TURLE HOUSE, NORTH STREET, SOMERTON, SOMERSET, TA11 7NZ
Glastonbury 8 miles, Street 6 miles, Langport 4 miles. Castle Cary 10 miles (Paddington 1.5 hours). Yeovil 12 miles (Waterloo 2.5 hours). Taunton/M5 (J25) 16 miles. A303 3.5 miles (Distances & times approximate)
An impressive and historic Grade II listed Georgian townhouse, dating from the mid 1700’s and built of blue lias stone under a clay pan tiled roof. The property is situated within a prime residential spot, in the very heart of Somerton and just a short stroll to the town’s amenities.
Rich in history, the property is named after James Turle, organist at Westminster Abbey from 1831–1882 who also performed at Wells Cathedral, where reputedly the staircase at Turle House was sourced.
Many fine period features remain, including sash windows, flagstone floors, arched doorways, fireplaces, and an original staircase with decorative fretwork balustrades.
The accommodation is spacious and versatile, with multiple reception rooms, a family kitchen with Aga, three first floor double bedrooms and the possibility of creating ground floor annexe accommodation if desired.
A delightful, walled and very private rear garden, garaging, and attic rooms further enhance what is a rare and characterful home, in a highly desirable area.
In all, three double bedrooms, four receptions, study, three bathrooms, kitchen/diner, cloakroom and attic room.
Accommodation
The house is approached via a small courtyard frontage, encompassed by wrought iron railings, with the front door opening into a panelled entrance hall with flagstone flooring. The character within the entrance hall sets the tone wonderfully for the rest of the property.
From here, access is given to both principal reception rooms, a handy cloakroom and wc, with further accommodation lying beyond.
To the right, the drawing room has a marble-surround fireplace with brick inset and gas stove, as well as a sash window with shutters to the front aspect. At the rear lies a study with fitted shelving and lovely outlook over the garden, whilst beyond lies the garden room which opens to the terrace via glazed French doors. An adjoining shower room and walk-in ...
