3 bedroom detached house for sale

WINDMILL COTTAGE,

WINDMILL ROAD, HIGH HAM, LANGPORT, TA10 9DL

Langport 3 miles, Somerton 5 miles, Street/Glastonbury 10 miles, Taunton 16 miles.

A very charming, detached period country home, set within a peaceful yet accessible village setting.

Full of character and constructed of attractive local lias stone, occupying a truly exceptional, elevated position close to the historic High Ham windmill with outstanding, panoramic countryside views.

Accommodation briefly comprises entrance porch, three bedrooms, two receptions, a shower room, cloakroom and a spacious, open plan kitchen/dining room.

Offered for sale with or without an addition paddock of circa 3.35 acres (by separate negotiation, ask for further details), the property offers beautifully established, south facing gardens within a plot of approaching 0.5 acres, two double garages, useful outbuildings and plenty of off road driveway parking.

Location

High Ham is a particularly attractive and historic South Somerset village, characterised by period houses, a traditional village green, and the landmark St Andrew’s Church. The village benefits from a well-regarded primary school, a strong sense of community, and the nearby Stembridge Tower Mill, the last remaining thatched windmill in England, now owned by the National Trust.

The property lies in the heart of the village, surrounded by open countryside, while remaining conveniently placed for Langport, just three miles away, which provides an excellent range of everyday amenities including shops, supermarkets, medical facilities, schools, and leisure facilities at Huish Episcopi Academy and Sports Centre.

The regional centres of Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater, and Street (home to Millfield School) are all within comfortable driving distance. Mainline rail services are available at Taunton, Castle Cary, and Yeovil, with the M5 motorway accessible at Junctions 23 and 25 and the A303 within approximately nine miles.

Accommodation

The property is approached via a front porch laid with flagstones, leading into an entrance hallway with stairs rising to the first floor, together with useful storage cupboards and a cloakroom/utility fitted with WC, basin, and plumbing for a washing machine.

To the left lies the kitchen/dining room, fitted with a comprehensive range of smart, painted wooden wall and base units with work surfaces over, stainless steel sink and drainer, ample space for a fridge/freezer, and integrated appliances including an electric oven, hob with extractor over, and dishwasher.

This bright and spacious room enjoys a triple aspect, ensuring that it is flooded with plenty of natural sunlight, whilst the dining area comfortably accommodates a family table and benefits from French doors to the south aspect, opening directly onto the garden.

A door from the dining area leads into the sitting room, a welcoming space with a rear aspect window and the focal point being an attractive, large inglenook fireplace with bread oven, which houses a newly installed (2024) log burner and offers considerable character, as well as a nod to its history.

At the far end of the ground floor is a versatile study or potential ground floor bedroom, together with a well-appointed shower room fitted with a shower enclosure, WC and basin with vanity cupboard, which was also replaced in 2024.

On the first floor, a landing provides access to three bedrooms.

The principal bedroom is a generous dual-aspect room with fitted storage and superb countryside views. Bedrooms two and three are both comfortable rooms enjoying similarly attractive outlooks, including a particularly fine view towards the windmill.

Outside

To the front, the property is approached via a gated gravel driveway providing parking for several vehicles and access to the two detached garages, both of blue lias construction with tiled roofs and timber double doors. Both have light and power fitted and provide useful storage space.

At the rear, the south-facing rear garden is a particularly attractive feature, laid mainly to lawn with established hedging, mature trees, and shrubs, together with a generous patio which spans the full width of the house. A range of useful outbuildings are positioned towards the rear boundary and within the additional paddock.

Beyond the garden lies the 3.35-acre paddock, with double timber gated access onto Stembridge Road, as well as gated access from the garden. The field is enclosed by stock-proof fencing and natural hedging, offering excellent potential for equestrian, smallholding, or amenity use (subject to any necessary consents).

The paddock is available to be purchased as an addition to the house if required, or the house can be purchased separately without, depending on the purchasers’ preference. The guide price will be negotiated accordingly.

Agents Note

We understand that any potential development would require written consent from the National Trust, who own the nearby mill and hold a restrictive covenant over Windmill Cottage. We understand that the cottage has been extended several times over the years, together with an additional detached garage.

Services and Tenure

Freehold.

Not listed.

Modern electric storage heating, all recently installed (2023).

Hot water via immersion tank, recently installed (2023).

Mains water and drainage connected.

Private drainage (septic tank).

Council Tax Band F.

EPC Rating C.

About the Area

High Ham has a vibrant and active community and projects such as the popular Millenium Wood, playing fields, bike track and play area are testament to this. There is 12th century church, pre-school, junior school, pub and village hall.

Just 3 miles to the south is the market town of Langport which provides a range of day-to-day shopping, a Tesco store and a secondary school at Huish Episcopi which has been rated one of the top 10 secondary schools in Somerset. The surrounding countryside is scenic and includes part of the charming Somerset levels.

Additionally, Somerton (5miles), Street (and Millfield School) 11 miles, Wells (Wells and the Cathedral School) 19 miles, Bridgwater 11 miles, Taunton 15 miles, Yeovil 15 miles, Bristol 43 miles and Exeter 47 miles. London main line station at Taunton and Castle Cary (21 miles).

Important Notes

Please see all the notes below – particularly the section referring to identity and AML requirements

Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements

As Estate Agents we are require by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property.

We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity.

The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.

Property Details

Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise.

Viewings

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Roderick Thomas, London House, New Street, Somerton TA11 6NU

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