6 Bed Detached House, Motivated Seller, Chard, TA20 3JX £3,000,000

The Farmhouse
The house lies in a particularly protected and private location, dominated by extensive views to the north and east. The house offers enormous charm and character, yet its manageable size makes it ideal as both a family home and a place for entertaining.

Constructed of flintstone elevations under a slate roof, the house is not listed and benefits from oil-fired central heating and double-glazed windows. The accommodation comprises of entrance porch leading to hallway with stairs to first floor which in turn leads to a large dining room with inglenook fireplace. Beyond is the extensive drawing room with French windows leading to a terrace.

Also located off the hallway is a farmhouse style kitchen with two-oven oil-fired Aga and adjoining two-oven electric Aga with electric hob above. A further range of fitted kitchen units with granite worktops over. Side door to rear hall and backdoor off. Adjoining the kitchen is the family sitting room with door to terrace, large inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and exposed beams. Door to rear hall with large walk-in cupboard and oil-fired boiler. Cloakroom, door to family room (also with door leading to outside terrace), further fireplace with wood burner and exposed beams. Leading to second kitchen/utility area with a further range of fitted base units, solid fuel Rayburn and access to rear stairs. On the first floor, the landing leads to a principal double bedroom, four further double bedrooms, a single bedroom and three bathrooms.

The house, which lies in an elevated position, has an area of hardstanding and parking to the north and a private terrace which in turn leads to areas of lawned garden to the rear and side.

Located a short distance from the house is a range of stores, garaging and stables including a 5-bay garage and store with tool shed, a further traditional barn housing 5 loose boxes, adjoining workshop, mono-pitch youngstock shed and further lambing shed.

Principal Farm Buildings
Located a short distance from the farmhouse with separate access off the entrance drive, there is a compact and well-designed range of covered yards, stores and fodder stores that currently provide excellent support to the beef enterprise but would be more than capable of servicing a range of other livestock or equestrian uses.

Land
The land lies within a ringfence and provides protection, amenity and privacy to the house and buildings. Totalling some 227 acres, there is some 146.5 acres of undulating and sloping pasture that forms the core of the holding, ideal to service various livestock or equestrian enterprises, supported by a further 80 acres of predominantly established broadleaf woodland which offers a wide range of species including oak, ash and beech which in turn provides an excellent wildlife habitat.

There are numerous rides cut through the woods giving access. The farm, together with the adjoining Forestry Commission Neroche wood provides excellent riding out.

Services
A private water supply services the farmhouse, buildings and the majority of the land. The mains water supply lies on the western boundary of the farm. Mains electricity is connected to the house and buildings. The farmhouse is serviced by a private drainage system.

Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole.

Health & safety
Potential purchasers are required to take particular care when inspecting the property. It is recommended to wear supportive footwear for viewings and viewers are advised to be conscious of potentially uneven and slippery groung surfaces.

EPC rating
The farmhouse has an EPC rating of F.

Council tax
Band F.

Local authority
Somerset Council

Viewings
By prior appointment with the vendors’ agents, Carter Jonas, Taunton office. FAO David Hebditch and Jack Mitchell

Directions
From Taunton, follow the B3170 towards Corfe, after crossing over the M5 motorway, turn left signed Staple Fitzpaine. Follow the road into the village of Staple Fitzpaine and after passing The Greyhound Inn, continue for 0.8 miles and turn left onto a minor road and the property will be found after a short distance.

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