5 bedroom detached house

A substantial detached farmhouse situated in a pleasant rural location with attractive gardens and ample parking. Total plot extends to just under 1 acre. No onward chain.

Kings Farm is a charming detached period farmhouse that originally dates back to 1896 and is situated in a rural location near the hamlet of Shearston. The property is set within attractive gardens, a total plot extending to just under 1 acre and benefitting from views over neighbouring fields and farmland. Now offered for sale with no onward chain.

Whilst the property would benefit from some updating, Kings Farm has retained a wealth of character features including; sash windows, original tiled floor, stained glass doors, picture rails and open fireplaces. This substantial home also offers scope for further conversion, subject to planning.

The current accommodation is arranged over two floors and briefly comprises; an attractive porch and front door opens into a welcoming hall with staircase rising to the first floor and doors opening into the two front aspect reception rooms and a further door leading through to the inner hall. To the rear of the property is a well-proportioned dining room and adjoining kitchen/breakfast room with oil fired Rayburn and second staircase rising to the first floor. Also on the ground floor is a useful bedroom and ensuite shower. The external store rooms and WC's which adjoin the kitchen, would lend themselves to conversion into further accommodation, subject to any planning requirements.

The attractive staircase rises to the first floor and gives access to 5 primary bedrooms and a good size family bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle. The secondary staircase leads into two further rooms which require some refurbishment and offer potential for a number of uses; playroom, home office, hobbies room for example.

Outside, the property is surrounded by lawned gardens with a an abundance of mature trees and hedges which create a good degree of privacy and seclusion along a long driveway which leads to the property. There is a walled courtyard area to the rear and ample hardstanding area beyond which provides parking for several vehicles and offers potential for a garage, subject to any planning requirements. In addition, at the top of the driveway there is a sizeable outbuilding which again offers a number of uses.

NB. An additional paddock is available by separate negotiation.

An early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate this lovely family home in a picturesque setting.

Kings Farm is delightfully situated in the small hamlet of Shearston surrounded by open countryside. The property lies roughly equidistant between the towns of Taunton and Bridgwater, the former being the county town of Somerset where a wide range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities will be found, together with sixth form college, three independent schools and major hospital. The M5 may be joined at Taunton or North Petherton and a main line rail link to London Paddington is available at Taunton. Local facilities are available in the town of North Petherton, which is within two miles and where a good level of day to day needs will be accommodated. There are several good local pubs within the district. The Quantock Hills designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Somerset Levels lie close at hand where a wide array of attractive footpaths will be found, providing easy access into this beautiful area.