Summary - THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE KINGWESTON SOMERTON TA11 6BD
4 bed 3 bath Character Property
Immaculate historic home with studio, garden and far-reaching views for families.
Grade II listed former schoolhouse; careful recent renovation
Far-reaching south/west countryside views from principal rooms
Large garden, recently extended with pergola and sheltered seating
Separate timber-clad guest studio with en-suite and kitchenette space
Oil-fired central heating; underfloor heating on ground floor
Private sewerage system (maintenance costs) and off-street parking
Council Tax Band F — higher running costs
Listing status restricts alterations; professional surveys recommended
The Old School House is a handsome Grade II listed former schoolhouse dating from 1707, recently and carefully renovated to combine period character with contemporary comfort. Spacious reception rooms, exposed stonework and beams, and far-reaching countryside views create a picturesque village home well suited to families or those seeking a stylish rural retreat. The main house offers three bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefitting from an en-suite, while a separate timber-clad guest studio provides a self-contained fourth bedroom with en-suite and potential for occasional paid lets (subject to consents).
The ground floor is arranged for modern living: an open-plan kitchen/dining room with roof lantern, seamless flow to the garden and underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. Two double-aspect reception rooms, one with an open fire and stone lintel, give flexible living and entertaining spaces. The garden has been thoughtfully enlarged and planted, with south-facing areas, sheltered pergola seating and private lawns framed by herbaceous borders.
Practical points to note: the property is Grade II listed, which can restrict alterations and may complicate future works. Heating is oil-fired and drainage is to a private sewerage system, which carry ongoing running and maintenance costs. Council Tax is band F. Prospective buyers should review title and listing constraints and seek specialist survey advice before committing.
This is a rare offering for buyers who value historic character, generous internal space (circa 2,107 sq ft) and a beautifully curated garden in an affluent, quiet village setting close to Millfield School and local towns. Viewing is recommended to appreciate the quality of the renovation and the outlook across open farmland.
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