HUGHENDEN HOUSE BILLETFIELD TAUNTON
Hughenden House 10-12 Billetfield, Taunton, Somerset TA1 3NN Taunton Town Centre Location M5 (Junction 25) 2 miles Exeter 35 miles Bristol 45 miles London Paddington (by rail) 1hr 45mins Location, Style, Elegance, Contemporary Living, Security & Green Energy A development by Abbey Estates Development Company Ltd Hughenden House is a collection of 12 luxury individual and highly distinctive new and converted 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments which have been thoughtfully and sympathetically designed to retain the original character and charm of this important Henry Davis Victorian property. There are 8 apartments in the original building, which is thought to date back to the late 1800 s, and 4 contemporary apartments within a new building to the rear of the grounds 12 spacious luxury apartments Lift access to apartments 8-12 South facing balcony or terrace for each apartment (except apartment 2 which faces north) Fully fitted kitchens and bathrooms All apartments have a video entry system Underfloor gas fired central heating throughout Flooring fitted throughout Secure gated entrance Parking for each apartment Photovoltaic panels which supply the communal areas with electricity Penthouse with a private lift access Central vacuum systems in each apartment Stags 5 Hammet Street, Taunton Devon TA1 1RZ Tel: 01823 256625 Email: taunton@stags.co.uk www.stags.co.uk Robert Cooney Corporation Street, Taunton Somerset TA1 4AW Tel: 01823 230230 Email: taunton@robertcooney.co.uk www.robertcooney.co.uk
Situation Hughenden House occupies an elevated enviable setting on the southern edge of Taunton town centre, with wonderful views towards the Blackdown Hills. Taunton, the County Town of Somerset, has an extensive shopping centre with many wellknown High Street and independent stores, as well as a weekly market, library, theatre and arts centre, supermarkets and a number of restaurants, all within walking distance of the property. There are three well-respected independent schools in Taunton, namely Taunton School, King s and Queen s Colleges, as well as Richard Huish College together with a number of state schools, which also have excellent reputations. Vivary Park, a former medieval fish farm which supplied the castle, is just around the corner from Hughenden House and now hosts a bowling club, golf course and an annual flower show as well as outdoor classical concerts, around the Edwardian bandstand, which run throughout the summer. For those with sporting interests, regular race meetings are held at Taunton Racecourse and Taunton is also the home of Somerset County Cricket Club where there are a number of regular fixtures held at their iconic town centre ground. There are also a number of well-known popular golf courses in the area, including Oake Manor, Pickeridge, Enmore and, slightly further afield, Burnham and Burrow. The motorway network is very accessible from the property with junction 25 of the M5 approximately 2 miles to the east. There are also frequent trains to London Paddington and the rest of the country from Taunton Railway Station. Hughenden House is superbly situated to take advantage of the vast network of footpaths and bridleways which run through the Quantocks, the Blackdowns (both Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty) the Brendons and Exmoor National Park, all of which have a number of charming country pubs. The University cities of Bath, Bristol and Exeter are all within approximately 50 miles, with the latter two also having international airports.
Description Hughenden House, close to the centre of Taunton, is a collection of individual, spacious and highly distinctive apartments which have been created within a former Victorian property, with the addition of a contemporary new build. It is thought to have been built by Henry Davis, a well-respected local builder and amateur architect, in the late 1800s and has had many uses over the years when it was split into two large semi-detached properties known as Hertford House (No 10) and Telemedic House (No 12). Hertford House was most recently a dental surgery and Telemedic house (formally Stafford Villa) has had a number of commercial occupiers. The 8 apartments within the older building are very generously proportioned with high ceilings and large windows. The spacious apartments have a number of other interesting and architectural features which have been restored to make each one individual. They have been finished to a high standard using a range of textures, materials and colours to sympathise and enhance the property, where required. All of the apartments benefit from south facing balconies or terraces apart from Apartment 2, which faces north. The penthouse (Apartment 8) spans the whole of the top floor and is arguably one of the most desirable apartments in the area with its own private lift, far reaching views and extensive open plan living space. All of the apartments will be finished to a similar, yet individual, specification with a central vacuum system, modern fully integrated bespoke kitchens with solid granite worktops, sophisticated modern bathroom suites and underfloor heating and new flooring throughout. The new build has been constructed on the southern boundary of the site to take advantage of the views towards the Blackdown Hills. The 4 apartments all have south facing balconies and are finished to the same high specification as the old building, but with the benefit of a lift. Within this block, apartment 10 has been allocated to assist with local market affordability and is only available to a local first time purchaser aspiring to get a foothold on the property ladder. On the roof of the new build are a number of Photovoltaic panels which provide green energy to the communal areas, thereby benefitting all owners. Automated electronic gates open into the parking and turning area of the development, with each apartment allocated a parking space. The developer has fitted a video entry system to the external communal doors as well as exterior sensor lighting.
