4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Silver Street, South Petherton, Somerset TA13

King Ina's Palace is a fine example of late medieval craftsmanship, built in 1485 by the influential Daubeney family. Its history reaches back centuries and tradition links the site to King Ina of Wessex and an 8th-century royal residence. As an early West Saxon King Ina helped shape the foundations of a kingdom later unified and strengthened by Alfred the Great. Later associated with Giles Daubeney, 1st Baron Daubeney and a trusted courtier to Henry VII, the property is rich in heritage, character, and enduring charm. Today this wing of the Grade II* listed 14th century Manor House has retained many of its original period features including tall ceilings, stone mullion windows with leaded lights (some stained glass), carved stone fireplaces and window seats. On the ground floor off the entrance hall is the large sitting room, fitted with a wood burning stove, window seats and tall windows to either side overlooking the garden. An arched doorway leads into the dining room, which also has a stone fireplace. On the other side of the entrance hall are the cloakroom and the kitchen. On the first floor are the master bedroom with open ensuite bathroom, guest bedroom with ensuite shower room, separate WC and family bathroom. A further flight of stairs rises to two double attic bedrooms, with bedroom 3 offering scope to create a further ensuite in the store (subject to the necessary planning permission).

The property is approached through twin wrought iron gates onto a gravelled parking area with space for a number of vehicles. Adjacent to this is a stone and tiled double garage with space for four cars and first floor mezzaine storage. The garden which is a major attraction of the property is bisected with a number of gravelled pathways, dividing the garden into a number of "rooms" each with it's own privacy and enclosed by mixed yew hedging and topiary bushes. The garden lies on the south and west elevations and is predominantly walled, with the main lawn and gravelled seating area directly outside the western entrance providing easy access for alfresco entertaining. On the northern side there is an area with an octagonal thatched Rondavel and two timber outbuildings which are currently used for storage. There is the opportunity to convert these into additional accommodation / a small glamping unit to provide a letting income (subject to obtaining the relevant permissions).

King Inas Palace is situated on Silver Street, which is just a short walk into South Petherton village centre. South Petherton is a very popular and vibrant Somerset village with excellent local services including an Art Centre (The David Hall), Post Office, Library, Baker, Butcher, Greengrocer, small Co-Op, Public House, Holm Restaurant, small hospital and doctor's surgery with pharmacy. For wider needs more extensive facilities can be found in Crewkerne (6 miles) and Yeovil (10 miles). There is nearby access onto the A303 and mainline railway station in Crewkerne with a regular service to Waterloo (2.5 hours). For international travel. The airports at Bristol and Exeter also within easy reach. The local area offers a wide choice of schools from both the independent and state sectors including Hazlegrove, Perrott Hill and Millfield (independent schools) and South Petherton Infants and Junior Schools.