Description
A rare opportunity to acquire a five bedroom barn conversion situated in a wonderful location with approximately 5 acres and enjoying breathtaking far reaching views over the Vale of Taunton. Council Tax band F, EPC rating B, Freehold
Situation - Barn View occupies a superb and particularly private elevated position with no immediate neighbours, commanding magnificent panoramic views across the surrounding countryside.
Clatworthy Reservoir and Wimbleball Lake are both within easy reach and offer not only beautiful scenery but also a wide range of recreational pursuits including sailing and fishing. The surrounding area provides excellent opportunities for walking and riding.
The property lies within the parish of Brompton Ralph on the edge of the Brendon Hills, conveniently positioned for both Exmoor National Park and the Quantock Hills.
The small town of Wiveliscombe lies approximately five miles away and provides a good range of everyday amenities. The county town of Taunton is around thirteen miles away and offers an extensive range of retail, leisure and commercial facilities, together with access to the M5 motorway and a mainline railway station with fast connections nationwide. Taunton also offers several independent schools, a theatre and the renowned Somerset County Cricket Ground.
Description - Barn View presents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive barn conversion in an exceptionally private rural setting, enjoying spectacular far-reaching views.
The property may also be purchased together with Pleasant View if desired, creating an attractive multi-generational smallholding or offering potential for additional income.
Accommodation - Barn View is an individually designed barn conversion, recently completed with careful consideration given to both its remarkable setting and energy efficiency. The accommodation offers excellent reception space, with the principal rooms arranged to maximise the views across the gardens and surrounding countryside.
An entrance hallway provides access to the principal reception rooms, including a sitting room, study/media room and an impressive open-plan kitchen/living room with vaulted ceiling and polished concrete flooring. The kitchen is hand crafted by Menzfeld Bespoke Joinery, fitted with a range of wall and base units together with integrated appliances.
The principal bedroom suite includes a beautifully crafted handmade dressing room by Menzfeld Bespoke Joinery, together with an en-suite shower room and separate bathroom. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom, along with a games room which could be adapted to provide additional accommodation if required.
The property also benefits from a garage store.
Outside - An impressive gated entrance leads to Barn View and opens onto a spacious driveway providing ample parking. A further driveway spur leads to two adjacent barns, both recently rebuilt and offering excellent space for livestock, agricultural equipment or additional storage. Both buildings benefit from light and power and have direct access to the main paddock.
The principal paddock slopes gently to the south and east and is enclosed by mature hedgerows and trees. The gardens surrounding the property have been attractively landscaped and include a substantial paved terrace, perfectly positioned to enjoy the outstanding south-facing views. Steps lead down to further lawned areas designed to make the most of the surrounding countryside.
In all, the property extends to approximately 5 acres.
Services - Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Standard broadband available (Ofcom), Mobile signal good in and outdoors with EE and 3, good outdoors with other providers (Ofcom). Please note the agents have not inspected or tested the services.
Directions - From Taunton proceed onto the A358 sign posted to Minehead. After approximately 4 miles turn-left signed posted to Exford on the B3227. Continue to Elsworthy crossroads, go straight over and up the hill for approximately half a mile. Take the next left and continue along this road for approximately a quarter of a mile and the property will be found on the left-hand side.
