B I S H O p s l y d e a r d - T a u n t o n - S o m e r s e t

S TAT ION V I EW

Located in the pretty village of Bishops Lydeard,Station View is an exclusive development of 10

stunning new homes, combining style and practicality.

STAT ION V I EW B I S H O p s l y d e a r d - T a u n t o n - S o m e r s e t

West Somerset Railway, Bishops Lydeard Station

Immerse yourself...Bishops Lydeard is a charming village situated to the North West of Taunton below the western edge of the Quantock Hills. It retains its mature heart with a church, primary school, library, health centre, pubs, garage, Post Office and shops.

The village of Bishops Lydeard belonged in the earliest times to the Bishop of Bath and Wells. In 1291 King Edward I granted a charter to Robert Burnell, Bishop of Bath and Wells, to hold a weekly fair in the village, and two annual fairs, each for six days, at the Feasts of the Nativity and the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The original charter is still in existence and was acquired some years ago by the village and is now kept in the church.

St Mary’s Church is prominently situated within the village, built around 1450 of red sandstone, with a tall, typically Somerset tower embellished with facings of creamy Ham Hill stone. It is understood there has been a church on the present site since Saxon times, but the oldest part of the present building is the north arcade, which dates from the end of the thirteenth century. Much of the interior and the Chancel was rebuilt by the Victorians, although in the nave there are carved bench ends, mostly carved by a group of intinerant Flemish wood-carvers around 1540 and are rare examples of extensive woodwork from this period.

St Mary’s Church, Bishops Lydeard

Discover... Treat yourself...Instantly transporting you to a bygone age, Bishops Lydeard Railway Station is a heritage railway station and is the southern terminus for trains on the West Somerset Railway.

The station first opened in 1862 with the original Taunton to Watchet line. On opening, the station had just one platform on the line’s west side and a house for the station master.

Today the station has two operational platforms, the station master’s house is now privately owned, and the goods shed has been restored and is used as a visitor centre and museum.

The neighbouring village of Cotford St Luke is home to a divine restaurant called The Chapel. This hidden gem offers a mouth watering Thai and wood-fired oven pizza menu along with a relaxing atmosphere perfect to unwind after a busy day. The Chapel is also a hub of entertainment offering quiz nights, live music, Christmas fayres and so much more. This unique restaurant has something for everyone.

Indulge... The highly acclaimed Cedar Falls Health Farm & Spa is approximately 1.2 miles away from Station View and is a welcoming retreat. Built of locally quarried red sandstone, the country house dates from the 1700s and is listed as being of architectural and historical interest, set in over 40 acres of grounds of mature gardens, woods, lakes and a 9 hole golf course, amidst beautiful Somerset countryside.

Explore...The Quantock Hills are an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and form the western border of Sedgemoor and the Somerset Levels. The Hills distinctive character, natural beauty and cultural heritage are so outstanding that it is in the nation’s interest to safeguard them. The area received its protected status in 1956.

Situated between Taunton and Bridgwater, stretching to the sea at the Bristol Channel and measuring just twelve miles by four, the Quantock Hills are an area of wilderness and tranquillity and offer extensive views over much of Somerset and across to the Welsh coast. Panoramic views lead you through coast, heath and combe and are popular with walkers, horse riders, mountain bikers and tourists, who explore the paths and take in the spectacular countryside views, rocky Jurassic coastline, exposed heathland summits, deep wooded combes, undulating farmland and attractive villages all within this protected landscape.

Ash Common Nature Reserve is around one mile from Station View and was the first Local Nature Reserve in Somerset, designated by Taunton Deane Borough Council in November 1995.

It covers 20.42 hectares and consists of a variety of habitats, such as wet heath, semi-natural deciduous woodland, scrub, bracken and ponds. The perfect place to be at one with wildlife and is enjoyed by dog walkers and keen ramblers alike. There is a mapped trail available to walk that will also lead you to the neighbouring village of Halse.

The Quantock Hills

The Chapel

Also exuding a real aura of bygone times, is The Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum, The Mill has been painstakingly and precisely restored over many years and the Mill and the attached Mill House have been cited as places of historical interest, with a Grade II conservation listing.

There were originally two mills in the village, Higher and Lower Mill, supplying the area with flour. The overshot water wheel weighs over two tonnes and is driven by water from Back Stream which originates in the Brendon Hills.

The station is also the headquarters of the West Somerset RailwayAssociation which provides volunteer support for the railway. The Associations’ Quantock Belle dining car train is also based here, recreating that wonderful, nostalgic atmosphere of the great days of steam.

carriages take the 20-mile route through stunning Somerset countryside and coastlines, stopping at various stations along the route including Williton, Dunster and Watchet and terminates on the Somerset coast at Minehead.

The beautifully-restored railway engines and

The Rural Life Museum focuses on traditional trades and crafts including a wheelwright’s shop, cooper’s shop, saddler’s shop, blacksmith’s shop, Victorian kitchen and the Dusty Miller’s tearoom serving homemade cakes. The current owners donate proceeds from the entrance fee and tearoom to local charities.

Within Reach...

On your doorstep...

