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Located in the pretty village of Bishops Lydeard, Station View is an exclusive development of 10 stunning new homes, combining style and practicality.

West Somerset Railway, Bishops Lydeard Station Treat yourself... Immerse yourself... InstantlyDiscover... transporting you to a bygone The neighbouring village of Cotford St Luke is home to a Bishops Lydeard is a charming village situated to the North West of Taunton below age, Bishops Lydeard Railway Station is a divine restaurant called The Chapel. This hidden gem offers a the western edge of the . It retains its mature heart with a church, heritage railway station and is the mouth watering Thai and wood-fired oven pizza menu along primary school, library, health centre, pubs, garage, Post Office and shops. southern terminus for trains on the West with a relaxing atmosphere perfect to unwind after a busy Somerset Railway. day. The Chapel is also a hub of entertainment offering quiz The village of Bishops Lydeard belonged in the earliest times to the Bishop of Bath nights, live music, Christmas fayres and so much more. This and Wells. In 1291 King Edward I granted a charter to Robert Burnell, Bishop of Bath The station first opened in 1862 with the unique restaurant has something for everyone. and Wells, to hold a weekly fair in the village, and two annual fairs, each for six days, original Taunton to Watchet line. On at the Feasts of the Nativity and the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The opening, the station had just one platform original charter is still in existence and was acquired some years ago by the village on the line’s west side and a house for the and is now kept in the church. station master.

St Mary’s Church is prominently situated within the village, built around 1450 of red Today the station has two operational The Chapel sandstone, with a tall, typically Somerset tower embellished with facings of creamy platforms, the station master’s house is Ham Hill stone. It is understood there has been a church on the present site since now privately owned, and the goods shed Saxon times, but the oldest part of the present building is the north arcade, which has been restored and is used as a visitor dates from the end of the thirteenth century. Much of the interior and the Chancel centre and museum. The beautifully-restored railway engines and was rebuilt by the Victorians, although in the nave there are carved bench ends, carriages take the 20-mile route through stunning Somerset mostly carved by a group of intinerant Flemish wood-carvers around 1540 and are countryside and coastlines, stopping at various stations along the route rare examples of extensive woodwork from this period. including Williton, Dunster and Watchet and terminates on the Somerset coast at Minehead. Indulge... The highly acclaimed Cedar Falls Health Farm & Spa is The Quantock Hills The station is also the headquarters of the West Somerset Railway approximately 1.2 miles away from Station View and is a Association which provides volunteer support for the railway. The welcoming retreat. Built of locally quarried red sandstone, Associations’ Quantock Belle dining car train is also based here, the country house dates from the 1700s and is listed as recreating that wonderful, nostalgic atmosphere of the great days of being of architectural and historical interest, set in over 40 Explore...The Quantock Hills are an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and form the western border steam. acres of grounds of mature gardens, woods, lakes and a 9 of Sedgemoor and the Somerset Levels. The Hills distinctive character, natural beauty and cultural hole golf course, amidst beautiful Somerset countryside. Also exuding a real aura of bygone times, is heritage are so outstanding that it is in the nation’s interest to safeguard them. The area received its The Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life protected status in 1956. Museum, The Mill has been painstakingly and precisely restored over many years and the Situated between Taunton and Bridgwater, stretching to the sea at the Channel and Mill and the attached Mill House have been measuring just twelve miles by four, the Quantock Hills are an area of wilderness and tranquillity and cited as places of historical interest, with a offer extensive views over much of Somerset and across to the Welsh coast. Panoramic views lead Grade II conservation listing. you through coast, heath and combe and are popular with walkers, horse riders, mountain bikers and tourists, who explore the paths and take in the spectacular countryside views, rocky Jurassic There were originally two mills in the village, coastline, exposed heathland summits, deep wooded combes, undulating farmland and attractive Higher and Lower Mill, supplying the area with villages all within this protected landscape. flour. The overshot water wheel weighs over two tonnes and is driven by water from Back Ash Common Nature Reserve is around one mile from Station View and was the first Local Nature Stream which originates in the Brendon Hills. Reserve in Somerset, designated by Taunton Deane Borough Council in November 1995.

The Rural Life Museum focuses on traditional trades and crafts including It covers 20.42 hectares and consists of a variety of habitats, such as wet heath, semi-natural a wheelwright’s shop, cooper’s shop, saddler’s shop, blacksmith’s shop, deciduous woodland, scrub, bracken and ponds. The perfect place to be at one with wildlife and Victorian kitchen and the Dusty Miller’s tearoom serving homemade is enjoyed by dog walkers and keen ramblers alike. There is a mapped trail available to walk that will cakes. The current owners donate proceeds from the entrance fee and also lead you to the neighbouring village of Halse. St Mary’s Church, Bishops Lydeard tearoom to local charities. On your doorstep... The neighbouring town of Taunton is around six miles drive from Station View and offers a variety of leading retail chains and independent shops, as well as an extensive range of amenities that include Blackbrook Leisure Centre and Tennis Club, a multiscreen cinema, bowling alley and The Brewhouse Theatre. The many popular restaurants and eateries situated in the town centre cater for all tastes.

