4 bedroom house

A charming detached barn conversion, situated in a stunning rural location. With a total of 1.75 acres. EPC Band E.

Situation - Higher Knapp Farm is situated close to the highly popular village of Hillfarrance, which provides access to the parish church and a public house whilst nearby Oak provides further amenities including a shop/post office and a popular Primary School as well as Oak Manor golf course. Taunton provides a wide range of facilities including a mainline railway station to London Paddington and access to the M5 Motorway at junction 25 as well as Pontispool Sports Equine Centre being within 2/3 of a mile away. The M5 can also be accessed at junction 26 near Wellington. Taunton has a good range of shopping facilities including several supermarkets and the large Musgrove Park hospital. The Schooling in Taunton is well renowned with high quality schools in both the state and private sector.

Description - Higher Knapp Farm is a South facing detached barn conversion of stone and brick elevations under a slate tiled roof. The property was converted in 2010 and now benefits from approximately 1.75 acres in total.

Accommodation - The accommodation is well proportioned and includes double doors that open into an open planned lounge/kitchen/dining room. The area is fitted with a range of hand painted base units. There is a fitted four oven electric AGA, a Belfast sink, a rear aspect window, a beamed ceiling, exposed wooden floors and stairs leading to the first floor. There is an opening that leads through to a sitting room with a door to the rear garden, two windows to the front, a free-standing wood burning stove, a tiled floor and a door to the inner lobby. There is a utility room, downstairs cloakroom and access to the ground floor bedroom, which has an en-suite shower. The first floor has a gallery landing with a picture window enjoying views over the paddock and gardens. There is an airing cupboard and doors to the bedrooms. There are three good sized bedrooms and a fitted family bathroom suite with a shower, wash basin and a WC.

Outside - Outside there is a new driveway at the front of the property, which has been planted with laurel hedging and opens onto a turning and parking area. There is an area of garden to the front, which provides an opportunity for you to put your own mark on the property. There is a single-story outbuilding, which could be converted for a variety of uses subject to planning. The gardens extend to the side and rear of the property and open out to the paddock, which is laid to pasture and enjoys wonderful view towards the Quantock Hills.

Directions - From the centre of Taunton, proceed out of town on the B3227, proceeding through the village of Norton Fitzwarren and on approaching the railway bridge turn immediately left, sign posted to Allerford. Continue along this road passing pontispool equestrian centre, bear right and continue up the hill taking the first turning left to Hillfarrence. Proceed along this lane for approximately half a mile, where the entrance can be found on the right-hand side, identified by a Stags ‘For Sale’ Board.



Marketed by: Stags, Taunton