4 bed detached house for sale

High Street, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset TA4

A substantially constructed detached former village Police Station residence in a prominent central village location. Built in 1915 in Arts & Crafts style consisting of a former Police Office and Cell. Well proportioned and laid out, set in the centre of the sought after village of Bishops Lydeard located at the foot of the Quantocks.

Well proportioned and laid out, the original Police Station is set in the heart of the sought after village of Bishops Lydeard nestled at the foot of the Quantocks. The accommodation briefly comprises of an entrance hall, four large reception rooms, two at the front with large windows overlooking the front elevation, with feature fireplaces; a utility space and a kitchen. There is a rear lobby that leads to the ground floor WC. The lobby also gives access to the courtyard and enclosed garden. To the first floor, there are four bedrooms all serviced by the family bathroom.

The Old Police House is located in the heart of the village of Bishops Lydeard and is within easy access to the local steam railway station. The village centre provides an excellent range of day to day amenities and includes a primary school, public houses, Parish Church, village hall, Doctors Surgery, convenience store, dentist, paper shop and garage. These are well placed for easy access to the Quantock Hills which are nearby and are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The county town of Taunton is 5.6 miles away and is easily accessible, providing its extensive range of shopping, educational, sporting and cultural facilities, along with access to the M5 motorway and a mainline inner city rail link.

The property is approached via a walled, easy maintenance front garden with path to the front door. The enclosed garden is L shaped and a generous size for a family and gardening enthusiasts alike. There is a large patio with steps up to the large lawned area, a wooden lodge fitted with a wood burning stove, water, light and electricity. An extra shed for further storage and a fenced productive vegetable garden is another wonderful feature of this corner plot.