Brimley Farm Brimley Farm Churchstanton, Taunton, TA3 7QH Wellington 6 Miles
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Brimley Farm Brimley Farm Churchstanton, Taunton, TA3 7QH Wellington 6 miles. M5 (J26) 5 miles. Taunton 9 miles. • Characterful Farmhouse • Stone Barn With Planning Consent • Extensive Range Of Outbuildings • Superb Gardens And Grounds • Heated Pool And Tennis Court • River Frontage • About 11.6 Acres Offers in excess of £750,000 SITUATION Occupying a delightful position set within the Blackdown Hills, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Brimley Farm enjoys splendid views across the Culm Valley. Whilst the setting is rural, the property is by no means isolated and enjoys relatively easy access to communications and the surrounding districts. There are popular primary schools in the nearby villages of Churchstanton and Hemyock and the property falls within the catchment area for the well regarded secondary school at Uffculme. The village of Hemyock is within 2.5 miles and also offers a good range of local An excellent residential holding in a beautiful location with amenities including church, village store, doctors surgery and public house. extensive outbuildings and grounds extending to 11.6 acres Wellington is within 6 miles and offers supermarkets, health centre, a range of independent shops and Wellington School, whilst the county town of Taunton offers a more extensive range of shops, amenities, independent schools and sixth form Colleges. Access to the M5 motorway is within 5 miles, at junction 26, and Taunton train station has regular services to London Paddington. DESCRIPTION Brimley Farm is a substantial residential holding offering the perfect work/life balance. The current owners use the extensive outbuildings to run their family business, whilst using the fabulous gardens and grounds, with heated swimming pool and tennis court, in their spare time to really enjoy the peaceful surroundings. There is also a stone barn that has planning permission to be converted into a holiday cottage and land extending to 11.6 acres. FARMHOUSE The farmhouse dates back to the 17th Century and has charming period features, with beamed ceilings throughout, and enjoys the fine views from all aspects. The large cross passage hallway leads to the two reception rooms; both the sitting room and dining room have substantial stone fireplaces and wood burners, whilst the dining room has a plank-and- muntin screen and double doors leading to the garden. There is a good country kitchen with AGA, Belfast sink and a range of units, which is supported by a breakfast room and scullery. Doors from the hallway and breakfast room lead to the boot room with an adjoining shower room. There is also a ground floor bedroom, which would make a lovely study or library room. There are two staircases leading to the first floor accommodation. The four bedrooms, including the principal bedroom, all enjoy views across the surrounding gardens and grounds and the countryside beyond and two of the bedrooms have an interconnecting door. The family bathroom includes a luxurious roll top bath. GARDENS AND GROUNDS The property is accessed via one of two private driveways, both with timber gates; one leads to a parking and turning area to the rear of the property and the other leads to outbuildings and the front. The gardens surrounding the farmhouse are predominately laid to lawn and stocked with numerous mature specimen trees and shrubs and deep planted herbaceous borders and stone wall divides. Beyond the outbuildings there is a further area of garden with a heated swimming pool and tennis court. The land that surrounds the property is laid to pasture and is split into three paddocks, one with a field shelter, and an orchard. There is also river frontage along one of the boundaries. TRADITIONAL STONE BARN Planning permission has been granted to convert the traditional stone barn to a three bedroom holiday cottage. All information can be viewed at tauntondeane.gov.uk on the online application service using Application Number: 10/10/0005. OUTBUILDINGS The extensive range of outbuildings extending to 3372 sq ft are currently used for storage and offices. Part of the building has been converted into a bar area with double doors opening onto the swimming pool terrace. SERVICES Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment through the agents, Stags, on 01823 662822. DIRECTIONS From J26 of the M5 proceed off the roundabout in a southerly direction towards Blackmoor and Ruggin and almost immediately turn right, signposted Ford Street. After about 1 mile and at the T junction turn left towards Ford Street and Hemyock. Continue through the hamlet of Ford Street climbing up onto the Blackdown Hills and at the crossroads at the top of the hill turn left. Proceed along the road for two miles, passing The Merry Harriers and taking the first right into Downlands Lane. Follow this lane for just over two miles and turn into the second entrance for Brimley Farm. There is a sign on the gate reading Brimley Farm. Brimley Farm, Churchstanton, Taunton, TA3 7QH These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Stags 7 High Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8QT Tel: 01823 662822 [email protected] Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk.