Former Duchy-owned house on the edge of Curry Mallet

Guide Price: £1,250,000

Agent: Stags

Agent's Tel: 01823 256625

This substantial four-bedroom Victorian residence occupies an elevated position on the outskirts of the village of Curry Mallet.

The classically designed property, named Lyddons Farmhouse, was originally owned by The Duchy of Cornwall and has only been in private ownership for around 17 years. The Duchy Crest on the western elevation is a remnant of its previous royal owner.

Inside, the two-storey dwelling is offered for sale in excellent decorative order, after undergoing an extensive refurbishment programme including the installation of new double glazed "A" rated sash windows.

The sitting room has a dual aspect, an exposed wooden floor and a cast iron Victorian fireplace with a marble surround. The open plan kitchen/dining room is a highlight of the property and is fitted with wooden units, a large central island and a two-oven Aga. The dining area is spacious and has an inset wood burner with a brick surround. A shower room and study complete the ground floor.

On the first floor, there’s a large family bathroom with a ball and claw bath, four double bedrooms, including the principal bedroom which has an ensuite bathroom.

Outside, the gardens and grounds surround all four sides of the property and extend to around two acres. Through extensive landscaping, the gardens are now beautifully presented featuring large expanses of lawn interspersed with shaped flower and shrub borders, and boxed hedging. A planting programme involving 600 new trees has seen the introduction of an orchard displaying a wide range of apple, crab apple, cherry, pear and plum trees. Plus, there are peach and apricot trees adjoining the garden walls. The picturesque grounds also feature a pretty flower meadow, a vegetable area and a working well.

A gated entrance leads to a parking area and a double garage.