Ford, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4

A particularly handsome former medieval Hall House, Listed Grade II, being completely refurbished occupying a delightful and peaceful setting on the edge of a tiny hamlet and close to a thriving small town.

Lower Grants Farmhouse is believed to date from medieval times and presents a particularly attractive stone façade beneath a traditional thatched roof, newly replaced in 2024. A house of rare continuity, has been in the care of only two owners for over a century and is now presented in excellent decorative order, combining historic integrity with well-considered accommodation.
An entrance porch opens into a welcoming reception hall, from which a staircase rises to the first floor. The principal sitting room is of generous proportions and centres around a large inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove, creating a natural focal point while enjoying far-reaching views across the surrounding land. To the other side of the hall lies an L-shaped kitchen/dining room, also featuring a wood-burning stove and forming the heart of the home.
To the rear of the property, a study leads through to a utility room/secondary kitchen. Together with the adjoining, well-appointed shower room and double bedroom, this area forms a self-contained annexe, ideal for multi-generational living or guest accommodation.
The first-floor landing offers clear evidence of the house’s age and craftsmanship, with exposed A-frames and wind braces. From here, the accommodation comprises a double-aspect principal bedroom with lovely open views, a family bathroom, and two further double bedrooms.

Gardens & Grounds

Lower Grants Farmhouse is approached via a driveway from the passing lane, flanked by lawned areas bounded by natural hedging and post-and-rail fencing, creating a pleasing sense of arrival. The drive leads to a range of useful outbuildings, predominantly block-built with elements of stonework. These include a garden and bicycle store, an open-fronted double garage with internal access to a workshop/store and an inner lockable dry store. The garage is fitted with an up-and-over roller door and also provides access back onto the passing lane.
To the front of the house, beyond an enclosed lawned area, are a brick shed and log store. Lawned gardens extend to the front and side of the property and incorporate a timber-built summerhouse, along with a selection of modern timber buildings including a further open-fronted double garage adjacent to a secondary entrance. An additional modern timber barn offers versatile space, well suited to use as a workshop, games room, gym, or studio.
An offset orchard planted with plum, cherry, and apple trees adds seasonal interest, while the gardens gently lead down to a south-facing paddock with stream frontage to the River Tone, completing a setting of exceptional charm and tranquility.
In all about 3.26 acres (1.315 hectares).

Tax Band: E