House For Sale £625,000
This beautifully appointed 4 bedroomed barn conversion, Lark Barn, is located in a select courtyard style development in the rural village of Otterford having been meticulously converted from a traditional stone barn, which completed in March 2021. The property has been finished to an extremely high standard throughout and designed with emphasis on family oriented, open plan living with a strong consideration for energy efficiency and does well to mix a contemporary style with the rustic charm of its original state, all in keeping of its rural setting. Situated at the heart of the Blackdown Hills (ANOB) just 7 miles south of the County Town of Taunton.
On entering the courtyard, you can appreciate that this small, converted development has been sympathetically wrapped into its original surroundings. Lark Barn is situated on the left-hand side which gives the property a small garden to the front and side.
From the entrance hall as you enter the property you will see an open mezzanine gallery giving plenty of light with the solid oak staircase and solid oak doors throughout. There is underfloor heating on the ground level which can be controlled individually per room. The flooring is tiled with a door to the open plan living area, stairs to the first floor and following through to doors to the master bedroom, bathroom and bedroom three. In addition, there is an understairs storage cupboard and a warm storage cupboard which houses the combi boiler.
The master bedroom has a shuttered front aspect window and will comfortably accommodate a large bed with accompanying furniture, underfloor heating and inset spot lights.
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 water fall 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 again is a good size to accommodate a double bed with accompanying furniture with a small shuttered window to the front aspect and a Velux window. The room is carpeted with underfloor heating.
On the first floor there are doors to both bedroom 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 water fall 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 with a mezzanine overlooking the open plan living area but still very private and could easily be closed in with a Velux window.
Moving back to the open plan living area there is a wide range of wall, base units and drawers. All the appliances as Neff giving that quality feel throughout the kitchen area with integrated full-length fridge, freezer, dishwasher, induction hob, electric oven and extractor fan. The worktop is Spanish Quartz with a sink and mixer tap and drainer.
The open living area has solid oak flooring and under floor heating, there are two large, shuttered windows to the side aspect and another two windows again shuttered to the front aspect.
There is also a multi-fuel burning stove which could heat through the whole of the property. This gives the whole area a warm feel in those wintery evenings or a cold day.
Onto the outside on the opposite side of the country lane is a communal Dutch style agricultural barn which provides covered off-road parking for each property. Benefitting from one allocated space under cover, and two spaces situated on the area of hardstanding adjacent. A useful wooden shed to the far-right hand side of the barn is for the sole use of this property and provides a handy storage space.
Uniquely to this property there is an orchard garden with lays behind the Dutch barn which is approx. thirty-five square meters and has been laid to lawn with trees planted and various seating areas. This area is an extension of the property and gives you unaltered views of the fields and hills beyond.
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 Churchstanton which is 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.
A right of access is granted across the courtyard and up the path on the southern boundary of the property for the benefit of Church Farm.
A fee of approx. £784 per annum is payable to the management committee for maintenance of the communal gardens and grounds. Upon completion, the new owner will be appointed as a representative of the management committee along with the five other property owners. The management charge will be reviewed in July 2023.
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 on the area of hardstanding on the right-hand side.
EPC band: D
Freehold
Council Tax band E
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Entrance Hall -
Open Plan Living / Kitchen / Dining Room - 8.31m x 5.26m (27'3 x 17'3) -
Master Bedroom - 4.09m x 3.56m (13'5 x 11'8) -
Ensuite Bathroom -
Bedroom 3 - 5.08m x 2.77m (16'8 x 9'1) -
Shower Room -
Bedroom 2 - 4.32m x 2.87m (14'2 x 9'5) -
Ensuite Bathroom -
Loft Storage -
Mezzanine Study / Bedroom 4 - 5.89m x 3.81m (19'4 x 12'6) -
On entering the courtyard, you can appreciate that this small, converted development has been sympathetically wrapped into its original surroundings. Lark Barn is situated on the left-hand side which gives the property a small garden to the front and side.
From the entrance hall as you enter the property you will see an open mezzanine gallery giving plenty of light with the solid oak staircase and solid oak doors throughout. There is underfloor heating on the ground level which can be controlled individually per room. The flooring is tiled with a door to the open plan living area, stairs to the first floor and following through to doors to the master bedroom, bathroom and bedroom three. In addition, there is an understairs storage cupboard and a warm storage cupboard which houses the combi boiler.
The master bedroom has a shuttered front aspect window and will comfortably accommodate a large bed with accompanying furniture, underfloor heating and inset spot lights.
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 water fall 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 again is a good size to accommodate a double bed with accompanying furniture with a small shuttered window to the front aspect and a Velux window. The room is carpeted with underfloor heating.
On the first floor there are doors to both bedroom 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 water fall 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 with a mezzanine overlooking the open plan living area but still very private and could easily be closed in with a Velux window.
Moving back to the open plan living area there is a wide range of wall, base units and drawers. All the appliances as Neff giving that quality feel throughout the kitchen area with integrated full-length fridge, freezer, dishwasher, induction hob, electric oven and extractor fan. The worktop is Spanish Quartz with a sink and mixer tap and drainer.
The open living area has solid oak flooring and under floor heating, there are two large, shuttered windows to the side aspect and another two windows again shuttered to the front aspect.
There is also a multi-fuel burning stove which could heat through the whole of the property. This gives the whole area a warm feel in those wintery evenings or a cold day.
Onto the outside on the opposite side of the country lane is a communal Dutch style agricultural barn which provides covered off-road parking for each property. Benefitting from one allocated space under cover, and two spaces situated on the area of hardstanding adjacent. A useful wooden shed to the far-right hand side of the barn is for the sole use of this property and provides a handy storage space.
Uniquely to this property there is an orchard garden with lays behind the Dutch barn which is approx. thirty-five square meters and has been laid to lawn with trees planted and various seating areas. This area is an extension of the property and gives you unaltered views of the fields and hills beyond.
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 Churchstanton which is 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.
A right of access is granted across the courtyard and up the path on the southern boundary of the property for the benefit of Church Farm.
A fee of approx. £784 per annum is payable to the management committee for maintenance of the communal gardens and grounds. Upon completion, the new owner will be appointed as a representative of the management committee along with the five other property owners. The management charge will be reviewed in July 2023.
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 on the area of hardstanding on the right-hand side.
EPC band: D
Freehold
Council Tax band E
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Entrance Hall -
Open Plan Living / Kitchen / Dining Room - 8.31m x 5.26m (27'3 x 17'3) -
Master Bedroom - 4.09m x 3.56m (13'5 x 11'8) -
Ensuite Bathroom -
Bedroom 3 - 5.08m x 2.77m (16'8 x 9'1) -
Shower Room -
Bedroom 2 - 4.32m x 2.87m (14'2 x 9'5) -
Ensuite Bathroom -
Loft Storage -
Mezzanine Study / Bedroom 4 - 5.89m x 3.81m (19'4 x 12'6) -
