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Monksilver, Taunton

South West

£250,000

Listed on 09/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Area
3551 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Offered by informal tender, this Grade II listed farmhouse in Monksilver is a substantial period property with five bedrooms and approximately 3,550 sq ft of accommodation arranged over three floors. The house retains original features and is described as requiring complete modernisation. Its ground-floor accommodation includes two reception rooms, a kitchen, utility and storage areas, while two attic rooms occupy the second floor. The property has gardens to the front and rear, an enclosed rear courtyard and a collection of traditional stone outbuildings, including barns, garaging and workshop space. Parking is available within the grounds. Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected, and heating is oil-fired with a Rayburn. The property is freehold, with Council Tax band F and an EPC rating of F. Monksilver is close to Exmoor National Park and local walking routes. Wiveliscombe and Williton provide nearby amenities, while Taunton offers a wider range of shops, schools and a mainline railway station. The Grade II listing and the scale of the house and outbuildings make this a substantial modernisation project; any works or changes would need to be considered in light of its listed status.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

75out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £250,000, this substantial 3,551 sq ft Grade II listed farmhouse is exceptionally cheap against the local average at about £70 per sq ft versus £305. Its period character, five bedrooms, gardens, courtyard, parking and traditional barns and workshop make it an unusually broad canvas for someone prepared to take on a heavy restoration. The village setting, with Exmoor walks close by, adds to its appeal.

The interior needs complete modernisation: finishes are worn and damaged, with staining in several rooms, and the kitchen and bathroom are both dated. The barns and workshop add potential, but their condition, possible uses and any listed-building constraints need checking. This is a substantial, carefully planned programme rather than a cosmetic refresh; the images do not confirm the condition of the roof or structure.

Key opportunities

  • Restore the farmhouse’s original features while reworking the generous accommodation across three floors to suit a modern household.
  • Create a renewed interior, including replacement kitchen fittings, updated bathroom finishes and fresh flooring and decoration throughout.
  • Explore how the courtyard barns, garage and workshop could complement the house, subject to condition, permissions and listed-building constraints.

Key risks

  • Worn and damaged finishes with staining in several rooms, plus debris and weathered materials in some outbuildings, make this a heavy, multi-area programme; allow for a full interior rebuild rather than a cosmetic refresh.
  • Visible staining, cracks and damaged finishes warrant investigation; the photos do not establish the roof or structural condition.

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Location

Monksilver, Taunton
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Bishop's Lydeard Rail Station

    7.7 miles

    Train · Bishops Lydeard

  • Taunton Rail Station

    12.1 miles

    Train · Taunton

  • Bridgwater Rail Station

    14.6 miles

    Train · Bridgwater

  • Tiverton Parkway Rail Station

    14.7 miles

    Train · Tiverton Parkway

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£944
Based on a loan of £187,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-37.5% since listed
£250,000£150,000(-37.5%)
16/10/2026
Current price
£400,000Initial listing
10/09/2026

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