4 bed detached house for sale

Kilve, Bridgwater, Somerset TA5

A charming detached period residence situated in a picturesque location on the edge of the Quantock Hills. Attractive gardens and grounds extend to approximately 1 acre and include a garage & parking.

Aire and Farthings is a delightful character cottage with original features. This lovely period home occupies an enviable position at the foot of the Quantock Hills on the edge of the desirable village of Kilve and has been well-maintained and updated in recent years. Situated on a generous plot which extends to approximately one acre and with the benefit of a garage and parking.

The versatile and well-presented accommodation is arranged over two floors and briefly comprises; an entrance door opens into a porch and a stable door opens into the double aspect sitting room with fireplace housing a wood burner, beamed ceiling and window seat. From the sitting room, access can be gained into an inner hall with opening into the kitchen and door through to a family bathroom and useful utility/boot room with Belfast sink, storage and space for a washer/dryer. A further door from the sitting room also leads into the kitchen with access to the dining room and staircase rising to the first floor. The kitchen is well-fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units along with a range of integrated appliances including; a dishwasher, fridge and electric oven. In addition, a pantry offers extra storage. The dining room is a lovely space for entertaining with a wood burner and French doors open out to the terraced cottage garden. Also on the ground floor are two double bedrooms, the principal bedroom has the benefit of an ensuite shower room and bedroom two has built-in cupboards. On the first floor you will find two double bedrooms and a single room which is currently utilised as a study. A shower room with walk-in shower completes the accommodation.

An early viewing is essential to fully appreciate this charming family home.

Kilve is a village situated within the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the first aonb to be established, in 1957. It lies on the A39 almost exactly equidistant from Bridgwater to the east and Minehead to the west. Locally there is an inn and church and a few yards from the property Sea Lane leads to the coast. To the east is the larger village of Nether Stowey with a primary school and a range of local amenities. Approximately 9 miles distance is the town of Bridgwater where you can find a mainline railway station and an extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities along with primary and secondary schools. The County Town of Taunton can be reached over the hills and access to the M5 motorway can be gained at Junctions 23 and 24, Bridgwater and Junction 25 at Taunton.

The tiered gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property and extend in total to just under an acre. Predominantly laid to lawn with an abundance of mature shrubs, plants and well-stocked borders along with ornamental trees, offering a variety of colour all year round. A terrace with pergola offers space for entertaining and alfresco dining. Also within the garden is a store and tool shed and a pedestrian gate provides access to the adjacent lane. To the front a double gated entrance leads to a private parking area in front of a detached garage with power and light and additional storage.