If you've ever caught yourself browsing listings for country homes "just out of curiosity", allow us to introduce you to the one that might tip you into actually calling the agent.

Hokerstone Farmhouse in Priddy is the kind of place that doesn't come along very often. A 300-year-old (but not listed) stone farmhouse full of period charm, it's tucked away in the Mendip Hills, within an official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and within strolling distance of a pub. That's the holy trinity right there.

On the market with Sanderson's for a guide price of £675,000, this semi-detached slice of Somerset history comes with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and enough living space to get gloriously lost in. There are four – possibly five – reception rooms, depending on how you configure things, all bursting with original features. Expect stone fireplaces, exposed beams, tiled floors and quirky little nooks that feel like they've got stories of their own.

One of the most appealing features is the ground floor bedroom with its own en-suite and separate heating – a space that could easily become an annexe, a holiday let, or a very polite way of giving teenagers or grandparents their own corner of the house. French doors open out onto a terrace with open countryside views, so it's not exactly a hardship.

The kitchen is as classic as you'd hope, complete with a range cooker and plenty of room to make jam, knead bread, or reheat lasagne while pretending it's homemade. There's even a secret staircase leading straight up to the main bedroom, which is probably the most charming detail in a house already full of them.

Upstairs, the bedrooms are packed with character – window seats, period fireplaces, and views that stretch for miles. There's also a family bathroom you'll actually want to spend time in, and a semi-boarded attic accessible by ladder if you've got storage dreams or a penchant for hiding Christmas presents in July.

Outside, the south-facing garden has clearly been loved – there are flower beds, fruit trees, a greenhouse, and even a chicken coop. A wooden shed offers storage, and there's a sun terrace begging for a glass of something cold on a summer evening. The whole garden looks out across rolling Somerset hills, so yes, the views are the kind that make you pause your doomscrolling and breathe a little deeper.

There's off-road parking for four cars (and no need to reverse onto a main road – a true rural luxury), and the location offers the best of both worlds. You're just over five miles from Wells and within easy reach of Glastonbury, Cheddar, and Shepton Mallet – not to mention Bath and Bristol if you fancy something more urban.

Priddy itself is the kind of village people dream about moving to. There's a thriving community, a brilliant pub (The Queen Victoria), a village green that plays host to various festivals including the beloved Priddy Folk Festival, and easy access to miles of Mendip walking routes.

So if you're craving countryside calm without completely disappearing off the grid, this might just be your perfect match. Book a viewing here.