Middle Glebe is an impressive five bedroom property that presents highly attractive accommodation arranged over three floors, while outside there are mature and delightful gardens with magnificent views across the surrounding Exmoor countryside.

The ground floor has a comfortable sitting room with an open fireplace and double doors leading to the light and airy garden room. This splendid reception room has panoramic windows overlooking the garden and French doors opening onto a patio area. The kitchen and breakfast room has a ceiling lantern skylight and offers plenty of storage, black granite worktops, a central island, a butler sink, a range cooker, a Woodwarm woodburning stove as well as space for a breakfast table.

The attractive entrance hall leads in to a middle hall, boot room, utility area and drying room below which exists a cellar useful for relevant storage.The first floor has a well-proportioned master bedroom with a stunning view across the village, a family bathroom with an elegant free standing bath and a shower room, along with a study which could also be used as a bedroom. There is also an airing cupboard, a walk-in wardrobe and space underneath the stairs for storage. There are three further bedrooms on the second floor, together with an additional shower room, large fitted wardrobe and landing.

Local Authority: Somerset West and Taunton Council Services: Mains electricity, Oil fired central heating and LPG for cooking. Private water bore hole, drainage via septic tank which we understand to be compliant with current regulations. Superfast broadband (150mb download/30mb upload), Sky multi-room. Council Tax: Band E Tenure: Freehold Wayleaves and Easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

This property has 0.67 acres of land.

Outside

The house has two beautiful mature gardens. The front lawn and patio offer an area to sit and enjoy the southerly aspect or entertain, alongside a large gravel driveway with plenty of parking and a double garage. Adjacent to the drive there is an additonal mature secure garden with lawn, peaceful seating area to absorb the views, a mature well-stocked pond, vegetable garden, colourful flowerbeds and a wealth of shrubs and mature trees. There are several outbuildings, including a fully insulated studio/workshop space, a shed and a greenhouse.

Situation

Middle Glebe is situated in the Exmoor National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), which comprises beautiful undulating open moorland and rolling pastures of farmland. Opportunities for outdoor pursuits are abundant with diverse footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths in the local area. The property occupies a stunning location, on the edge of the much sought-after village of Winsford in the heart of the National Park. Winsford has a strong community and is home to the 12th Century Royal Oak Inn, The Bridge Cottage Tea Rooms, a garage and a village shop. The Village supports many opportunities for activities with its two tennis courts, Recreation ground home to the village cricket team and a busy and well maintained Village Hall , offering many events from sport to music.(Further information about the community can be found here https://www.winsfordvillage.info/). Eight miles to the south, the town of Dulverton provides several everyday amenities, including local shops, infants and junior schools and a medical centre.

The dramatic North Somerset and Devon coastlines are also easily accessible with ample opportunity for sailing and some of the best surfing in the country. The coastal town of Minehead, 12 miles to the north, provides a variety of additional amenities, including a choice of shops, large supermarkets and leisure facilities. Secondary schooling is available at Minehead or to the south in Tiverton, which also has the independent Blundell’s School. Tiverton has a mainline railway station with regular services to London Paddington taking under two hours. The A396 provides easy access to Minehead to the north and Tiverton to the south, while the M5 is 24 miles away. The County Market town of Taunton is 23 miles to the east and offers a further wide range of shops and amenities, several highly sought after Independent schools and is also on the main line to London Paddington (1hr.43mins.)

Directions

From Exeter, take the M5 north and leave at junction 27, taking the first exit at the roundabout onto the A361 towards Tiverton. After six and a half miles, take the third exit at the roundabout onto the A396 and continue to follow the A396 for 17 and a half miles. Turn left onto Edbrooke Road and continue through Winsford, crossing the River Exe before turning right onto Furzehill Lane. Take the first entrance on the left-hand side, and you will find the property at the end of the lane.