4 bedroom house

An attractive 4 bedroom family home occupying an elevated position in the heart of the Blackdown Hills, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, together with a small barn and grounds of just under 2.5 Acres. EPC: Band F

This attractive former farmhouse located high up in the heart of the Blackdown Hills, is traditionally constructed with stone and brick elevations set beneath a tiled roof and enjoys a South facing aspect across the surrounding countryside and farmland. Currently occupied by two family units, the accommodation is particularly flexible with bedrooms and reception rooms on both floors having been adapted to suit the vendors' life style. The main entrance hall gives access to a cosy sitting room with exposed timberwork and open fireplace with fitted woodburner, second reception room or bedroom, well fitted kitchen/breakfast room and family bathroom. At first floor level are two generous double bedrooms commanding long range views, third double or small sitting room, fourth bedroom/study and a second bathroom. Upvc double glazing is fitted throughout and heating is an oil fired system to radiators. Adjoining the house is a lean to store room housing the oil tank and water filtration unit.

Set in the heart of the Blackdown Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property enjoys an elevated position, totally surrounded by its own and neighbouring farmland with far reaching country views in all directions. The small villages of Buckland St Mary and Bishopswood are both within a mile with amenities that include a primary school, gastro pub, church and community halls with a variety of activities. The County Town of Taunton is just 9 miles to the North with a range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities together with an intercity rail service and access to the M5 motorway.
The surrounding countryside has a very traditional appearance, predominantly used for dairy farming and offers a wide range of rural pursuits with a myriad of footpaths, several nearby race courses, a choice of golf courses, fishing, polo and quiet outriding. The World Heritage Jurassic Coast is only 20 miles to the South at Lyme Regis and there are regional airports at Exeter and Bristol.

The property is approached over a long private driveway with shared maintenance liability, which leads to a generous parking area at the side of the house and a very useful small barn suited to a multitude of uses. Built of stone and blockwork under a steel profile roof, this is divided into three sections with light, power and water. The main garden lies to the South and West of the house, partly bounded by stone walling, and principally laid to lawn with a wealth of mature shrubs and trees, well stocked herbaceous borders and Spring bulbs. Beyond the parking area an enclosed track leads to the remaining land, currently down to permanent pasture with traditional hedge boundaries and an area of copse, all enjoying a high degree of privacy and extensive views. The whole area is estimated to extend to 2.352 Acres. An ideal property for those wanting seclusion without isolation, a haven for wildlife all surrounded by glorious unspoilt countryside. For those with equestrian interests, the vendor runs a small private livery yard next door.
Note: It should be noted a public footpath crosses the property adjacent to the house.

Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Chard