Sampford Brett, Taunton, TA4

Charming semi detached 3 bedroom house situated in an idyllic rural but not isolated location with 0.79 acres of gardens, kitchen garden, double garage, workshop and already established successful shepherds hut business. The perfect property for those wanting to live a self sufficient lifestyle with a letting income!

Mill Farm Cottage dates back to 1664 in its oldest part, with an extension added in the 1940's. The cottage retains many original character features whilst having been upgraded to provide modern comforts. The accommodation comprises, on the ground floor - porch, entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen and utility/WC. On the first floor 3 double bedrooms are serviced by a stylish family bathroom. The loft has Velux windows already installed and could be further converted subject to planning.

To the rear of the house ample off road parking and turning space can be found which in turn leads to the double garage and workshop, both with light and power and solar panels. A delightful cottage style garden lies to the rear of the house which has been laid to lawn with a large variety of mature trees, shrubs and herbaceous borders as well as a pond and greenhouse.

A short distance back up the entrance track the rest of the land can be found. It has been divided into 2 areas as follows:

Steam & Stars
This beautifully landscaped area of garden is home to 'Steam & Stars', a successful holiday letting business. Within the garden lies a fully equipped shepherds hut with double bed, kitchenette and shower room, a vintage caravan sleeping 2, and a timber cabin housing a shower room exclusively for the use of guests staying in Hazel the vintage caravan, separate WC and kitchen/communal space available for both the caravan and hut guests. More information about the luxury camping business can be found at steamandstars.co.uk. The surrounding areas offer lawn, a willow arch walkway, a plethora of shrubs and wild flowers and a raised seating area from where the wonderful views of the Quantock Hills and West Somerset Steam Railway can be enjoyed.

Kitchen Garden
The self sufficient dream! Within this area of garden there is a polytunnel, vegetable beds, fruit cage, orchard area and timber shed. Views of the Quantocks can be enjoyed from the whole area.

Services - the property benefits from LPS gas central heating, mains water, electricity and drainage. The property also has solar panels with battery storage which provides approx. £2,200/year from a Feed In Tariff that pays 71p/kWh. This is an index linked tariff and will continue until the year 2036. Our vendors tell us the payments they receive easily cover electricity bills plus the LPG they use for heating and hot water and wood for the wood burners.

The property is accessed over a track shared with several other properties and is situated on the edge of the village. Sampford Brett is a highly attractive village situated in the vale between the Quantock Hills and the Brendon Hills / Exmoor National Park. The area is rightly famed for the opportunities it provides for ramblers and country sports. The village has a church and an active community centre and a wide range of facilities are available at the large village of Williton, only a mile away. This includes food stores, butchers, bakery, deli, medical centre and pharmacy, restaurants and pubs. Taunton, the County town, is 15 miles and provides access to the national motorway network and fast trains to London (from 1 hour 40 minutes). The historic West Somerset Steam Railway runs near the village and can be accessed at Williton.