Parsons Hill, Porlock, Minehead, Somerset, TA24

Halsecombe House is a highly impressive six-bedroom property offering immaculately presented and elegant accommodation extending to more than 5,000 square feet. The property, believed to date from 1892 features high quality and stylish fixtures and fittings throughout and benefits from a wealth of natural light through double-heighted windows, high ceilings and large well-proportioned
rooms. The property further benefits from a detached four-bedroom cottage that offers flexible accommodation options and also provides opportunities for multi-generational living or for use as a holiday let subject to the necessary consents. Halsecombe House is set in a secluded and peaceful position within its extensive grounds of approximately 27 acres and has excellent equestrian facilities and numerous outbuildings. The property enjoys a highly sought-after coastal position with spectacular views over the valley towards the sea.

A bright lobby and entrance hall leads through to main ground floor reception rooms. The impressive drawing room features an original open fireplace and a double-heighted bay window with French doors that open out onto a spacious veranda. Adjacent is the sitting room that also has a feature fireplace and a large bay window. Adjoining this room is the orangery which has a vaulted ceiling and is currently used as dining space offering fantastic panoramic views over the coast. The spacious kitchen has white units to base and wall level, a large central island, a four-oven Aga and modern integrated appliances as well as space for a large breakfast table. The kitchen also has bi-folding doors that open out onto a large terraced area. The property benefits from a separate utility room providing further space for storage and appliances. The ground floor has a double bedroom with an en suite shower room allowing for flexible accommodation options and could also be used for additional reception space if required. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a useful cloakroom.

Upstairs, there are five beautifully presented double bedrooms all benefitting from en suite bathrooms and adjoining dressing areas. The generous bay-fronted principal bedroom provides light-filled accommodation and enjoys wonderful far-reaching views over the coastline. A hatch from the main landing leads to the second floor. Planning permission has been granted for an additional bedroom with en suite facilities to make seven bedrooms if required.

The Cottage
Within the property's extensive grounds is a detached four-bedroom cottage nestled within its own private position. On the ground-floor the cottage has two reception rooms, a fullyequipped kitchen and separate utility room as well as a family bathroom and an additional shower room. On the first floor there are four well-presented bedrooms, one of which has French doors that lead out onto a decked terrace area proving a fantastic vantage point for admiring the views. The cottage benefits from a large landscaped garden that includes two ponds, a greenhouse and several seating areas.

Local Authority: Somerset West and Taunton District Council
Services: Mains electricity. Private water and drainage which we understand may not be compliant with current regulations. Further information is being sought. Oil fired heating. A building on a neighbouring property benefits from services linked to the main house. Further information is available from the vendors agent.
Council Tax: Band G. Cottage Band C
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: Offers in excess of ?3,500,000
Wayleaves and Easements: This property is sold subject to any wayleaves and easements whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Halsecombe House is situated in a superb elevated position at the top of Porlock Hill with outstanding views across the valley towards the sea and across to the Bristol Channel. The coastal village of Porlock, which is situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park offers a range of facilities that include traditional village shops, public houses, restaurants and a primary school, while a further extensive range of amenities can be found in the coastal town of Minehead. Taunton, approximately 29 miles away, is the county town of Somerset and has a good range of shopping facilities including a farmers' market, and is home to Somerset County Cricket Club and Taunton Racecourse. There are excellent state and private schools, including Queen's College, Taunton School, King's College and King's Hall. Other wellknown schools in the area include Millfield, Wellington and Blundell's. The South West Coastal Footpath runs west from Minehead along the North Somerset coastline and provides some outstanding opportunities for walking along the magnificent coast, much of which is in the ownership and protection of the National Trust. Exmoor National Park and the nearby Quantock Hills provide further unrivalled opportunities for walking, cycling and equestrian pursuits. The property is also within a short distance of the North Devon coastline offering miles of pristine beaches to explore as well as providing numerous opportunities for water sports. The property is also just 2 miles from the picturesque seaside port of Porlock Weir that has a beach and several restaurants.

The M5 motorway provides links to the A38 and the A30 to the South and Bristol and London to the North and East. There are frequent rail services from Taunton to London Paddington taking under 2 hours while Exeter International Airport offers an ever increasing number of domestic and international flights.

Halsecombe House is set in approximately 27 acres that include paddocks bordered by mature hedgerow and specimen trees, rolling fields and meadows, woodland and three small lakes. Surrounding the house are areas of well-maintained lawns, a variety of colourful flowerbeds and shrubbery as well as several areas of paved terracing providing ideal spaces for al fresco dining and entertaining as well as for admiring the views. A sweeping driveway leads you to turning circle to the front of the property where there is parking space for multiple vehicles. Further parking space can be found in the carport and the garaging block which is also used as a workshop. To the rear of the property there is a large stable complex, constructed of wooden clad boarding housing four loose horse boxes, a grooms' room with a door leading to a kitchen area and office, as well as a utility area, WC and a shower. Behind the stable complex are various open-fronted storage boxes with three separate bays.