Property history of Frenches Farm, Aisholt, Bridgwater TA5 1AR, 24th Oct 2009

Kitchen, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Boot Room, Cloakroom/WC, 4 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Various traditional barns offering potential alternative uses and Garage. 23 Acres of pasture land including an area of woodland and stream.

Situation

Frenches Farm lies approximately 1 mile from the small village of Asiholt located on the eastern end of the Quantock hills. This is a very attractive part of Somerset renowned for its beauty, excellent walking, riding and other leisure pursuits, with an abundance of footpaths and bridleways. The larger villages of Nether Stowey and Kingston St Mary are 3 and 5 miles away respectively and the county town of Taunton is only some 8 miles to the south. Taunton has a wide range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities including three excellent independent schools. Taunton also offers inter city rail links to the rest of the country and access to the M5 motorway at junction 25. For those with an equestrian interest the area is well known for its packs of Beagle, Fox and Stag hounds which hunt in nearby countryside. There are also numerous point-to-point meetings held in the area and racing can be enjoyed at Taunton, Wincanton and Hadon Hill in Exeter. There are golf courses at nearby Enmore and Taunton with Taunton also being the home of Somerset Cricket Club.

Description

Frenches Farm lies in a stunning private location off a quiet lane with clear views over rolling open countryside. The house and traditional farm buildings form a delightful courtyard all enjoying a southerly aspect overlooking its own farmland and the adjoining woodland beyond. The attractive farmhouse is constructed of stone elevations under a tiled roof. The origins of the house we believe date back to the 19th century, with the house being altered since that time with a number of extensions added over the years. The house provides an exciting opportunity to be substantially extended subject to the necessary consents. Many period features remain and all the reception rooms enjoy delightful views over the garden, stable block and barn. There is a productive orchard with a range of fruit trees to include Apple, Fig, Damson and Plum. The property enjoys 360-degree views over rolling countryside to the Quantocks, Bristol Channel and Mendips. There is also direct access to the Quantock Hills from Muchcare Lane in a wonderful private unknown paradise. The land all lies within a ring fence forming the northern side of a private valley, much of it therefore enjoying a southerly aspect. The majority of land lies to the east of the house sloping gently from the house into the valley bottom, which is divided by a number of small paddocks of permanent pasture and an area of woodland leading down to a stream.
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Directional note

From the centre of Taunton follow the signs to Kingston St Mary travel through the village and continue north signed Broomfield and Nether Stowey. At the Pines café follow the signs for Aisholt and Nether Stowey. After approximately 1.5 miles turn left for Aisholt. Continue up the hill after a further half a mile turn left at a road signed 'No through road'. After a further short distance turn left and Frenches Farm can be found on the left hand side.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment through the vendor's selling agents, Messrs Stags, Taunton Office, telephone .

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These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied on for any purpose.