* Freehold
* Ideal smallholding/equestrian property
* 4 bedroom barn conversion
* 1 bedroom annex
* Potential to extend or re - develop (STPP)
* Glorious country views
* Convenient location in the Blackdown Hills aonb
* Adaptable modern farmbuildings
* 5. 54 acres (2. 24 ha) of level pastureland
A versatile smallholding/equestrian property with potential to extend or re -
develop (STPP). A four bedroom barn conversion and adjoining one bedroom annex
with stunning rural views. Useful modern farm buildings set in 5. 54 acres
(2. 24 ha) of level pastureland. For sale by Private Treaty.
An ideal small holding or equine property Border Lodge has been developed by
the current owners to create a barn conversion that offers flexible
residential accommodation. The dwelling has part rendered block and timber
clad elevations under a corrugated roof and overlooks the land with far -
reaching views over the surrounding countryside. The conversion has a well -
insulated roof and is double glazed throughout. The resulting accommodation is
ranged over two floors and currently provides up to four bedrooms with an
adjoining single bedroom annex, which provides the opportunity for multi -
generational or rental accommodation. Alternatively the property provides
excellent scope for extending the dwelling into the adjacent barn to create a
grand design style residence or the opportunity to replace the existing
dwelling (STPP).
**Situation**
Border Lodge is set in set in the heart of the Blackdown Hills aonb on the
Somerset/Devon border, within half a mile walking distance of the popular
village of Churchinford. This thriving community has a popular inn, community
run village stores/post office with a cafe, doctors surgery and village hall.
Although surrounded by unspoilt countryside, including the nearby Otterhead
Estate Nature Reserve with lakeside walks, the property’s location benefits
from excellent transport links. It is well placed for access to the smaller
towns of Honiton and Wellington both about 9 miles away, with their wider
range of amenities, independent shops and supermarkets including a Waitrose.
The Somerset County Town of Taunton (approximately 10 miles) offers a wide
range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, with a good choice
of independent schools, access to the M5 motorway (J25) and an intercity rail
link (London Paddington). The Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site lies to the
south (approximately 18 miles). Exeter and its regional airport are also
within easy reach.
**Outside**
The generous double gates open onto the drive with a parking area alongside
the stone clad end wall of the farm building. The drive then flanks the
garden, which is laid to lawn for easy maintenance, leading to a turning
circle that gives access to the barn conversion and farm buildings:
•An open fronted 5 bay steel framed General Purpose Farm Building (22. 83m x
8. 84m) attached to the barn conversion. Concrete floor and apron. Multiple
skylights and electricity connected.
•A timber frame and block General Purpose Farm Building (10. 18m x 5. 22m) with
concrete floor and apron. Electricity connected.
**The Land**
The excellent level pasture field can be accessed from the yard. It is well
fenced with mature hedgerows and some mature native trees.
**Planning Permission**
Approval has been granted for a Certificate of Lawful Development for the
existing use of the building as a permanent residential dwelling with
associated land at Border Lodge, Churchinford. (Somerset West and Taunton
Planning Ref 10/21/0007/lew. Decision Date as on 1 April 2021).
**Services**
Mains electricity. Mains water. Private Drainage. Oil fired central heating.
**Local Authority**
Somerset Council Council Tax Band A
EPC D
**Sporting**
Racing at Taunton or Exeter. Golf at Axe Cliff, Seaton or Lyme Regis. Sailing
on the coast at Seaton or Lyme Regis. Leisure facilities at Axminster.
**Education**
Primary schooling at Churchstaunton. State secondary schools at the Castle
School, Taunton or Colyton Grammer School. Independent Schools in the area
Wellington School, Blundells at Tiverton and the Taunton Schools.

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