5 bedroom house for sale

For sale by In Room & Livestream Auction on Wednesday 18th February 2026 at 2.00pm: A wonderful opportunity to acquire a large, GII listed period residence requiring some renovation in the heart of the historic market town of Langport.

Nestled in the heart of Langport town centre , close to the River Parrett lies Challis House, a residence of great charm and proportion. The GII listed property boasts a wealth of both original character features and modern additions, although could now do with modernising once again. The house itself is believed to date back to before the late 18th Century.

Accessed via Whatley, the once gated driveway leads to the front of the house; the front door leading into the large and open, central living/dining room with flagstone flooring that is present throughout most of the downstairs. The room features a log burner and exposed beams that create a cosy feeling. From here the kitchen can be found on the south side with tiled flooring and solid wood cabinets capped with granite worktops, integrated dishwasher and mid level electric oven and grill, large corner larder and space for a fridge freezer. A utility room with additional sink and cupboard space also provides access to the downstairs wet room with two showers. To the rear of the property lies the playroom.

On the north side of the property is the second of the downstairs reception rooms, a lovely room with flagstone flooring, inset log burner and cleverly designed bookcase that hides two discrete doors, one to a lobby with door to the front and one that provides access to the first floor. Upstairs houses six bedrooms. The master with ensuite shower room is adjacent to a dedicated walk-in wardrobe room. Bedrooms two, three, and five are all of double size. Bedrooms four and six would be considered single rooms. A well appointed bathroom with bath and shower enclosure complete the accommodation for the upstairs.

OUTSIDE

Externally the property has a quaint, walled courtyard garden bursting with mature shrubs and Wisteria, a pedestrian gate also provides access to Whatley. A converted store come studio with water and electric and three skylights creates a good opportunity for an external home office if required. Driveway parking for 2-3 cars. Challis House also has a small courtyard to the rear.

SITUATION

Challis House occupies a favourable position in Langport town centre, which offers an excellent range of everyday amenities including shops, supermarket, schools, churches, post office and inns, doctors' and dentists' surgeries, library, veterinary surgery etc. Huish Episcopi Academy with its adjoining sixth form and sports centre with sporting facilities for all ages, is nearby at Huish Episcopi.

There are main line rail links at Taunton, Yeovil and Castle Cary and the M5 motorway can be accessed at junction 25 (Taunton) and junction 24 (Bridgwater).

Langport is surrounded by excellent walking and cycling country that is steeped in history. Nearby attractions include National Trust and English Heritage properties, beautiful gardens, conservation areas and RSPB and Wildlife Trust reserves.

METHOD OF SALE

The property will be offered for sale by public auction and online livestream auction on Wednesday 18th February 2026 at 2pm at our Sedgemoor Auction Centre in North Petherton . It is possible the property may be sold prior to the action date therefore it is advisable for interested parties to register their interest with the Agents and it is their responsibility to check with the Agent if the property will still be offered on the auction date.

BUYERS ADMINISTRATION FEE

The successful purchaser(s) of each lot will be liable to pay a Buyer’s Administration Fee based upon the eventual sale price to the selling Agents. Further details are available from the selling agents.

AUCTION PACK

The Auction Pack, containing the contract and special conditions of sale, should be obtained online, or will be available directly from the agent. These documents will not be read at the time of sale and all prospective purchasers will be deemed to have bid for the property in full knowledge of their contents and shall not raise any requisition or objection whatsoever thereafter.

BIDDER REGISTRATION

All potential online, telephone & proxy bidders are required to register their details with Greenslade Taylor Hunt prior to the commencement of the auction by completing the Online Bidder Registration. . Those attending the auction room to bid in person will complete bidder registration on arrival to the auction room. All in-room bidders must provide two forms of ID in order to register.

CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS

While we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular interest to you please contact the office and we will be pleased to confirm the position for you, particularly if you are contemplating travelling.

GUIDE PRICE

An indication of the seller’s current minimum price at auction. The guide price is given to assist consumers in deciding whether or not to pursue a purchase. It is usual, but not always the case, that a provisional reserve range is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer at the start of marketing. As the reserve is not fixed at this stage and can be adjusted by the seller at any time up to the day of auction, a guide price is issued. This guide price can be shown in the form of a minimum and maximum range within which an acceptable sale price (reserve) would fall, or as a single price figure within 10% of which the minimum acceptable price would fall. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.

RESERVE PRICE

The seller’s minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.