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"A charming detached period house retaining much of its original character, in need of modernisation with gardens and garage. No onward chain. Council Tax band E, EPC rating F, Freehold

Situation The Old Post Office is located in a rural hamlet, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the first one designated in England , in the heart of the Quantock Hills. The property enjoys glorious views over the wooded rolling countryside.

There is an excellent primary school in Enmore, about two miles away.

The county town of Taunton, approximately 6 miles away, has excellent independent schools for boys and girls of all ages, including Taunton School, King s College, Queen s College and King s Hall. There are extensive shopping facilities, and Taunton is also home to the famous Somerset County Cricket Club.

The market town of Bridgwater is approximately 8 miles away and offers a good range of everyday facilities and a number of schools to suit children of all ages.

Description The Old Post Office is a charming detached period house which retains many of its original character features now in need of general modernisation with parking, garage and separate garden and accommodation arranged over two floors.

Accommodation The front door leads into the entrance hall with stairs rising straight up to the first floor. A door to the right leads into the sitting room currently used as a dining room with fireplace and windows to two aspects, to the left is the kitchen breakfast room with fitted wooden units, AGA, sink unit and windows to two aspects. A doorway leads from the kitchen to a rear hallway with a further reception room to the right currently used as the sitting room with feature archway and windows to the side. There is also a utility space, downstairs cloakroom with wc and rear store room with door to outside and stairs leading up to a bedroom with dormer window and dressing area.

The main staircase leads to a landing with doors to two bedrooms with lovely countryside views and a family bathroom.

Outside To the front of the house is a small garden area with gate with shrubs planted to the side of the house. The garage is across the lane with space to park in front. The garden is just beyond the property to the right hand side and being elevated is accessed via stone steps, there are some lovely views over the surrounding countryside. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a number of specimen trees and shrubs with timber shed to the rear and wildlife pond.

Services Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating and AGA. Standard broadband available Ofcom , Mobile signal likely available via EE Ofcom . Please note the agents have not inspected or tested the services.

Directions From Taunton proceed out of Taunton and go through the village of Kingston St Mary, continue on this road and on reaching the top of Buncombe Hill continue straight over the crossroads towards Nether Stowey, follow this road down the hill and around the right hand bend, The Old Post Office can be found directly in front of you by identifiable by a Stags For Sale board.

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