Sidbrook Gardens, West Monkton, 0.56 Acre
- Land size
- 0.56 acres
Key Features
- RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE EXCEPTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLOT
- FULL PLANNING PERMISSION FOR STRIKING CONTEMPORARY RESIDENCE
- SPECTACULAR ELEVATED SETTING OF AROUND 0.56 ACRE
- POPULAR VILLAGE LOCATION
- PLANNING REFERENCE 48/23/0031
Description
A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional development plot with full planning permission for a striking contemporary residence extending to approximately 4,660 sq.ft, occupying a spectacular elevated setting of around 0.56 acre on the edge of Taunton.
Designed by the award-winning LSL Architecture, the proposed dwelling is an outstanding piece of contemporary architecture, carefully composed to sit within its gently sloping site whilst taking full advantage of far-reaching views across open countryside.
The design combines dramatic cantilevered forms, extensive glazing and natural materials including zinc cladding, brickwork and green sedum roofs to create a home of genuine architectural distinction. Internally, the accommodation extends to approximately 4,660 sq.ft (433 sq.m) with beautifully proportioned living spaces centred around a spectacular open-plan kitchen, dining and family room, together with a separate sitting room opening onto extensive terraces designed for entertaining and enjoying the setting.
The proposed accommodation comprises:
• Reception Hall
• Magnificent open-plan Kitchen / Breakfast / Family Room
• Separate Sitting Room
• Study
• Utility and Laundry Rooms
• Plant Room
• Guest suite with Ensuite
• Principal Bedroom with Dressing Room and Ensuite
• 3 further double Bedrooms, all with Ensuites
• Double Garage
• Extensive terraces and covered outdoor entertaining areas
The proposed house has been thoughtfully designed to integrate with the topography of the site, creating exceptional connections between the internal accommodation and the surrounding gardens and countryside beyond. The plans also include biodiversity enhancements, green roofs and ecological mitigation as part of the approved design.
Occupying approximately 0.56 acre, the plot enjoys an enviable position within the highly regarded Sidbrook area of Monkton Heathfield, combining privacy with excellent accessibility. Taunton town centre lies only a short drive away, whilst the M5 motorway and Taunton Parkway railway station provide excellent communications to Bristol, Exeter and London.
This represents an increasingly rare opportunity to create an individually designed home of exceptional quality in one of Taunton's most desirable residential locations.
Sidbrook enjoys a semi-rural setting on the north eastern fringe of Taunton, surrounded by attractive countryside yet within easy reach of the town centre. The area offers an excellent balance between country living and convenience, with nearby schools, sporting facilities and everyday amenities, whilst Taunton provides an extensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities together with a mainline railway station offering regular services to London Paddington.
Planning
A resolution to grant planning permission has been made by Somerset Council for the demolition of the existing stable building and the erection of an architect-designed contemporary dwelling with associated works and change of use of land. Planning has been granted.
Full planning documentation, architectural drawings and supporting reports are available from the selling agents. The application is a resubmission of planning reference 48/23/0031, which has progressed through the planning process with amendments requested by the planning authority.
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For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that: these particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation and other details, are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. No person in the employment of Robert Cooney has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property; we have not carried out a detailed survey nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings.
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-11
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
900 Mbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- West Monkton Church of England School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 465
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Nerrols Primary School and Nursery1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 279
- Type
- Free schools
- Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 136
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Lyngford Park Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 284
- Type
- Academy converter
- Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School1.5 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 257
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Monkton Wood Academy962 metresOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,267
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Pyrland School1.5 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Bishop Fox's School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,123
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Castle School2.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,207
- Type
- Academy converter
- Haygrove School5.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,051
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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