Further afield...

Taunton WellingtonM5 Junction MineheadDunster Castle

Lyme Regis Taunton Train stationBristol AirportExeter Airport London via train

c.5.8 milesc.10.6 milesc.8.0 milesc.19.5 milesc.16.7 miles

c.32.6 milesc.5.4 miles c.41.0 milesc.34.6 miles1 hour 51 minutes

Dunster Castle

Lyme Regis Hestercombe House Taunton, River Tone London Eye

Bristol Temple Meads

Bristol Harbour

Exeter Cathedral

The vibrant and bustling cities of Bristol and Exeter offer a wide range of shops, sightseeing opportunities, restaurants and buzzing nightlife and have something for everyone. If you don’t feel like driving then why not take a train or bus? Taunton offers excellent public transport routes to manyplaces across England with London just under 2 hours by train.

If you feel like leaving the bustling cities behind you and taking a refreshing coastal walk, the seaside town ofMinehead is around a 30-minute drive from Station View, or why not catch a train from Bishops Lydeard Station.

Minehead offers a stunning mile-long seafront brimming with shops, seaside cafés and bars serving warming comfort food, perfect for a visit during the summer or winter months.

The neighbouring town of Taunton is around six miles drive from Station View and offers a variety of leading retail chains and independent shops, as well as an extensive range of amenities that include Blackbrook Leisure Centre and Tennis Club, a multiscreen cinema, bowling alley and The Brewhouse Theatre. The many popular restaurants and eateries situated in the town centre cater for all tastes.

Taunton is also home to Somerset County Cricket Club which is one of eighteen first-class county clubs within the domestic cricket structure of England and Wales.

Hestercombe House and Gardens are also situated in Taunton, steeped in history and an excellent dog walking spot set in fifty acres of lakes, temples, cascades, tranquil woodland walks, formal terraces, views and a charming cafe.

Taunton has excellent educational facilities and provides three outstanding private schools, Taunton School, Queens College and Kings College along with excellent primary and secondary schools. There is also a large library available in the town centre.

Plot 5 - The Langley

Plot 2 - The Preston Street View

Plot 10 - The Cotford

Plots 3, 4, 8 & 9 - The Halse

Plot 1 - The Norton

The Properties...Setting the standard of quality new homes in the area, Station View offers 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes in this popular village.

Each property has been designed with great care and attention to detail, to ensure that they will appeal to the most discerning of buyers.

Built and finished to the finest quality; the contemporary kitchens offer the perfect blend of style and practicality, whilst the elegant bathrooms exude style and luxury with bright white sanitaryware and modern fittings.

Summerfield is an established local property development company with a longstanding reputation for building and selling quality new homes throughout the South West.

Formed in central Somerset in 1987, Summerfield evolved from a family-run construction company founded in 1823. Drawing on a deep store of local knowledge and experience, Summerfield build a range of commercial and residential properties to high construction and environmental standards.

With a strong track record of delivering quality property, Summerfield Homes build a wide selection of residential property ranging from two bedroom affordable coach houses to three, four and five bedroom prestige properties. Every home is designed to complement its setting, incorporating a traditional style typical of the local area with character features and individual finishes.

Built using the latest construction techniques, all Summerfield Homes are built using traditional construction methods of brick and block work and come with a 10-year National House Builders Council (NHBC) warranty.

We offer a friendly and personal approach to business that is based on trust, openness and reliability.

What our customers say about usWe have always bought a new house. Our experience in dealing with Summerfield can only be explained asexcellent, from the sales staff, site sales staff, site manager, and the after sales team.

The finish on the build is really good and very professional. We have looked at other builders and can honestly say that Summerfield surpass every one of them in construction, build quality, finish, and aftercare service.

Really a first class Company and an honour to deal with. We highly recommend to anyone seeking a new home to first consider Summerfield if they are building in your desired location.

Mr & Mrs J

Creating outstanding homes for life...

Having recently purchased a My Home property with Summerfield, I highly recommend dealing with them.

My property has been built to an excellent standard and nothing has been too much trouble from completion through to helping me settle in and ensuring all is well.

Everyone I have dealt with has been hugely professional and friendly. Buying my first home has been far more straightforward than I imagined and I’m very happy with my new home.

Miss G

We pride ourselves on our excellent customer aftercare...

We are proud of the reputation Summerfield Homes has earned for constructing homes of the highest quality throughout the

West Country for over 30 years.

Your new home will undergo a series of inspections before we are ready to hand it over to you. Building Control Inspections and

inspections by our Home Warranty provider are complementedby our own rigorous checks. This will ensure that the standard of finish meets the standard that both we, and you, would expect.

Our commitment continues for two years after completing your purchase. During this time our Customer Care Department is on

hand if you need to report any problems or faults.

We are thrilled to be living in this comfortable house as it has such an impressive specification and more than lives up to the

promise offered by the show homes. Plus it is on an amazing development. Our journey to this point has not been

straightforward, as the first buyer for our previous house pulled out at the last minute, but Summerfield kept the faith and helped and

encouraged us without pressuring us too much while we found our second and successful buyer. Four weeks after moving in we

have been impressed by the aftercare which has been second to none. Throughout the somewhat protracted purchase process, and

through to completion, the Sales Office team has been very encouraging and all we could wish for.

