For Sale5 Bedroom Detached House in Leighland, Roadwater, Watchet, Somerset, TA23£1,200,000

A characterful, late 17th century farmhouse with an annexe and set in over 8 acres in a tiny, rural village in the Exmoor National Park. Leighland House has an idyllic setting opposite the church and set back from the little used lane that runs through the village, which is surrounded by miles of beautiful countryside. The house dates from the late 17th century and is set within 8.44 acres. It is Grade II listed and is a charming example of a farmhouse of the period and may possibly be an enlargement of an earlier dwelling. It is built of colour-washed local stone under a tiled roof and has been extended over the passing years. It has tall windows giving a light and airy feel to the interior and is full of original architectural fittings such as stone flagged and timber floors, windows seats and several gorgeous fireplaces including a large inglenook fitted with a wood-burning stove in the sitting room. There are two good-sized reception rooms on the ground floor plus a charming kitchen that has plenty of room for a decent sized kitchen table and is fitted with a stone floor, base units under polished slate work surfaces and a two-oven AGA inset in a range fireplace. Upstairs there are four decent double bedrooms, all with views out over the surrounding countryside. Both the principal and guest bedrooms have an en suite bath or shower room, whilst the remaining two bedrooms share the family shower room. At one end of the house is a ground floor, self-contained annexe that could be easily incorporated back into the main house if desired, but also offers a good opportunity for those looking for potential income/secondary accommodation. The annex comprises of a kitchen area, sitting room and double bedroom with an en suite shower room. The house fronts onto a raised lawn beside a parking area for several cars, two garages with attached workshop and an impressive barn which has planning permission for conversion. Most of the garden and the pasture lies behind the house, where steps from a two-level, paved terrace rise to a sloping lawn dotted with mature trees and shrubs, and an vegetable garden. From the top of the garden there are breathtaking views across Exmoor extending on a clear day to Wales. Beyond the garden is an area of fenced pasture divided into three along with a good sized stable block, perfect for equestrian enthusiasts.