Bathealton, Taunton, Somerset

Sharps Farm is a magnificent, detached farmhouse offering more than 6,000 square feet of attractive accommodation configured over three floors. The sprawling home was built in 2008 and features characterful detailing combined with modern styling to create an elegant living space, with exposed timber framing and tall windows welcoming plenty of natural light and affording exceptional views across the Somerset countryside. The property also provides excellent eco-credentials with PV solar panels and a wind turbine supplying electricity to the farm, thermal solar panels used for heating the swimming pool, a bio fuel burner which supplies heat to the whole home, underfloor heating and hot water throughout the entire property. Sharps Farm also benefits from flexible accommodation with a three-bedroom annexe providing opportunities for multigenerational living. Outside there are extensive landscaped gardens, giving way to rolling fields and meadows and several substantial outbuildings.

The main house accommodation is configured in an upside down layout, with the living and entertaining space located on the first floor, taking advantage of the elevated position and maximising the exceptional views. Reception rooms include a 24ft drawing room with a wonderful, vaulted ceiling with skylights, exposed eaves, a fireplace fitted with a logburner, and full-height windows and French doors that open onto a decked terrace. The sitting room offers further generous reception space with skylights overhead, a gas logburner and French doors that open onto a balcony. Adjoining the sitting room through pocket doors is the dining room, which connects to the kitchen in a semi open-plan layout and features exposed timber framing and a triple-aspect, flooding the space with natural light. The kitchen itself has fitted farmhouse-style units, granite worktops, a large central island and an Aga while there is also access onto another decked terrace. An adjoining fitted boot room and utility provides a shower room and further space for storage and household appliances.

There are four well-presented double bedrooms arranged across the ground floor which all feature en suite facilities, including the generous principal bedroom, which benefits from built-in wardrobes and full-height windows with French doors that open onto the garden. A long, glass-sided connecting corridor with built-in library shelving overlooks a courtyard area and provides access to the annexe accommodation. The annexe comprises a 27ft family room with two sets of French doors that open onto the courtyard garden, a fully equipped kitchen/dining room and a shower room on the ground floor. Upstairs there are 3 double bedrooms, all with en suite facilities.

The house and outbuildings are located approximately a quarter of a mile from the road, along a tarmacked lane, which opens to a large parking area in front of the house, with access to the carport which offers space for up to four vehicles. Outbuildings include two large barns, which provide farm storage, and offer the potential for development subject to the necessary consents. There is also a stables block with two stables and a tack room.

The beautiful, landscaped gardens that surround the property are mostly southeast-facing and welcome plenty of sunlight throughout the day. They include walled and Italian-style gardens with numerous seating areas, paved walkways, well-kept rolling lawns and colourful border beds with various climbing plants, flowering perennials and established shrubs and hedgerows. There are also rolling open lawns and meadows, an orchard and beyond, open fields and paddocks which are ideal for grazing livestock. In all the property enjoys approximately 119 acres.

Leisure Facilities
Centred around the courtyard is the luxury heated indoor swimming pool with a jacuzzi, sauna and a changing room with shower.

Sharps Farm lies in a peaceful and idyllic rural setting, just outside the small Somerset village of Bathealton and surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a parish church and a village hall, while the town of Wiveliscombe, three miles away, provides a further choice of amenities, including several shops, a small supermarket, a doctor’s surgery and a primary and secondary school. Wellington is six miles away, while Taunton is approximately 13 miles away, offering a further choice of shopping, large supermarkets and leisure facilities. Taunton also has a mainline railway station with direct services to London Paddington taking just under 2 hours. The stunning countryside of Exmoor and the Quantock Hills is within easy reach, providing outstanding walking, cycling and riding routes, while the beaches of the Somerset and Devon coastlines are also easily accessible. The M5 is 7 miles away, providing access towards Exeter to the south, and Bristol and other towns and cities to the north. There is no shortage of outstanding schools in the area, including King’s Hall Preparatory School, King’s College Taunton, Taunton School, Queen’s College Taunton and Wellington School. Also within easy reach are Blundell’s in Tiverton, Sherborne College and Millfield.

Local Authority: Taunton Deane Council
Council Tax: Band G. Annexe Band A
Services: Mains electricity and private water. Private drainage which we understand is compliant with current regulations.
Tenure: Freehold
Right of Way: A public footpath crosses a field in the north. Further information is available from the vendors agent.
Restrictive Covenants: Further information is available from the vendors agent.
Wayleaves and Easements: the property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not
Guide Price: £3,250,000