3 bedroom bungalow for sale

An exceptional three bedroom holiday home boasting a plot of 1.7 acres, with a lake and aviary. Located within the Quantock Hills an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by rolling countryside. Planning permission granted for a 2nd holiday lodge.

Winters Lodge is an entirely special holiday dwelling, located on the periphery of this popular village at the foot of the Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Occupying a private plot of approximately 1.7 acres, which encompasses a lake, aviary and a vast extent of lawns & shrubbery. The home is an exciting prospect for any purchaser who is looking to enjoy the peace and serenity of the British countryside, whilst observing a wide variety of exceptional wildlife. An early viewing is highly recommended for this tremendous and unique residence.

The accommodation is arranged over a single level, built of traditional construction and finished with an attractive wood clad under a pitched tiled roof. Internally an entrance hall leads to all areas, with the kitchen / diner / family room designed to bring the family together with its open-plan nature. A vaulted ceiling lofts above, with floor to ceiling windows to the gable end and French doors leading to the patio beyond. Further twin windows overlook the stunning lake and allow for an abundance of natural light throughout the day. An array of modern wall & base kitchen units line the left side of the room, housing integrated appliances such as a cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge & freezer.

Along the hall to the left side of the home is the first of the double bedrooms, which offers a range of fitted wardrobes and dual aspect windows. A family bathroom sits aside this room, offering both a bath and separate shower, alongside a hand basin, w/c & bidet. As you work through the property towards the rear side you are met firstly with another double bedroom again benefitting from free-standing wardrobes and overlooking the lake to the side.

To the very rear of the home is the third and final bedroom, which could comfortably and flexibly be used as an independent living space from the rest of the dwelling. Within the room itself is a further range of kitchen units, in a studio style, whilst there is a separate contemporary shower room fitted with a double shower, hand basin & w/c. Accessed both via a door from the second bedroom and from its own external door, the bedroom & shower room can be locked from the inside to become entirely self-contained. This can allow for excellent flexibility, to be used a separate holiday let or simply to provide further privacy for family or friends.

Maintained to a very high standard, the property sits within 1.7 acres of exceptionally private owned plot. Accessed over a long gravel driveway, ensuring parking for multiple vehicles, which wraps along the left side of the plot towards the property. There is an area of patio off the lounge, perfect for alfresco dining and enjoying sunlight throughout the entire day. In the centre of the plot is a picturesque spring-fed lake, which attracts an incredible display of wildlife each day, ever-changing throughout the year. Lawns surround the lake on all sides, whilst there is a wooded area to one side of the plot. To the rear side of the grounds is a sizeable outbuilding / store, which enjoys both light and power.

Winters Lodge does further benefit from owned solar panels, aside the aviary. These provide a fantastic amount of saving throughout the year. The home itself is warmed by an air source heat pump and is double glazed throughout.

An early viewing is highly advised for this special and individual holiday residence.

AGENTS NOTE: The property is a holiday let, so cannot be used a primary residence.

PLANNING PERMISSION: Full planning permission has been granted for a 2nd holiday lodge ref: 45/23/00025

The property occupies a tucked away & private position on the periphery of the village of Spaxton, which lies some 4 miles west of the town of Bridgwater and about 7 miles to the north of the County Town of Taunton. Spaxton is situated at the foot of the Quantock Hills which are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and where a lovely array of foot paths will be found that provide fantastic views over the county as well as the Bristol Channel and South Wales to the north. The village affords a popular primary school, village store / post office, village hall and popular pub. Bridgwater offers a good range of shopping facilities nearby. There are some excellent secondary schools within the area, Taunton in particular offering three independent schools. The M5 may be joined at Bridgwater (junctions 23 & 24) and Taunton offers a main line rail link to London Paddington with many services in under 2 hours.