Old Castle Farm Buckland St Mary, Somerset TA20
A traditional period farmhouse with secondary accommodation, farm buildings and equestrian facilities in 38 acres of unspoilt countryside on the the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Situation Old Castle Farm is situated in an elevated position amidst open countryside about 1½ miles from the small village of Buckland St. Mary, which has a church, village hall, pre-school and primary school. The nearby village of Horton (3 miles) has a very good shop, post office, doctor’s surgery and a pub. The county town of Taunton provides for most day to day needs with more extensive shopping available in Exeter. There are good communication links with the M5 Junction 25 at Taunton (7 miles), which also provides a rail link to London Paddington in 1 hour and 40 minutes. The airports of Exeter and Bristol give access to many national and international destinations, including to London City Airport. There is also a wide variety of good schools nearby both within the State and private sectors.
Buckland St Mary 1½ miles, Horton 3 miles, Taunton 7 miles (London Paddington 1 hour 40 minutes), Exeter Airport 26 miles, Exeter 35 miles. (Distances and time approximate). Old Castle Farm Believed to date from the 17th Century and originally three adjoining cottages, Old Castle Farm has an open reception hall and off which are four reception rooms; a sitting room and snug, both with wood burning stoves, a study and a dining room. Off the dining room is the kitchen/breakfast room, which is fitted with a 3-oven Dual Control electric Aga and a gas hob, electric oven companion Aga. Adjacent to the hall are the conservatory, utility room, cloakroom and boot room. On the first floor off a part-galleried landing are four double bedrooms and a single bedroom. One of the bedrooms is accessed through a large dressing room, which has served as a further bedroom. A family bathroom and a further shower room complete the accommodation on this floor.
Main House
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Reception Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 3,004 sq ft / 297.1 sq m Bedroom This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a Bathroom statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars Kitchen/Utility Storage Terrace Recreation
Ground Floor First Floor Cottage, outbuildings and grounds Operating as a working farm for the past 30 years by the current owners, the property has extensive amenities with ample parking, a garden with two summerhouses, heated swimming pool and hard tennis court (requires refurbishment). Also adjacent to the house is the 2-bedroom self-contained cottage with two conjoined single garages. To the north of the main house are a number of equestrian and animal buildings comprised of various finishing, store, cubicle and open buildings as well as field shelters throughout the holding. There is also a 20x40 ménage with a fibre/sand/rubber surface and a pond with a barbeque hut alongside. The pasture land is divided into seven principal fields and with the garden and yard extending to 38.72 acres (15.67 hectares) divided into two lots. Old Castle Farm benefits from both PV panels and a 10KW wind turbine that are all eligible for the Feed In Tariff (FIT). Further details are available from the agent on request.
Cottage Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 1,144 sq ft / 106.2 sq m (excludes store) This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the 2 1 1 last page of the text of the Particulars
Tenure Freehold Services Mains and private water supplies. Mains electricity complemented by wind turbine and PV panels. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Electric dual-control AGA. Local authority South Somerset District Council Tel: 01935 462462 Directions (PostcodeTA20 3JZ) Turn off the A303 at Eagle Cross following signs to Taunton/ Wellington. Proceed for about 1¼ miles and, about 100 yards beyond a white-painted cottage on the crest of the hill, turn right onto an unmarked lane. Carry on for about half a mile and the property will be found on the left. Viewing All viewings must be made strictly by appointment only through the vendor’s agents
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