West Buckland, Wellington, Somerset

12 Bedroom Detached House for sale in Somerset

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Charming Grade II listed farmhouse with four additional properties

Current gross income of approx. £50,000 per annum from cottages/annexe

Budleigh Barn Cottage & Budleigh Farm Studio (both 3-bed) on separate title deeds

Four double bedrooms and generous ground floor living space in main farmhouse

Nearly 8 acres of landscaped gardens and two enclosed fields

Private heated swimming pool with attractive pool house

Range of versatile agricultural and equestrian outbuildings

Stunning views towards Wellington Monument and the Blackdown Hills, just 3.5 miles from M5 (J26) and 4.5 miles from Taunton

Description

A charming farmhouse with four additional properties offering a rare and versatile lifestyle opportunity. Perfect for multi-generational living, guest accommodation, or a home-and-income arrangement, the properties sit in close proximity while still affording privacy and independence. A useful arrangement of outbuildings complements the setting, together with a swimming pool and pool house, all within over 7 acres of land featuring landscaped gardens old orchard and two enclosed fields. The whole enjoys stunning views towards Wellington Monument and across the surrounding Blackdown Hills, creating a truly exceptional country retreat.

The owners have lovingly maintained and enhanced this Grade II listed farmhouse, with sympathetic improvements that create a harmonious blend of history, practicality and style. Listed consents are already in place for a number of further enhancements, offering an exciting opportunity for the next owners to add their own touches if desired. The farmhouse itself provides four double bedrooms and a wonderful balance of ground floor living space, thoughtfully arranged to make the most of the changing seasons while embracing the beautiful countryside setting of the Blackdown Hills.

In addition to the main farmhouse, there are four further properties (including an annexe) arranged around the courtyard, together providing a current gross income of approximately £50,000 per annum. Among these, Budleigh Barn Cottage and Budleigh Farm Studio, both three-bedroom homes, are registered on separate title deeds, offering excellent flexibility for borrowing, investment, or independent ownership.

A private heated swimming pool with an attractive pool house, together with a range of versatile agricultural and equestrian outbuildings, ensures that every lifestyle need is catered for. Whether you are seeking a home for a large extended family, wish to generate a healthy income, or simply want to enjoy the space and tranquillity of country living, Budleigh Farm truly offers the best of all worlds.

Perfectly situated on the edge of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Budleigh Farm enjoys a peaceful rural setting while remaining highly accessible, just 3.5 miles from Junction 26 of the M5 and 4.5 miles from Taunton. Its location provides an ideal balance of countryside living with excellent educational, travel, and lifestyle opportunities close at hand.

Budleigh Farm
The main house is a beautiful Grade II listed home that perfectly blends style, character and charm. Its historic fabric is evident throughout, yet the property has been thoughtfully enhanced to meet the needs of modern living. At its heart lies a stunning open-plan kitchen, dining and family room, with a vaulted ceiling, oak-framed doors and windows opening to the gardens and views beyond.

The bespoke kitchen is fitted with high-end appliances, making entertaining a pleasure, while a limestone floor with underfloor heating and a woodburner add warmth and comfort. A staircase rises to a mezzanine level, where an enclosed room provides a useful home office/occasional bedroom 5. The winter sitting room, with flagstone flooring and an inglenook fireplace, exudes traditional character, while the elegant drawing room, with oak French doors opening to the gardens, is perfect for entertaining. Completing the ground floor are a useful utility and a cloakroom.

On the first floor, the stunning principal suite includes a dedicated bedroom with an oak-framed bay window enjoying views across the gardens towards Wellington Monument. A generous dressing room with excellent storage, a stylish en-suite shower room and a cosy reading area complete this exceptional retreat.

Three further double bedrooms, each beautifully appointed with character features such as exposed beams and stone mullion windows, also enjoy lovely outlooks. A well-finished family bathroom serves these rooms, featuring a freestanding bath and a separate shower enclosure.

The Cottages
The four additional properties at Budleigh Farm provide exceptional flexibility, whether for extended family, guest accommodation, or as a business opportunity through letting or Airbnb. This versatility allows an owner to enjoy the benefits of multi-generational living while also creating valuable income potential. All four properties are currently let on assured shorthold tenancies .

The Annexe
Attached to the main house, this charming one-bedroom self-contained unit offers privacy and flexibility, ideal for guests, family, or rental use.

Grooms Cottage
Situated beside the pool house, this thoughtfully arranged one-bedroom studio provides a cosy retreat with easy access to leisure facilities.

Budleigh Farm Studio
Set within the courtyard, this three-bedroom, up-side down home features an inviting open-plan kitchen, dining, and family area, creating a spacious hub for modern living with great views.

Budleigh Barn Cottage
Adjoining the Studio, this delightful three-bedroom cottage combines character and practicality and private garden, perfectly suited for extended family or as an income-generating rental

The Gardens Land and Outbuildings

Set in just over seven acres, Budleigh Farm combines beautifully designed formal gardens with complete privacy. The gardens have been thoughtfully planned to follow the sun throughout the day, all while enjoying the stunning backdrop of the Blackdown Hills, where amazing sunsets are guaranteed. A balance of elegant design and relaxed spaces creates a seamless connection between the gardens and the main living areas of the home. The more time you spend in the gardens the more you become aware of the subtle designs that flow throughout the gardens.

The private heated swimming pool enjoys spectacular views towards Wellington Monument and is complemented by a hot tub and a dedicated pool house and home office with a wet room, the perfect place to either host parties or unwind and make the most of the very best weather.

Vehicular access through the courtyard, past the cottages and main house, leads directly to the land and outbuildings. Conveniently located close to the house are well-maintained stables for both ponies and horses, along with a secure store/tack room and workshop. Nearby, a turnout yard includes additional field shelters, while a track continues past an orchard to a useful pole barn and further shelter. This area opens onto two enclosed paddocks, together with an additional enclosure featuring a wildlife pond. A double carport is located opposite the farm house and there is an additional garage/workshop in the courtyard.

The large field is currently rented to a neighbouring owner who keeps alpacas and has some adjoining land, and we understand they would be happy to continue this arrangement if desired.

Sellers Insight
Within moments of walking in through the back door, we were hooked, turning to see the first hint of the great views, framed by the Tudor inspired arch….

What is so surprising is that you get no inkling at all as you drive to the house, or from the outside. It’s only when you get to see the other side you get to appreciate the magic of what the elevated position gives. It’s not just a view , it’s a whole landscape…ranging over the Blackdown Hills, the Wellington Monument in the distance, across the end of the valley and west out to glimpses of Exmoor. And such big skies!

Both inside and out, we have created spaces where we can sit and enjoy glimpses of the views, landscaping the garden in particular to be able to choose spots to follow the sun, and watch stunning sunsets. And, of course, the view ever changes with the seasons.

Plenty of places for calm and quiet working or dreaming, but also great entertaining space. Having family and friends over for barbeques or pizza nights on the deck overlooking the pool, or, on colder nights, all together in the big kitchen for tray-bakes, followed by gathering in cosy rooms around the fires…and on warm summer evenings the big skies turn to dark skies, no light pollution, so plenty of stargazing, competing to find the constellations…

Services
Shared septic tank for all of the properties
Mains water and electricity
Oil fired central heating
Broadband is currently sourced via Starlink.

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Important Information

• This is a Freehold property.

Property Ref: 55661_TAU250181

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