Lydeard St. Lawrence, Taunton, Somerset, TA4

A charming period farmhouse boasting a wealth of character features, together with a number of traditional stone barns with alternative use potential (STP). In all about 14.3 acres. Available as a whole or in two lots.


Knights is a classic period property boasting a wealth of character with fabulous gardens and a fantastic range of traditional barns with alternative use potential (STP). The property is ideally suited to those with equestrian, agricultural or other amenity uses at heart and has the potential to create an income stream if you so wished. In all the property extends to 14.03 acres and is being offered for sale by private treaty as whole or in two lots.

FARMHOUSE, TRADITIONAL BARNS, IN ALL ABOUT 14.3 ACRES.
This attractive stone and cob built farmhouse is believed to date back to the 1600’s and oozes charm, typical from the period. Upon entering the property is an oak framed porch with studded front door which leads into a cross passage hallway with a door to the rear and a separate W.C. The living room enjoys a triple aspect and a fantastic inglenook fireplace creates a focal point set in a stone surround with log burning stove and a heavy beam over. The room also features exposed timber roof beams and a stone spiral staircase in the corner leading to the first floor. The dining room also enjoys a dual aspect and another impressive inglenook and a striking plank and muntin wall which separates the kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base units with work surfaces over, together with an oil fired Aga and quarry tile flooring. Adjoining is a pantry and rear hall to outside. Two staircases lead to the first floor where there are three double bedrooms of generous proportions, one of which is a walk-through but has a separate staircase. In addition there is a family bathroom and separate W.C.

Knights is approached via a pair of attractive stone pillars which lead to a large yard providing parking and a courtyard of traditional barns which are currently used as garaging, storage and workshops. The barns have unlimited potential for a number of alternative uses, subject to the necessary consents. In brief the barns comprise of former cow stalls (10m x 5.1m), a two storey height garage (15.97m x 5m) of stone elevations under a fibre cement roof. Adjoining is a lean-to formerly used as cow stalls (4.3m x 8.46m) and lying opposite is a stone built two storey workshop (9.8m x 5.2m) with room over. The gardens lie on three sides, accessed via an archway with log shed (2.2m x 4m) adjoining the house. To the front there are predominantly lawned gardens and a gravelled path leads to the front door which continues to the side, flanked by well-established borders and enjoying views over open countryside. To the side is a pretty cottage garden, small orchard and a forge (8.4m x 2.53m) complete with forge with attached storage areas. The gardens are also lawned to the rear and are contained within the hedgerow boundaries. Adjacent to the house is a two storey granary/wash house (5.5m x 3.1m) along with a utility/pump house (2.2m x 5.8m), again with alternative use potential. The land associated with this lot lies to the east and comprises of two enclosures of gently sloping pastureland contained within natural hedgerow boundaries and in all this lot extends to 14.36 acres.