4 bedroom detached house for sale

A superbly barn converted to a high specification with excellent reception space, one bedroomed annexe, three garages, workshop and store set in grounds of approximately 6.5 acres. Council Tax band G, EPC rating C, Freehold

Situation - Manor Farm occupies a peaceful setting on the edge of the popular village of Thurloxton, situated in a wonderful elevated position with far reaching views. Thurloxton lies at the foot of the Quantock Hills designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village is regarded as one of the premier settlements within the Taunton Vale district. The Quantock Hills afford numerous opportunities for country pursuits with a wide array of footpaths and bridleways. Taunton lies just four miles away, is readily accessible via the nearby A38 and where there are a wide range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities. The M5 motorway can be easily joined at Junction 24 northbound or Junction 25 Taunton.

Description - Manor Farm was converted approximately ten years ago from the former barns of the neighbouring manor house. This superb conversion creates an open plan reception space with versatile and well proportioned accommodation. It is the setting that is so special in a private position, approached via a private driveway, with panoramic views and set in its own land which extends to approximately 6.5 acres in total with attached one bedroomed annexe, two garages and stores and a workshop/stable.

Accommodation - The accommodation includes an entrance hallway, providing access to the sitting room which is dual aspect and with doors to the courtyard and a range of fitted shelving running along the length of one wall with inset fireplace. There is a separate garden/sitting room with wonderful views and doors opening out on to the rear terrace. There is an open plan kitchen/dining room with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, doors to the garden, access to the utility room and stairs to first floor mezzanine which provides a study with a balcony offering extensive views. The kitchen is fitted with a range of Shaker style wall and base units and includes an array of integrated appliances to include oven, microwave and hob with extractor hood over. There is a large central island with dishwasher, sink with hot tap and breakfast bar. The utility room has a range of units to match the kitchen with sink and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer and door to outside. There is a cloakroom with wc. The boiler room is accessed from outside.

There are three bedrooms which are all of a good size, each of which have their own en-suite bath/shower rooms and built in wardrobes; the master is a superb room and includes a walk in wardrobe.

Outside - The long driveway provides access to a courtyard where there is ample space for parking and turning and access to the double garages with electrically operated up and over doors. The barn provides further garaging, adjoining workshop space with possibility of conversion (subject to planning) and also a utility, and gardener's toilet. Beyond the courtyard is a separate stone stable which could be converted to provide further space if required. Attached to the barn is a self contained annexe which includes and open plan kitchen/living room, a double bedroom and a fitted bathroom suite.

The gardens are superbly landscaped and include a deep terrace to the rear, enclosed by low stone walling, with steps leading up to a further expanse of lawn which wraps around the rear and side of the property and includes a number of specimen trees and shrubs. There is a small orchard of around 1.5 acres including the solar panels and a separate paddock which extends to 4.5 acres laid to pasture. The views from the property are uninterrupted across the Somerset Levels and extend from Glastonbury Tor to some wonderful countryside leading towards the Polden and Blackdown Hills.

Services - Mains electricity and water. Private drainage which complies with the General Binding Rules 2020. Oil fired central underfloor heating with individual room thermostats. Solar panels benefiting from feed in tariff which is index linked. Super fast broadband available (Ofcom), Mobile availability likely (Ofcom). Please note the agents have not inspected or tested the services.

Agent's Note - There are two public footpaths, one that extends along the driveway and farm track to the boundary and one across the paddock from north to south

Directions - From Taunton take the A38 Taunton Road, turn left at The Maypole pub, then take the first turning right proceed along this road to the second green triangle and turn left, follow this second road keeping the church on your right and the entrance to Manor Farm can be identified after a short S-bend on the right hand side by an old farm cart.

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