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£950,000

5 bed detached house for sale

Manor Road, Catcott, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7
5 beds
3 baths
3 receptions
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£950,000

5 bed detached house for sale
Manor Road, Catcott, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7

    • 5 beds

    • 3 baths

    • 3 receptions

  • EPC Rating: F

Freehold

About this property

  • Beautiful period residence

  • Full of charm & character

  • Desirable Polden Hills village

  • Substantial accommodation

  • Attached two bedroom annexe

  • Attractive mature gardens

  • Swimming pool

A striking period residence situated in a prominent position on the edge of this desirable Polden Hills village. Self-contained annexe, swimming pool, range of outbuildings, beautiful gardens, garage and parking. All within approximately 2.2 acres.

West Barton House is an attractive detached family home in a picturesque village setting. We believe this period residence dates back to the Victorian era and retains a wealth of charm and character, along with all the modern day comforts you would expect. This substantial home has the added benefit of a self-contained annexe and is an ideal purchase for those looking for multi-generational living whilst also providing the opportunity for creating an additional income stream.

The spacious and versatile accommodation is arranged over two floors and briefly comprises; an entrance porch leads into the welcoming hallway with flagstone floor and beautiful staircase rising to the first floor with useful storage cupboard under. The two principal reception rooms can be found on either side of the entrance hall and both overlook the front garden. The drawing room is a well-proportioned double aspect room with an impressive fireplace housing a wood burner. From the drawing room you can enter into the annexe, which also has independent access at the rear. Returning to the hallway, the dining room also has an attractive fireplace and exposed wooden floorboards. The kitchen is located at the rear of the property and has a good range of wall, base and drawer units along with an oil fired Aga. Adjacent to the kitchen is a useful utility with ground floor WC and doors opening to the rear garden and through into the parlour/sitting room, again with a wood burner. Finally on the ground floor of the main house is a lovely conservatory which is a perfect place to enjoy the gardens.

On the first floor the double aspect landing offers access to three double bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom has the benefit of an ensuite shower room.

The self-contained annexe is ideal for a dependent relative, young adult children or could provide an additional source of income. The accommodation briefly comprises; kitchen with useful storage cupboard, stairs rising to the first floor and door leading into the sitting room. On the first floor you will find two bedrooms, two storage cupboards and a shower room.

An early viewing is strongly recommended in order to fully appreciate this traditional country residence in a desirable village setting.

West Barton House is situated on the edge of the sought after village of Catcott, in the heart of the Polden hills. Within the village there is a primary school and 2 public houses. On the border of Catcott and Edington you can find a doctors surgery and village store/co-op with post office counter. Further shopping and leisure facilities can be found in the towns of Bridgwater and Street, both approximately 7 miles distance.
There are excellent private schools within easy reach including Wells Cathedral School, Millfield, Kings School Bruton and in Taunton; Kings, Queens and Taunton School. The property is also ideally situated for the commuter, with links to the M5 motorway at junction 23, approximately 6 miles distance, along with a mainline intercity rail link at Bridgwater with regular connections to London and the Midlands. Bristol airport sits approximately 28 miles away.

The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property and the total plot extends to approximately 2.2 acres. Wrought iron gates open onto an extensive driveway which provides parking for several vehicles and leads to a substantial garage 9.91m x 4.21m with an attached workshop 3.9m x 4.65m. The front garden is laid to lawn and lined with well-stocked herbaceous borders and a variety of mature trees including a beautiful Magnolia and a red-berried Cotoneaster. At the rear you will find a kitchen garden which is ideal for fruits and vegetables. A patio area and secluded terrace with heated swimming pool provide a perfect space for alfresco dining and summer entertaining. Beyond the garden are the level paddocks with a water supply, along with two loose boxes and hardstanding, tack room, garden store and studio.

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  • Council tax band

    F

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