Summary - GREENINGS, TAUNTON, WEST HATCH TA3 5RL
- Grade II Listed 16th-century stone cottage with strong period features
- Adjoins open farmland; very private and secluded with far-reaching views
- Large plot with sun terrace, lawns and two-storey stone barn
- Needs renovation and modernisation throughout
- Barn conversion possible but requires planning and listed consent
- Only one family bathroom and separate WC for four bedrooms
- Very slow broadband; mobile signal average
- Council tax described as expensive
Greenings is a striking Grade II Listed stone cottage dating to the 16th century, set directly alongside open farmland and offering far-reaching rural views. The house retains strong period character — exposed beams, original parquet flooring, Tudor-style fireplaces and a studded front door — and sits within very large, private grounds approached via wrought iron gates and a private driveway.
The accommodation is substantial with four bedrooms, a dressing room, a single family bathroom plus separate WC, two reception rooms, dining room with inglenook and a dated kitchen. A two-storey stone barn stands within the plot and is currently used for storage; conversion to a studio or similar would require planning consent and listed-building approvals. The property needs renovation to bring services and finishes up to modern standards.
Practical considerations are important: the house has Listed status which will complicate alterations, broadband speeds are very slow, and council tax is described as expensive. There is off-street parking and a double carport, but only one bathroom for four bedrooms may be restrictive for family use without reconfiguration.
This home will suit a buyer seeking a secluded period property with scope to restore and adapt rather than someone wanting a move-in-ready house. It offers rare privacy, a large plot and strong historic character — ideal for an owner-occupier who values heritage and countryside living and is prepared to manage renovation and listed-building constraints.
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