- Edge of village location +
- Far reaching rural views +
- Spacious detached country house +
- Kitchen/living room +
- Gardens and patio +
- Garage & ample parking +
- Freehold +
- Council tax band D +
A substantial detached property enjoying far reaching rural views with gardens, parking and garage on the edge of the village. EPC Band E.
Situation - The property is set in a wonderful elevated south-west facing position overlooking farmland with far reaching views on the edge of the thriving village of Wheddon Cross, in the heart of the Exmoor National Park. Wheddon Cross has a strong community and includes a church, primary school, shop with post office, garage, inn, hairdressers as well as a number of small businesses.
Minehead, 7 miles away, has a range of shops and entertainment facilities, beaches, a hospital, a small picturesque harbour and also offers quality schooling for all age groups. The county town of Taunton, 24 miles away, has extensive retail and commercial facilities together with access to the M5 and a main line station with fast trains to London. Taunton also has three independent schools, a theatre and the Somerset County Cricket Ground.
In the heart of Exmoor National Park, this property is ideally located to take advantage of the excellent opportunities to walk and ride on the open slopes of the moor around Dunkery Beacon and the lovely Avill river valley, famous for its snowdrops. The coast to the north is also within easy reach and provides a wealth of water sports such as fishing, sailing and surfing.
Description - Travellers Rest stands in a commanding situation with far reaching views across the Quarme Valley and beyond. The property offers very light and spacious accommodation with outstanding views from all aspects and is well presented throughout. It is complemented by a large garden front and back together with a single garage and ample parking for several cars.
Accommodation - To the front of the property is an enclosed porch with a front door leading into the kitchen/living room. The open plan kitchen/living room is beautifully fitted with a range of base and wall units, a Rayburn, a central island, space for a dining table, glazed sliding double doors to the patio. The living area provides a cosy spacious seating area with a wood burning stove. There is also a separate boot room and a cloakroom.
Stairs from the kitchen lead to a generous master double bedroom which enjoys wonderful countryside views. The second bedroom is a double again enjoying wonderful views and with space at one end for a study area. The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite.
Outside - The property is approached from the road onto a gated tarmac driveway that leads to a large parking area for several cars and access to the good-sized single garage with a timber outbuilding adjoining. The gardens which surround the property are mainly laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders. There is a long paved terrace with a seating area making the most of the delightful views.
Services - Mains electricity and water and private drainage. Type and compliance with General Binding Rules is unknown. Purchasers to satisfy themselves with their own inspection.Oil fired central heating. Broadband available.
Ofcom predicted broadband services - Standard: Download 5Mbps, Upload 0.7Mbps. Superfast: Download 46Mbps, Upload 8Mbps.
Ofcom predicted mobile coverage for voice and data: EE and Three (Good). Vodafone (Variable) OFCOM 2025.
Local authority: Somerset Council.
Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the agents please.
Directions - From Dulverton take the A396 northwards and after approximately 10 miles, at the cross roads in the centre of Wheddon Cross turn left onto the B3224 signposted Exford. Follow this road for ½ mile and Travellers Rest will be found set back on the left hand side.
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