4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Single Let, Langport, TA10 9JE £640,000

The house has a private double garage, with a mezzanine area overhead that can be used for storage.

The Great Outdoors

To the rear of the house, a private garden with patio terrace and lawn is accessed via the orangery. Planted on one side with mature pear and apple trees, the garden provides captivating views of the verdant fields and countryside just beyond its stone-walled border.

At the front of the house, leafy communal gardens are maintained by a resident-owned company (management Fee: £200 per quarter).

Out and About

Knole is a peaceful hamlet of stone houses set into the lush Somerset landscape. For provisions, a convenience store in the nearby town of Long Sutton is a four-minute drive away. There is a Co-op in nearby Somerton, and a selection of larger supermarkets within easy driving distance.

The Devonshire Arms is a favourite local pub just a few minutes’ drive from the house. For dining, Nuova Italia in Yeovil is another excellent option, while the Lime Kiln Inn is a 23-minute walk from the house.

A 12-minute drive away, Langport is a town filled with independent shops and cafés. It has numerous independent retailers, including the incredible Little Bakery and The Bridge Bakery and Canteen, Art Tea Zen café, and lovely riverside spot Kitchen at the Wharf. There is also a fantastic local butcher, Black Sheep Butchers, a health food store and deli, The Langport Stores, and a weekly farmers’ market.

There is much to do in the surrounding towns and villages. An excellent stone-baked pizza haunt, The Firehouse, can be found in the village of Curry Rivel, while Hauser & Wirth in Bruton, The Newt, Osip, and several Michelin-starred restaurants, including HOLM in South Petherton, are within easy reach. Glastonbury and its famous festival are a short drive north.

By way of nature, there is plenty to explore in the region. Both the River Parrett and the Levels are waiting to be explored by foot, bike, kayak, or river cruise, while just further afield are several Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including the Blackdown Hills, Quantock Hills and Cranborne Chase. Lyme Regis, on the Jurassic Coast - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - is around an hour's drive away.

There is an excellent choice of independent schools for boys and girls of all ages, including Hazlegrove Prep School, Sherborne School, Taunton School, King's College, Queen’s College and King’s Hall. Other well-known schools in the area include Millfield and Blundell’s.

The A303 is the region’s artery, making London, Devon and Cornwall all easily accessible. Taunton, Yeovil and Castle Cary stationsoffer direct trains to London Paddington in two hours.

Council Tax Band: G