An exceptional, architecturally designed, 5-bedroom family house with gardens, outbuildings and land approaching 3 acres, nestled within glorious surroundings of the Brendon Hills. Finished to a high specification.

THE AGENTS SAYS...
The barn conversion was completed in 2023 and has been cleverly designed to blend into its attractive surroundings providing exceptional living space with stunning views out across the fields and surrounding countryside.

The accommodation is well appointed throughout and finished to a high specification to comprise large reception hall featuring beautiful porcelain tiled flooring that extends across the ground floor, all of which has zoned underfloor heating.

The main kitchen forms the largest reception area, which extends across to a family snug/sitting area, with the main dining area running along stylish full height windows, which enjoy extended views out across the fields and afford an abundance of natural light into the whole room.

The kitchen area has been brilliantly designed by Howdens Kitchens incorporating a comprehensive range of wall and base units providing extensive cupboard and drawer storage. Beautiful acrylic apollo lab tech worksurfaces extend across, creating extensive preparation worksurface space, which includes a stunning island workstation including pop up plugs and USB, with further storage and wine racks under. Pull out pantry cupboards are seen either side of the American fridge/freezer (included). Integrated appliances include a professional range with two electric ovens and grill with induction hob over and stainless steel extractor hood and dishwasher. All cupboards and drawers are soft close with pewter knobs and drawer pulls. All the windows throughout the house are thermal glazed to make it an exceptionally efficient house to run.

Beyond, the open plan design leads into a spacious sitting room featuring double French doors opening out onto the sun terrace to the side. Full height windows allow natural light into this wonderful room with views out to the side garden area and open countryside beyond.

A utility room is seen off to one side of the hall and includes a further range of storage wall and base units with space for a washing machine/dryer to the side.

A home office/study offers a quiet space with continued views out to the fields.

A plant room houses all the mechanics to the house including the air source heat pump system.

The principal bedroom being the largest, with exceptional space, includes an en suite, bath and shower room.

There are 4 further double bedrooms one of which includes an en suite, bath and shower room.

There is a spacious family bathroom with a free-standing bath and separate shower cubicle. All bathrooms are finished to a high specification including stunning tiling from Porcelanosa.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The Barn is approached following a farm track up the hill continuing to the top turning into the main gravelled entrance, which provides extensive parking and turning to the side of the property and also continues along the front of The Barn, with access onto the main fields to the front.

A lawned area leads on from the sun terraces seen to the far end of the barn. A substantial timber-built storeroom offers extensive space for machinery and tool storage with two smaller rooms ideal as a tack and feed store, To the far end is a most attractive log cabin designed summer house.

A covered terrace is ideal for outside alfresco dining enjoying superb views out across the fields and open countryside surrounding the property. The main field to the front of the barn, approaching 3 acres, provides superb grazing and is post and railed.

A connecting gate opens into a further field of approximately 5.5 acres, which is available by separate negotiation.

SITUATION
The Barn is situated in a peaceful and private location surrounded by breath taking rural views, yet is very accessible for both the Somerset, and the Devon borders. Whilst the position is rural, the property is by no means isolated with the B3227 to the south, which provides convenient access to Wiveliscombe, where a good range of facilities and schooling can be found. Further afield lies Taunton with an extensive range of shopping, leisure and scholastic facilities benefiting those of a county town and providing mainline rail connections with access to the M5 motorway, via Junction 25. To the southwest of the property lies the popular centre of Tiverton and with further access, via the North Devon link road to the M5 motorway at Junction 27. In itself, the property occupies a position within Somerset renowned for the many varied sporting and recreational facilities available and with the National Park of Exmoor lying a short distance to the northwest of the property.

SERVICES
Private borehole, electricity, air source heat pump. Sewage treatment plant.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset Council Tax Band F

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Rating B