Taunton is also home to Somerset County Cricket Club which is one of eighteen first-class county clubs within the domestic cricket structure of England and Wales.

Hestercombe House and Gardens are also situated in Taunton, steeped in history and an excellent dog walking spot set in fifty acres of lakes, temples, cascades, tranquil woodland walks, formal terraces, views and a charming cafe.

Taunton has excellent educational facilities and provides three outstanding private schools, Taunton School, Queens College and Kings College along with excellent primary and secondary schools. There is also a large library available in the town centre. Bristol Temple Meads

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FurtherThe vibrant and afield... bustling cities of Bristol and Exeter offer a wide range of shops, sightseeing opportunities, restaurants and buzzing nightlife and have something for everyone. If you don’t feel like driving then why not take a train or bus? Taunton offers excellent public transport routes to many places across England with London just under 2 hours by train.

If you feel like leaving the bustling cities behind you and taking a refreshing coastal walk, the seaside town of Minehead is around a 30-minute drive from Station View, or Dunster Castle why not catch a train from Bishops Lydeard Station.

Minehead offers a stunning mile-long seafront brimming with shops, seaside cafés and bars serving warming comfort food, perfect for a visit during the summer or winter months.

Exeter Cathedral Within Reach... Taunton c.5.8 miles Lyme Regis c.32.6 miles Wellington c.10.6 miles Taunton Train station c.5.4 miles M5 Junction c.8.0 miles Bristol Airport c.41.0 miles Minehead c.19.5 miles Exeter Airport c.34.6 miles Lyme Regis Hestercombe House Taunton, River Tone London Eye Dunster Castle c.16.7 miles London via train 1 hour 51 minutes The Properties... Setting the standard of quality new homes in the area, Station View offers 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes in this popular village.

Each property has been designed with great care and attention to detail, to ensure that they will appeal to the most discerning of buyers.

Built and finished to the finest quality; the contemporary kitchens offer the perfect blend of style and practicality, whilst the elegant bathrooms exude style and luxury with bright white sanitaryware and modern fittings.

Plot 10 - The Cotford

Plots 3, 4, 8 & 9 - The Halse

Plot 5 - The Langley

Plot 2 - The Preston Street View Plot 1 - The Norton Creating outstanding homes for life... We pride ourselves on our excellent Summerfield is an established local property development company with a longstanding reputation for building and selling quality new homes throughout the South West. customer aftercare... Formed in central Somerset in 1987, Summerfield evolved from a family-run construction company founded in 1823. Drawing on a deep store of local knowledge and experience, Summerfield build a range of We are proud of the reputation Summerfield Homes has earned for commercial and residential properties to high construction and environmental standards. constructing homes of the highest quality throughout the West Country for over 30 years. With a strong track record of delivering quality property, Summerfield Homes build a wide selection of residential property ranging from two bedroom affordable coach houses to three, four and five bedroom prestige Your new home will undergo a series of inspections before we are properties. Every home is designed to complement its setting, incorporating a traditional style ready to hand it over to you. Building Control Inspections and typical of the local area with character features and individual finishes. inspections by our Home Warranty provider are complemented by our own rigorous checks. This will ensure that the standard of Built using the latest construction techniques, all Summerfield Homes are built using traditional construction finish meets the standard that both we, and you, would expect. methods of brick and block work and come with a 10-year National House Builders Council (NHBC) warranty. Our commitment continues for two years after completing your purchase. During this time our Customer Care Department is on We offer a friendly and personal approach to business that is based on trust, openness and reliability. hand if you need to report any problems or faults.

What our customers think about our What our customers say about us “ We have always bought a new house. Our experience in “ Having recently purchased a My Home property with customer aftercare service dealing with Summerfield can only be explained as Summerfield, I highly recommend dealing with them. We are thrilled to be living in this comfortable house as it has such an excellent, from the sales staff, site sales staff, site manager, “ impressive specification and more than lives up to the and the after sales team. My property has been built to an excellent standard promise offered by the show homes. Plus it is on an amazing and nothing has been too much trouble from The finish on the build is really good and very professional. development. Our journey to this point has not been We have looked at other builders and can honestly say that completion through to helping me settle in and straightforward, as the first buyer for our previous house pulled out Summerfield surpass every one of them in construction, build ensuring all is well. at the last minute, but Summerfield kept the faith and helped and quality, finish, and aftercare service. encouraged us without pressuring us too much while we found Everyone I have dealt with has been hugely our second and successful buyer. Four weeks after moving in we Really a first class Company and an honour to deal with. professional and friendly. Buying my first home has been have been impressed by the aftercare which has been second to We highly recommend to anyone seeking a new home to far more straightforward than I imagined and I’m very none. Throughout the somewhat protracted purchase process, and first consider Summerfield if they are building in your desired happy with my new home. through to completion, the Sales Office team has been very location. “ “ “ encouraging and all we could wish for. “ Mr & Mrs J Miss G Mr & Mrs C 2 Bedrooms Site Plan The Langley - 755sq.ft Health & Safety Your safety is of the utmost importance to us, and hence My Home we have produced the following guidelines which comply The Allerford - 755sq.ft to the current Health & Safety Legislation:

i. Please only use designated car parking spaces and 3 Bedrooms visit our site sales office first. Please avoid parking outside any neighbouring properties The Halse - 959sq.ft ii. You MUST always be accompanied by a representative of Summerfield Homes anywhere on site outside of the 4 Bedrooms sales area.

