Substantial 5-bedroom farmhouse located in the Quantock Hills with a 3-bedroom holiday cottage together with extensive lawned areas, pasture and woodland. In total, 14 acres.
Location Lower Clavelshay is situated in a private location in the Quantock Hills, a particularly unspoilt area of Somerset. The house occupies an elevated but sheltered position facing west across its own pond, paddocks and woodland.
From the higher parts of the farm, views can be enjoyed over the Vale of Taunton Deane towards the Blackdown Hills and the rest of the Quantock Hills.
The farm is situated to the north of the attractive villages of West Monkton, Thurloxton and North Petherton which between them offer a wide range of facilities and good local pubs. It is also situated about 6.5 miles north of the county town of Taunton and 6 miles to the west of Bridgwater. Both towns offer day to day facilities including supermarkets, surgeries, numerous independent shops and restaurants.
The M5 motorway at Junctions 24 or 25 are both within 5 miles and give very good access to the national motorway network. There is a regular train service from Taunton to Bristol, the midlands, or London Paddington with the fast train to London taking less than two hours. The regional airport at Bristol is within easy reach.
There are an excellent range of state and independent schools in the area including Taunton School, Kings College and Queens College in Taunton plus Wellington School (some 12 miles away) and Millfield (20 miles). The area is renowned for a range of equestrian and sporting activities including racing at Taunton and Exeter. Golf is available at Burnham, Enmore and Oake. There are also numerous shoots within the locality.
Lower Clavelshay Farmhouse The house lies in a particularly protected and private location, with a stone built barn conversion nearby which was originally a cider barn where cider was made and which is now a holiday cottage. The house offers enormous charm and character, yet its manageable size makes it ideal as both a family home and a place for entertaining. The house, which is not listed, enjoys the benefit of oil-fired central heating and double glazing to most rooms.
Constructed of stone under a tiled roof, the accommodation on the ground floor comprises a west facing entrance porch leading to front door, reception hall with stairs off providing access to a spacious dual aspect sitting room with French windows to garden and fireplace with log burner, a good sized dining room enjoying westerly views, the rear hall leading to a recently refurbished farmhouse style kitchen with blue two oven aga, study and utility room with WC. On the first floor, five double bedrooms, four of which have ensuite facilities plus a family bathroom. In addition, stairs lead to two large attic rooms on the second floor. Details of the accommodation are clearly shown within the floorplan.
Access to the house is via a newly constructed stone drive which leads to an area of hardstanding to the rear of the house. To the south and west there are extensive lawned areas with paths. There is also a traditional walled garden which is south facing. Below the walled garden is a level area of grass which historically was used as a tennis court.
Clavelshay Barn Located a short distance from the house is Clavelshay Barn. This attractive building has previously been used as a restaurant but has now been converted to a very high standard and offers tasteful, open plan accommodation of kitchen, living room and dining room on the first floor and three double bedrooms (one ensuite) and a modern bathroom on the ground floor.
Adjoining the holiday cottage is the old kitchen. The old kitchen of Clavelshay Barn could be incorporated into the property, or used as a self-contained home office or studio (which is south facing). The cottage enjoys the benefit of a large, enclosed lawned garden and, as with the farmhouse, extensive rural views.
Land Lot 1 totals 14 acres and comprises a secluded valley and woodland, which are a haven for wildlife. The land lies to the south and west of the house. This includes attractive sloping permanent pasture forming a valley providing grazing and ideal as pony paddocks. Attractive parcel of amenity and established woodland which offers a wide range of species including Oak, Beech, and Cherry which provide an excellent wildlife habitat. The woodland comprises some 8.33 acres. In the past, the woodland and valley have provided a testing drive for the adjoining Hestercombe shoot.
Method of Sale Offered for sale by private treaty.
Tenure & Posession The freehold of the property is offered for sale with vacant possession available upon completion.
Services Mains electricity. The dwellings are serviced by private drainage systems.
Health & Safety Potential purchasers are required to take particular care when inspecting the property, recommended to wear supportive footwear for viewings and are advised to be conscious of potentially uneven and slippery ground surfaces.
Sporting Rights All sporting is in hand.
EPC rating(s) Lower Clavelshay Farmhouse D Clavelshay Barn D
Council Tax Lower Clavelshay Farmhouse F
Local Authority Somerset County Council
Viewings By prior appointment with the vendors’ agents, Carter Jonas. FAO David Hebditch and Jack Mitchell, Taunton office.
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