Halse, Taunton, Somerset, TA4

The agent says... Annies Cottage occupies a particularly secluded position situated within the heart of this most desirable village of Halse. The current owner has presented and upgraded the property beautifully throughout to offer attractive accommodation yet retains all the charm and character, including local stone exposed timbers and pretty cottage windows. The cottage is deceptively spacious with light airy rooms and wonderful views out across the private cottage garden to open countryside beyond. ACCOMMODATION The property enjoys a tucked away position and is entered from its private drive area through into a pretty porchway, opening into an exceptionally spacious sitting room. The room is filled with natural sunlight and a wealth of charm with original period features including exposed ceiling timbers and an open fireplace housing a woodburning stove with an oak mantle over. Deep alcoves either side with display shelving and a small study area. To the far side of the room is the main staircase. Attractive oak flooring extends across to the dining area. To the far end continues into the main kitchen. There are a range of wall and base units providing excellent storage. A Rangemaster oven with gas hobs and two electric ovens is seen to the side. Velux lights allow an abundance of natural light into the room and pretty cottage windows enjoy views out to the sun terrace and surrounding garden area. Tiled flooring continues along to the far end and into a useful utility room with a further range of storage units and space for a washer/dryer with a WC. An open plan feel leads into a superb garden room offering a further reception room. This relaxing space looks out to the private gardens with French doors opening onto the sun terrace, a wonderful space for outside entertaining. On the first floor the principal bedroom is light and airy with a full range of built-in wardrobe storage extending across the far wall. A pretty window looks out to the front of the cottage and the surrounding village. Bedroom two enjoys glorious, elevated views out across the cottage garden towards open countryside with the stunning Quantock Hills in the distance. The shower room has been finished to a high standard with stylish tiling and a corner shower to one side. GARDENS AND GROUNDS The property enjoys an exceptionally sunny front aspect with a brick paved drive with space for a large car. The cottage is covered with attractive roses that stretch across the front entrance giving a wonderful perfume. The main cottage garden is found to the rear and is planted with a wide variety of ornamental and herbaceous plants and roses that give a colourful display. A sun terrace extending out from the cottage is ideal for outside entertaining with seating areas found further down the garden area. At the bottom of the garden are small outbuildings used for storage and a garden shed. Beyond this enchanting garden are fabulous views beyond of open countryside with the stunning Quantock Hills in the background. SITUATION Annies Cottage occupies a central position set with in this most desirable and highly sought after village of Halse. This is found approximately 6 miles north west of the county town of Taunton and lies within attractive surroundings between the Quantock and Brendon Hills with wonderful views surrounding the village. There is an abundance of footpaths that enjoy the superb landscape of the surrounding area. Situated nearby is the highly successful community owned village pub, (The New Inn) that offers excellent food and a wonderful opportunity to socialise and immerse yourself in the vibrant village. In addition, there is the village Parish Church and village hall. Local facilities are available at Bishops Lydeard about 2 miles away including a mini supermarket, garage services and health centre, whilst the county town is an easy drive some 10 to 15 minutes away by car with a wide range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities can be found. Taunton enjoys excellent communication links to the rest of the UK with M5 interchange (Junction 25) and fast rail service to London, Paddington. SERVICES Mains electricity, water and gas central heating. LOCAL AUTHORITY Somerset Council Tax Band C ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE Rating D