A substantial detached country house conveniently situated just south of the county town and offering extensive living accommodation with the benefit of fantastic outbuildings and the option of acquiring a 2 bedroomed cottage.

Sweethay Court probably dates back from the 16th Century and was originally believed to have been a Hall House. Constructed of rendered elevations with Ham Stone mullion windows under slated roofs, the property has been substantially remodelled over the years particularly by the present owners, who have been in residence for about 14 years and who have undertaken two fairly substantial extensions particularly on the western side with the addition of a billiard room with master bedroom suite above.

The accommodation offered is extensive and is ideal for family occupation and entertaining. Four reception rooms are present together with a fine inner staircase hall and a large kitchen/breakfast room with good sized laundry room/utility adjoining. Six bedrooms are arranged on the upper floor together with four dressing rooms and five bath/shower rooms, two of which are en-suite.

The rooms enjoy good ceiling heights and excellent natural lighting. Sweethay Court is set within attractive gardens that are largely arranged to the southern side and which include an attractive rectangular ornamental pond, stone built “Bothy” which is ideal for summer parties and BBQ’s together with a substantial stone built former cider barn which is ideal for those with strong hobby interests. Close by, but enjoying a separate approach, is a two bedroomed cottage well suited for those with a dependant relative or seeking additional income. Sweethay Court is not listed.

Outside

The property is approached via double opening wrought iron gates on attractive stone pillars which lead to a large gravelled hard standing and turning area immediately to the front of the house, with side driveway leading around to a further extensive car parking area with garage/workshop block adjoining with space for 6 vehicles approached from four up and over doors and with light and power provided and with workshop extension to the rear. A potting shed adjoins.

The gardens lie almost entirely to the rear (southern) side of the house and are well enclosed within established boundaries being laid primarily to lawn with an attractive rectangular ornamental pond fed from an overspill stream and contained within railed boundaries which forms a delightful garden feature. A Bothy adjoins of stone construction - an ideal entertainment area with open fireplace and side cooking area - ideal for summer parties and BBQ’s.

Adjoining the gardens and detached from the main house is a magnificent former cider barn of local flint stone and part timber clad walls under a clay double roman tiled roof currently used for workshop and storage purposes, this building affords a number of opportunities and alternative uses according to buyers needs.

Situation

The property is situated about 3 miles to the south of the county town of Taunton in a particularly favoured area as it blends easy convenience to the town’s amenities with easy access also to the surrounding countryside and in particular to the Blackdown Hills which are designated as An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and where many fine footpaths are available.

The house enjoys a principally rear southerly aspect over open farmland. The local village of Trull offers a good range of day to day amenities including a very popular primary school, post office and general stores, garage and pub. There is a strong community spirit and many local events are run through the year.

Taunton is the county town and offers a wider range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities including three noted public schools with two or three others also within easy striking distance. The town enjoys excellent communication links with the rest of the UK with fast rail service to London Paddington with many journey times of under 2 hours together with M5 interchange (junction 25). Both Exeter and Bristol airports are within a one hour drive.

The property is adjoining a small country lane and therefore quietly positioned with little or no passing traffic – it is however only 10 minutes to the centre of Taunton by car.