House For Sale £975,000
This Victorian former farmhouse in an idyllic, peaceful setting comes with a multitude of outbuildings, yard, paddock and gardens, in all 3.25 acres. A further 4.5 acres may be available by separate negotiation.
The Property
Offered for sale with no onward chain, this period farmhouse has a sprinkling of original features and is a surprisingly spacious family home with room for everyone to have their own space. Set in a quiet and safe position, the adjacent barns, stables and outbuildings offer plenty of versatility and potential for annexe or holiday let accommodation (see agents note). The property is sold with an adjoining paddock of 2.5 acres but there is also a further 4.5 acres available by separate negotiation.
Having been remodelled over the years, you now enter the house from the side through a block-paved storm porch and into an initial entrance hall with ceramic tiled floor and glazed panel letting borrowed light through into the kitchen. To one side is a good size downstairs shower room with tiled floor and suite comprising heritage style pedestal wash hand basin, WC and quadrant shower cubicle with mains shower. The suite is white and has neutral tiling with chrome towel rail radiator.
Beyond the hall is a super open-plan eat-in kitchen and family space extending across the rear of the house with french doors and windows overlooking the rear garden and countryside beyond. A modern kitchen comprises floor and wall mounted storage cupboards with black granite effect work surfaces over incorporating single bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit. The oil-fired aga provides that traditional farmhouse feel but there is also an integrated electric hob and electric oven. There’s ample space under the counters for freestanding appliances such as dishwasher etc. To one side the dining space is generous and has room for both a dining table and a comfy chair or two should you wish. A step leads up to another reception room which could equally be used as a formal dining space or family / play- room. No doubt families might appreciate it being within ear shot of the kitchen! In turn this leads back through to a spacious inner hall where the stairs lead up to the first floor. There are useful understairs storage cupboards, and fitted units discreetly cover the water stopcock etc. The oil-fired boiler for central heating is located in a former chimney recess to one side.
There are two further reception rooms off the inner hall, with double doors allowing them to be used as one spacious room with fireplaces at either end. One fireplace is currently not in use, and the other includes a woodburning stove. These enjoy southerly facing windows and lead through to the generous double glazed Amdega conservatory located on the south side of the property. This has a decorative tiled floor, radiators and doors opening out onto the flagstone patio.
A door from the Inner Hall leads back to the entrance hall giving a complete “flow” to the accommodation.
On the first floor the galleried landing with traditional bannisters provides access to three spacious bedrooms with excellent ceiling heights and a good size family bathroom. The main bedroom is a lovely size with original Victorian cast iron feature fireplace, the second bedroom also has a pretty off-set Victorian fireplace, whilst the third bedroom is another double room with lovely views over the garden and countryside at the rear. The bathroom is fitted with a white suite including panelled bath with mains shower over, WC, and wash basin. It also houses the airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving.
There may also be further scope for extending the property at the rear, subject to the necessary consents.
Outside
Approached over the farm track passing the duck pond and the neighbouring properties, you enter the driveway for this property (see agents note) which provides access to the first barn / store which is of solid construction. A five-bar gate leads into the main yard area. There is a copious amount of parking and turning space as you would expect and access to all further outbuildings. These include a modern spacious open fronted barn / double car port of concrete and timber construction with corrugated roof. There is also a further stone barn adjoining the house which is subdivided into two via a stud wall partition. This offers plenty of scope for conversion into residential / annexe / letting accommodation subject to the necessary consents. To one side is a lean-to former stable / animal pen. Across the yard are two large concrete and steel framed barns, one of which has been fitted out with stabling by way of three loose boxes. Gates lead into the adjoining paddock of 2.5 acres and also into the rear garden of the main house.
The garden surrounding the farmhouse is mainly laid to lawn, with mature hedgerow to the eastern boundary and mature tree. A paved patio area outside the kitchen doors leads onto a path across to where the oil tank is located and giving access through the storm porch to the main door via the block-paved pathways that also lead to the south side of the house. On this side of the house is a further garden laid to lawn with brick edged raised bed, timber arbour with mature vine and honeysuckle, as well as a Magnolia tree. Picket fencing borders the driveway.
Agents Note
There will be a covenant on the first barn (outside the main yard) stipulating that its use must remain as a barn / storage use only.
A public footpath partially crosses the initial section of driveway in front of the property, before you enter the yard via the 5-bar gate.
The property is rurally located, well away from busy traffic on the very northern edge of the village. It lies down a farm track over which this property has a right of way. The setting is idyllic with views of open fields and woodland as you lead down the track, passing a duckpond and onto the private driveway of this property.
Fivehead is a popular and accessible village conveniently located five miles from Langport and 10 miles from Taunton, nestling in the heart of Somerset and offers a parish church, chapel with community coffee shop, garage and village hall.
A wider range of amenities are available in the larger village of Curry Rivel, approximately 3 miles away with a convenience store, public house/restaurant along with the market town of Langport, 5 miles, which has a supermarket, schools, banking services, doctors' and dentists' surgeries, library, inns, churches etc. Huish Episcopi Academy at nearby Huish Episcopi also has an adjoining sixth form and sports centre. Curry Mallet primary school is approximately 2 miles away.
The regional centre of Taunton is within 15 minutes’ drive providing a comprehensive range of facilities one would expect being the county town, direct access to the M5 along with a main line station. Fivehead is on a bus route providing access to Langport, Curry Rivel, Taunton and beyond.
