Gotton, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset, TA2

A period semi-detached house offering generous living accommodation, large private gardens and ample parking, on the foot of the Quantock Hills.


This spacious period property occupies an elevated position with views over the Vale of Taunton and boasts a wealth of character features. Believed to date back to the early 1800’s ,the property is of local stone elevations under a pitched slate roof and enjoys oil fired central heating and recently installed double glazing. The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance porch which leads to a farmhouse style kitchen complete with inglenook containing an aga, and vaulted ceiling with exposed timber beams. This continues to the utility with original quarry tile flooring, an old pump, slate and worktops. The living room is flooded with natural light and has an impressive open fireplace set in a stone surround, complete with log burning stove, arched recess and exposed timber floorboards. A rear corridor meets a beautiful family room with attractive open fireplace which completes the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs are three bedrooms, two of which are doubles served by a family bathroom and on the second floor is an impressive master suite with exposed vaulted ceiling, large ensuite bathroom and views towards the Blackdown Hills. To fully appreciate the size, charm and position of this superb village, a viewing is highly recommended.

Gotton is a small hamlet lying at the foot of the Quantock range of hills which are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Nearby villages of Cheddon Fitzpaine and West Monkton are regarded as some of the most favoured in the Taunton Vale District and there are numerous foot and bridle paths within easy reach, giving easy access to this attractive countryside. Primary schooling is available at Cheddon Fitzpaine, Kingston St Mary and Monkton Heathfield. Secondary schooling is available at the latter. Taunton, the County town, lies some three miles away to the southeast where a wide range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities will be found including three noted independent schools, the Somerset College of Arts & Technology and Richard Huish Sixth Form College. Taunton enjoys excellent communication links with the rest of the UK with fast rail service to London Paddington and M5 interchange (Junction 25). The property itself enjoys a somewhat elevated situation with far reaching views to the south over the Vale and to the Blackdown Hills in the distance.

The property is set back from a quiet country lane and approached over a shared driveway which leads to a large, gravelled car parking and turning area. To the side is a paved patio and a stone built log/bin store. A timber gate leads to the rear where you will find a paved sun terrace and a stone barn currently used for storage but could convert to a gym, home office, games room or similar subject to the necessary consents. Stairs rise up to a raised lawned garden which is generous in size and is predominantly lawned interspersed with a number of mature trees.