Large five bedroom house in North Curry for sale at £1m

This handsome Grade II listed residence occupies a large plot situated just off the centre of the desirable village of North Curry, within walking distance of the amenities, while Taunton is around six miles away.

(Image: Pictures: Connells, Taunton) The five-bedroom property, named The Warren, is steeped in history and is believed to have been a traditional Somerset Longhouse originally. The dwelling was extended substantially in the eighteenth century to include the study, the entrance hallway and a bedroom with sash windows and neat cast iron fireplaces. In the nineteenth century, the house was enlarged again to include the drawing room and dining room with delightful sixteen-pane sash windows flanked by shutters.

(Image: Pictures: Connells, Taunton) The overall result was a very traditional Georgian home. In 1918, the property became 'The Warren School', then in 1938 it was home to Kathleen Tacchi Morris, a silent movie actress ballerina and founder of the Tacchi Morris Arts Centre in Taunton. Her father was an inventor, adapting motorcycles with guns for the Army. In the Second World War, the Women's Land Army was based in an annexe of the house.

Now, this grand property is a beautifully presented family home restored by the current owners to a high standard throughout balancing its original character with modern comforts.

On the ground floor, there are three stunning reception rooms with large sash windows flanked by shutters, panelled doors, marble fireplaces, high ceilings, period joinery and picture rails. The kitchen has been re-designed to open up into the breakfast room and is fitted with shaker-style units, light and dark stone surfaces, an electric Esse (Aga), and a mixture of brick and stone floors.

(Image: Pictures: Connells, Taunton) On the first floor, there are five spacious bedrooms, three with heritage-style ensuite bathrooms. The west wing can be separated from the main house for privacy.

Outside, grounds extending to 0.45 acres surround the property that are predominantly lawn to lawn. There is a shared gravel driveway, a private garage and parking space for several cars.

SUMMARY:

Stoke Road, North Curry

Guide Price: £1,000,000

Agent: Connells, Taunton

Agent’s Tel: 01823 334433

(Image: Pictures: Connells, Taunton)