Monksilver, Taunton, Somerset

The Agetn says...
A most attractive detached 3 bedroom cottage beautifully presented throughout, sitting within superb gardens and grounds, surrounded by glorious countryside, in a private and peaceful location in this much sought after West Somerset location.

Silverdown Cottage is a stunning detached 3 bedroom family home that has recently undergone a comprehensive refurbishment programme by the current owners. The property has been transformed to offer a stylish and most desirable country home. All the accommodation is beautifully presented throughout with stunning interiors and has been further enhanced to include new windows and doors making it an efficient and economic property.

THE ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation includes main reception hall featuring beautiful oak flooring, which continues into the sitting room. This spacious room enjoys an abundance of natural light with a dual aspect enjoying views out across the sun terrace and wonderful gardens. Exposed original ceiling timbers add character to the room. A feature wood burning stove is seen to the far side making it a cosy and relaxing space.

A stunning kitchen has been recently redesigned to include a comprehensive range of hand painted wall and base units providing superb storage. A key feature to its design is a fabulous double door larder cupboard that is beautifully fitted out. Integrated appliances include two electric ovens, with induction hobs over, microwave, dishwasher and a full height fridge/freezer. Its beautiful design includes granite work surfaces that extend across to offer excellent preparation work surfaces. Soft curves follow the kitchen out to a spacious dining area. Full height French doors allow natural light into this space opening out to the private sun terrace and seating area that is perfect for outside entertaining.

Beyond is a utility room fitted with wall and base units with spaces for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Side access out leads to a parking area to the side of the house. A spacious cloakroom is off to the side.

On the first floor, the landing area opens into a comfortable sitting/study space. The principal bedroom is spacious and light with views out to the front and rear of the house with open countryside views across the garden. A stunning en suite shower room is beautifully appointed to include a large walk-in shower to one side.

There are two further guest bedrooms to the other end of the landing, both light and bright with elevated views out across the gardens and open countryside. Family bathroom recently refitted with cast iron bath and power shower over.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Silverdown Cottage is found along a quiet country lane following a private drive, shared by a neighbouring property and leading through a gated entrance on to a very large parking and turning area, which has been finished in herringbone brick to the front and side of the cottage. This continues onto a gravelled drive leading up to a substantial detached double garage with electric roller door entrance. A large storeroom is seen to the side with room for log storage. Power and lighting is also available.

The garden area has been cleverly landscaped to include pretty borders that lead away from the sun terrace to the side of the cottage. This includes a variety of herbaceous plants and ornamental trees and shrubs that offer colour and interest throughout the year. A fabulous sun terrace with a pergola over is a private and peaceful space to sit and enjoy elevated views across the garden towards a natural pond at the other side. The terrace extends across the front of the cottage to a further seating and entertaining area.

To the other side of the drive the lawn area drops down to a wonderful spring fed wildlife pond that includes further interest to the garden including a variety of aquatic plants. The lawns are divided on varying levels with seating areas looking out across the gardens.

SITUATION
The property is situated between the sought after villages of Monksilver and Stogumber. Both have thriving communities to include a highly rated Primary School, a Village Shop/Post Office, a Church, Cricket Club and a Village Hall where a wide range of events are held. The county town of Taunton is found approximately 13.5 miles. Monksilver, situated in the Exmoor National Park, is popular with those seeking immediate access to public footpaths and open countryside. The village has a large village hall, which is used for all types of functions, a Church and a popular Inn named The Notley Arms.

The larger village of Williton is just a short drive away with access to local shops and amenities to include a Doctors Surgery, Pharmacy, Vets Practice, Opticians, Bank, Petrol Station, Butchers, Bakery and Hairdressers. The coastal town of Minehead is a 15 minute drive away, which offers a wider range of larger shops and amenities and has the main station for the heritage West Somerset Steam Railway Line.

SERVICES
Mains water, private sewage treatment plant, electricity, oil fired boiler.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset County Council Tax Band E

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Rating D