Specification All Apartments will be finished to the following specification unless stated otherwise: The Apartments Underfloor gas central heating throughout Entrotec video entry system Central vac system in each apartment Fitted carpets and flooring throughout Double glazing Full insulation & sound proofing to current building regulations Wi-fi Wiring for Sky TV through communal dish Wiring for broadband in most rooms Fully fitted bathroom suites Smoke and heat alarms South facing balconies or terraces (except Apartment 2 which faces north) An allocated parking space with each apartment Kitchens Individually designed layouts Granite worktops Undermounted 1.5 bowl sinks Bosch self-cleaning multi-function ovens Bosch combi microwave ovens Bosch 4 or 5 burner hobs (except Apartment 6 which is induction) Integrated dishwashers Integrated fridge/freezers (except Apartment 8 has a free standing American fridge/freezer) Wine coolers Communal Areas Automated entry gates to secure car parking area Outside hosepipe for car washing Communal stairs carpeted with Roger Oates wool carpets Photovoltaic panels for supply of electricity to communal areas Communal background electric heating External lighting Bin storage Post boxes Lifts The Penthouse (Apartment 8) has its own private lift Apartments 9-12 share a lift in the new build
Apartments 1-3 Terrace Sitting Room 5.41 x 3.58m 17'9 x 11'9 Bedroom 2 4.72 x 4.67m 15'6 x 15'4 Kitchen / Breakfast Room 4.52 x 3.20m 14'10 x 10'6 Bedroom 3.84 x 3.66m 12'7 x 12' Kitchen 4.88 x 2.13m 16' x 7' Up Up Private Lift to Penthouse Sitting / Dining Room 5.49 x 5.49m 18' x 18' Bedroom 1 4.98 x 4.83m 16'4 x 15'10 Kitchen / Sitting Room 5.49 x 5.08m 18' x 16'8 Bedroom 3.81 x 3.51m 12'6 x 11'6 Apartment 1-104.12 m 2 Ground floor 2 en-suite bedrooms Contemporary gas fire Beautiful period feature window Enclosed terrace Apartment 2-53.37 m 2 Ground floor 1 en-suite bedroom Fitted cupboards North facing terrace Apartment 3-61.21 m 2 Ground floor 1 en-suite bedroom Fitted cupboards South facing terrace
Apartments 4 & 5 Down Kitchen / Sitting Room 9.39 x 7.93m 30'10 x 26' Roof Terrace Snug 4.72 x 4.52m 15'6 x 14'10 Down Void First Floor First Floor Bedroom 1 4.29 x 3.76m 14'1 x 12'4 Bedroom 2 3.12 x 3.05m 10'3 x 10' Bedroom 3 3.51 x 3.38m 11'6 x 11'1 Bedroom 2 4.88 x 3.40m 16' x 11'2 Up Up Bedroom 1 3.81 x 3.66m 12'6 x 12' Kitchen / Sitting Room 8.38 x 4.88m 27'6 x 16' Ground Floor Apartment 4-98.75 m 2 Duplex apartment 2 bedrooms (1 en-suite) Contemporary gas fire Large open plan living space South facing roof terrace Apartment 5-131.86 m 2 3 bedrooms (en-suite) Large open plan living space Stairs to mezzanine office space South facing terrace
Apartments 6 & 7 Balcony Roof Terrace Bedroom 1 4.83 x 4.45m 15'10 x 14'7 Kitchen / Dining Room 4.52 x 4.50m 14'10 x 14'9 Down Bedroom 2 3.81 x 3.35m 12'6 x 11' Down Up Lift Shaft Kitchen / Living Room 5.44 x5.26m 17'10 x 17'3 Bedroom 2 4.93 x 4.88m 16'2 x 16' Sitting Room 5.44 x 5.11m 17'10 x 16'9 Bedroom 1 4.52 x 3.81m 14'10 x 12'6 First Floor Apartment 6-97.79 m 2 First floor 2 en-suite bedrooms Large south facing roof terrace Apartment 7-100.82 m 2 First floor 2 en-suite bedrooms South facing balcony Covered parking space with store cupboard
The Penthouse - Apartment 8 Bedroom 3 4.72 x 2.97m 15'6 x 9'9 Bedroom 2 4.72 x 3.66m 15'6 x 12' Bedroom 1 5.03 x 4.45m 16'6 x 14'7 Roof Terrace Down Private Lift Hallway 3.56 x 3.43m 11'8 x 11'3 Dining Room 5.51 x 5.49m 18'1 x 18' Sitting Room 5.23 x 4.75m 17'2 x 15'7 Kitchen / Breakfast Room 5.74 x 4.88m 18'10 x 16' Utility Room 3.91 x 3.61m 12'10 x 11'10 Second Floor The Penthouse, Apartment 8-198.45 m 2 Second floor Private lift access 3 bedrooms (1 en-suite) Large kitchen/diner 2 reception rooms South facing elevated roof terrace Covered parking space with store cupboard
