Ford, Wiveliscombe

Guide Price: £1,400,000

Agent: Wilkie May & Tuckwood

Agent's Tel: 01823 332121

This modern and contemporary detached residence occupies a plot of around 1.6 acres in the picturesque hamlet of Ford, close to the historic market town of Wiveliscombe.

The beautifully presented home, providing more than 4000 square feet of accommodation, was built to exacting standards in 2016 by the current owners and has several energy-efficient measures such as solar panels, external wall insulation, and a copper roof. Other special features in the house include underfloor heating, high-quality oak flooring, oak doors, an oak staircase, and a lift providing easy access between the ground floor and the lower ground floor.

Somerset County Gazette: Pictures: Wilkie May & Tuckwood

Inside, the property is superbly appointed with light and airy rooms that flow seamlessly together. The bright, contemporary kitchen is fitted with white gloss units, roll edge work surfaces, and has several integrated appliances. The floor-to-ceiling windows allow the room to be filled with natural light and offer a stunning view over the garden. A good size dining room is connected to the kitchen, and it has bi-fold doors that lead out to a sun terrace. The sitting room also has floor-to-ceiling windows making it a bright and comfortable living space. A spacious study completes the ground floor.

Four double bedrooms and a family bathroom can be found on the lower ground floor which is centred around a large hallway. Two of the bedrooms benefit from ensuites, while the principal bedroom connects to a lovely garden room with bi-fold doors.

Somerset County Gazette: Pictures: Wilkie May & Tuckwood

Outside, the main garden offers a good degree of privacy and is predominately laid to lawn interspersed with mature trees and shrub borders. Plus, there’s a formal garden with raised planters, a large patio next to the house, and a lovely timber pergola with flower and shrub borders at the rear of the property.

The driveway provides ample space for parking, plus there are two garages, a workshop, a garden room, and an outside toilet.