4 bedroom detached house for sale

A charming 1950's detached residence situated on the edge of this popular village. With attractive gardens, double garage and ample parking.

Poets Corner is a substantial detached family home situated on a sizeable plot of approx. 0.44 acres and on the edge of the popular village of Stockland Bristol. Positioned within the former grounds of Stockland Manor, the property was named after the poetry circle who used to gather around the garden pond in the early 1900's. We understand the property was constructed in the mid-1950's and has been well-maintained and extended by the current owners over the last 30 years.

This lovely home is well-presented with quality fixtures and fittings including a mixture of oak, birch and tiled flooring, oak doors and staircase, along with open fireplaces. The spacious and flexible accommodation is arranged over two floors and briefly comprises; a useful entrance porch which is a more recent addition, gives access via the front door, into the welcoming entrance hall with oak staircase rising to the first floor with cupboard under and doors leading into the principle reception room and family room. The family room gives a 2nd access into the principle reception room along with an opening through to the kitchen and French doors out to the rear garden. The reception room is a well-proportioned double aspect room with an attractive open fireplace and double doors leading into the triple aspect dining room, also with French doors opening to the rear garden. The kitchen breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of modern wall, base and drawer units, good size larder cupboard and space for appliances. Also on the ground floor is a spacious utility and separate WC.

On the first floor there is a split level landing with the principle bedroom suite to your left, comprising a triple aspect double bedroom with lovely views, built-in wardrobes and a 4 piece bathroom. On the landing to your right you will find three further double bedrooms; all with built-in wardrobes and fabulous views over the gardens and neighbouring countryside. A family bathroom completes the accommodation.

Outside, the landscaped gardens surround the property and provide a good deal of privacy and seclusion with herbaceous borders, privet hedging and gated access. Predominantly laid to lawn with an abundance of mature shrubs and trees, including the last remaining Yew tree from the Stockland Manor estate. In addition, an extensive patio area provides the perfect space for alfresco dining and summer entertaining. Also within the garden is a large workshop/wood store, summer house and vegetable patch. To the front, the garden pond is a particular feature and is part of the heritage of Poets Corner. There is an extensive area for parking which leads to the double garage with open and over door, side personnel door, power and light.

An early viewing is essential to fully appreciate this striking village home.

Poets Corner is situated in the village of Stockland Bristol which lies some 8 miles north west of the market town of Bridgwater between the Quantock Hills and the Sea. Within the village is a Church and Village Hall/Social Club. Further facilities are available in the adjacent estuary village of Combwich which provides an Inn, Primary School, Post Office/General Store, along with boat moorings with direct nautical access to the Bristol Channel via the tidal River Parrett. The Steart Marshes which are approximately 1 mile distance and designated as a nature reserve, provide excellent walking. There is a nearby beach which is perfect for coastal walks and the quiet lanes are ideal for horses riding. The town of Bridgwater offers an excellent range of shopping and leisure facilities along with a mainline train station and good communication links with access to the M5 motorway at junctions 23 and 24.