A truly outstanding, unique and exciting opportunity to acquire this 5 bedroom, detached country residence occupying private grounds of just under 3.5 acres, surrounded by breath-taking countryside with stabling, workshop, garage and carport and situated on the fringes of the ever popular village of Combe St. Nicholas.


An amazing opportunity to acquire this impressive and multi-faceted five bedroom, detached country house occupying private grounds of almost 3.5 acres, surrounded by incredible open countryside with stabling, workshop, garage and carport. In brief the property comprises an entrance hall, sitting room, WC, utility, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room and study to the ground floor with five bedrooms (two ensuite) and a family bathroom to the first floor. With over 2,500 sq ft of accommodation, Barley Hill Cottage offers space and flexibility at every turn. The bright and airy sitting room is a lovely space to unwind with a central wood burner offering an attractive focal point as well as practical warmth with sliding doors giving direct access to the garden. The large, well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room is a great sociable space and leads directly into the formal dining room – ideal for those who like to host family and friends. For those needing to work from home, the designated study will be of particular note whilst the utility and WC make up the more functional rooms to the ground floor. There are no shortage of sleeping quarters here either, with all five bedrooms considered to accommodate double beds and two having the luxury of their own ensuite. The remaining three are serviced by the family bathroom which has a separate shower and bath. It is from the first floor that one can fully appreciate the amazing position this property occupies, with far-reaching views at every turn. We would strongly encourage families and those looking for their dream escape to the country to view. The current owners have kept their home up to a high standard throughout and it now provides an exciting footprint and blank canvas for any buyer to stamp their own designs on.

Quietly located on the very edge of this thriving South Somerset village the property enjoys some superb views over the surrounding countryside. Combe St Nicholas is a thriving well regarded village on the Southern edge of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with excellent local amenities including a Post Office/general store, primary school and pub. There is a regular bus service into Chard which caters for most daily needs and the County Town of Taunton is just 12 miles away with access to the M5 motorway and intercity rail service. The World Heritage Jurassic Coast is about 16 miles to the South at Lyme Regis.

The property is approached by a sweeping, private driveway leading to off-road parking for multiple vehicles, garage, carport, workshop and stabling. With stunning grounds of almost 3.5 acres, it would lend itself perfectly to those with equestrian interests and those looking for a taste of the good life, surrounded by glorious open countryside. The grounds offer a secluded and romantic setting for entertaining, child’s play and alfresco dining. The versatile outside space could be used in a multitude of ways other than equestrian including growing, livestock or, simply as an extension to the gardens. The outbuildings and stabling bring another dynamic to this home and could be utilised as a home office, gym, studio or for their traditional purposes whilst any discerning buyer will appreciate the potential they may have as further accommodation (subject to the necessary consents). It is difficult to express what an idyllic setting Barley Hill Cottage occupies and as such, we would highly recommend viewing.