Newtown, Buckland St. Mary

A rare opportunity to acquire this incredible five bedroom period country home, which has been tastefully presented by the current owners and renovated to an exceptional standard, occupying an idyllic and convenient position on the Blackdown Hills. The cottage was built in the early 1800’s and has been loved and cared for by the current owners since they took ownership in 2022. You enter through the front door into a rather impressive entrance hall/utility, with limestone tiled flooring, bespoke units with quartz tops, an integrated washing machine, and doors opening to the kitchen and downstairs WC.

The kitchen is located at the heart of the house and is beautifully finished with a range of shaker style base and wall mounted units, with quartz worktops over, with inset double ceramic sink and brass mixer tap, high level double oven, five ring gas hob with hood over and an integral dishwasher. The limestone tiled floor is consistent throughout and continues through a large opening into the grand and spacious dining area and large patio door lead out to the rear patio.

The Owners Love - The current owners have described their time here as having “lived their dream”! They particularly love “the beautiful character features of this cottage blended with modern conveniences. To have an annexe to generate an income from, and a field to keep our pigs and chickens, we have absolutely loved it!” which has made the lifestyle of country living really enjoyable. They are particularly proud of “the work we did to the layout of the house including reconfiguring the ground floor and extending into the loft to create the master suite”. They have also really enjoyed the balance of a rural lifestyle whilst being able to get back to Taunton in around 15 minutes by car and the easy access to the A303.

The living room is situated beyond the dining room and has lovely features including large oak double doors, a beautiful brick fireplace with a wood burning stove and some exposed beams and stonework. Across the dining room, a door opens to the downstairs bedroom, which has windows to dual aspects and an en-suite WC. From the rear hall, stairs rise to the first floor, and a door opens to the study, with original build in cupboards.

Upstairs, on the first-floor landing, there are doors opening to three bedrooms and the family bathroom. There are two double bedrooms and a single room, with built in cupboard and a door to the eaves, proving useful storage and housing the combo boiler. The family bathroom is fitted with a four-piece suite including WC, washbasin, large walk-in shower and a freestanding bath set against exposed stonework and finished off with stylish wall panelling. The master bedroom is in the loft and is a wonderful size with built in storage, a large dormer window with a beautiful outlook and a spacious en-suite shower room with WC & washbasin.

George Loves - “I love the original features and characterful charm this property has blended with the most stylish modern twist! The moment I came through those gates, I fell in love! There is so much on offer here and with such versatile accommodation, lots of outside space and an annexe, the possibilities are endless. However, it's the location for me that is the biggest selling point. These types of country houses with some land so rarely come up for sale and it’s clear to see why. You are not only buying a house, but an entire lifestyle here”.

Outside, the house is approached through large wooden gates, which open into a large, gravelled parking area with space for numerous vehicles. There is then a walled garden, laid predominantly to lawn, with a large tree in the middle as the centrepiece and a variety of raised vegetable beds. Outside the house, there is a spacious and newly laid patio area, and there are a variety of sheds and outbuildings, as well as a greenhouse and orangery, attached to the old stone garden wall. A gate leads through to the field, currently occupied with a chicken coup and with a large 10m x 3m shed.

The self-contained annexe is attached to the main house and could be interconnected, if desired, to create one large residence. The door enters into the newly fitted kitchen, with wall and base units with worktops over, inset sink, a breakfast bar, space for a washing machine, fridge under the stairs and with a built-in oven and four ring gas hob. This is open plan to the living area, which is a good size and benefits from windows to dual aspects. Stairs rise to the bedroom, which is an excellent size, with a freestanding bath and an ensuite shower room with WC and washbasin.

Tenure - Freehold. Council Tax - Band D. Heating - LPG. Water - Mains Supply. Electric - Mains Supply. Drainage - Septic Tank. EPC - TBC. Internet - FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet - 150mps).