The Property
Offered for sale with no onward chain, this period farmhouse has a sprinkling of original features and is a surprisingly spacious family home with room for everyone to have their own space. Set in a quiet and safe position, the adjacent barns, stables and outbuildings offer plenty of versatility and potential for annexe or holiday let accommodation (see agents note). The property is sold with an adjoining paddock of 2.5 acres but there is also a further 4.5 acres available by separate negotiation.
Having been remodelled over the years, you now enter the house from the side through a block-paved storm porch and into an initial entrance hall with ceramic tiled floor and glazed panel letting borrowed light through into the kitchen. To one side is a good size downstairs shower room with tiled floor and suite comprising heritage style pedestal wash hand basin, WC and quadrant shower cubicle with mains shower. The suite is white and has neutral tiling with chrome towel rail radiator.
Beyond the hall is a super open-plan eat-in kitchen and family space extending across the rear of the house with french doors and windows overlooking the rear garden and countryside beyond. A modern kitchen comprises floor and wall mounted storage cupboards with black granite effect work surfaces over incorporating single bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit. The oil-fired aga provides that traditional farmhouse feel but there is also an integrated electric hob and electric oven. There’s ample space under the counters for freestanding appliances such as dishwasher etc. To one side the dining space is generous and has room for both a dining table and a comfy chair or two should you wish. A step leads up to another reception room which could equally be used as a formal dining space or family / play- room. No doubt families might appreciate it being within ear shot of the kitchen! In turn this leads back through to a spacious inner hall where the stairs lead up to the first floor. There are useful understairs storage cupboards, and fitted units discreetly cover the water stopcock etc. The oil-fired boiler for central heating is located in a former chimney recess to one side.
There are two further reception rooms off the inner hall, with double doors allowing them to be used as one spacious room with fireplaces at either end. One fireplace is currently not in use, and the other includes a woodburning stove. These enjoy southerly facing windows and lead through to the generous double glazed Amdega conservatory located on the south side of the property. This has a decorative tiled floor, radiators and doors opening out onto the flagstone patio.
A door from the Inner Hall leads back to the entrance hall giving a complete “flow” to the accommodation.
On the first floor the galleried landing with traditional bannisters provides access to three spacious bedrooms with excellent ceiling heights and a good size family bathroom. The main bedroom is a lovely size with original Victorian cast iron feature fireplace, the second bedroom also has a pretty off-set Victorian fireplace, whilst the third bedroom is another double room with lovely views over the garden and countryside at the rear. The bathroom is fitted with a white suite including panelled bath with mains shower over, WC, and wash basin. It also houses the airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving.
There may also be further scope for extending the property at the rear, subject to the necessary consents.
Outside
Approached over the farm track passing the duck pond and the neighbouring properties, you enter the driveway for this property (see agents note) which provides access to the first barn / store which is of solid construction. A five-bar gate leads into the main yard area. There is a copious amount of parking and turning space as you would expect and access to all further outbuildings. These include a modern spacious open fronted barn / double car port of concrete and timber construction with corrugated roof. There is also a further stone barn adjoining the house which is subdivided into two via a stud wall partition. This offers plenty of scope for conversion into residential / annexe / letting accommodation subject to the necessary consents. To one side is a lean-to former stable / animal pen. Across the yard are two large concrete and steel framed barns, one of which has been fitted out with stabling by way of three loose boxes. Gates lead into the adjoining paddock of 2.5 acres and also into the rear garden of the main house.
The garden surrounding the farmhouse is mainly laid to lawn, with mature hedgerow to the eastern boundary and mature tree. A paved patio area outside the kitchen doors leads onto a path across to where the oil tank is located and giving access through the storm porch to the main door via the block-paved pathways that also lead to the south side of the house. On this side of the house is a further garden laid to lawn with brick edged raised bed, timber arbour with mature vine and honeysuckle, as well as a Magnolia tree. Picket fencing borders the driveway.
Agents Note
There will be a covenant on the first barn (outside the main yard) stipulating that its use must remain as a barn / storage use only.
A public footpath partially crosses the initial section of driveway in front of the property, before you enter the yard via the 5-bar gate.
The property is rurally located, well away from busy traffic on the very northern edge of the village. It lies down a farm track over which this property has a right of way. The setting is idyllic with views of open fields and woodland as you lead down the track, passing a duckpond and onto the private driveway of this property.
Fivehead is a popular and accessible village conveniently located five miles from Langport and 10 miles from Taunton, nestling in the heart of Somerset and offers a parish church, chapel with community coffee shop, garage and village hall.
A wider range of amenities are available in the larger village of Curry Rivel, approximately 3 miles away with a convenience store, public house/restaurant along with the market town of Langport, 5 miles, which has a supermarket, schools, banking services, doctors' and dentists' surgeries, library, inns, churches etc. Huish Episcopi Academy at nearby Huish Episcopi also has an adjoining sixth form and sports centre. Curry Mallet primary school is approximately 2 miles away.
The regional centre of Taunton is within 15 minutes’ drive providing a comprehensive range of facilities one would expect being the county town, direct access to the M5 along with a main line station. Fivehead is on a bus route providing access to Langport, Curry Rivel, Taunton and beyond.
