5 bedroom detached house

A unique opportunity to acquire an outstanding 5 bedroom family home set in gardens and grounds of 4.25 Acres occupying a peaceful and private rural position on the Southern edge of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. EPC: G

The sale of Callows Farm offers purchasers a unique opportunity to acquire a versatile family home that would suit multi generational living or provide an income stream to those wishing to take this route. The property has been in the same family ownership since 1974 and during the whole of this time has been much loved and enjoyed but is now available for others to create their dream home.
The main part of the house dates from 1975 and is traditionally constructed of hamstone and rendered blockwork set beneath a thatched roof with leaded light windows set into hamstone mullions. The accommodation is light and welcoming with excellent ceiling heights and briefly comprises a fine double aspect reception hall, perfectly designed for a piano, leading through to a superb drawing room with a lovely open aspect and massive stone fireplace with oil fired stove. The kitchen/dining room is another light double aspect room with flagstone flooring and oil fired Aga. From here steps lead to the rear hall/utility area with doors either side to the garden and to the cottage. A fine oak staircase leads to the first floor landing with long range views across the garden and surrounding countryside. The master suite is extremely generous comprising a dressing area, bright double aspect bedroom and en-suite bathroom with a former doorway to the cottage. Two further double bedrooms and a single, together with a shower room complete the main accommodation. This part of the property benefits from oil fired central heating, supplemented by an oil fired stove in the drawing room and Aga in the kitchen.
The cottage is currently occupied as an independent unit but could readily be re-connected to the main house depending on the buyer's needs. Stone built beneath a thatched roof, this is the most delightful living space, steeped in character, offering a kitchen/dining room with inglenook and inset Rayburn, potential study area, utility room and cosy sitting room, with a generous bedroom and bathroom on the first floor.

Callows Farm is peacefully located in a private elevated position on the Southern edge of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty surrounded by glorious unspoilt countryside and within easy reach of the small villages of Buckland St Mary, Horton and Broadway and Combe St Nicholas. All three provide a good range of local amenities with primary schools, shops and community halls hosting village activities. The traditional market towns of Chard and Ilminster, both about 6 miles distant, are easily accessed providing a choice of major supermarkets, independent retailers, educational and leisure facilities. The County town of Taunton is some 12 miles to the North offering a choice of independent schools. Road and rail links are excellent with the A303 and M5 within easy reach and an intercity service to Paddington (1 hour 40 mins) available at Taunton. There are international airports at Exeter (25 miles) and Bristol (45 miles) and the World Heritage Jurassic Coast is some 18 miles to the South at Lyme Regis.

The gardens and grounds form the perfect setting for this incredibly special family home nestled into the hillside and surrounded by unspoilt countryside. The property is approached over a long driveway that winds uphill to a large open fronted garage and parking area. The driveway then continues uphill to a small range of outbuildings of mainly stone, block and tiled construction, all in need of a little repair, but suitable for a variety of uses.
A paved terrace runs the length of the house on the Southern side beyond which are sweeping lawns interspersed with a wealth of mature shrubs and bounded by established hedgerows. To the right of the driveway is a small orchard and soft fruit garden and beyond this two enclosures of rough pasture. The whole area extends to an estimated 4.25 Acres as indicated on the attached land plan. A further enclosure of 1.5 Acres is available by separate negotiation.

Note: A public footpath crosses the property.