5 bed detached house for sale

Sellicks Green, Taunton, Somerset TA3

Rarely available, we offer for sale this detached, much improved 19th century cottage, with a wrap around garden nestled in the popular village of Blagdon Hill.

Dating back to the early 1800s, Old Smithy Cottage occupies an enviable position on the edge of the highly regarded village of Blagdon Hill. A substantial detached period cottage, extending to over 3,000 sq ft, enjoying breathtaking countryside views, private gardens of approximately half an acre, offering versatile accommodation.

This characterful home offers exceptionally versatile living space, ideal for families, multi-generational living or those working from home. The accommodation includes a welcoming entrance hall with open fireplace, a cosy snug with woodburning stove, and an impressive kitchen/breakfast room fitted with an E7 Aga, separate oven and induction hob, granite worktops and roof lanterns. A utility room with WC and original backdoor leads through to the conservatory.

Further ground floor accommodation comprises a dining room with exposed beams and log burner, two studies, and a generous sitting room with French doors to the garden. A staircase from the sitting room rises to bedroom four and an ensuite shower room, creating an ideal guest suite or annexe-style arrangement. In addition, the property benefits from a dedicated gym/wellness studio, providing excellent flexibility for a variety of uses.

The first floor features an attractive principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and access to a private balcony, perfectly positioned to take advantage of the surrounding views. There are two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom with separate shower.

The property is located within this much favoured village of Blagdon Hill which is situated on the southern edge of the town at the foot of the Blackdown Hills which are in the anob. The village provides amenities which include a public house, recreation cricket ground and tennis court. Primary schooling can be found close by at the village of Trull along with a well subscribed village school, post office and village stores. Taunton is easily accessible being just over 4 miles away providing it’s extensive range of shopping, great school, including Catle and Bishop Foxes plus other educational establishments, sporting and cultural facilities along with access to the M5 motorway and a main line intercity rail link.

The property occupies an enviable village position on a large plot, with far reaching views. The house is approached over a large gravel driveway which provides parking and access to the attached garage. Further to the garage, there is a small lawned garden to the front with a beautiful wall encasing the rear garden. Beyond this, is a gate with a gravel area leading along the garden leading to the front door. The wrap around garden lies to the rear and side. Two large paved sun terraces adjoin the rear, perfect for summer entertaining and fresco dining. Adjacent on both sides are predominantly lawned gardens with mature, well established hedging and mature shrub borders. Also within the gardens is an existing stone wall. The gardens are spacious and enjoy a good degree of privacy and seclusion along with views of the open countryside. Can only be fully appreciated when viewed.