House For Sale £1,350,000
A major proportion of a fine Grade II listed Manor house enjoying a fringe village setting, about two acres of gardens and grounds with delightful rural views/backdrop.
Location
Stoke Lodge enjoys a delightful situation in a semi-rural location with excellent access to the town of Taunton. The property lies close to the Blackdown Hills, which are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offer excellent walking and riding facilities. Stoke St. Mary itself is situated just 2 miles from Taunton, the County Town of Somerset and has an extensive range of shopping facilities, a thriving farmers' market and the fabulous county cricket ground, the home of the famous Somerset Cricket Club. Musgrove Park and Nuffield Hospitals serve the town and surrounding area. There are a number of excellent schools including Taunton School, Kings College, Queen's College and King's Hall and other well-known schools in the area include Millfield and Blundell's, all within driving distance. Exeter is about 38 miles to the south west and Bristol about 45 miles to the north. Communications to the West Country have greatly improved in recent years, with Taunton having a main line railway station with fast trains to London (Paddington) taking approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Bristol and Exeter International airport, are within easy reach and provide an increasing number of international flights and connections.
Description
Retaining many period features with grand proportions throughout, Stoke Court is Grade II listed and is believed to date back to the sixteenth century with later additions in the 18th and 19th Centuries. Forming the major part of a Manor House the accommodation itself benefits from tall ceilings, feature fireplaces and splendid original Mullion windows. The kitchen/breakfast room is of particular note with two sets of bi-fold doors leading out onto the terrace - perfect for family life or entertaining and vaulted ceilings with exposed timbers. The kitchen itself enjoys a wide range of wall, base and draw units with a generous central island. There are two formal reception rooms which also opens out onto the terrace, these are the impressive dining room with a fireplace and wonderful bay window to the front aspect and the drawing room. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes a useful study, front lobby, a further reception room and utility which is adjacent to the kitchen. The imposing staircase leads to the first floor where there is six bedrooms (two en suites) a family bathroom and further shower room.
The grounds and gardens of Stoke Court are a particular feature to the property and extend to about 1.8 acres in total. Directly outside the rear and with Bi fold doors from the kitchen is a generous sun terrace perfect for entertaining our alfresco dining. Beyond this area is a delightful lawned garden with an array of established trees with a natural pond at the far. To the east side of the garden is a fences paddock, Ideal for a pony or a small number of livestock. To the front and side of Stoke Court is a generous gravelled drive providing ample parking for numerous cars. Outbuildings include a very useful garden studio/home office, an open barn and Ice room.
Please note, these photos were taken in 2017.
Square Footage: 4159 sq ft
Acreage: 1.8 Acres
Directions
Entering Stoke St. Mary from Taunton, continue into the village and turn right opposite the village hall. Continue along this road bearing left at the farm building and Stoke Court will be found on the left hand side.
Location
Stoke Lodge enjoys a delightful situation in a semi-rural location with excellent access to the town of Taunton. The property lies close to the Blackdown Hills, which are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offer excellent walking and riding facilities. Stoke St. Mary itself is situated just 2 miles from Taunton, the County Town of Somerset and has an extensive range of shopping facilities, a thriving farmers' market and the fabulous county cricket ground, the home of the famous Somerset Cricket Club. Musgrove Park and Nuffield Hospitals serve the town and surrounding area. There are a number of excellent schools including Taunton School, Kings College, Queen's College and King's Hall and other well-known schools in the area include Millfield and Blundell's, all within driving distance. Exeter is about 38 miles to the south west and Bristol about 45 miles to the north. Communications to the West Country have greatly improved in recent years, with Taunton having a main line railway station with fast trains to London (Paddington) taking approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Bristol and Exeter International airport, are within easy reach and provide an increasing number of international flights and connections.
Description
Retaining many period features with grand proportions throughout, Stoke Court is Grade II listed and is believed to date back to the sixteenth century with later additions in the 18th and 19th Centuries. Forming the major part of a Manor House the accommodation itself benefits from tall ceilings, feature fireplaces and splendid original Mullion windows. The kitchen/breakfast room is of particular note with two sets of bi-fold doors leading out onto the terrace - perfect for family life or entertaining and vaulted ceilings with exposed timbers. The kitchen itself enjoys a wide range of wall, base and draw units with a generous central island. There are two formal reception rooms which also opens out onto the terrace, these are the impressive dining room with a fireplace and wonderful bay window to the front aspect and the drawing room. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes a useful study, front lobby, a further reception room and utility which is adjacent to the kitchen. The imposing staircase leads to the first floor where there is six bedrooms (two en suites) a family bathroom and further shower room.
The grounds and gardens of Stoke Court are a particular feature to the property and extend to about 1.8 acres in total. Directly outside the rear and with Bi fold doors from the kitchen is a generous sun terrace perfect for entertaining our alfresco dining. Beyond this area is a delightful lawned garden with an array of established trees with a natural pond at the far. To the east side of the garden is a fences paddock, Ideal for a pony or a small number of livestock. To the front and side of Stoke Court is a generous gravelled drive providing ample parking for numerous cars. Outbuildings include a very useful garden studio/home office, an open barn and Ice room.
Please note, these photos were taken in 2017.
Square Footage: 4159 sq ft
Acreage: 1.8 Acres
Directions
Entering Stoke St. Mary from Taunton, continue into the village and turn right opposite the village hall. Continue along this road bearing left at the farm building and Stoke Court will be found on the left hand side.
