South Drive, Sandhill Park, Bishops Lydeard

The Courtyard is a Grade II* Listed newly converted stables in the grounds of the Sandhill Park Estate, a Stately Home dating back to 1720 tucked between the Quantock Hills and Exmoor National Park. This small community of nine homes, each one unique, was completed in 2022. It is a high quality single-storey development, architect designed, visited by King Charles and overseen by Historic England. It has new build certification and perfectly blends historic and contemporary design.

Exceptional internal features include granite worktops in a modern well fitted kitchen, very efficient gas fuelled wet underfloor heating, high vaulted ceilings with original exposed beams, and hand made solid wood doors and windows with brushed metal fixings.

There is a private courtyard garden with your own lawn and seated patio area for morning coffee, al fresco lunches and evening drinks. The property is safe and secure in a very quiet location at the end of a private no through road, and would make an excellent lock up and leave for those spending long periods abroad.

The property faces a beautiful enclosed landscaped courtyard garden. There is access to a large landscaped parkland area known as the “American Gardens”. A formal garden is planned beyond the courtyard and will lead to a walled garden where allotments may be rented by residents. A short stroll will take you to the acclaimed Ash Common nature reserve, or uphill to the Quantock Hills an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are excellent local pubs and eateries including the award winning Podshavers restaurant and Quantock Brewery in the nearby village of Bishops Lydeard.

The sea at Minehead is only a short drive, as is Exmoor National Park, and the town of Taunton is just ten minute drive, with regular direct trains to London, Bristol and Cornwall. The West Somerset Steam Train Line is a short walk away.

There is a real wow factor about the spacious open plan main reception room, it has a high vaulted ceilings and exposed original beams. A perfect space for entertaining. In contrast the two bedrooms are standard height, warm and comfortable. The house has the beauty of a historic building, with all the comforts of a modern home. There are two allocated
parking spaces are next to the house.