4 Bed Detached House, Single Let, Taunton, TA4 3QA £745,000

Willett, Lydeard St. Lawrence, Nr Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3QA - 7 days ago
BTL
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Property History

Listed for £745,000

January 21, 2026

Sold for £330,000

2016

Floor Plans

Description

  • Detached country cottage with 2 bedroom annexe +
  • Idyllic rural sitting with fine country views +
  • Sitting room with woodburner +
  • Fitted kitchen/dining room with doors to garden +
  • 4 Bedrooms (one en-suite) +
  • Oil fired central heating & double glazing +
  • Surrounding gardens and parking +
  • Oak framed building with car port, store & sauna +

Cats Castle occupies a superb rural location off a quiet country lane enjoying fine views over surrounding farmland and with the added attraction of having a 2 bedroom detached annexe ideal for those seeking multi-generational living or work from home space.

The cottage has been sympathetically and tastefully improved cleverly combining period character features with modern day comforts.

The double glazed and oil fired centrally heated accommodation is arranged over two floors and in brief comprises; enclosed oak framed entrance porch with stable door, slate flooring and further part glazed door leading through to a reception hall arranged over two shallow levels with slate flooring and off which is a utility cupboard with plumbing for washing machine and a cloakroom fitted with a three piece white and chrome suite to include a low level W.C. bidet and wall mounted wash basin. A cosy sitting room with fireplace and inset woodburner enjoys country views as does the beautiful kitchen/dining room fitted with a range of base and wall units with woodblock working surfaces, one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit, integrated induction hob and electric oven, extractor hood, plumbing for dish washer, laminate flooring and double glazed doors leading out to the garden.

A carpeted staircase from the hall leads to a first floor split level landing off which there are four bedrooms to include a triple aspect principal suite with fitted wardrobe and en-suite bathroom fitted with a three piece white and chrome suite to include a spa bath, low level W.C. and vanity wash basin unit. There are two further double bedrooms and a smaller fourth bedroom/study and an independent shower room fitted with a three piece white and chrome suite.

The detached single storey annexe enjoys a slightly elevated setting to take full advantage of the wonderful rural views and has its own gated entrance drive, parking and private garden.

The double glazed accommodation in brief comprises; entrance porch with bench seat and part glazed door to a double aspect fitted kitchen with a modern range of base units with stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, integrated two ring ceramic hob, extractor hood, and feature glazed panels and door to a double aspect sitting room with picture windows. An inner hall gives access to a cloakroom fitted with a two piece white and chrome suite and two bedrooms one of which has a fitted wardrobe and an en-suite shower fitted with a three piece white and chrome suite.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached off the lane onto a tarmac drive providing off road parking and access to an adjoining oak framed car port with power, light, store and sauna.

The surrounding gardens amount to approximately one third of an acre back onto farmland and there are wonderful country views. To the front is a gated front garden behind a low stone wall with a private seating area with pergola and a level lawn at the side immediately outside of the kitchen. The rear gardens up to farmland at the rear with mature trees, shrubs and is ready to landscape to individual tastes.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage
Oil fired central heating

Council Tax Band D
From Minehead proceed on the A39 towards Williton after passing through the village of Washford take the third exit at the Tropiquaria roundabout signposted Raleighs Cross, Wiveilscombe and Monksilver. Proceed to the next crossroads turning left onto the the B3188 towards Monksilver. Follow the road through the village to continuing through Elworthy until you reach the crossroads (Elworthy Cross). Turn left onto the B3224 back towards Taunton and then take the second left hand turn, signposted Higher Vexford and proceed down the hill and then take the right hand turn signposted Willett and Cats Castle will be found on the left hand side on its own.

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Agent Details

Fine & Country, Minehead

01643 802298

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