OTTERHEAD House is one remnant that remains of Otterhead Estate, having once been a thatched farmworkers cottage belonging to the estate.

It was bought in a parlous state by its current owner, who undertook a whole scale renovation to a very high standard over a three year period.

This was recognised by The Daily Telegraph’s Home Building & Renovating Awards in 2020, when it was awarded the coveted “Renovation of The Year” award.

The house is south-facing in a superb position nestled into the landscape and set against a backdrop of mixed mature woodland on the hillside behind it.

Its elevated position affords lovely, far-reaching views over woodland and unspoilt countryside.

The house is built of local stone and the original thatched roof has been replaced with slate.

The interior has been refurbished in a period style with a contemporary twist by using pale oak joinery, stone tiled flooring and fitting the inglenook in the sitting room with a wood-burning stove.

The ground floor has a large, L-shaped kitchen/dining room and is fitted with bespoke, painted timber units including a central island, burnished brass work surfaces and a range of built-in electric appliances.

Adjacent to the dining area is a cosy, south-facing sitting room and beyond it is a double bedroom with an en suite shower room.

The first floor has four double bedrooms, the smallest of which has dual access to the landing and principal bedroom, so would suit use as a dressing room or nursery if desired.

The principal bedroom is especially noteworthy with wrap-around windows with a Juliette balcony, exposed roof timbers, a vaulted ceiling and sumptuous integral shower room behind a curtain wall.

Fringing the house is a deep, wide paved terrace accommodating a hot tub and adjacent sauna.

Beyond the drive the garden slopes gently downwards and is divided into two halves, separated by a waist high stone wall.

One side is wilder with an area of mixed woodland at the far end. On the other side is the more manicured portion, which incorporates a lawn planted with trees and shrubs, a barbeque area, stonebuilt summerhouse and two garden stores.

SUMMARY; Location; Churchinford, Taunton; Price; £1,500,000; Agent; Knight Frank; Contact; 020 3869 4758.

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