If your dream home includes historic charm, countryside views, and space for a pony (or a few), Coopers Farm in West Lydford could be the one.

On the market with Sandersons UK for a guide price of £1,250,000, this five-bedroom detached farmhouse is a rural retreat with plenty of space inside and out.

Dating back to the late 1700s, this handsome home is packed with period features, from flagstone floors to exposed beams and characterful fireplaces. The entrance porch, with its original stone and panelled walls, gives an immediate sense of history – and offers the perfect place to kick off muddy boots after a long country walk.

At the heart of the home is a country kitchen complete with an oil-fired Aga, granite worktops, and enough space for a good-sized dining table. A separate utility room ensures there's plenty of storage for all the essentials – or somewhere to hide the mess when guests arrive.

The property boasts four reception rooms, including an elegant sitting room with a carved stone fireplace, a formal dining room, a study, and a large living room with patio doors opening onto the garden.

This versatile space also has potential for a separate annexe, making it ideal for multi-generational living or welcoming guests.

Upstairs, the principal suite is a showstopper, originally two rooms combined into one spacious retreat. French doors open onto a private balcony overlooking the gardens and surrounding countryside, with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite completing the suite. There are three additional double bedrooms, plus a fifth room currently used as a dressing area.

Step outside and you'll find Coopers Farm is set within two acres of stunning gardens, paddocks, and orchards, with a further 12 acres available by separate negotiation.

Green-fingered buyers will love the raised vegetable beds, while those who enjoy outdoor entertaining will appreciate the fabulous oval garden building with comfy seating, a dining area, and a drinks fridge – perfect for summer evenings under the stars.

For equestrian enthusiasts, the property offers four stables, a tack area, and well-drained paddocks, plus solar panels on the stable roof to help keep those energy bills in check. The surrounding countryside provides plenty of opportunities for riding, walking, and wild swimming, with the River Brue just a stone's throw away.

Despite its peaceful setting, Coopers Farm is well-connected, with Castle Cary station just five miles away, offering direct trains to London Paddington. If you're looking for a beautifully restored farmhouse with space to grow – and graze – this could be the perfect country escape.

For more details or to arrange a viewing, contact Sandersons UK.