This impressive, detached period property occupies a delightful riverside setting in the picturesque and unspoilt hamlet of Ham, on the banks of the River Tone, and a short drive from Creech St Michael and North Curry, while Taunton is just over five miles away.

The five-bedroom, double-fronted dwelling, named Willow House, has lovely views out over a leat, where there is easy access for a dinghy/canoe, and leads on into the mill stream and then the river.

The house has retained many of its original period features and yet it has been carefully modernised and extended by the current owners to create a principal bedroom with a balcony from where there are wonderful views over the garden and river.

Inside, the reception hallway opens through to a study which has a turning staircase to the first floor, a downstairs cloakroom and double doors that open to the rear terrace. The sitting room is a cosy living space with a charming inglenook fireplace housing an inset stove, while the separate dining room also has an inglenook fireplace. The kitchen/breakfast room has a classic look and is fitted with a range of wooden units, granite worksurfaces and it has plenty of space for appliances. The ground floor is completed with a lovely, light-filled sunroom with a large overhead lantern window, Italian-tiled flooring and doors that open to the side terrace.

On the first floor, there are five bedrooms and a smart family bathroom with a roll-top bath. The principal bedroom benefits from having a range of built-in wardrobes, a balcony enclosed by railings and an ensuite bathroom. The guest bedroom also has an ensuite shower room.

Outside, the gardens are a delightful feature and include several specimen trees and shrubs including a large willow tree. There is also a timber summer house, a deep paved terrace, an expanse of lawn, a covered seating area and steps leading to the riverbank.

The driveway has a large gravel parking area that leads to a double garage.

SUMMARY:

Willow House, Ham, Taunton

Guide Price: £725,000

Agent: Stags

Agent’s Tel: 01823 256625