St. Michaels HillMilverton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JS

Set well back from St Michael’s Hill, the property is approached via a shared driveway leading to a gravelled turning circle in front of the house, providing ample parking. Believed to date from the late 16th century, this impressive Grade II Listed residence is constructed of red sandstone beneath a slate roof with decorative ridge tiles.

Extensively and sympathetically restored by the current owners, the house combines exceptional period character with modern convenience. Features include fine cornicing, decorative plasterwork and working shutters across much of the ground floor.

A flagstone path leads to an attractive central porch with an arched opening and moulded stone detailing. Inside, the house offers beautifully proportioned accommodation with high ceilings, abundant natural light and elegant reception rooms. The dining hall forms the heart of the home, centred around a striking stone fireplace and providing an excellent space for entertaining. Beyond is a rear vestibule with limestone flooring, cloakroom, boot storage and access to the terrace.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with bespoke Shaker-style cabinetry, granite work surfaces and a larder run with marble shelving. High-quality appliances include a five-oven dual-fuel Lacanche range, twin integrated Miele dishwashers, three Bosch integrated refrigerators and two Bosch integrated freezers. A well-appointed scullery provides additional storage, laundry space and a second sink.

The triple-aspect drawing room enjoys a stone fireplace, French doors to the garden and an attractive reading nook. A separate study, equally suited as a snug, features a limestone fireplace and French doors opening onto the garden with views across the village. A boot room/wine store completes the ground floor. A notable feature is the principal staircase, rising from the dining hall beneath a large window overlooking the garden and church beyond.

The first floor is arranged around a generous landing with decorative plasterwork incorporating Tudor roses. The principal suite comprises a magnificent dual-aspect bedroom with vaulted ceiling, marble fireplace and village views, together with a dressing room and a luxurious en suite bathroom featuring a bath, walk-in shower and marble finishes.

There are three further spacious bedrooms, one with en suite facilities, alongside a family shower room and separate cloakroom. A secondary staircase leads to a substantial second-floor room extending across much of the roof space. With its own bathroom, built-in storage and storeroom, this versatile area is ideally suited as a home office, games room, hobbies room or additional family accommodation.

The property sits within approximately 0.68 acres of beautifully maintained gardens, which wrap around the south, east and north elevations. A large rear terrace provides an ideal setting for al fresco dining and entertaining, while a second terrace sits beside a summerhouse and attached potting shed. A gate within the garden wall offers direct access to the adjoining churchyard.

The gardens are partly walled and laid principally to lawn, interspersed with winding paths, mature trees and deep, well-stocked borders providing year-round colour and interest. The grounds enjoy a high degree of privacy while capturing attractive views of the village, church and surrounding countryside. To the front, terraced gardens create an appealing approach to the house. Also within the grounds is a semi-detached two-storey coach house, currently arranged as a garage and workshop.

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