Thurloxton, Taunton, Somerset

The Agent says ...
Manor Farm sits in a pretty village setting just beyond the church. The property is approached along a sweeping drive continuing through the grounds leading into an attractive courtyard.

Designed and converted 10 years ago by the current owner from what once was barns and outbuildings to the manor. It now offers fabulous spacious accommodation from the main entrance hall with a cloakroom/WC.

The main feature to its design, is a superb open plan kitchen with a dining area beyond. This impressive space is exceptionally light and airy with a vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers giving character to the space.

A comprehensive range of wall and base units provide extensive storage incorporating attractive display shelving, and a revolving corner cupboard. A range of integrated appliances include a full height fridge/freezer, electric fan oven with induction hobs to the side and a stainless-steel overhead extractor with lighting.

An impressive central island provides further under cupboard storage, a dishwasher and breakfast bar. A small preparation sink includes a quooker tap providing boiling water.

Full height storage units continue along the far side leading into the utility room. This includes a further range of wall and base units, a stainless steel double sink with storage, space for a washing machine and dryer.

A side door opens out to the rear terrace and outside boiler room.

Full height French doors open out to the sun terrace allowing an abundance of light into the room.

Beyond is the breakfast/dining room offering ample space for a large table and is ideal for entertaining.

To the side an attractive solid wood staircase made from Canadian pine leads up to a mezzanine floor, currently used as a home office, where large, windows open onto a small balcony with outstanding views across open countryside.

Beyond the dining room is the snug. This spacious double aspect reception room enjoys the morning sunshine with an easterly aspect and French doors opening out to the terrace.

The main sitting room, off the hall, is again spacious and light with a dual aspect looking out to the courtyard and paddocks to the other side. French doors give access out. An attractive fully remote electric contemporary fire with surround, set below display book shelving.

The principal bedroom seen at the far end of the hall includes a walk-in wardrobe offering extensive hanging and storage.

To the side is an en suite shower room.

There are two further double bedrooms both with en suites (one of which includes a bath).

THE ANNEXE

The annexe attached to the end of the main barn benefits from independent access with a parking and turning area. This offers great flexibility to the main accommodation and is ideal for extended family, or can be used as a holiday rental, or air B&B providing a further income stream.

The accommodation comprises an open plan kitchen/diner/sitting room fitted with a full range of wall and base units and breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include washing machine, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven with halogen hobs.

Full height windows with French doors open out allowing natural light in.

The reception hall leading in from the side of the main barn gives access into the shower room with a large double bedroom to the side including a full range of fitted wardrobes.

OUTBUILDINGS AND GARAGING
On the opposite side of the courtyard there is an extensive range of outbuildings that currently offer 2 storerooms, garaging and a gym. Outside WC and a utility room.

This offers an exciting opportunity (subject to the necessary consent) for further conversion potential. Power, water and lighting are available.

Part of an attractive stone stable offers further garden storage.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Manor farm is approached off a quiet country lane along a sweeping drive with extensive lawned areas and established trees seen either side.

To the side is an orchard area of approximately 1.5 acres, where solar panels can be seen at the end providing energy for the benefit of the property.

Attractive stone walls create the entrance leading into the courtyard with parking and turning for several cars.

The lawns extend around the rear of the property, which form part of the formal gardens. Attractive terraces combining brick and stone create formal borders planted with a selection of herbaceous plants and ornamental shrubs providing colour and interest throughout the year.

Curved steps lead down to the sun terrace also linking the annexe offering an ideal outside entertaining space.

The main paddock area beyond offers excellent level pasture of approx. 4.5 acres.

SITUATION
Manor Farm is situated along a quiet country lane just on the edge of in the favoured village of Thurloxton, which is in the Quantock foothills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing miles of footpaths and bridleways.

The village has a parish church, a well utilised village community hall, public house and good access to both the local towns of Taunton and Bridgwater.

Taunton, the county town, provides a comprehensive range of recreational, scholastic and shopping facilities as well as a main line railway station and M5 interchange.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage which complies with the General Binding rules of 2020. Oil fired underfloor central heating with individual room thermostats. Solar panels benefitting from feed in tariff, which is index linked, currently provide an income of £2,700 p.a. Superfast broadband.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset County Council Tax Band G

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Rating C

NB
There are two public foot paths. One that runs from the driveway up to the far boundary and another across the paddock.