Property Description: Guide price £1,250,000 - £1,500,000. Nestled in the idyllic Somerset countryside, Coopers Farm is a beautifully presented former farmhouse dating back to the late 1700s. This charming detached home, built of natural stone and extended over the years with rendered elevations, has a wealth of period features including flagstone flooring, exposed beams and period fireplaces. With four/five spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms, and four versatile reception rooms, Coopers Farm offers expansive and flexible accommodation. A recent extension enhances its potential for multi-generational living or guest accommodation, with the added benefit of a private entrance. Set in approximately two acres of gardens, orchard and paddocks with stabling and outbuildings and with an additional twelve acre field (available by separate negotiation), this exceptional property is ideal for equestrian enthusiasts or those seeking a serene rural lifestyle.
The original stone and part-panelled walls and worn flagstone flooring in the entrance porch, immediately conveys the historic character of the property. There is a practical area just off for coats and muddy boots, and a doorway leading through to the main hallway. Ledge doors open from the hallway to the dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and living room, while a staircase ascends to the first floor.
The heart of any farmhouse is the kitchen and this is certainly the case for this property with its oil fired Aga, flagstone floors, kitchen island and space for a good size table. The spacious kitchen features built in cupboards, integrated appliances (dishwasher, fridge and freezer) and a built in larder. There are windows on three elevations creating a light and bright room and patio doors open directly onto the garden, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living. The kitchen also houses the water softener unit for the mains water supply. Off the kitchen is a utility room - a vast and highly functional space with a tiled floor, floor-to-ceiling cupboards, and room for a washing machine, tumble dryer and additional appliances as well as a kitchen table. The utility room features a deep under mounted ceramic sink and an external door leading to the front driveway, perfect for easy access after outdoor activities.
The elegant dining room features a front aspect window and an original shelved alcove, perfect for displaying treasures. The room can comfortably accommodate a large dining table for approximately ten guests. Wall lights add a warm ambiance, and a door leads through to the adjoining study, which currently offers a quiet retreat for work and relaxation. The sitting room is a refined space with part-panelled walls. The central feature is a charming carved stone open fireplace with a hearth surround. The room features a good-sized open alcove under the stairs and covered radiators. An attractive part-glazed stable door leads out to the garden.
A more recent addition to the property is the generous living room with patio doors opening to the rear garden beneath a charming pergola. This room is accessed from either the study or has its own separate rear entrance hall with shower room off and has the potential to create a self contained annexe with the bedroom, entrance hall and shower room, plus the additional of a kitchen - ideal for multi-generational living or as a guest suite.
Upstairs the light and bright landing is spacious enough for a small seating area. The impressively spacious principal bedroom suite (originally two rooms) has two glazed doors that open out onto an open balcony over looking the garden with countryside views beyond. There is a large walk-in wardrobe and space for a living/dressing area. This double aspect room also has countryside views to the front. There are three further charming double bedrooms, two of which overlook the south facing garden and have built in wardrobes. The fifth bedroom is currently used as a dressing room with a bank of built in wardrobes. The well presented family bathroom features a standalone oval bath and separate tiled shower. There is 'Jack and Jill' access from both the hall landing and the dressing room.
Outside: Set within approximately two acres, Coopers Farm offers an abundance of outdoor space. The formal gardens include well-tended lawns, raised vegetable beds, and a mature orchard with a wide variety of trees. For those who enjoy alfresco entertaining, the property features a fabulous wooden garden room, complete with comfortable circular sofa seating, a dining area, weather screening, a drinks fridge, lighting and electrics. Positioned adjacent to the main living room, it sits within a gravel patio BBQ area, providing ample space for outdoor furniture.
The grounds include a five-bar gate entrance, ample parking, a paddock divided into two areas, a timber shed for storage, and well-maintained hedging and fencing. The outbuildings feature a four-bay stable block with a tack area and sliding doors, along with a stable barn and a timber workshop/store. Solar panels are well positioned, discreetly on the south facing roof elevation of the stable block and supplements electricity to the main house as well as providing a feed in tariff income.
A further 12 acres of level pasture land (currently set up as equestrian) on the other side of the lane are available to purchase by separate negotiation.
Location: Coopers Farm is situated in a rural location on the fringes of the village of West Lydford within the parish of Lyford on Fosse. The village primarily runs along a road called the High Street and is home to a beautiful stretch of flower lined water on the River Brue famous for its wild swimming. It is situated west of Castle Cary (5 miles) and north of Somerton (6 miles) , with immediate access to the A37 and Yeovil and Shepton Mallet. Lydford-on-Fosse, only a short drive on the A37, has a church, general store, public house, and petrol station. The Wheathill Golf Club is also within a mile of your doorstep. The larger village of Keinton Mandeville (approx one mile away) has a highly regarded primary school, whilst state secondary school options include Ansford Academy at Castle Cary, Crispin School Academy at Street or the Huish Episcopi Academy in Langport, as well as independent schools including All Hallows, Hazelgrove and Millfield. There are larger supermarkets and shopping facilities within a 15 minute drive in the towns of Street, Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet. A variety of dining experiences are available in the locality including the Cross Keys in Lydford, Red Lion at Babcary, The White Hart in Somerton plus Roth Bar and At the Chapel in Bruton. The restaurant Twenty Eight with its London vibe is a must see located in Somerton. The cities of Bath, Bristol and Wells are all within easy driving distance as is the fashionable area of Bruton. The nearest rail links can be found at Castle Cary (5 miles) offering a fast route to London Paddington and Yeovil (15 miles) for London Waterloo.
Directions: SatNav = TA11 7DL / What3Words = What3words: froth.shipwreck.cookers
Council Tax: Band G (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to the local authority website.
Local Authority: Somerset County Council 0300 123 2224
Services: Mains water, private drainage (septic tank), oil fired heating and mains electric. Solar panels
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.
Additional Property Notes: This property is of traditional construction. There are no adaptions for accessibility. Private driveway with parking. Photovoltaic panels on the stable roof with a government fed tariff. The kitchen houses the water softener unit for the mains water supply. When asked if any drains, pipes or wires serving the property cross any neighbours property, the vendor answered "yes".
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