Complete with a swimming pool, tennis courts, home cinema and gym, wine cellar and equestrian facilities, this Grade II listed Georgian country house set within 28 acres is many people’s idea of a dream home.
Haygrass House, featured on the real estate website Rightmove, is of classic Georgian architecture surrounded by established formal gardens and grounds.
According to the listing, the house dates from around 1800 and has a wealth of decorative period features internally.
Approached via a private drive leading to a large parking and turning area in front of the beautiful East façade, first impressions rarely come better than this.
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With an elegant entrance hall and wealth of reception rooms, it makes for an ideal family home and perfect for entertaining guests too.
The drawing room faces due south over the extensive formal gardens and grounds with a bay window ensuring plenty of natural light.
Opposite is the dining room, an equally generous room with floor to ceiling sash windows and an open fire.
The entrance hall continues into the inner hall from which the beautiful, cantilevered staircase with roof light above rises to the first floor.
There is a library off the inner hall, with south-facing floor to ceiling windows and double doors giving access to the gardens.
The kitchen forms the heart of the home and is fully fitted with modern appliances as well as a central island and AGA.
Also on the ground floor are a cinema room, family room and study.
Beyond this and towards the back of the house are the practical elements including a large utility room and two storerooms.
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Another attractive feature is the extensive basement including a wine cellar and storage rooms.
Taking entertaining to the next level, Haygrass House also boasts a ballroom, off which is a preparation kitchen, pantry and a gym.
The grand proportions continue to the first floor, where a generous front landing leads to the main bedrooms.
The master bedroom is particularly impressive with a double aspect giving elevated views over the gardens and a beautifully finished en suite bathroom.
There are two further bedrooms at the front of the house, one with an en suite bathroom and six further bedrooms, and four bath/shower rooms.
Next to the entrance gates and with its own parking and garden is The Lodge consisting of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a sitting room and a kitchen.
More accommodation comes in the form of the Stable Flat.
Situated above the stables, it features two bedrooms, a bathroom and an open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room.
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Summary
Where: Haygrass House, Shoreditch, Taunton
Offers in excess of: £2,500,000
Agent: Jackson-Stops, Taunton
Contact: 01823 325144
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