Whiteball, Wellington, Somerset

Property Reference number : 111166

This splendid country residence is set in an elevated location with far reaching views across its landscaped grounds, and comprises a substantial principal residence, detached coach house with two separate apartments and extensive garaging, stable building, outdoor pool and tennis court.

Sandfield House, Whiteball, Wellington, Somerset TA21 0LP

DESCRIPTION

Sandfield House is a substantial country residence nestled in an elevated and secluded location with mature well maintained landscaped grounds and three paddocks extending to approximately 3.4 acres, with an outdoor swimming pool, hard tennis court, stable building and yard, extensive garaging with separate ancillary coach house accommodation, workshops, along with a rather productive orchard kitchen garden.

This splendid country residence is set behind a private screen of neatly placed specimen trees and the house is approached via a graveled driveway. Visitors are greeted by ample car parking and far reaching and elevated south facing view across the beautifully maintained gardens. There is a profusion of mature trees with a particularly impressive and beguiling cedar tree with obligatory swing, which collectively create an immediate feeling of secluded privacy.

This property provides a wonderful opportunity to acquire a highly flexible and accommodating asset which is adequately suited for multi-generational family usage, or work from home business enterprise, with the added possibility of various rental incomes, and the capacity to comfortably stable three horses.

ACCOMMODATION:

THE MAIN HOUSE

Offering particularly flexible and elegant accommodation which extends to approximately 6463 sq ft with well-proportioned rooms that provide large windows and tall ceilings, whilst retaining many attractive period features. The accommodation is principally arranged on two floors, with a spacious studio room within the loft area

On the ground floor is an elegant reception hall, drawing room with open fireplace and marble surround, splendid family kitchen with four oven Aga and large central island, sitting room, formal dining/ games room, garden room along with an indoor dedicated spa/ exercise pool, along with a sauna and showering facilities in the cellar.

On the first floor there is a master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, guest bedroom with balcony and ensuite shower room, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Within the roof area is a studio room which could easily be updated into further bedrooms and shower rooms, subject to consent.

THE ANNEXE WING

Adjoining the main house on the northeast corner elevation is a more recent and thoughtfully blended two Storey addition that can either be incorporated into the main house or could be alternatively used as separate dwelling with its own private entrance.

On the ground floor is a large sitting room, spacious kitchen, study/office, shower room and cloakroom.

The first floor provides a spacious principal bedroom, master bathroom, and a further double bedroom with ensuite shower room.

THE COACH HOUSE

The coach house is a substantial detached building that offers a considerable amount of additional accommodation with extensive garaging and workshop facilities (approx. 35’ x 30’ ft) occupying the majority of the ground floor, together with a separate single garage.

COACH HOUSE APARTMENT (Ground floor)

Lying adjacent to the garage facilities on the ground floor is a well-presented self-contained apartment comprising of a large sitting room, double bedroom, fitted kitchen and shower room which would be perfect as a granny annexe or possibly a rental proposition.

COACH HOUSE FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

Located on the first floor of the Coach House is an impressive area of privately accessed additional accommodation which could be utilised for various purposes, and currently comprises of a magnificent studio room extending into the entire roof space, with a fully fitted open plan kitchen area, large double bedroom with walk in dressing room, and an ensuite bathroom.

THE STABLE BUILDING & YARD

There is a detached stable building with pitched roof and attractive clock tower which provide three generous sized loose boxes and separate tack room with stable doors which open onto a hard standing courtyard.

SWIMMING POOL AND TENNIS COURT

A classical enclosed swimming pool area with nearby changing room, large paved patio surround, covered seating area incorporating a large kitchen and bar with granite counter tops.

GARDEN AND GROUNDS

Sufficiently sized grounds extend to approximately 3.4 acres with a large elevated and south facing formal garden enjoying far reaching views, three generous paddock areas with water separate supplies, a small but productive orchard kitchen garden, a greenhouse and two large garden sheds.

FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES

The current vendors have carefully nurtured the financial potential of the principal residence, and its separate buildings to generate a lucrative rental income stream from both holiday lets and long-term rentals. Depending upon one’s own personal requirements, it is highly likely that any future owner could continue to liberate a very similar and continued financial return immediately from completion if desired.

Property Information.

OFFERS INVITED IN EXCESS OF - £1,750,000

TENURE: FREEHOLD.

Services: Mains water & electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired heating with four separate boilers.

EPC Ratings: Sandfield House - F. The Annexe - C.

Local Authorities: Somerset West & Taunton – O .

Council tax: Sandfield House £3526.82 (Band G 2023/24). The Annexe £1410.73 (Band A 2023/24).

Contents, Fixtures and Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, blinds, carpets, light fittings, garden ornaments etc. are specifically excluded, but may be available by separate negotiation.

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Council Tax: G

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Property Reference number : 111166