5 bedroom detached for sale

A charming, characterful and well proportioned period residence wonderfully modernised enjoying a peaceful location on the edge of Langport, boasting five bedrooms, manicured gardens and wonderful views.


Set in an elevated position with sweeping west-facing views over the picturesque Somerset Levels, this beautifully presented 5-bedroom detached period home seamlessly blends timeless character with modern luxury.
Inside, the property has been thoughtfully updated to offer contemporary comfort while retaining original features such as exposed wooden beams and flagstone flooring in the hallway. The spacious layout includes three versatile reception roomsa large, inviting sitting room with feature fireplace housing the log burner, wonderful wooden flooring and bespoke, integrated shelving. A formal sitting room thats been recently recarpeted and houses the decorative fireplace. These rooms are perfect for both entertaining and relaxed family living. Towards the rear is the third reception room currently used as a hobby rooma well lit room thanks to windows on two elevations and concrete flooring adds texture.
The kitchen diner is certainly the hub of the home where a wall of modern Crittall style windows perfectly frames the views of the rear garden and beyond. The kitchen offers a range of base level units under wooden work tops and modern metro tile splashbacks. Appliances include integrated dishwasher and oven as well as an induction hob. From the kitchen is the utility room with sink and additional spaces for utilities. The internal passageway can be accessed from both the hallway and the utility room which gives covered access to the garage. Upstairs via the centrally located staircase, the panelled landing leads to the generous master suite which features a walk-through wardrobe leading to a stylish en-suite bathroom with free standing bath. Three further double bedrooms including a generous sized guest bedroom as the second, with ensuite shower room. A further single room provides flexible accommodation, ideal for growing families or guests. The main bathroom includes a bath, separate shower, WC, and sink, all finished to a high standard.

OUTSIDE
Outside to the front, the property is approached by a large, gravelled driveway offering an abundance of parking, the Wisteria across the front creates a perfect compliment to the house itself. A side gate leads round to the charming garden to the rear, a lovely flat lawn bordered by mature trees and shrubs on one side and feature stone wall with magnificent flowers beds at the foot of it on the other.
A rustic post and rail style fence at the end with west-facing aspect makes it the perfect spot to enjoy sunsets across the Somerset landscape with a chance to spot resident barn owls and local cranes. An informal kitchen garden, with raised beds, a working greenhouse and designated wildlife areas, amongst various fruittrees including Cherry and Pear can be found on the Northern side of the plot. The gardens at Perham House were opened up for the NGS (National Garden Scheme) in 2024. A raised outdoor cabin nestled in the border of the garden offers younger members of the family a place to play where the seating area positioned nicely towards the end of garden offers adults a superb spot to entertain or just take in the view.

Perham House is ideally situated on an elevated site in this quiet hamlet and commands superb views across levels and the surrounding countryside. The property is readily accessible, being just 1.5 miles from the busy market town of Langport which offers good day-to-day amenities, including supermarket, shops, doctors and dentists surgeries, library, inns, garages, churches and a primary school. Huish Academy and Sixth Form with adjoining sports centre providing good sporting facilities for all age groups, is close by at Huish Episcopi. The larger regional centres of Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater and Street are all within reasonable driving distance, each offering extensive amenities together with excellent educational facilities. There are mainline rail links at Taunton, Yeovil and Castle Cary. The M5 motorway can be accessed at Junction 25 Taunton and Junction 24 Bridgwater.