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Tail Mill Lane, Merriott

Land size
0.57 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Substantial barn conversion
  • Set in 0.57 acre
  • Gardens and paddocks
  • Quiet edge of village location
  • Flexible accommodation

Description

Nestled on the outskirts of this charming village of Merriott is this attached 3/4 bedroom barn conversion set in a 0.57-acre plot, together with ample parking and flexible accommodation.

The Property - Nestled on the outskirts of the charming village of Merriott, this home presents a delightful opportunity to acquire a very flexible barn conversion that beautifully marries rustic charm with modern living.

With 3/4 bedrooms, en suite shower room and dressing room/study and family bathroom, morning routines will be a breeze, ensuring convenience for all. The thoughtful design of this barn conversion highlights its unique character, featuring exposed timbers and an abundance of natural light that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout.

For those with vehicles, the property offers generous parking for up to six vehicles, a rare find that adds to the appeal of this home. One of this property's most salient points is the two paddock areas, ideal for keeping livestock or enjoying "The Good Life"! Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or a family residence, this property on Tail Mill Lane is sure to impress. With its idyllic setting and spacious layout, it is an opportunity not to be missed.

Accommodation - The accommodation comprises a generous kitchen/dining room with vaulted ceiling, sitting room with woodburner and vaulted ceiling, conservatory/garden room, bedroom one with large dressing room/study and en suite shower room, bedroom two, three, family bathroom and bedroom four/family sitting room.

Situation - This lovely barn conversion nestles in a quiet position adjoining its own gardens and paddock and a stream to the northern boundary.

Merriott village has an excellent range of local services including a garage, a petrol station, two general stores, a post office, pub, a pharmacy (which will collect prescriptions and deliver medicines), and a pottery. There is a church, a chapel, and a village hall, tithe barn and social club which are all host to a wide range of activities. There is also a recreation ground with junior and senior play areas, cricket and football pitches, tennis courts and a bowling green, separate squash club and court. The village also has its own pre-school and Primary school.

Merriott has excellent road links to both the A303 and A30, both of which lie within a short drive. Crewkerne is a traditional market town with a range of shops including a Waitrose Supermarket who deliver locally, a superb indoor pool / gym complex and a main line railway station for the London Waterloo to Exeter line.

Outside - The property is accessed via a wooden gate to the parking area (suitable for several vehicles), with a garden gate leading into the main garden. This is laid to lawn with a variety of planted shrubs, bushes, flowers etc, paved patio/paths and access around to the rear of the property where there is a wild garden adjoining the stream.

The garden area adjoins two further small paddock areas, one being enclosed with access via a five bar gate.

Services - Mains, gas, drainage, water and electricity.
Gas central heating via radiators.

Broadband - Superfast broadband is available.
Mobile signal/coverage - There is mobile coverage in the area. Please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details.

Material Information - Flood Risk: Very Low

Council Tax Band: C

The property is in a conservation area.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
C
Date Posted
2026-03-24

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
67 D
86 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas Central Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
Yes

Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Driveway
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Merriott Primary School850 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    126
    Type
    Academy converter
  • West Chinnock Church School1.4 milesOfsted: Inadequate
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    39
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Ashlands Church of England Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    141
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    47
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Hinton St George Church of England Primary School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    90
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Wadham School1.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    763
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Stanchester Academy4.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    829
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Preston School Academy6.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,003
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Westfield Academy6.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,013
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Beaminster School6.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    673
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Christian

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Budgens Merriott, Merriott633 metres
Lidl Crewkerne, Crewkerne1.7 miles
Waitrose Crewkerne, Crewkerne1.7 miles

GP surgery

Symphony South Healthcare2 miles

Pharmacy

Merriott Pharmacy712 metres

Hospital

Crewkerne Hospital2 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces270 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Crewkerne Rail Station2.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Langdons Cottage548 metres

Typical drive times

Crewkerne5 min · 1.8 miles
Ilminster17 min · 7.4 miles
Beaminster18 min · 8.8 miles
Wells (city)47 min · 28 miles
South Petherton11 min · 5.9 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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