The Hill, Langport, Somerset, TA10

ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor Riversleigh is a handsome detached period property of two eras (the elegant Victorian east wing was added to the original Georgian (ca. 1776) house in 1854) with the high ceilings, beautiful detailing, and eccentric elegance beloved of English country homes. The impressive entrance hall is filled with light pouring down from the beautiful arched window on the stairs, with the walls painted in period colours, a splendid tiled floor, and a sweeping staircase to the first floor. To the left is the huge formal dining room, that overlooks the gardens and can accommodate the largest of gatherings with ease. Along the hall, after dinner drinks can be comfortably enjoyed in the sumptuous drawing room with its scene stealing grand fireplace. Double doors from the hall lead outside to a small patio and the garden beyond. An inner hall leads off to the other side of the house and from here there is a second staircase to the first floor (bedrooms 3 -6) . On one side of the hall is a large shower room and on the opposite side is a lovely cosy snug - a perfect spot to curl up with a book; this in turn leads through to the conservatory with its fantastic, far reaching views over the River Parrett. At the end of the hall is the superb kitchen/breakfast room. This wonderfully sociable space is neatly divided into its two zones with the dining area easily fitting an 8 seater dining table, Welsh dresser, further storage furniture, and a comfortable chair. The kitchen has a full range of traditional style fitted units and a central island, all topped with black granite worktop. A large cream AGA, with tiled splashback, forms a lovely focal point on the rear wall. There is a separate gas hob, space/plumbing for a dishwasher, and an eye-level electric double oven. A door from the dining area leads out to a glazed porch and to a path alongside the house that leads to the driveway and rear garden. A door from the kitchen gives access to the garage which has a utility and two workshops within. Lower Ground Floor Stairs from the inner hall lead down to the cellar, garden room and WC on the lower ground floor (there are also stairs from the entrance lobby). The garden room has sliding doors to the rear, a sink, worktops, and storage perfect for outdoor dining in the summer. First Floor The main staircase leads up to a galleried landing with access to the principal bedroom and bedroom 2, both of which are very generous in size and have ensuite bathrooms. There is also a WC and airing cupboard on the landing. A door leads through to the other side of the house where there are four further double bedrooms and the family bathroom (with fitted storage on the landing). GARDEN & GROUNDS The property is approached through solid gates that open to a large gravel driveway with the garage to one side. Pathways run down either side of the house and provide access to the lawned gardens at the side and rear. The property sits in over half an acre of grounds, with walled gardens that are divided into three main areas. Alongside the house is a lawn with a small patio, divided from the main lawn by a short steep slope. Steps wind down the side of the house (and straight down from the garden room) to this lower lawn. There is a large integral workshop and garden store under the conservatory (only accessible from the garden) and a kitchen garden area with greenhouse in the bottom corner of the main lawn, tucked away behind a stone wall. The slopes between the upper lawned areas are planted and there are borders down one side of the garden and evergreen hedging on the other. From the main lawn a paved pathway leads down to a narrower and wilder strip of garden (partially lawned) that slopes down to the river. At the very end of this garden there is a wooden bridge (now needing attention /repair) over the river. SERVICES All mains services are connected. Gas-fired central heating with radiators. LOCAL AUTHORITY Somerset Council - Tax Band G ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE Current Rating - E