4 bed detached house for sale

Hornsbury Hill, Chard TA20

Nestled in the tranquil Somerset countryside, Northayes Farm is a beautifully presented and thoroughly modernised Victorian farmhouse, originally built in 1842 by the Chard to Taunton canal company. This stunning home seamlessly blends historic charm with contemporary comfort and exceptional energy efficiency. The property offers four generous double bedrooms, a well-appointed family bathroom with an additional shower, and a master ensuite shower room, complemented by four toilets in total for ultimate convenience.

The heart of this home is undoubtedly the spacious farmhouse kitchen, boasting an electric oven with an induction hob, a traditional wood-fired Rayburn, two undercounter fridges, and a classic Belfast sink. Modern practicality is provided by an inbuilt microwave and a large walk-in pantry. The kitchen is finished with elegant blue lias tiles, quartz countertops, and ample cupboard space. The living spaces are equally inviting, featuring a large living room with a cosy double-fronted log burner and excellent natural light from modern double-glazed windows. This leads into a dining room that comfortably accommodates a six-person table, perfect for entertaining. For those who work from home, a dedicated ground floor office provides an ideal space, alongside a large ground floor storage room.

Outside

Beyond the main residence, the property boasts excellent outbuildings and land. A substantial 76m2 garage offers space for six vehicles and was originally designed with potential for conversion into separate accommodation, featuring its own power and water supply. The footprint of former cattle sheds presents an exciting opportunity for a conservatory, extension, or a bespoke outdoor entertaining space. The property sits on 2.1 acres of land, with over half dedicated to young woodland and a variety of fruit trees, including plum, greengage, eating apples, cooking apples, pear, and cherry. The south-east facing land ensures sunshine throughout most of the day. Once a working cattle farm with a small orchard, Northayes has been lovingly transformed into a thriving nature reserve, now a haven for many species of British wildlife.

General Information

Northayes Farm is a beacon of energy efficiency and eco-friendly living. Equipped with double-glazed windows and exterior wall insulation, it significantly reduces heat loss. The property benefits from a substantial 6.7kw of solar photovoltaics and a 3kw home battery for storing excess power. A voltage diverter intelligently directs surplus solar power to the hot water cylinders, while a voltage optimiser further reduces appliance running costs. New owners will benefit from Feed-in Tariff (FiT) payments for 4kw of the solar panels, with ten years remaining on the scheme. The double-fronted "Sumo" log burner includes an inbuilt back boiler, preheating water for the air source heat pump. The property also features two electric vehicle chargers (Podpoint and Zappi). Water is supplied by a private well, and wastewater is managed by the farm's own treatment plant, leading to remarkably low annual water/sewage costs. The upgraded electricity grid connection allows for future increased renewable generation up to 16kw (subject to Western Power permission).

Property Ownership Information

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax Band

D

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