Listed for £2,495,000
February 14, 2026
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The approach to Canal Farm is along a quiet country lane, and driveway opening to sweeping lawns punctuated by ornamental trees. To the south, a deep paved terrace overlooks a wildlife pond, mixed borders and natural hedging, while the drive curves to the rear to provide extensive gravelled parking, decked seating areas and further lawned gardens with apple, walnut, medlar, pear and plum trees, as well as glimpses of the village church. A well-planned kitchen garden features raised beds, a 20’ x 10’ greenhouse and multiple compost bays.
To the east lie two substantial multipurpose barns offering excellent potential for equestrian or livestock use. The smaller barn includes three loose boxes and secure garaging suitable for a horsebox or trailer, while the larger provides a vast storage space with an electronic roller door, fitted cupboards, gardener’s cloakroom, workshop and an adjoining stock barn opening to the paddock.
The land comprises fenced paddocks and enclosures, including two northern pastures, and a larger field extending to the western boundary. In all, the gardens and grounds extend to about 16.43 acres.
Location
Canal Farm occupies the site of the former lock keeper’s cottage in the small village of Thornfalcon. Set at the end of a long private drive on elevated ground, it enjoys sweeping countryside views towards the Quantock Hills and the Mendips.
Despite its secluded setting, the property is well connected, with Taunton, the county town of Somerset and home to the County Cricket Ground, about five miles away, where there is also a mainline train station, with regular services to London Paddington in under two hours.
The area is also renowned for its excellent schooling, with Taunton School, King’s and Queen’s Colleges, King’s Hall and Richard Huish Sixth Form College all in the Taunton area. Other notable independent schools, include Blundell’s at Tiverton, Wellington School, Sherborne, Millfield, Hazlegrove and Exeter School.
West Somerset offers outstanding landscapes, including the Quantock, Brendon and Blackdown Hills—ideal for walking, riding and outdoor pursuits, whilst also having excellent communication links to the M5 motorway network and A303.
Square Footage: 8,029 sq ft
Acreage: 16.43 Acres
Directions
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Additional Info
SERVICES: Mains water & electricity (three phase). Private drainage. 2 x 14 Kw Ground Source heat pumps provide underfloor heating throughout, and hot water, with mains pressure hot/cold water system. Solar Panels. Mechanical
Heat Recovery System. 8000 l Rain Water Harvester.
PHOTOGRAPHS: September 2024.
VIEWINGS: strictly by appointment with the agents.