4 bed detached house for sale

Bishopswood, Chard TA20

An attractive and particularly spacious 4 bedroom character property together with a 2 storey stone barn peacefully located in its own grounds of approaching 2 Acres in the heart of the Blackdown Hills. EPC: E

Orchard Barton is thought to date from the mid 19th Century, constructed with rendered elevations set beneath a slate roof, altered and extended over the passage of time and much improved in recent years. The accommodation is particularly generous with excellent ceiling height and briefly comprises a double aspect sitting room with multifuel stove and timbered ceiling, dining room with oak flooring, fitted kitchen with peaceful outlook over the garden, utility, boot room and original bathroom. At first floor level there are four excellent double bedrooms, with a triple aspect master suite that is full of light with french doors to the garden and a smart shower room. The second bedroom is equally generous with an en-suite shower room and two further doubles and the family bathroom complete the accommodation. Opposite the main house is a very appealing stone two storey barn that would readily convert to additional accommodation such as a granny annexe or air B&B, subject to any necessary consents.

The property enjoys an almost hidden location on the outskirts of this very sought after South Somerset village. The settlement itself is within the folds of the Blackdown Hills which are designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty and which lie to the south of the vale of Taunton and just north of the towns of Honiton and Chard. The area is very much one of an unchanging agricultural landscape interspersed with many small woods and copses and there are numerous local footpaths available. Taunton is the nearest major centre (10 Miles) where a wide range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities will be found. There are four good independent schools all within easy reach. Taunton affords an M5 interchange (J25) as well as a main line rail link to London (Paddington) and the A303, which provides good access to Southern England, may be joined only one and half miles to the south. Both Bristol and Exeter airports are within 40 minutes drive and the south coast is within 30 minutes. There is an excellent pub/restaurant in the village itself.

From the village road, an access lane leads to four properties with Orchard Barton at the very end where a courtyard provides excellent parking for a number of vehicles. The grounds are set on aLl sides of the property and in the main bounded by a stone wall extending in total to just under 2 Acres. There are extensive lawned areas, many mature trees include a fine walnut, small paddocks, wildlife pond and former orchard with damson and apple trees. This is an absolute haven for birds and wildlife and the perfect setting for the property away from the hustle and bustle of the 21st Century.