Breach Barton Breach Barton , , TA4 3EE - 2 Miles, Kingston St Mary -4 Miles, Taunton - 9 Miles

• Excellent Riding • Indoor and Outdoor Arenas • 36 Acres • 5 Bedroom Farmhouse • Extensive Stabling • Level Fenced Paddocks • Private Location • 2 Bedroom Cottage

Guide price £1,350,000

Situation Breach Barton occupies a sensational location on the lower slopes of the . The property is elevated, has no near neighbours and enjoys commanding views south of the surrounding countryside. The property is approached from a quiet country lane, and enjoys a high level of privacy. For those with riding and walking interests, the location is unbeatable, as the Quantock Hills offer miles of footpaths and bridleways and is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. From the properties south facing location there are magnificent views which stretch over the Vale A stunning country house with a 2 bedroom cottage & excellent of Taunton towards the Blackdown Hills as well as to the west overlooking the Brendons and Exmoor. The north of the property has stunning views into the Quantock Hills. equestrian facilities. Although the property is private and peaceful it is not isolated as the village of West Bagborough is only ½ a mile away. This is a thriving community with a well-known local pub and church. Bishops Lydeard is approximately 2 miles away where an extensive range of day to day facilities can be found. Taunton the County Town is 9 miles away and has a more extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities including the County Cricket Ground, Taunton Racecourse and many excellent public and state schools. Communication links are excellent with access to the M5 motorway at Taunton, Wellington and Bridgwater. Tauntons train station is within 15 minutes and has regular services to London Paddington in less than two hours. Description Breach Barton was built for the current owners in 2000 and comprises a handsome, individual detached house of local Triscombe red stone elevations beneath a slate roof. The property takes full advantage of the stunning setting with all main reception rooms enjoying a southerly aspect and superb views over the grounds to the Blackdown Hills in the distance. The rooms are light and spacious and the property being recently constructed has been built to a high specification and benefits from uPVC facias and soffits. The Main House Accommodation The property is spacious and flexible with four bedrooms on the first floor and currently a downstairs bedroom too. The accommodation was designed by the current owners and flows well with a large reception hall being in the centre of the house, providing access to the sitting room which is a very attractive room enjoying a lovely double aspect with French doors opening onto the south facing garden. This room centres on a stone faced chimney breast with inset wood burning stove and adjacent cupboards and bookshelves. Adjoining the hall to the east is the farmhouse kitchen which centres on a yellow oil fired, two oven Aga with cream painted units and granite worktop surfaces over. Heating is provided by an oil fired boiler. The kitchen has double doors leading into the conservatory which has doors opening onto a decking area. From the kitchen there is access to the large utility room which provides a double drainer sink unit, an extensive range of cupboards and storage areas, a door to the outside and access to the cloakroom. There is also a door from the utility room into the double garage. From the sitting room, a door provides access to the further downstairs bedroom, currently the fifth bedroom, which also has an en-suite bathroom. On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms, 2 en-suite bathrooms and a family bathroom. The Cottage Breach Barton benefits from a stunning stone cottage converted from a traditional barn which is accessed via a separate entrance and provides an area of further accommodation. This conversion is double glazed and has oil fired central heating. On the ground floor there is a large open plan living room/kitchen and on the first floor there are 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. The cottage is a highly desirable unit and adds considerable appeal to the property. Outside The equestrian facilities at Breach Barton are excellent. There are 2 yards, one with 8 timber indoor American style stables with a hay loft, feed room, tack room and a further stable block with 4 stables and a tack room/feed room. There is an indoor arena (20m x 40m) with mirrors and a Martin Collins Eco- Track surface. The outdoor arena (20m x 60m) is a waxed surface. The Land Breach Barton enjoys approximately 36 acres which is predominantly level pasture land and is well fenced and divided up into convenient sized enclosures. The property is watered with connecting gateways and tracks making it very accessible and useable at all times of the year. Much of the land enjoys good road access and there is a small area of woodland that extends to approximately 1 acre. The gardens to the property are mainly to the front and comprise expanses of lawns with some delightful decking areas to sit out and enjoy the splendid location. Directions Leave Taunton in a northerly direction on the A358 heading towards Williton and Minehead. Continue past the village of Bishops Lydeard and the left hand turning to and Raleghs Cross. After approximately ½ a mile and on reaching the hamlet of East Combe, proceed around the left hand bend and on exiting the bend turn right. Continue up this lane and bear left at the grass triangle. On reaching Fourways Cross, continue straight over and the property will be found on the right hand side after approximately ¾ of a mile. Breach Barton, West Bagborough, Taunton, TA4 3EE

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