House For Sale £695,000
This beautifully appointed 4-bedroom barn conversion, Lark Barn is located in a unique courtyard-style development in the rural village of Otterford in the Blackdown Hills.
The barn was meticulously converted from a traditional stone and flint barn in 2020 and is finished to an extremely high standard throughout.
Lark Barn was designed with an emphasis on modern, open-plan living with a strong consideration for energy efficiency.
Lark Barn combines a modern, contemporary style with the rustic charm of its origins, and blends sympathetically into its rural setting.
Situated at the heart of the Blackdown Hills (anob) just 7 miles south of the County Town of Taunton, Chard and Honiton are also within easy reach.
On entering the courtyard of Church Barton you appreciate that this small, select converted development has been sympathetically wrapped into its original surroundings to the highest standards.
‘Lark Barn’ is situated on the left-hand side which gives the property a private aspect with a cottage garden to the front and borders to the right side.
From the entrance hall, as you look up you see a solid oak minstrel gallery affording plenty of light to the entrance and there is a solid oak staircase and solid oak doors throughout. In addition, there is an understairs storage cupboard and a warm storage cupboard which houses the combi boiler.
Underfloor heating warms the barn throughout the ground level and is controlled individually per room.
The entrance floor and hallway are natural grey stone tiles which contrast pleasantly with oak features throughout the barn.
Turn left to the open plan living area comprising kitchen, dining area and high ceiling lounge.
In the kitchen, there is a wide range of high-quality Colyton Kitchen wall, base units and drawers which blend into the room to look like furnishings. All of the appliances are Neff giving that quality feels throughout with an integrated full-length fridge, freezer, dishwasher, induction hob, electric oven and extractor fan. The worktops are Spanish Quartz with a deep sink and mixer tap and drainer.
The open living area has a range of spot and set-in lights, solid oak flooring and underfloor heating, there are two large, shuttered windows to the side aspect and another two windows to the front aspect.
All windows on the downstairs of the property are housed under solid oak lintels giving a unique deep wall feeling to the barn.
There is also a multi-fuel burning stove which can heat through the whole of the property, giving a warm feel on those wintery evenings or cold days.
The master bedroom has a shuttered front aspect window and will comfortably accommodate a super king bed with accompanying furniture, underfloor heating and inset spotlights.
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The en-suite comprises a panel bath with a system-fed shower and glass screen. Vanity unit with both wash hand basin and w/c, lighted mirror, tiled heated flooring and heated towel rail.
Within the family bathroom, there is a walk-in shower with a waterfall and standard shower heads, vanity unit with wash hand basin and w/c, lighted mirror, extractor fan, tiled heated flooring, heated towel rail. Also within the bathroom is a space specifically allocated for the washing machine and tumble dryer.
From the hallway, there is a handy storage cupboard and then following into bedroom three. Bedroom three is a unique high ceiling design and is a good size to accommodate a double bed with accompanying furniture with a small shuttered window to the front aspect and a large Velux window. The room is carpeted with underfloor heating.
On the first floor there are doors to both bedrooms two and four, with another Velux window giving ample light.
Bedroom two again a good double size has extensive eves storage with a handy light and a Velux window.
Door to: -
The en-suite comprises a panel bath with a waterfall and standard shower heads and glass screen. There are two separate vanity units comprising the w/c and wash hand basin, lighted mirror, extractor fan and Velux window.
Bedroom four has a solid oak floor and is a modern mezzanine overlooking the open-plan living area but still very private.
Onto the outside of the property, across the quiet country lane is a private orchard belonging to the property with lies behind the Dutch barn and is approx. 350 square meters. The Orchard has been laid to lawn and is part wilded with fruit trees and indigenous trees throughout. The Orchard offers extensive, unbroken views across the Otter Valley and affords the opportunity for outdoor life.
There is also a communal Dutch-style agricultural barn which provides covered off-road parking for each property. Benefitting from one allocated space under cover, and one space situated on the area of hardstanding adjacent. There are also extensive visitor parking spaces available.
Inside the Dutch, Barn is an allocated storage shed for the sole use of this property.
Nestled at the heart of the Blackdown Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ‘Lark Barn’ is located in the small village of Otterford, just 7 miles south of the County Town of Taunton which offers excellent retail, educational and leisure facilities together with the mainline rail service and easy access to the M5. Primary education is available in the nearby village of Church Stanton which Ofsted rated ‘Good’, whilst the nearest secondary school is The Castle School which Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’. Delightful countryside walks can be found just a short distance away from the property at the Otterhead Local Nature Reserve which is set around two lakes of the former landscaped gardens of Otterhead House.
From the County town of Taunton proceed in the direction of Trull, continuing through the villages of Staplehay and Blagdon Hill. At the top of the hill at the crossroads, take the left-hand turn signposted ‘Chard & Honiton’ and continue past the Holman Clavell Inn. Just past the Inn take the next right-hand turn and at the next junction continue straight over. Continue along this road for approx. 1 mile where the property can be found on your left-hand side. Visitor parking can be found in the area of hard standing on the right-hand side.
EPC band: D
Freehold
Council Tax band: E
A fee of approx. £600 per annum is payable to the Management Company for communal maintenance.
The barn was meticulously converted from a traditional stone and flint barn in 2020 and is finished to an extremely high standard throughout.
Lark Barn was designed with an emphasis on modern, open-plan living with a strong consideration for energy efficiency.
Lark Barn combines a modern, contemporary style with the rustic charm of its origins, and blends sympathetically into its rural setting.
Situated at the heart of the Blackdown Hills (anob) just 7 miles south of the County Town of Taunton, Chard and Honiton are also within easy reach.
On entering the courtyard of Church Barton you appreciate that this small, select converted development has been sympathetically wrapped into its original surroundings to the highest standards.
‘Lark Barn’ is situated on the left-hand side which gives the property a private aspect with a cottage garden to the front and borders to the right side.
From the entrance hall, as you look up you see a solid oak minstrel gallery affording plenty of light to the entrance and there is a solid oak staircase and solid oak doors throughout. In addition, there is an understairs storage cupboard and a warm storage cupboard which houses the combi boiler.
Underfloor heating warms the barn throughout the ground level and is controlled individually per room.
The entrance floor and hallway are natural grey stone tiles which contrast pleasantly with oak features throughout the barn.
Turn left to the open plan living area comprising kitchen, dining area and high ceiling lounge.
In the kitchen, there is a wide range of high-quality Colyton Kitchen wall, base units and drawers which blend into the room to look like furnishings. All of the appliances are Neff giving that quality feels throughout with an integrated full-length fridge, freezer, dishwasher, induction hob, electric oven and extractor fan. The worktops are Spanish Quartz with a deep sink and mixer tap and drainer.
The open living area has a range of spot and set-in lights, solid oak flooring and underfloor heating, there are two large, shuttered windows to the side aspect and another two windows to the front aspect.
All windows on the downstairs of the property are housed under solid oak lintels giving a unique deep wall feeling to the barn.
There is also a multi-fuel burning stove which can heat through the whole of the property, giving a warm feel on those wintery evenings or cold days.
The master bedroom has a shuttered front aspect window and will comfortably accommodate a super king bed with accompanying furniture, underfloor heating and inset spotlights.
Door to: -
The en-suite comprises a panel bath with a system-fed shower and glass screen. Vanity unit with both wash hand basin and w/c, lighted mirror, tiled heated flooring and heated towel rail.
Within the family bathroom, there is a walk-in shower with a waterfall and standard shower heads, vanity unit with wash hand basin and w/c, lighted mirror, extractor fan, tiled heated flooring, heated towel rail. Also within the bathroom is a space specifically allocated for the washing machine and tumble dryer.
From the hallway, there is a handy storage cupboard and then following into bedroom three. Bedroom three is a unique high ceiling design and is a good size to accommodate a double bed with accompanying furniture with a small shuttered window to the front aspect and a large Velux window. The room is carpeted with underfloor heating.
On the first floor there are doors to both bedrooms two and four, with another Velux window giving ample light.
Bedroom two again a good double size has extensive eves storage with a handy light and a Velux window.
Door to: -
The en-suite comprises a panel bath with a waterfall and standard shower heads and glass screen. There are two separate vanity units comprising the w/c and wash hand basin, lighted mirror, extractor fan and Velux window.
Bedroom four has a solid oak floor and is a modern mezzanine overlooking the open-plan living area but still very private.
Onto the outside of the property, across the quiet country lane is a private orchard belonging to the property with lies behind the Dutch barn and is approx. 350 square meters. The Orchard has been laid to lawn and is part wilded with fruit trees and indigenous trees throughout. The Orchard offers extensive, unbroken views across the Otter Valley and affords the opportunity for outdoor life.
There is also a communal Dutch-style agricultural barn which provides covered off-road parking for each property. Benefitting from one allocated space under cover, and one space situated on the area of hardstanding adjacent. There are also extensive visitor parking spaces available.
Inside the Dutch, Barn is an allocated storage shed for the sole use of this property.
Nestled at the heart of the Blackdown Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ‘Lark Barn’ is located in the small village of Otterford, just 7 miles south of the County Town of Taunton which offers excellent retail, educational and leisure facilities together with the mainline rail service and easy access to the M5. Primary education is available in the nearby village of Church Stanton which Ofsted rated ‘Good’, whilst the nearest secondary school is The Castle School which Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’. Delightful countryside walks can be found just a short distance away from the property at the Otterhead Local Nature Reserve which is set around two lakes of the former landscaped gardens of Otterhead House.
From the County town of Taunton proceed in the direction of Trull, continuing through the villages of Staplehay and Blagdon Hill. At the top of the hill at the crossroads, take the left-hand turn signposted ‘Chard & Honiton’ and continue past the Holman Clavell Inn. Just past the Inn take the next right-hand turn and at the next junction continue straight over. Continue along this road for approx. 1 mile where the property can be found on your left-hand side. Visitor parking can be found in the area of hard standing on the right-hand side.
EPC band: D
Freehold
Council Tax band: E
A fee of approx. £600 per annum is payable to the Management Company for communal maintenance.
