Isle Abbotts, Taunton, Somerset, TA3

An attractive newly converted stone barn on the edge of a pretty village

This newly converted barn, originally part of Manor Farm, is predominantly under a clay tiled roof with an impressive tower structure topped with a slate roof. Inside, there is an abundance of natural light, thanks to the large windows and doors, and a general feeling of space throughout, enhanced by vaulted ceilings in most of the rooms. This sympathetic conversion focusses on the character of the building, featuring exposed roof trusses, beams, brick and stone. The property has also been designed with modern living in mind and has an air-source heat pump, underfloor heating, an Envirovent airflow system and rainwater harvester. There is also the benefit of a CMLC Structural Warranty.
The property’s versatile layout offers the potential to be used as one large family home or to be separated into a main house with an annexe.

The front door opens into an entrance hallway with a cloakroom, leading into the heart of the property – an expansive kitchen/dining/sitting room. This space, with its vaulted ceilings and exposed timbers, is flooded with natural light from large windows on both sides, and bifold doors open onto a gravelled terrace, providing an ideal space for al fresco dining while overlooking the surrounding land. The kitchen features shaker-style units, quartz worktops, integrated appliances, a butler sink, and space for a large cooker. This room is large enough to accommodate both a large dining area and a comfortable family sitting room. A utility/boot room off the kitchen offers further storage space, along with a cloakroom, sink, and housing for the boiler and unvented water cylinder. The open-plan nature of the space flows seamlessly into a sitting room area, which has doors leading to the rear courtyard, and a mezzanine floor above. The space is designed for flexibility, allowing it to be used in conjunction with the kitchen area or as a separate sitting area. From the sitting room, a hallway leads to three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which is en suite. The staircase from this hallway rises to a large first-floor bedroom, bathroom, and mezzanine floor that overlooks the living room. This area would make an excellent principal bedroom suite, offering privacy and a sense of space.

At the other end of the property, the distinctive tower structure provides further flexible living options. This area could be incorporated into the main house or used as an independent annexe. The ground floor features a triple-aspect sitting room with access to the rear courtyard. A staircase leads to a double bedroom with an en suite shower room, ideal as a guest bedroom, but also perfect for a home office. A second large double bedroom with an en suite shower room is also located on the ground floor near the tower, completing the accommodation.

Located off a quiet no-through country lane, the property is accessed through a pillared entrance onto a gravelled driveway leading to a parking area for several cars and ample space to build a garage/carport, subject to the necessary consents.

The plot totals approximately 3.26 acres, including a front lawned garden, rear gravelled courtyard and approximately 3 acres of pastureland.

Special Note:

The Vendor informs us that there are restrictive covenants. The property was previously part of the Duchy estate. In accordance with the covenants, the 1.5 storey tower building must be used as annexe ancillary accommodation to the main dwelling and not for holiday let/commercial use. The vendor has permission from the Duchy of Cornwall for a new owner to erect a garage/carport structure on the south side of the property. Buyers are advised to check any other covenants or restrictions via their legal representative.

It is our understanding the Vendor has planning permission for the conversion of an additional barn to the south west of the property.