A converted former barn together with gardens and grounds extending to 3.4 acres, with modest stone outbuilding, situated in a most delightful country location with good access to Taunton and the M5.

This attractive converted former barn lies in a charming and convenient location, near the foot of the Blackdown Hills.

The accommodation is well laid out and features many exposed beams and timber work and benefits from oak flooring in the sitting and dining rooms together with an attractive flagstone floor in the hall. A basement study provides extra reception space suitable for hobbies etc., whilst on the first floor three of the four bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, with the master bedroom having its own ensuite.   The property is warmed by oil fired central heating and is double glazed.

Within the grounds is a modest stone outbuilding providing scope for storage, but also potential for animal shelter and conversion for residential or office use, subject to the necessary consents. The building measures overall 20ft x 12ft.

Accommodation
Stable style front door to the Reception Hall with flagstone floor, two antique style central heating radiators, boiler cupboard, feature antique hay rack and wood panelling opening to the Inner Hall, with further flagstone floor, central heating radiator, double glazed window and oak staircase turning and rising to the first floor with under stair cupboard.

Cloakroom
With modern white suite comprising low level WC with concealed cistern, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.

Sitting Room
Double glazed windows to the front and side with French windows opening onto the side patio area, oak flooring and skirting boards, exposed ceiling beams, two antique style central heating radiators.

Dining Room
With two double glazed windows, two antique style radiators, oak flooring and skirting boards with two exposed beams.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room
A range of built in base and wall mounted cupboards with oak fronts and oak worktop edging, ceramic 1.5 bowl sink unit with single drainer, 4 ring ceramic hob with hood over and built in double oven, space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, further appliance space, antique style central heating radiator, recess ceiling spot lights, range of double glazed windows with outlook over the adjoining field and French windows opening onto a deck with further outlook over the fields to the countryside beyond.


Study / Basement
Double glazed window, two central heating radiators.

First Floor Landing
With double glazed 3/4 length windows onto Juliette balcony, central heating radiator, exposed roof timbers.

Bedroom One
With double glazed window, central heating radiator, exposed roof timbers, ensuite shower room with suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin, enclosed shower cubicle, radiator, towel rail, and exposed beam.

Family Bathroom
Fitted with modern white suite comprising low level WC with concealed cistern, wash hand basin, panelled bath and separate tiled and enclosed shower cubicle, central heating radiator and secondary heated towel rail, double glazed roof window and exposed roof timbers.

Bedroom Two
Double glazed window with view over the adjoining field and countryside beyond, central heating radiator, exposed roof timbers.

Bedroom Three
Two double glazed windows, one with open views, central heating radiator and hatch to roof space.

Bedroom Four
Central heating radiator, double glazed 3/4 length French windows and Juliette balcony and wardrobe recess.

Outside
A five-bar gate gives access from the highway to the drive leading in through the open paddock to the property and vehicle hard standing for several cars.

The gardens and land are currently enclosed by established hedging and extend to approximately 3.4 acres and are mainly comprised of permanent pasture.

To the immediate rear of the barn is an enclosed courtyard, partly stoned paved and partly gravelled. To the immediate front of the property is a raised deck running from the kitchen French windows with steps leading down to a lower paved area.

Location
The property is situated at the foot of the Blackdown Hills; an area designated Outstanding Natural Beauty with the surrounding area providing a network of country lanes, foot and bridle paths offering excellent walking, riding and mountain biking country.

A village pub can be found at Staple Fitzpaine, approximately 1.5 miles. Connections to the A358 just under 3 miles distant, the A303 6.5 miles, the M5 at Junction 25 7 miles and Taunton town approximately 5 miles. The property is therefore extremely well connected for convenience of access, whilst combining the rare commodity of a rural country location.

Services: Electric, water and shared private drainage.

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: F

Energy Performance Certificate: Tbc













Hall 14'4" x 8'5" (4.37m x 2.57m).

Sitting Room 17'8" x 14'4" (5.38m x 4.37m).

Dining Room 17'7" x 14'10" (5.36m x 4.52m).

Kitchen / Dining Room 14'6" x 11'11" (4.42m x 3.63m).

Basement / Study 17'7" x 14'8" (5.36m x 4.47m).

Bedroom 1 15' x 11'6" (4.57m x 3.5m).

Ensuite 6'1" x 6' (1.85m x 1.83m).

Bathroom 11'4" x 7'3" (3.45m x 2.2m).

Bedroom 2 12'11" (3.94m) x 8'7" (2.62m) + Recess.

Bedroom 3 14'11" x 10'10" (4.55m x 3.3m).

Bedroom 4 11'7" (3.53m).

Store Outbuilding 20'9" x 12'5" (6.32m x 3.78m).

From Taunton town centre take South Street leading into South Road and continuing then into Shoreditch Road, proceed over the motorway bridge, taking the next left signposted Staple Fitzpaine. Follow this road through the village of Staple Fitzpaine past the Greyhound Inn and continue for some distance, then take the next left turn signposted Curland and proceed for a short distance taking the next right hand turn where the property entrance can be found near the bottom of the hill on the left hand side, with a five-bar gate and a stone barn to the side marked The Cider Barn.




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