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Somerton House |
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PLAN OF THE GROUNDS 1.7 hectares 4 acres. Somerton House is a classical Georgian country house set within well
established gardens and grounds, with extensive views to the north over
gardens and parkland. |
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FRONT OF SOMERTON HOUSE Somerton House is approached through electronic entrance gates over a gravelled in and out drive which leads to a turning circle in front of the house. The drive continues on the west side of the property to a large parking area in front of the garage block, and to a further large parking area to the rear of the garge block serving the flats. |
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THE LAND 1.7 hectares 4 acres. An extensive garden with a paddock to the north.The land is fenced and in all extends to about 4 acres. |
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GARDENS AND GROUNDS The mature gardens, which contain a wide variety of trees, including copper beech, yew, cedar, lime, cherry and magnolia, provide a wonderful setting for the house.There is a small brick pavillion on the eastern boundary, which overlooks mixed borders containing a variety of shrubs. Other features include a pond, a circular stone well and rose garden and an orchard. |
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HEATED SWIMMING POOL 10.65m x 4.9m 35' x 16'The pool is of concrete construction and fully lined with ceramic tiles. It is approached by a flagstone path leading to a paved area. The pool is heated by a gas boiler adjacent to the pool house. |
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REAR OF SOMERTON HOUSE There are extensive lawns to the rear of Somerton House offering space for many outdoor activities.The rear terrace adjoins a well stocked border and herb garden, and a flagstone path leads down to the paved area around the heated swimming pool and pool house. |