SITUATION The property is located in the village of Bishopswood, which is easily accessible with Taunton being 10 miles distance and is within easy reach of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast of Lyme Regis. There is also a popular pub in the village itself and the neighbouring village of Buckland St Mary has its own Primary school. Taunton is well known for its outstanding schools in both the independent and state sectors and provides a comprehensive range of shopping and sporting facilities.
The Blackdown Hills offer countless riding and walking opportunities. The communications are excellent with the A303 being two miles away and the M5 is within easy reach at Taunton. Taunton also provides a mainline railway station with regular trains to London Paddington; Honiton and Crewkerne provide rail access to London Waterloo.
DESCRIPTION The Cow Shed is an exceptional barn conversion offering generous living space, charming character features and beautiful countryside views. Set in a peaceful rural position within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this exquisite home blends modern comfort with rustic style. With four double bedrooms, a showpiece open-plan kitchen/living/dining room and outdoor space designed for low maintenance enjoyment, it's an ideal countryside retreat.
ACCOMMODATION A spacious and welcoming hall featuring a distinctive curved wall, leading to two ground-floor bedrooms, the cloakroom, and the main living area. Stairs rise to the first floor. A cloakroom is
accessed via a sliding door and fitted with WC, wash basin and extractor fan. The kitchen/dining/living room is a superb open-plan room with double doors opening onto the terrace and panoramic countryside views. The kitchen is fitted with integral dishwasher, washer/dryer, tall fridge/freezer, electric oven and hob with cooker hood and a range of wall and base units with worktops and sink with mixer tap. A woodburning stove creating a cosy focal point in the living area.
Bedroom one is a light and airy double bedroom with fitted wardrobe and access to an en-suite with shower cubicle, WC, wash basin and tiled flooring. Bedroom two is a generous double room currently arranged as a twin, offering excellent floor space.
To the first floor is a landing leading to bedroom three, a spacious double bedroom with countryside views, radiator and fitted wardrobe, and bedroom four which is another well-proportioned double bedroom with side-aspect window and radiator. The family bathroom is stylish and modern featuring a freestanding bath with mixer tap, separate mains-powered shower enclosure WC, wash basin, extractor fan and radiator
OUTSIDE At the front of the property is parking for three vehicles. To the rear is a large, low-maintenance paved terrace, ideal for outdoor dining and relaxation with far-reaching views over the additional land and neighbouring countryside with converted outside bar. A hot tub is included for enjoying the scenery in comfort. A gate leads to the paddock which extends away from the property and is grass with field hedging.
SERVICES Mains electricity and water. Private drainage - treatment plant shared with neighbour and located on The Cowshed's land. Central heating - air source heat pump with underfloor heating to the main living space. There is a right of way (to be formalised) to allow access and parking to the front, and access to the side, of the property. Ultrafast broadband available (Ofcom), mobile signal good outdoors (Ofcom). Please note the agents have not inspected or tested the services.
DIRECTIONS From Taunton take the B3170 south through Corfe and onto the Blackdown Hills. After approximately 2 miles take the turning left signposted to Bishopswood. In the centre of the village take the turning back to the left and the property will be found on the right hand side after a short distance.
