Milverton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4

Beautifully presented and thoughfully extended, this rural period lodge, offering 360 degree stunning countryside views. Approximately 1 acre.

Bickley Lodge is a beautifully presented three bedroom detached 1920’s home situated in the highly desirable area of Milverton. The property has been sympathetically extended and upgraded over the years however retaining several original features. In brief the accommodation comprises an entrance hallway which has stairs rising to the first floor and doors leading to the ground floor reception rooms. The kitchen/breakfast room is a light, airy and welcoming room which benefits from matching wall and base units with granite work tops. There is a central island and an open fireplace. There is a double oiled fired AGA but please note this is currently not commissioned. An opening leads through to the extended sitting room which is such a light and airy room which benefits from floor to ceiling windows that really do make the most of the stunning far-reaching views over the Blackdown Hills. There are also doors from the sitting room which lead out onto the rear patio. The dining room is a great size with a period fireplace, double doors leading out onto the rear garden. Also to the ground floor is a separate study and a spacious utility/boot room. To the first floor are three double bedrooms. The master bedroom is a great size and benefits from an ensuite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe with plenty of storage which is accessed via the landing. There are two further double bedrooms which are served by the shower room and separate WC. The property benefits from double glazing and is warmed by oiled fired central heating.

Milverton on Houndsmoor Lane. The village is regarded as one of the favoured areas with a good community and offers a good range of local amenities which include a village hall, Church, convenience store, public house along with a primary school. The nearby town of Wiveliscombe is also easily accessible providing an extensive range of facilities along with Kingsmead Comprehensive School. Wellington is within a short drive being just over 3 miles away with the County Town of Taunton being about 7 miles and renowned for its extensive range of shopping, educational, sporting and cultural facilities along with access to the M5 motorway at junction 25 Blackbrook. The town also provides a main line city rail link, London Paddington being about 2 hours. Milverton is also well placed for easy access to the Exmoor National Park, Quantock Hills and Northern Coastline.

The property is approached off the quiet country road and leads into the private gated driveway which provides ample of off road parking and access to the single detached garage. The house itself is positioned centrally on the plot and offers a great degree of privacy with fantastic far reaching views over rolling countryside. The gardens are mostly laid to lawn with a selection of flower beds full of shrubs and flowers. There is a selection of mature trees in the garden. A large patio area lies to the south of the plot and is the perfect spot for outdoor entertaining with family/friends and alfresco dining.