An incredible five/six bedroom detached newly built luxury home set in about 5.88 acres of level grounds in a beautiful rural location. A truly one of a kind property.


This striking home is set amongst open countryside on a hilltop with open views in a prime rural location. It was only completed in early 2023 and offers all the benefits you would expect from a modern home but also the character and craftsmanship of something far more traditional.
The generous and flexible accommodation as laid out in the floor plan and includes the following benefits…

THE HOUSE

The whole house has an underfloor heating system powered by an Air Source Heat Pump. There is a quarterly renewable heat incentive payment of around £435 (£1740 annually increasing with RPI inflation), this payment has six years to run as of May 2023. The main lounge also has a 7kw log stove as well as under floor heating. 

The lounge, kitchen/family room and entrance hallway all have feature solid oak posts and beams complete with gallows brackets and traditional oak pegs to secure joints. 
Lounge, Kitchen/Family room and Garden room have separate 5amp sockets/circuit for lamps.  The Kitchen has Quartz worktops and a range of units with integrated appliances. These are: Neff Dishwasher, Neff tall Fridge, Neff tall Freezer, two Neff ovens with "Slide and Hide" doors. Faber 80cm Induction hob with integrated ventilation to the outside. Quooker boiling water hot tap. Integrated carousels in two corner units and fully integrated bin unit with space for recyclables. Internal electric double sockets in two counter top larder units to house coffee machines/toasters etc out of site. Large central island with overhanging breakfast bar. The Kitchen flat roof light and Velux windows are all triple glazed. 

The Utility room has a range of units along with a ceramic sink. There is also an integrated washing machine. Energy efficient integrated "Heat Pump" tumble dryer (can be set up to work remotely via an app).

The Garden room is a bespoke designed solid oak framed building with traditional oak pegs to secure joints. It is fully insulated with two triple, glazed Velux roof lights. The French doors to outside are of timber construction with double glazed units. The oak framed garden room has extremely efficient sealed unit double glazing and the glass has a solar control coating to prevent the room from overheating in summer and prevent heat loss in winter. 

The games room is complete with a fully refurbished solid oak full size snooker table. This is included in the sale along with cues/balls etc but can be removed if the new owners wish. This room can be used as a games room, gym or cinema room as it already has TV, internet and power sockets.  The games room also has 4.5m wide Bi-fold double glazed doors to outside.

The cloak room has a handmade bespoke shelf seat, coat rail and storage boxes for shoes etc. Ducting and draw cords have been provided to enable new owners to install solar panels in the paddock area and battery storage in the plant room which should significantly lower energy costs.
The Property has an EPC rating of "B" which should become an "A" after these improvements along with solar water if desired. 

The underfloor heating system has room by room, time and temperature controls that can be controlled by an app anywhere in the world, via an internet connection.
The Kitchen/Family room, Hallway, WC and Coat Room all have high end natural limestone flooring. The Lounge, Games Room and Office all have engineered oak flooring.
All Upstairs bedrooms, Stairs, landing and cupboards have new carpets and underlay. All three upstairs Bathrooms and En-suites are fully tiled complete with wet-room trays for showers. Baths in main bathroom and En-suite 1. There are heated towel rails in all three bathrooms. En-suite 1 also has a heated/lighted shaving mirror. All have vanity units with basins. Stylish "Hanging" toilets in main bathroom and en-suite 1. All have a shaver socket.
There are Cat 5 integrated internet cable ports in all bedrooms, Kitchen/Family room, Lounge, games room and office which terminates in the bedroom 3 wardrobe.
All lighting is low voltage LED. There is a security alarm fitted. All cabling supplied wired back to coat room for installation of CCTV system if new owner desires.  High-capacity stylish painted steel rainwater goods. Two outside weatherproof electric sockets provided on main house. One each end. Modern "secure by design" door locks.

The property occupies a wonderful open countryside location; the surrounding landscape is hillside and valleys of mainly pasture and mixed woodland with a number of foot and bridle paths. Local amenities can be found at Chard approximately 6 miles and Axminster and both provide a good range of amenities, typical of bustling market towns with supermarkets, banks etc. Road connections at Chard the A30, at Axminster the A35. The A303 can be joined at Ilminster approximately 11 miles linking to the M3 and London. Whilst the M5 J25 Taunton is approximately 21 miles. A wonderful coastline lies to the south with the seaside towns of Seaton, Lyme Regis being the closest and the wonderful Jurassic coastline beyond.

THE GARAGE
Three bay garage building (one single open car port and one double garage with two electrically operated garage doors complete with six remote key fobs).

The Ancillary accommodation above consists of a large bedroom and bathroom with  shower, toilet and basin, access is gained by stairs to outside. The door is secured by a 5 lever mortice lock. This room can either be used as spare accommodation, a sixth bedroom or as a work from home office. Multiple double sockets and lighting via LED spot lights. PIR security lighting to front and side of garage. PIR can be bypassed to allow constant illumination (during parties etc).

The Double garage has multiple LED spot lights and seven double sockets. Hot water via new insulated hot water cylinder. Ducting and cabling has been installed for possible future installation of electrically operated gates. 
The Rear overhang of the garage roof is designed for storage of logs for lounge wood stove. The side personnel access door from carport to double garage is secured by 5 lever mortice lock. 

The Garage has been constructed with cavity block walls and full fill insulation. Separating wall has lintels built in already which will give future owner scope to convert to an annexe (subject to necessary consents). Upstairs accommodation has been insulated to the new build regulations and standards including the floor.

THE GROUNDS
The property has a gated entrance with a large parking area and access to its grounds. A Polytunnel outside will contain the remainder of fruit and veg. Veg plot with raised beds and fenced off for protection from pests. Pig pen with ark. Pig pen and both field enclosures have water supply into troughs. Three outside water supply taps, one in driveway and two in field enclosures. All water for troughs and outside taps comes from a new 6000ltr rainwater harvesting tank complete with pump. Pump has automatic shut off when not used or if tank