Thurlbear, Taunton

A beautifully presented single storey barn conversion offering spacious accommodation of character, with separate barn and guest suite, in grounds of about 1.5 acres, with pond and tennis court and occupying a stunning rural setting in the Blackdown Hills, yet only 5 miles from Taunton and the M5 motorway.

The Property

Converted from a former barn in the 1980's this spacious home occupies a stunning rural location in the Blackdown Hills, with far reaching views and is only about 5 miles from Taunton and junction 25 of the M5 motorway.  The property comprises 2 detached single storey former  barns, which now provide a stunning 3 bedroom home of character, with a separate detached barn with a guest suite comprising bedroom and en suite shower room.  This building also incorporates a double garage and 2 store rooms, which, subject to the necessary consents, provide the potential to provide further accommodation if so required.  Situated between the barns is a courtyard garden which enjoys a wonderful southerly aspect.  The property is well presented, is double glazed and has oil-fired central heating. The guest annexe has electric heating.  The gardens and grounds extend to about 1.5 acres and include large expanses of lawn, a tennis court and a large driveway provides ample parking.

The accommodation 

The Kitchen/dining room, is very much the heart of the house and extends to over 30' and enjoys a lovely double aspect with a door affording direct access to the garden. The kitchen is well fitted and incorporates an oil-fired Rayburn. There is also a utility room with a further door opening to the garden. The sitting room is a well proportioned room with a vaulted ceiling and  fireplace with inset wood burning stove. It enjoys a triple aspect and stunning views over the surrounding countryside. The snug also enjoys a triple aspect and also has a wood burning stove.   There are 3 good sized double bedrooms with the principal bedroom having an en suite bath/shower room and access to a very useful loft store. There is also a separate family bathroom.

Annexe barn and outbuildings

This comprises a detached former barn which has been part converted to provide a large double bedroom with en suite shower room. This room is ideal as a guest suite, but could also be used as a home office.  Subject to the usual consents, there is the potential to incorporate the adjacent store room and create a self-contained annexe. This barn also incorporates a further store room/workshop and double garage.

Gardens and Grounds

Situated between the barns is a courtyard garden which enjoys a lovely southerly aspect and a high level of privacy. Adjacent to the courtyard can be found a summer house.  Large expanses of lawn surround the property and there are stunning views over the adjacent farmland towards the Quantocks and Thurlbear wood.  There is also a hard surfaced tennis court and a small pond with adjacent area of decking.  In all the grounds extend to about 1.5 acres.

Situation

The Farmyard occupies a stunning rural location within the Blackdown Hills, which have been designated a National Landscape.  They provide miles of footpaths and bridleways, ideal for those with walking and riding interests.  The nearby Thurlbear Wood is part-owned by the Somerset Wildlife Trust and is an ancient woodland and designated a site of scientific interest.  Whilst enjoying a delightful rural location the property is by no means isolated as Taunton and the M5 motorway are about 5 miles away.  Nearby can be found two popular pubs, The Farmers Arms at West Hatch and The Greyhound at Staple Fitzpaine. The nearby village of Thurlbear has a highly regarded primary school.

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