A THREE-bedroom barn conversion on more than 15 acres of farmland in Exmoor is on the market for £775,000.

Lower Sminhays Farm was converted from a stone barn in the 1990’s which has since been extended, and is nestled in the Brendon Hills.

It boasts a large amount of space and there are no immediate neighbours, making it perfect for anyone wishing to live a peaceful home life or those looking for a new place to conduct their farming.

This property features plenty of outbuildings, including stables. Paired with the amount of land and beautiful countryside that surrounds this property, it makes this a fantastic property for those with equestrian activities.

The most immediately noticeable aspect of the house when entering for the first time is its striking interior design. Exposed beams, stone walling in places and a fireplace all look to give it an incredible rustic charm.

The main building can be accessed from many different points, such as through the living room, dining room, conservatory and by the kitchen. Entering through the door leading to the kitchen, there is a downstairs WC to the right, and a utility room looking forward to provide a dedicated space for chores around the home.

The spacious kitchen/breakfast room is spacious and is dual aspect with a vaulted ceiling, beams, exposed stone work and slate flooring. It is fitted with a range of farmhouse style units including a dresser, a sandyford cooker (disconnected) and there is plenty of space for a farmhouse table.

This makes for an environment where family meals are always enjoyable with cozy surroundings and food prepared and cooked using great appliances.

Adjacent to the kitchen/breakfast room is a very generously sized sitting room. This room features an inglenook style fireplace, a slate hearth inset with a wood burning stove, exposed beams, slate flooring, fitted bookshelves and an under-stairs cupboard.

Once more the features and design of this building help to make everything feel more homely. This room is perfect for those who, after a long day of working, caring for the animals, or exploring the natural beauty on their doorstep, need to get comfortable and enjoy some relaxation in a welcoming environment.

Adjacent to the sitting room is the dual-aspect dining room, which can be utilised as a fourth bedroom for larger families or anyone who often have guests stay for a few nights.

The sitting room also leads to the conservatory which features underfloor heating, a door for access to the garden and views over the Somerset countryside thanks to the large windows that surround the room.

A conservatory like this can really make anyone feel closer to nature, particularly in a property in a place with such beauty as Exmoor National Park, with this being a great place to relax and gaze upon the night sky.

The sitting room is also the location in which the stairs to the upper floor of the house can be found. They lead to a generous landing connecting to the rest of the first floor.

Leading off from the landing are two double bedrooms which are both dual aspect and feature lovely views over the fields, providing a delightful sight to wake up to every morning. The third bedroom is a single bedroom, though it also has the flexibility of potentially being used as a study, for those who require such a space or simply just do not need the additional bedroom.

The family bathroom is fitted with a bath, shower cubicle, WC and vanity unit.

The surrounding land to the main house is plentiful and a joy to look over and traverse. In the immediate surroundings of the house, a large gravelled parking area takes shape towards the front, and the side of the house sees an area of garden which is currently laid to grass and a gravelled terrace adjacent to the conservatory.

At the rear of the property is an orchard, which will look fantastic in the warmer months and provides a dedicated space for anyone who enjoys growing their own home made fruits.

The land as a whole is mainly gently sloping pasture and divided into five enclosures. The fields have water, good hedges for shelter and are well fenced, and there are field shelters in two of them.

In addition there is an area of woodland running through the middle of the land on this property, some of which has been cut down and left to naturally regenerate.

One of the outbuildings here is a useful Atcost Barn which can be used in a variety of ways. It previously housed internal stables but could be used for uses involving livestock, storing machinery or vintage cars.

Another one of the outbuildings is a timber loose box with a tack room alongside a pony stable. There is also a schooling arena for any horses or ponies that are kept here, though this is currently in need of resurfacing. However, once done, this would make it a great place for training any new horses to then go onto riding around the local fields.

Amazing natural locations such as Wimbleball Lake, Exmoor’s wooded valleys and the northern Somerset coast are just a short trip away from this property.

As for services in the surrounding area, Wheddon Cross is approximately six miles to the west which hosts pre-school and primary school, general stores incorporating post office and fuel station. Dulverton is nine miles away and offers a wider variety of shops together with a post office, chemists, doctors, dentists and veterinary surgery, library, as wells as a junior school.

Those interested in booking a viewing of this home should contact Stags estate agents’ Dulverton office via email at [email protected] or by calling 01398 323174.

People can also visit Stags’ website here https://www.stags.co.uk/, or view more information and images here about the property on Rightmove through this link https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/157197764#/?channel=RES_BUY.