School Lane, Tatworth, Chard, Somerset, TA20

Superb opportunity to purchase a superbly presented, historic former Farmhouse, Listed Grade 2, together with two smart holiday cottages, all set in mature and abundantly stocked gardens and grounds of just under 1 Acre on the Somerset/Devon/Dorset border.

The origins of this charming former farmhouse date back to the late 16th Century and despite many changes and alterations over intervening years the integrity of the structure remains much as it would have been. Built with random rubble and flint set beneath a roof of Roman tiles, the property has enjoyed many different lives, latterly a much loved family home with the benefit of two very attractive holiday cottages which have produced an excellent income stream. The accommodation is comfortable and welcoming with a wealth of character features that include
flagstone flooring, period fireplaces, window seats and shutters and some outstanding timberwork with massive cruck trusses to the first floor. A charming porch leads to what would originally have been a cross passage hallway with a lovely reception room on either side, both with wood burning stoves and the ground floor is completed by a well fitted contemporary kitchen, with french doors to the garden, utility and cloakroom. Notable features on the first floor are the superb vaulted ceiling height with massive original timberwork and the large number of windows
creating a feeling of space and light. There are four exceptional bedrooms and a family bathroom.
For those seeking an additional income, the two holiday cottages have been very successfully let over a number of years producing excellent income. Both are beautifully presented throughout with smart, contemporary kitchens and bathrooms. Cider Barn offers two bedroom accommodation and Apple Cottage is a one bedroom unit. Both cottages enjoy gas central heating, as does the main house.

Lakehayes is quietly located on the very edge of Tatworth in the old part of this popular residential village on the Somerset/Devon border and close to Dorset. Tatworth provides good local amenities that include a small supermarket/post office, pub, social club and well regarded primary school, whilst Chard itself lies just 2 miles to the North. Chard offers a choice of major supermarkets, smaller retailers, good educational and leisure facilities and the traditional market town of Axminster is just 8 miles to the South with intercity rail link (Exeter, London Waterloo). The World Heritage Jurassic Coast is a further 6 miles away at Lyme Regis with a range of boutique shops and the famous Cobb Harbour. The surrounding countryside is mainly traditional mixed farmland, undulating and gloriously unspoilt with footpaths, bridleways and quiet lanes. The county town of Taunton is some 16 miles away with access to the M5 motorway and Bristol International Airport is easily accessible.

Peacefully located within a plot that extends to 0.8 Acre, Lakehayes enjoys Stowell Court Rights allowing the owners to participate in the annual Candle Auction to determine who will secure the grazing rights on the nearby 7 Acre Stowell Water Meadow, an ancient pasture with Site of Special Scientific Interest designation.The gardens and grounds perfectly complement the property and
offer excellent parking facilities for both the main house and the cottages. To the front is an exceptionally pretty cottage garden with lawn and herbaceous borders. A 5 bar gate gives access to the orchard/paddock sheltered by mature hedges with fruit trees, kitchen garden and a summerhouse together with a small stream running the length of the southern boundary. There is also a very useful stone built outhouse attached to the rear of the property. Houses like this are rare indeed and Lakehayes offers prospective purchasers the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with immediate income or the facility to accommodate a second family unit.