Mr & Mrs C

What our customers think about our customer aftercare service

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2 Bedrooms

3 Bedrooms

4 Bedrooms

The Langley - 755sq.ft

The Halse - 959sq.ft

The Norton - 1226sq.ft

The Cotford - 1226sq.ft

The Preston - 1546sq.ft

My Home The Allerford - 755sq.ft

Site Plan

This site plan is for illustrative purposes only and actual site layoutmay vary. Whilst it is always our intention to build in accordance withthis plan, there are occasions where boundaries may change as thedevelopment proceeds. Please check the details of your chosenhome with our sales representatives at the point of reservation.

Health & SafetyYour safety is of the utmost importance to us, and hencewe have produced the following guidelines which complyto the current Health & Safety Legislation:

i. Please only use designated car parking spaces andvisit our site sales office first. Please avoid parkingoutside any neighbouring properties

ii. You MUST always be accompanied by a representativeof Summerfield Homes anywhere on site outside of thesales area.

iii. Hard hats, appropriate footwear and high visibilitywear MUST be worn at all times on the site duringconstruction.

iv. Access cannot be given to areas where scaffolding isin place.

v. Please wear appropriate footwear when visiting thesite, as footpaths and grounds may be uneven orunfinished.

vi. Please note that there may be construction vehiclesmoving around the site, you must ensure that youfollow the clearly defined pedestrian footpaths at alltimes.

vii. Please note that children are not allowed on site atany time.

Floor Plans & DimensionsWe have provided floor plans as a part of this brochure to show the approximate dimensions of the properties on this site. The dimensions may vary as each property is built individually and precise internal finishes may vary during the course of construction.

Elevations and Internal FinishesArtist’s Impressions, Site Plans, Floor Plans and CGI’shave been used to represent thehouses to be built on this site. The colours and finish ofthe various external elevations may vary from plot to plot.Some plots may be handed versions of the illustrations(mirror image) and some may be detached, semi-detached or terraced. The area surrounding eachproperty may also differ from that shown. Thespecification may also be subject to change and/oravailability. Please be sure to check with the SummerfieldHomes Sales Representative for details of the finishes relating to your chosen property at the time of reservation.

The internal photographs contained within this brochureare of a previous Summerfield show home. The specification of Station View will differ to that of other developments.

From Central Taunton: Take the A3807 follow this road and then turn right onto the A38 (Wellington Road) follow the A38 all the way to the roundabout, then take the 3rd exit onto the A3065 (Silk Mills Road), follow the road to the next roundabout, then take the 1st exit onto the A358, at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A358, at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit (still following the A358) then at the next roundabout take the 1st exit on the roundabout onto Station Road, go over the bridge and take the next left onto Station Green, Station View is then on your left hand side.

From Central Wellington: Take the B3187 (Taunton Road), take the 2nd exit on the roundabout still following the B3187, then take the 2nd exit on the roundabout, again still following Taunton Road, when you come to Chelston roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A38, stay on the A38 for approximately 4 miles, then take the 1st exit onto the A3065 (Silk Mills Road), follow the road all the way to the roundabout then take the 1st exit onto the A358, at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A358, at the roundabout take the 2nd exit still following the A358, take the 1st exit on the roundabout onto Station Road, go over the bridge and take the next left onto Station Green, Station View is then on your left hand side.

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What is Help to Buy?

Who is eligible?

With a Help to Buy: Equity Loan the Government lends you up to 20% of the cost of your newly built home, so you’ll only need a 5% cash deposit and a 75% mortgage to make up the rest.

You won’t be charged loan fees on the 20% loan for the first five years of owning your home.

Equity loans are available to first time buyers as well as homeowners looking to move. The home you want to buy must be newly built with a price tag of up to £600,000.

You won’t be able to sublet this home or enter a part exchange deal on your old home. You must not own any other property at the time you buy your new home with a Help to Buy: Equity Loan.

Did you know Help to Buy is available on all open market properties at Station View? (Excluding My Home properties)

Information taken from https://www.helptobuy.gov.uk/equity-loan/equity-loans/

Information taken from http://www.nhbc.co.uk/Homeowners/WhatdoesBuildmarkcover/

Buying a home is typically the largest investment people make and Buildmark provides warranty and insurance protection to newly built or converted homes. Cover starts from exchange of contracts and lasts up to a maximum period of 10 years after the legal completion date.

If you are buying a newly-built home you will need cover such as Buildmark in order to secure a mortgage and release funds. Buying a property with Buildmark cover will give you reassurance that you will have protection if problems arise in the future.

What is NHBC Buildmark?

Why do I need Buildmark for my new home?

The Quantock Hills Ponies

While the information provided in this brochure and associated inserts is believed to be true and correct at the date of publication, changes in circumstances after the time of publication may impact on the accuracy of the information. Summerfield Homes is not in any way liable for the accuracy of any information printed or in any way interpreted and used by a user.