Upper Cheddon, Nr. Kingston St Mary, Taunton, TA2

A pretty detached barn conversion set within large private gardens in a delightful, rural position, at the foot of The Quantocks but close to Taunton centre.

This rarely available barn conversion has been thoughtfully extended to enhance the original stone building. The property retains many of the original features and now boasts character living with the convenience of modern comforts. Initial access is through the conservatory, which offers uninterrupted views over the garden and then leads into the large characterful sitting room with log burner set into the inglenook fireplace. The inner hallway gives access to the updated cloak/shower room with stairs rising to the first floor. The inner hallway then leads into the beautifully extended, spacious kitchen/family room which has been thoughtfully laid out. This area is well equipped with matching base and wall units, granite work surfaces and an impressive island, which really is the heart of the home, perfect for entertaining family and friends. The kitchen benefits from an opening roof lantern generating copious amounts of light and French doors which lead out onto the large patio area, giving a lovely sense of indoor/outdoor living. The dining room leads off the kitchen giving it a seamless feel. In addition, is a lobby area and large utility/boot room. The principal bedroom completes the ground floor accommodation enjoying patio doors to the garden and three piece ensuite bathroom. To the first floor are three double bedrooms which are all served by the modern family four-piece bathroom.

Willow Barn is situated in Upper Cheddon, lying between the villages of Kingston St Mary and Cheddon Fitzpaine, at the foot of the Quantock range of hills which are a designated National Landscape. The general locality is regarded as one of the most favoured addresses in the Taunton Vale District as easy access is afforded to the hills where there are numerous good foot and bridal paths and also only some 10 minutes north of the county town of Taunton where an extensive range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities including Taunton School, King’s & Queens Colleges. The property occupies a peaceful location with no regular passing traffic and with a charming outlook. The local village offers a popular pub and primary school and Hestercombe House and Gardens (the original home of the Portman Estate of which this was part) is within a mile. Motorway access is gained at Taunton (J25) and a direct main line rail link is within a 5 minute drive.

The property is approached off a quiet lane, via two sets of five bar gates which leads to a drive providing extensive parking and access to a large single garage. The tranquil gardens are mostly laid to lawn and enjoy a high level of privacy, boasting a variety of mature trees, shrubs and bushes. Mature boundary trees provide shelter and give a country feel whilst to the front, two connecting patios are perfect for alfresco dining and summer entertaining.