8 bedroom link detached house for sale

A rare opportunity to acquire a handsome Grade II listed period country home of considerable charm, scale, and versatility parts dating back to the 1740’s, offered for sale on two separate titles, sold together as one, and set within beautifully maintained southerly facing gardens with open countryside views. The property comprises a substantial five-bedroom main house together with an adjoining three-bedroom secondary residence, making it ideal for multi-generational living, annexe guest accommodation, holiday letting or investment purposes.

The main house has been lovingly maintained and enhanced over many years, retaining a wealth of original character features including an attractive latticed entrance porch, elegant bay windows to both ground and first floors, feature fireplaces, period doors, and decorative ceiling cornicing. A particular feature is the cellar beneath the main house, accessed both internally and externally and featuring a barrelled ceiling, offering excellent storage and potential for further use subject to any necessary consents.

Internally, the accommodation is arranged around three well-proportioned reception rooms, all enjoying period detailing and excellent natural light. The principal living room benefits from bay windows with window seats, with a beautiful white marble fireplace with log-burner and a modern integrated 5.1 KEF surround sound speaker set, while the current playroom could have alternative use as an office or a snug as a cosy retreat. The dining room forms an impressive entertaining space, centred around a log burner and complemented by feature alcoves designed for a wine cellar display with undercounter dual-zone wine fridge. Electric blackout blinds are fitted throughout the main house, combining modern convenience with privacy. Superfast Starlink Internet is hardwired throughout the main house for those who wish to work from home and stream media.

The kitchen is both spacious and stylish, fitted with quality units, granite work surfaces, and a range of Neff appliances, providing a practical yet elegant heart to the home. Additional ground-floor accommodation includes a utility room with WC.

To the first floor, the principal bedroom enjoys a bay window, fitted wardrobes, and a modern upgraded ensuite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are served by a beautifully appointed family bathroom featuring a modern shower-over bath set up, along with an additional Jack & Jill shower room serving two of the bedrooms.

Outside, Batts House is set within generous, well-manicured gardens, predominantly laid to lawn and enjoying a southerly aspect, ensuring sunlight throughout much of the day. The grounds provide ample space for relaxation and entertaining and include a substantial wooden garden pavillion with pizza oven and wine fridge, ideal for outdoor dining and social gatherings. A further garden store and additional entertaining areas enhance the versatility of the outdoor space.

Batts Mews, the three-bedroom residence offers independent accommodation, ideal for extended family, guests, or ancillary use, adding to the flexibility of this unique offering with its own outdoor courtyard.

Both properties are accessed via a shared private drive, the property benefits from a large gravelled turning and parking area, providing ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles. Planning was granted previously – now lapsed (37/17/00082) for a 3-bay timber framed garage.

Batts House & Batts Mews occupies a tucked-away yet highly convenient position on Newton Road in North Petherton, enjoying a peaceful retreat and rural setting while remaining close to village amenities, schools and local towns with excellent transport links including the M5 motorway.