Listed for £600,000
December 10, 2025
Sold for £246,500
2001
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QUANTOCK BARN
An exceptionally pretty barn conversion set within the private courtyard, benefiting from an independent entrance and seating area leading on from the main drive.
Accommodation to include an entrance hall with solid oak staircase case with quarter landing leading up to the first floor. An understairs cupboard providing excellent cloak storage. A doorway to one side opens into the attached garage. To the other side is the kitchen fitted with a contemporary range of units. An electric oven with induction hob and an overhead stainless steel extractor set within the arrangement. Space for a washing machine / dryer is seen opposite. Attractive slate tile flooring extends across with access into the WC / cloakroom with a large walk in shower to the side.
On the first floor a superb space with a vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers with sky lights. This area has been divided to provide a sitting room area with a raised wood burning stove. With a bedroom area to the far end. This offers huge flexibility to the main house. The attached garage including power and lighting offers excellent storage.
GARDENS
Bourne House includes a very pretty garden to the front of the house with a gated entrance from the road following a path up to the main door. The garden is walled and bordered by established flower beds and ornamental trees offering colour and interest.
To the side a private driveway continues through a double gated entrance leading up to the garage and barn conversion. A removable fence line divides the courtyard area from the rear of the main house which could be removed to increase courtyard area. A raised terrace seen in the corner offers excellent outside entertaining space. The drive continues up to the main garden area with a further open bay store used for bicycles and outdoor equipment with a log store to one side.
Steps lead up to a picket fence and gated entrance through an arched pergola into the garden. This private and secluded area is laid mainly to lawn with pretty border and established trees edging the area. A garden shed is to the side.
SITUATION
Bishops Lydeard provides an excellent range of facilities that include shops, public houses, a dental surgery and medical centre. A parish church, library and garage. All the above are within walking distance from the property. Recreational facilities are also available to include a village hall and playing fields and primary school and an excellent bus service between Taunton and Minehead. Bourne House is only a short walk to the West Somerset Heritage Railway Station. The village lies to the western edge of the Quantock Hills designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. Here there is an abundance of stunning walks, cycle paths and stunning trails for horse riders. The county town of Taunton is within easy access for a more comprehensive range of facilities and with the main line train station to London Paddington.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage
Gas fired central heating
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset Council
Council tax band D
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Rating D
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Bourne House is in a conservation area