iii. Hard hats, appropriate footwear and high visibility The Norton - 1226sq.ft wear MUST be worn at all times on the site during construction.

The Cotford - 1226sq.ft iv. Access cannot be given to areas where scaffolding is in place.

The Preston - 1546sq.ft v. Please wear appropriate footwear when visiting the site, as footpaths and grounds may be uneven or unfinished.

vi. Please note that there may be construction vehicles moving around the site, you must ensure that you follow the clearly defined pedestrian footpaths at all times.

vii. Please note that children are not allowed on site at any time.

Floor Plans & Dimensions We have provided floor plans as a part of this brochure to show the approximate dimensions of the properties on this site. The dimensions may vary as each property is built individually and precise internal finishes may vary during the course of construction.

Elevations and Internal Finishes Artist’s Impressions, Site Plans, Floor Plans and CGI’s have been used to represent thehouses to be built on this site. The colours and finish ofthe various external elevations From Central Taunton: Take the A3807 follow this road and then turn right onto the A38 (Wellington Road) follow the A38 all the way to the may vary from plot to plot.Some plots may be handed roundabout, then take the 3rd exit onto the A3065 (Silk Mills Road), follow the road to the next roundabout, then take the 1st exit onto the A358, versions of the illustrations(mirror image) and some may be at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A358, at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit (still following the A358) then at the next detached, semi-detached or terraced. The area roundabout take the 1st exit on the roundabout onto Station Road, go over the bridge and take the next left onto Station Green, Station View is surrounding eachproperty may also differ from that shown. then on your left hand side. Thespecification may also be subject to change and/or availability. Please be sure to check with the Summerfield This site plan is for illustrative purposes only and actual site layout From Central Wellington: Take the B3187 (Taunton Road), take the 2nd exit on the roundabout still following the B3187, then take the 2nd exit Homes Sales Representative for details of the finishes relating to your chosen property at the time of reservation. may vary. Whilst it is always our intention to build in accordance with on the roundabout, again still following Taunton Road, when you come to Chelston roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A38, stay on the A38 for approximately 4 miles, then take the 1st exit onto the A3065 (Silk Mills Road), follow the road all the way to the roundabout then take the 1st this plan, there are occasions where boundaries may change as the exit onto the A358, at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A358, at the roundabout take the 2nd exit still following the A358, take the The internal photographs contained within this brochure are of a previous Summerfield show home. The specification development proceeds. Please check the details of your chosen 1st exit on the roundabout onto Station Road, go over the bridge and take the next left onto Station Green, Station View is then on your left of Station View will differ to that of other developments. hand side. home with our sales representatives at the point of reservation. For satellite navigation purposes use TA4 3DL What is Help to Buy? With a Help to Buy: Equity Loan the Government lends you up to 20% of the cost of your newly built home, so you’ll only need a 5% cash deposit and a 75% mortgage to make up the rest.

You won’t be charged loan fees on the 20% loan for the first five years of owning your home. Who is eligible? Equity loans are available to first time buyers as well as homeowners looking to move. The home you want to buy must be newly built with a price tag of up to £600,000.

You won’t be able to sublet this home or enter a part exchange deal on your old home. You must not own any other property at the time you buy your new home with a Help to Buy: Equity Loan.

Did you know Help to Buy is available on all open market properties at Station View? (Excluding My Home properties)

Information taken from https://www.helptobuy.gov.uk/equity-loan/equity-loans/

What is NHBC Buildmark? Buying a home is typically the largest investment people make and Buildmark provides warranty and insurance protection to newly built or converted homes. Cover starts from exchange of contracts and lasts up to a maximum period of 10 years after the legal completion date.

Why do I need Buildmark for my new home?

If you are buying a newly-built home you will need cover such as Buildmark in order to secure a mortgage and release funds. Buying a property with Buildmark cover will give you reassurance that you will have protection if problems arise in the future.

Information taken from http://www.nhbc.co.uk/Homeowners/WhatdoesBuildmarkcover/

While the information provided in this brochure and associated inserts is believed to be true and correct at the date of publication, changes in circumstances after the time of publication may impact on the accuracy of the information. Summerfield Homes is not in any way liable for the accuracy of any information printed or in any way interpreted and used by a user. The Quantock Hills Ponies