Butts Way, Milverton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4

THE AGENT SAYS�.. Long Meadow is a spacious family home with an adjoining two bedroomed cottage, which offers superb ancillary accommodation for extended family � as is currently used - or be bought into the layout of the main house creating extended family accommodation. The property has been completely re-modelled and designed by the current owners to provide a modern spacious home. They have used the very latest highly efficient heating systems to make this an extremely economic and efficient property to run. All fully insulated throughout. All the rooms have been redesigned and incorporate many period features giving the accommodation real charm and character throughout. In addition, the property sits well in gardens, grounds and meadow with stunning views across exceptionally pretty countryside with the majestic Quantock Hills to the side. The accommodation includes a porch leading into the main reception hall with original clay tile flooring. The sitting room features a period fire surround incorporating a wood burning stove. A large bay window allows an abundance of natural light in. Bespoke bookshelves extend across one side providing excellent storage and original strip pine flooring completes the classic style. An exceptionally spacious bespoke artisan kitchen extends across to a breakfast/dining area, enjoying outstanding countryside views through the large French doors opening into a cottage garden area to grounds and meadow beyond. The kitchen has been beautifully designed combining a very traditional farmhouse style with attractive period features. Tiled flooring extends across the space giving this impressive kitchen a modern feel. There is a Rayburn range cooker which also assists with the heating of water with a broom cupboard one side and a larder cupboard the other side. A further range of units incorporates a large Butlers sink and a stainless-steel oven with mains gas hob and space for a large American style fridge/freezer to the other side. A very useful fully shelved pantry provides further cold storage. There is access through to the staircase with a connecting door leading into the cottage. There are 2 double downstairs bedrooms and a single bedroom / home office. A fully fitted utility/cloak room with Butlers sink, granite work surface and shelving leads into a luxurious wet room including floor and wall Travertine tiles and vanity unit. On the first floor a spacious guest bedroom suite with an en-suite bathroom includes floor and wall Travertine tiling, LED spot lighting, a free-standing slipper bath and a pedestal basin with ample space for additional storage. A separate door leads into an extensive storage cupboard and dressing room. The principal bedroom suite is light and bright with the benefit of velux light windows. Access is through a landing. This vast room could be divided to create a further bedroom if so required. The en-suite bathroom includes a free-standing slipper bath and vanity units. There is ample space for additional storage and a separate shower if required. The landing area has access into a plant room housing all the sophisticated heating and hot water systems. Additional boarded storage available. The Cottage - March Hares The cottage is linked to the main house with its own front entrance and a linked door connecting to the main house from the kitchen. The accommodation with under floor heating includes a spacious kitchen / breakfast / diner incorporating a full range of wall and base units and integrated appliances including a fridge / freezer, an eye level oven and gas hob. The front door leads out to the parking area. A light and airy sitting room, with large French doors, opens out to a cottage garden and terrace. A feature stone surround fireplace incorporates a wood burning stove. Under stairs storage is to one side. An inner hall with engineered oak flooring leads to the bathroom with separate shower cubicle. There is a guest double bedroom and master bedroom with an en-suite shower room. March Hares enjoys a private cottage garden bordered by a picket fence. Pretty flower borders are filled with an array of colour and interest. A small garden shed is to the side. GARDENS AND GROUNDS Long Meadow and March Hares nestles between the Quantock, Brendon and Blackdown Hills. It is approached from the road into a large drive and parking area with electric charging point. The property is completely screened by mature trees and shrubs offering a degreed of privacy. The French windows open out into a terrace with primarily flagstone surface divided by a picket fence with pretty borders filled with a variety of attractive flowers and ornamental shrubs. The lawn with a variety of mature fruit trees on either side. To one side is a large timber outbuilding, to the other side is a vegetable/cutting bed garden with established soft fruits, raised beds, potting shed, greenhouse and small pond which completes the area. Leading through a gateway is the meadow where there are wild flowers, a further vegetable garden, grasses and a wildlife pond. A tree house with a ladder access up to the balcony, is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the superb countryside views out across to the Quantock Hills. In all these grounds extends to approximately 1.5 acres. SURROUNDING AREA Milverton is much sought after and one of the most popular villages in the area, with fantastic village facilities including a post office, village shop, highly-regarded primary school and active community centre and nestles between the Quantock, Brendon and Blackdown Hills Wiveliscombe, approximately 3 miles away, offers a more comprehensive range of shops, a farmers' market and a secondary school. Wellington, 5 miles away, has a Waitrose and the excellent Wellington School. Taunton, 8 miles away, has a good range of shopping facilities, and schools include Taunton School, King's College, Queen's College and King's Hall. SERVICES Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas. Somerset West and Taunton Council Long Meadow - Band F March Hares - Band A The M5 motorway provides links to the north and south. There are frequent rail services from Taunton and London Paddington is under 2 hours away.