East Lyng, Taunton, TA3

A beautifully presented period proeprty benefitting from planning consent for a caravan park and 2 holiday lets together with outbuildings, paddock and about 1.8 acres.

This stunning period property was previously the village pub and the has been sympathetically converted it to a superb village residence. The property which is believed to date back to the 16th Century boasts as wealth of character features, well worthy of its Grade II Listed status, namely crossbeam ceilings, inglenook fireplaces and window seats to name but a few. The accommodation in brief comprises an entrance hall with a beautiful stain glass window, the room opens out to an open living area with bar and impressive inglenook fireplace. A separate dining room is also present, again with inglenook. A newly fitted kitchen with breakfast room can be found adjoining. A study, downstairs shower room, laundry/cloakroom and store complete the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs are four double bedrooms with the master enjoying a generous en-suite, a family shower room and a kitchenette which could easily be converted to another bathroom if required. To fully appreciate the charm and character of this beautiful family home a viewing is highly recommended.

The property occupies an elevated position and has never flooded in the middle of the village of East Lyng which lies 7 miles to the east of Taunton and approached from the main Taunton to Glastonbury Road. Local facilities are available at North Curry about 2 miles away where primary schooling, café, post office, convenience store and healthcare centre are available. A regular bus service operates to Taunton where a wide range of shopping recreational and scholastic facilities will be found, including a direct line rail link to London, Paddington and the M5 interchange. The cities of Bristol and Exeter both lie within an hours drive, hosting international airports.

To the front of the house is a hard landscaped garden contained within attractive iron railings and to the side is an entrance drive with electric gates which give access to the rear. Here there are is a large car parking and turning area, a detached garage (6.7m x 3m) . Adjacent to the house is a outside BBQ area and purpose built bar, ideal for alfresco dining and summer entertaining. The main gardens lie to the north and are predominantly lawned with well established borders and enjoying views over the Somerset Levels. A five bar gate gives access to a small paddock for 5 touring pitches on the lower field and is perfect for grazing livestock or a small pony and in all the property extends to approximately 1.88 acres.

PLANNING APPROVED
The former skittle alley (27.35m x 4.5m) has received planning consent (32/23/00008 POA) for 2 holiday lets and 5 touring pitches on the lower field. Please note electric hook ups have already been installed and the access drive. At 100% occupancy there is the potential to earn up to £2,500 gross pcm.