Summary - Whites Farm, Elworthy, Lydeard St. Lawrence, TAUNTON TA4 3PX
Character period farmhouse with exposed beams and original fireplaces
Separate single‑storey two‑bed cottage with private garden
Land, paddocks and timber stables extending to 7.25 acres
Two substantial stone barns; one previously had outline planning (now lapsed)
Ultrafast broadband and excellent mobile signal for rural location
Private drainage; EPC E and assumed uninsulated cavity walls — needs improvement
Mixed heating arrangements referenced; running costs likely above average
Council Tax band G (quite expensive) and remote hamlet location
Set within 7.25 acres on the edge of Exmoor National Park, Whites Farm is an elegant period farmhouse with a separate two‑bed cottage, substantial barns and paddocks. The main house offers generous, characterful living spaces — exposed beams, original fireplaces and a triple‑aspect master suite — that suit multigenerational living or a countryside business such as holiday lets. The Cider House cottage is self‑contained with a private garden and useful storage beneath, offering immediate ancillary income or flexible family use.
The outbuildings include two large stone barns (one used as an indoor play area) and a timber stable block with four boxes and fenced paddocks — a strong base for equestrian use or further conversion, subject to planning. Outline permission for converting one barn into a holiday let was previously granted but has now lapsed; the site therefore has clear potential for income or expansion with the right permissions. Ultrafast broadband and excellent mobile signal mean the property works well for modern rural living.
Buyers should note practical and running considerations: the property sits in Council Tax band G and has an EPC rating of E. Drainage is private and walls are assumed cavity construction with no insulation, so energy performance and some updating should be expected. The house has a mix of heating features referenced in the particulars (including AGA/wood burners) and is best viewed as a characterful, substantial home that will benefit from targeted investment to improve efficiency and personalise finishes.
Whites Farm will appeal to families, equestrian buyers and those seeking a countryside lifestyle with separate accommodation for guests or holiday use. Its remote hamlet setting delivers privacy and wide views while remaining within reach of Taunton and nearby villages for everyday needs.
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