High Street, West Lydford

Positioned in a stunning countryside setting within the village heart of West Lydford, this immaculately presented equestrian led property sits on a 5.5 acre plot, offering the rare combination of a beautifully renovated family home and outstanding equine facilities, ideal for those seeking a turn-key rural lifestyle. This exceptional home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and practicality, a rare and desirable opportunity for equestrian buyers or those simply looking for a peaceful, rural lifestyle with superb outdoor versatile space.

Accommodation
Recently renovated by the current owners, the property has been finished externally in bright white render and offers stylish, well-balanced accommodation arranged over two floors. An open porch leads into a welcoming entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and direct access to the spacious, open-plan ground floor. The heart of the home is the expansive living space, thoughtfully designed for modern family life. The well-equipped kitchen features built-in appliances including integrated recycling bins, fridge freezer, dishwasher, and a striking Bertazzoni Range Cooker, all complemented by ample storage cupboards. The kitchen opens into a generous dining area and living room with patio doors to the garden, a feature fireplace with inset wood-burning stove, and access to the former garage—now a versatile family/games room. A separate utility room sits just off the kitchen, with wash facilities, space for a washing machine, tumble dryer, under-counter fridge, and chest freezer. This room also benefits from convenient access to both the front and rear of the property. Upstairs, the master bedroom includes built-in storage and a contemporary en-suite shower room, accompanied by three further double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom.

Outside
The outside space is equally impressive, with a lawned front garden, large private driveway with electric car charging point, and side access leading to a generous rear garden. The garden enjoys a large private patio area, ideal for entertaining or relaxing, with views across your land and beyond. For equestrian use, the property boasts superb facilities including a 20m x 60m Olympic arena, two stables, hot wash bay, feed room, hay barn, large barn, tack room, field shelter, and a dedicated lorry park with electric hook-up. The land benefits from a central pipe drainage system for year-round usability. Power and light are connected throughout, and there is right of access via Mardis Lane, ensuring flexibility and ease of movement.

Location
West Lydford is a welcoming and peaceful village with picturesque walks ideal for families and dog walkers alike, explore the village and local beauty spots via delightful footpaths along the River Brue, Church and superb community garden/orchard, ‘Lydford Forest Garden’ providing seating areas to encourage people of all ages to rest and enjoy the garden. Excellently placed for commuters being situated just off the A37 enabling easy access to the A303 (5 miles), Yeovil (12 miles) and Bristol (30 miles). For London commuters a direct line to Paddington from Castle Cary train station is just 3.5 miles (10 minutes). Local amenities include a fuel station with excellent mini-supermarket within half a mile, there are several good pubs including the Lydford Cross Keys and the Red Lion in Babcary, plus the Quarry in Keinton Mandeville. In Lydford there is an active Sports Club, village hall and parish church, St Peters. Local shopping can be found in nearby Castle Cary, Bruton and Street. There are excellent independent schooling provisions in the area including Millfield School in Street (just 12 minutes drive) and Millfield Prep in Edgarley, Kings School in Bruton, Hazlegrove in Sparkford and Wells Cathedral in Wells.

Directions
From Somerton Market Place, follow Broad Street and at the mini roundabout turn right onto Horse Mill Lane. Continue down the hill and turn left at the T Junction onto B3151 and take the first right onto B3153 towards Keinton Mandeville. Continue on B3153 for 5 miles and at the traffic lights turn left onto A37. Continue on A37 for 0.2 miles and turn left again onto High Street. Banchory can be found on your left.

Material Information
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Identity Verification
To ensure full compliance with current legal requirements, all buyers are required to verify their identity and risk status in line with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations before we can formally proceed with the sale. This process includes a series of checks covering identity verification, politically exposed person (PEP) screening, and AML risk assessment for each individual named as a purchaser. In addition, for best practice, we are required to obtain proof of funds and where necessary, to carry out checks on the source of funds being used for the purchase. These checks are mandatory and must be completed regardless of whether the purchase is mortgage-funded, cash, or part of a related transaction. A disbursement of £49 per individual (or £75 per director for limited company purchases) is payable to cover all aspects of this compliance process. This fee represents the full cost of conducting the required checks and verifications. You will receive a secure payment link and full instructions directly from our compliance partner, Guild365, who carry out these checks on our behalf.