7 bedroom detached house

A magnificent, contemporary and highly versatile 5 bedroom detached house with additional 2 bedroom detached annexe, private driveway, garage, south-facing grounds of circa 0.5 acres and occupying a prestigious address in one of the areas most sought after villages.


A truly impressive, individual and exclusively positioned five bedroom detached property with additional detached two bedroom annexe in grounds occupying circa 0.5acres in one of South Somerset’s most sought after villages. In brief the property comprises an entrance hall, reception room, kitchen/dining/family room, utility, WC and study to the ground floor with five bedrooms (two ensuite) and a family bathroom to the first floor. The Birches has been transformed both in scale and design by the current owners to create the most magical, contemporary and spacious family home. The heart of the house has to be the expansive kitchen/dining/family room with bi-folding doors opening out onto the terrace, seamlessly blending inside with out. For those with large families and those who love to entertain, there are few better spaces in which to do so and it is sure to be the envy of any guest. The dual aspect sitting room is the perfect complement to the main living space, providing a welcoming and relaxed setting for unwinding in the evenings and particularly, the colder months, thanks to a wood-burner offering a lovely focal point and practical warmth. With remote working becoming ever more popular, the designated study will be of note for those needing to work from home whilst the large utility and WC make up the more functional rooms to the ground floor. The sleeping quarters are made up of five bedrooms, all of which are considered to accommodate double beds. The master bedroom is the real star of the show, with a balcony offering uninterrupted and elevated views over the local countryside, a walk-in-wardrobe and luxurious ensuite. The next largest bedroom also benefits from ensuite facilities whilst the remaining three are all serviced by the family bathroom. With over 3,000 sq ft of accommodation, The Birches is endlessly versatile and whether its families or those simply wanting to acquire a prestigious address in one of the area’s most desirable villages.

The Annexe
The detached two bedroom annexe is a great addition to the main residence and will appeal to those looking for multi-generational living and/or an income stream. It comprises a kitchen/dining/living room and WC to the ground floor with two bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor. It has been thoughtfully and carefully designed to be in keeping with The Birches whilst retaining its own, distinct identity. It is noticeably spacious and light and has a lot of positive facets including two double bedrooms, its own wood-burner, charming living area and French Doors opening out onto the south-facing gardens.

Lopen is a small village situated between South Petherton and Crewkerne, surrounded by open countryside in the favoured South Somerset area, with easy access to good road systems and rail connections. Local amenities area available in all nearby towns. South Petherton 2 miles, Ilminster 4½ miles, Crewkerne 3½ miles with its mainline rail link to London (Waterloo), Yeovil 10 miles. The county town of Taunton 16 miles, with its M5 motorway connection and mainline rail link to London (Paddington). South Coast at Lyme Regis 20 miles South Petherton is a small residential country town with a village atmosphere, set in attractive surrounding countryside, and has been recently voted the second best village in the country to bring up a family. offering a wide range of shopping facilities, a day centre, two schools,. library, inn, bank, post office, churches, doctor and veterinary surgeries, chemist, tennis and bowling clubs along with bus services to neighbouring towns and villages. Yeovil 10 miles, Crewkerne 6 miles (mainline station to Waterloo) Ilminster 6 miles and the county town of Taunton (M5 motoring and mainline station to Paddington) 18 miles.

The property is approached by a private, gated driveway leading to off-road parking for numerous vehicles as well as access to The Birches, annexe and garage. In all, the grounds extend to nearly half an acre and are made up, in the main, to a south-facing rear garden laid to sweeping lawns and terrace patio and further complemented by trees, mature shrubs and flora. Its southerly aspect will appeal to those who enjoy sitting out through the warmer months and it’s the most enchanting and secluded setting for alfresco dining, hosting family and friends and child’s play. It also has the distinct advantage of backing onto local farmland which acts as a wonderful extension to the garden. There is also a useful summer house and shed.