Isle Abbotts, Taunton, Somerset, TA3

A unique chance to acquire this 4 bedroom attached property with over 3,000 sq ft of accommodation, further potential, parking, paddock and occupying a lovely spot in the idyllic village of Isle Abbotts.


An utterly enchanting and highly versatile grade II listed property in the idyllic village of Isle Abbotts with store, paddock and double car port. In brief the property comprises an entrance hall/snug, kitchen, dining room, sitting room, study, conservatory, utility and shower room with WC to the ground floor and four bedrooms, family bathroom and WC to the first floor. This wonderful home has been lovingly updated by its current owners to provide modern day living whilst retaining a wealth of character. The kitchen is well fitted with a central island and vaulted ceiling as well as direct access outside. The heart of the home is the magnificent, double fronted sitting room with exposed beams and inglenook fireplace. It’s a magical setting for hosting family and friends. The dining room, which is directly linked to the kitchen, offers an intimate and welcome space for those who enjoy formal entertaining whilst the snug/reception hall at the other end of the property is a flexible space depending on one’s needs. The study will appeal to those who need to work from home and the conservatory provides a very useful room which unites the side garden with the property. All the bedrooms to the first floor can accommodate double beds and they in turn are serviced by a WC and separate family bathroom. If that were not enough to whet the appetite, then the attached former Flax Barn (accessed through the study) certainly will. This impressive addition to the main home could serve a multitude of uses (subject to any necessary consents), including an annexe for multi-generational living, holiday let for those looking at an income stream or workshop/gym/studio. Chapel Farmhouse is one of those rare gems that provides an exciting opportunity to develop further as well as being a great family home. The option for families coming together or single storey living is obvious whilst other will appreciate the chance to gain a taste of ‘the good life’. Viewings strongly recommended to appreciate all it has to offer.

Isle Abbotts is a small village situated some 5 miles north of Ilminster, set in the heart of rural Somerset, surrounded by open countryside with access to all local towns with their shopping facilities and amenities. The former market town of Ilminster lies approximately 5 miles distance and enjoys a good range of shopping facilities together with schooling at primary and intermediate levels and churches of various denominations. The county town of Taunton lies approximately 12 miles to the west and enjoys a more comprehensive range of retail, leisure and scholastic facilities to include three native public schools, Somerset County Cricket Club and The Brewhouse Theatre. Taunton is well connected with a direct line rail link to London Paddington, motorway access at junction 25 of the M5 motorway and international airports at both Bristol and Exeter.

The property is approached by a driveway leading to off road parking and access to a detached double car port and adjoining workshop/store. There is a large area of hard standing and a further lawned area with a five bar gate opening on to a small paddock. The paddock offers a blank canvas for keen gardeners and those who want to keep sheep, bees or chickens for example. From the driveway there is a gothic style brick arch which leads through the stone wall to the additional front garden which is bordered by a stone wall with a gate opening on to the lane. The front garden is laid to lawn with herbaceous borders and at the rear of the cottage access from the rear hall, and the kitchen French doors, there is a further rear garden which is currently bordered by a fence and is laid to grass and gravel. It’s a safe environment for those with pets and/or children as well as a private space for alfresco dining and sitting out through the warmer months.