A rare opportunity to acquire this incredible four double bedroom period country residence, which has been tastefully presented by the current owners, occupying an idyllic position at the foot of the Quantock Hills. The cottage was built circa 1850 and has been loved and cared for by the current owners since 2017. You enter through the front door into a rather impressive entrance hall, with original tiled flooring doors opening to the principle reception room and rear lobby with a WC. The living room is situated on the left hand side of the entrance hall and has lovely features including two windows to the front aspect, a beautiful inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove and exposed beams. A door opens to the rear hall, which has doors opening to two further reception rooms including the dining room and study, each with their own feature fireplaces. From the rear hall, stairs rise to the first floor and a door opens to the farmhouse style kitchen at the rear of the house. The Owners Love - The current owners have described their time here as having “lived their dream”! They particularly love “the beautiful character features of this cottage. It is like stepping back in time but with the conveniences of modern living” which has made the lifestyle of country living really enjoyable. They are particularly proud of “the work we did to the grounds of the house including the garden kitchen, upgrading and extending the stables and the fencing of the paddocks”. They have also really enjoyed the balance of a rural lifestyle whilst being able to get back to Taunton in around 15 minutes by car. The farmhouse style kitchen breakfast room is located to the rear of the house and is beautifully finished with a range of base and wall mounted cupboards with tiled splash backs and solid wood worktops over, with inset ceramic sink, large four oven Aga, integral dishwasher, washing machine, slot-in Range cooker with hood over, tiled floor and door leading to the enclosed rear lobby with connecting door to the rear courtyard Upstairs, on the first floor landing, there are doors opening to the four double bedrooms and family bathroom. The master bedroom is a wonderful size and enjoys a good size dressing room (also could be used as an infant nursery room) and a spacious en-suite shower room with WC & washbasin. There are three further double bedrooms with one other also benefitting from an en-suite shower room with WC & washbasin. The family bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite including WC, washbasin and bath with mixer taps and shower attachment. George Loves - “I love the original features and characterful charm this property has! The moment I came through the front gates, I fell in love! Also, having a horse myself, I can see just how much work has gone into creating excellent facilities for the horses here. However, its the location for me that is the biggest selling point. These types of country houses with land so rarely come up for sale and it’s clear to see why. You are not only buying a house, but an entire lifestyle here”. Outside, the house is approached through double electric wooden gates, which open into a large gravelled turning and parking area with space for numerous vehicles and a large garage with electric roller door. This has been converted into a home hair & beauty salon, yet still benefits from storage in the loft and has power and light connected. Directly opposite the house is a stone retaining wall and gate with old stone steps leading up to a large area of mainly lawned garden which is partly landscaped and is entirely private. The driveway from the front of the house leads through past the neighbouring property to the paddock, further parking, outbuildings and remaining garden areas. The driveway is laid to gravel and splits with one going to the open fronted barn measuring approximately 35' x 19', timber framed with a galvanized roof with three wide bays. Surrounding this area is well-manicured lawn with inset fruit trees, a detached greenhouse and raised beds. The owners have also created a James Martin inspired indoor/outdoor kitchen garden. A separate driveway leads up to timber stables, which are subdivided into four boxes with a hay store adjacent. Beyond this is the paddock, laid to permanent pasture and is entirely enclosed with fencing.