardrobe.
En-suite Bathroom
With windows to front and side, low level WC, wash hand basin and panelled bath with mains shower over. Radiator.
Annex
A separate entrance door and stairs lead to the first floor annex. There is also a double connecting door to the annex from the master bedroom.
Sitting Room - 22' 1'' x 22' 2'' max (6.72m max x 6.75m max)
With two windows to the rear and window to front. Three radiators and built in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving.
Kitchen - 9' 8'' x 8' 0'' (2.94m x 2.43m)
Window to the front, modern kitchen with base and wall units, built in oven and four ring electric hob.
Bathroom
Window to the front, low level WC, wash hand basin and panelled bath with mains shower over. Radiator.
Bedroom 1 - 11' 11'' x 10' 0'' (3.63m x 3.06m)
Two windows to the rear, range of wardrobes and two radiators.
Bedroom 2 - 13' 11'' x 9' 1'' (4.23m x 2.76m)
With window to the front, radiator and interconnecting door to the main house.
Outside
Impressive vehicular entrance with cattle grid, long sweeping private driveway leads to the front of the property with large parking and turning area and access to an open fronted double garage. To the immediate rear of the house there is a stone patio and ornamental pond with fountain. The property is surrounded by six acres of beautiful open parkland style gardens with mature trees. Pedestrian access from the front of the house can be gained to Pesters Lane via a garden building with entrance doors. Lawned gardens to the front of the house with access to the tennis court enclosure and detached studio. A mature beech hedge screens a large fruit cage and small orchard, there is also a range of garden outbuildings and garaging.
Studio - 25' 11'' x 10' 1'' (7.91m x 3.07m)
This detached building would suit as a studio, office or possible annex accommodation. With French doors to the front and rear, timber flooring and kitchenette. Door leads to a shower room.
Property Features :
- Impressive modern family home
- Substantial spacious accommodation
- Self contained two bedroom annex
- Detached garden studio
- Enclosed tennis court