5 bed detached house for sale

Outwood, West Lyng, Taunton TA3

A deceptively spacious detached chalet bungalow, currently configured to provide a self-contained annexe, standing in large gardens and grounds of about 2 acres with garaging, long driveway providing ample parking and enjoying a semi-rural location in this small hamlet, close to the Bridgwater and Taunton canal.

The property

Originally comprising a detached bungalow this property has been substantially extended so that it now provides first floor accommodation and a 'wing' has been added which can be utilised as an annexe if so required. The property provides great flexibility as to use and can be occupied as one large property with 5 bedrooms and 2 reception rooms, or subdivided to provide a two-storey 3 bedroom home and single-storey 2 bedroom annexe. The property is well presented, has oil-fired central heating and is double glazed. The property stands within gardens and grounds extending to about 2 acres and is offered with a good number of outbuildings.

Main property

If utilised as 2 units of accommodation the main property is approached via a conservatory, which leads to the kitchen/dining room. Doors provide access to the 'annexe wing' and also to a hallway with access to the ground floor rooms and a staircase providing access to the 2 first floor bedrooms. On the ground floor can be found a sitting room with double doors opening to the garden. There is also a bedroom which can be utilised as a study and a shower room. On the first floor are 2 bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room and the other has an en suite cloakroom.

The annexe

This can have its own separate access via a sun room with lovely views over the garden. This opens to the kitchen/dining room, which enjoys a pleasant double aspect. The sitting room also overlooks the garden and double doors open to the terrace. There are 2 double bedrooms and a shower room.

Outside

The property can be approached via 2 driveways. Either from the main A361 or the village road into Outwood. A long driveway extends to about 180m and is gated at either end. The gardens lie mainly to the front of the property and include a large expanse of lawn with numerous trees and approached directly from the property is a large paved terrace. Situated at the end of the garden is a timber garden shed/garage. Situated to the side of the property can be found a productive vegetable garden. To the rear of the property is a further area of paving and a pathway gives access to another timber framed garage. Rising up behind the property is a further grassed area with numerous trees and includes a Second World War Pillbox, believed to have been installed to protect the adjacent railway line. The property enjoys a good deal of privacy and in all the grounds extend to about 2 acres.

Situation

Outwood is a small hamlet which adjoins the Bridgwater to Taunton canal which provides excellent level cycling and walking opportunities. Outwood can be found just off the A361 which runs from Taunton to Street. It lies about 6 miles East of Taunton and is also readily accessible to the larger centres of Bridgwater and Langport