Apartments 9-12 Terrace Terrace Down Kitchen / Sitting Room 7.01 x 4.80m 23' x 15'9 Kitchen / Sitting Room 7.01 x 4.80m 23' x 15'9 Terrace Bedroom 3.51 x 3.05m 11'6 x 10' Void Terrace Bedroom 3.51 x 3.05m 11'6 x 10' Void Up Down Kitchen / Sitting Room 6.10 x 4.42m 20' x 14'6 Lift Bedroom 2 3.23 x 3.05m 10'7 x 10' Bedroom 1 3.30 x 3.23m 10'10 x 10'7 Kitchen / Sitting Room 6.10 x 4.42m 20' x 14'6 Lift Bedroom 2 3.23 x 3.05m 10'7 x 10' Bedroom 1 3.30 x 3.23m 10'10 x 10'7 First Floor Second Floor Plant Room Store Store Store Apartment 9-68.42 m 2 First floor of the new build Lift access 2 bedrooms (1 en-suite) Open plan living space South facing balcony Covered parking space with store cupboard Apartment 10-48.08 m 2 First floor of the new build Lift access 1 bedroom Open plan living South facing balcony Covered parking space Allocated to assist with local market affordability and is only available to a local purchaser trying to get onto the property ladder Up Ground Floor Carport 8.43 x 4.39m 27'8 x 14'5 Lift Carport 7.11 x 4.72m 23'4 x 15'6 Apartment 11-68.42 m 2 Second floor of the new build Lift access 2 bedrooms (1 en-suite) Open plan living South facing balcony with extensive views towards the Blackdown Hills Covered parking space Apartment 12-48.08 m 2 Second floor of the new build Lift access 1 bedroom Open plan living South facing balcony with extensive views towards the Blackdown Hills Covered parking space
View from Apartment 12 Balcony
18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 NOTES: This drawing is. Contractors must check all dimensions on site. Figured dimensions are to be used. Any discrepancies to be reported to the Architect or Contract Administrator before the works proceed. Plan to show allocated parking spaces 1.2m Brick boundary wall About the Developer Abbey Estates Development Company is a long established family run business specialising in small to mid-scale bespoke conversions, renovations and new builds. They pride themselves in their individual quality of design and finish and where possible local tradesman, materials and expertise are used throughout the process, from start to finish, ensuring their finished product is personal, unique and unrivalled by competitors. Services Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas fired underfloor heating. Photovoltaic panels generating electricity for the communal areas. Service Charges and Ground Rent The service charges are based on the square meterage of each apartment and whether or not they have lift access. More information can be obtained from the selling agents. The 2015 annual ground rent is 250 per apartment per annum. The Lease 125 years from the 1st January 2015. Animals Small household pets are allowed within the development with the consent of the Freeholder. The Management Company Hughenden House Management Company Ltd. Estate Agents Note The selling agents give notice under the Estate Agents Act that the vendor of this development is connected to an employee of Stags. Directions From Taunton town centre proceed along East Street turning right into Silver Street and proceed past Sainsbury's onto the A38. Hughenden House can be found on the left hand side just after the Taunton House Hotel, marked by a for sale board. From Junction 25 of the M5 follow the signpost to Taunton Town centre along Toneway. After passing the Audi garage on your right, turn left at the roundabout onto the A38. Follow the A38 into Taunton turning left at the traffic lights just beyond Nuffield Fitness Centre. Proceed past Sainsbury s where Hughenden House can be found on the left hand side, just after the Taunton House Hotel, marked by a for sale board. Disclaimer These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. VEHICLES Scar SV Brick wall, h1m Sign LP Tarmac low wall post boxes PEDESTRIANS Brick wall, h1m automatic opening Tarmac gates bin store remove low brick wall outside tap 1.8m fence Concrete ramp low wall Tarmac water meters 1-12 APARTMENT 1 A: 104.12 m 2 CIRC. G03 A: 42.64 m 2 APARTMENT 2 A: 53.37 m 2 low wall new access locking gates Brick wall, h1.5m up telephone DP New paving E APARTMENT 3 A: 61.21 m 2 G Iron railing A1 parking A2 parking A3 parking A4 parking A5 parking up from basement A6 parking railings and gate gas meters 1-3, 6-8 elec. meters 1-8 railings and gate gas meters 4&5 G APARTMENT 4 A: 42.26 m 2 Brick boundary wall New tarmac New tarmac G A12 parking Stone wall, h2.0m A11 parking RWP A10 parking maint. elec. meters 9-12,1 communal gas meters 9-12 E lobby A9 parking A9 store A8 parking A8 parking A7 parking A7 parking RWP Brick wall, h1.4m Gravel APARTMENT 5 A: 112.04 m 2 Service Pit Gravel CPS Church H
View from Apartment 11
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