This stunning five-bedroom country residence occupies a plot of around five acres in the small and sought-after village of Buckland St Mary, close to both Chard and Ilminster.

The attractive stone-built property, named Rydiness Farmhouse, sits at the end of a long private drive in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, amidst rolling countryside. The property is believed to date back to the 16th century and great care has been taken to improve its living spaces to an excellent standard whilst remaining sympathetic to its age and character.

Inside, on the ground floor, the spacious sitting room has some beautiful original features including exposed beams, stone-mullioned windows and an inglenook fireplace which acts as a wonderful focal point. The kitchen/breakfast room has a traditional country farmhouse look with an extensive range of cream-coloured units, wooden worksurfaces, space for appliances, exposed ceiling beams and plenty of room to accommodate a table and chairs. The dining room is equally charming with a delightful window seat, exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace. The ground floor is completed with a handy home study, a utility room and a WC.

On the first floor, there are five well-proportioned bedrooms, a smart family bathroom and a separate shower room. One of the smaller bedrooms would also make an excellent hobby room or additional study.

Outside, the pretty cottage gardens are beautifully landscaped with a lawn and an abundance of colourful flora, herbaceous shrubs, a wildlife pond, and well-established trees. The circular patio in the garden is a wonderful spot for al-fresco dining. The remainder of the circa five acres of grounds comprise fields, found beyond the private driveway.

The property is approached off a private, no-through driveway that leads to a parking space and a detached double garage.

SUMMARY:

Hare Lane, Buckland St Mary

Guide Price: £900,000

Agent: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Ilminster

Agent's Tel: 01460 57222