4 Bed Detached House, Single Let, Taunton, TA3 5RN £1,100,000

At the heart of the home lies the dining room, rich with period atmosphere, boasting an original beamed ceiling and handsome Minster brick fireplace. A door leads to the kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with oak-fronted cabinetry, granite worktops, induction/conventional hob, double oven, under-counter fridge and freezer, and dishwasher.

A traditional pantry sits to the northern elevation, and a second, original oak staircase rises to a galleried landing.

To the rear, a practical utility/boot room houses the Grant oil-fired boiler and provides access to an inner lobby, understairs storage, and cloakroom.

From the main entrance hall the hand-crafted oak staircase sweeps up to a spacious landing where the principal bedroom enjoys a beautiful double aspect outlook across the grounds. This suite includes a dressing room and an en-suite bathroom fitted with marble basin, panelled bath, Mira shower, and WC.

The family bathroom offers a panelled bath, shower, WC, and wash basin. From the inner landing, steps lead to an impressive double aspect guest bedroom with Victorian-style fireplace, and an en-suite shower room with Aqualisa shower.

A further well-proportioned bedroom benefits from extensive built-in cupboards. The galleried landing provides a versatile study/sitting area, with a second airing cupboard and access to the fourth bedroom — another generous double with excellent built-in storage. Adjacent is a further stylish bathroom with bath, shower, WC, bidet, and contemporary glass wash basin.

Outside - The grounds surrounding Ripland House are a notable feature of the property. The gently sloping lawns and terraced gardens provide a beautiful setting throughout the seasons with a variety of herbaceous borders, mature shrubs and specimen trees, and a terrace, close to the house.

Two paddocks, together with an orchard and a field — one with double mobile stable — make the property ideal for equestrian or smallholding interests extending to approximately six acres in total. The three-bay garage and original cider barn/stable provide valuable additional storage and potential for further adaptation (subject to permissions).

There is an option to purchase additional adjoining land with the property listed as LOT 2 - please ask the agent for further details.

Services - Mains electricity, water. Private drainage - sewage treatment plant installed 2020. Oil fired central heating and hot water. A borehole with immersion pump provides water to the fields - ask agent for further details. Standard broadband available (Ofcom), mobile signal good outdoors with EE and Three, variable with other providers (Ofcom). Please note the agents have not inspected or tested the services.

Directions - From Junction 25 of the M5 Motorway take the A358 east towards Ilminster. Proceed through Henlade and through the traffic lights. take the next turning after the Hatch Beauchamp turning signposted to West Hatch. Proceed along this road through the hamlet and the property is the third on the right hand side.