High price of living the rural dream in a converted barn in the Blackdown Hills

Almost everyone dreams of living in a converted barn in the countryside. Now a chance to do just that has come up in a former farm building in the Blackdown Hills, near Wellington.

But the rural life doesn't come cheap. This four-bedroom property with underfloor heating at Otterford has come on the market with a guide price of £695,000.

It will be out of the reach of many, who will have to keep hoping for a windfall, or a win on the Lottery. But for the select few with almost three-quarters of a million pounds to spend, this is what it can get you.

A spokesperson for the agents Yopa said: "This beautifully appointed 4-bedroom barn conversion, Lark Barn is located in a unique courtyard-style development in the rural village of Otterford in the Blackdown Hills.

"The barn was meticulously converted from a traditional stone and flint barn in 2020 and is finished to an extremely high standard throughout.

"Lark Barn was designed with an emphasis on modern, open-plan living with a strong consideration for energy efficiency.

"Lark Barn combines a modern, contemporary style with the rustic charm of its origins, and blends sympathetically into its rural setting.

"Situated at the heart of the Blackdown Hills (ANOB) just 7 miles south of the County Town of Taunton, Chard and Honiton are also within easy reach.

"On entering the courtyard of Church Barton you appreciate that this small, select converted development has been sympathetically wrapped into its original surroundings to the highest standards.

"‘Lark Barn’ is situated on the left-hand side which gives the property a private aspect with a cottage garden to the front and borders to the right side.

"From the entrance hall, as you look up you see a solid oak minstrel gallery affording plenty of light to the entrance and there is a solid oak staircase and solid oak doors throughout.

"In addition, there is an understairs storage cupboard and a warm storage cupboard which houses the combi boiler.

"Underfloor heating warms the barn throughout the ground level and is controlled individually per room.

"The entrance floor and hallway are natural grey stone tiles which contrast pleasantly with oak features throughout the barn."

More details on the Yopa website.