Fiddington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5

An immaculate contemporary home, set in about 21 acres of level gardens and pasture, in a delightful rural setting at the foot of the Quantock Hills.

Description

Constructed in 2020, this unique rural home, has been designed for adaptable family living with plenty of entertaining space, and to make the most of its glorious rural views. The exterior of the building has been designed for a low maintenance quality feel, with aluminium frame windows and doors, a metal standing seam roof and cedar clad elevations. Converted from a modern steel framed farm building, within the Class Q permitted development guidance, this unique two storey home features large expanses of glass and tall ceilings within the main living space, bathing the interior with natural light, whilst framing the expansive views over the gardens and surrounding countryside.

The accommodation extends to about 3,663 sq ft, with the ground floor comprising a wonderful open-plan kitchen and living space, a study, snug/sitting area, a double bedroom suite, laundry, utility/boot room with WC, and a cloakroom. On the first floor there is a principal bedroom suite with extensive fitted cupboards and a spacious en suite bathroom, two guest bedrooms which chare a family bathroom, an airing cupboard and substantial under eaves storage area.

Outside, paved terraces surround the building, accessible via bi-folding doors from the kitchen and living areas, leading on to the extensive landscaped gardens. The house and buildings are approached via a private drive, shared with one neighbour, which leads to a gravelled parking and turning area to the house, there is also a substantial garage and workshop building. Further to the east, the driveway leads on to a substantial agricultural building, suitable for a variety of different uses, including an American style barn for stabling. There is also a workshop area with electric roller door and a further secure storage area within. A gravelled yard to the side and rear, provide plenty of yard space for machinery and vehicles.

The land offers six well fenced pasture paddocks to the north, south and east of the buildings, with a pond beside the house and a two areas of recently planted trees and hedges. In all, the property extends to about 21.2 acres, enjoying a great deal of privacy and splendid views over the surrounding area.

Location

Bartons Farm is situated in a delightfully rural, yet accessible location, on the edge of the village of Fiddington and between the villages of Nether Stowey and Cannington. Fiddington has a parish church and village hall with an active community, whilst Nether Stowey, about 2.3 miles to the west, has a thriving community with an excellent primary school, two pubs, a Post Office, local shops and a medical centre.

The Quantock Hills, designated by Natural England as a National Landscape, are within striking distance to the south, and the Somerset Coastline, about three miles to the North provide a wealth of excellent walking, cycling and riding routes.

The town of Bridgwater is about seven miles to the east, offering a branch line station and excellent choice of shops, supermarkets and amenities, whilst the county town of Taunton, about 13 miles to the south, provides further schooling and leisure amenities, as well as a direct rail service to London Paddington in less than two hours.

Communication links to the area are good, with the A39 providing access to Bridgwater and the M5 motorway. Bristol and Exeter International Airports provide a number of domestic and international flights.

Square Footage: 3,663 sq ft


Acreage: 21.2 Acres

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SERVICES: Mains water & electricity. Private drainage - sewerage treatment plant. Oil-fired central heating.

PHOTOGRAPHS: July 2024.