5 bedroom detached house for sale

STEP INSIDE

Lovingly restored and brought back to life by our clients, this beautiful home offers a wealth of flexible living space, generous enough to comfortably accommodate multigenerational living. At its heart is the open-plan kitchen, dining, and family room: a bright, sociable space that perfectly suits modern living, with views across the gardens towards the Quantock Hills.

Additional reception rooms include an elegant sitting room, a drawing room, and a games room, complemented by a downstairs shower/cloakroom, a large boot/plant room, and a dedicated laundry room. A redesigned garden room/conservatory enjoys a tranquil outlook over the lake and gardens and opens directly onto a decked area.

Throughout, the property retains the original character and integrity of the farmhouse, with each room thoughtfully appointed to make the most of the setting and countryside views.

The first-floor accommodation offers an abundance of space, featuring five double bedrooms. The principal suite is particularly impressive, complete with a walk-in dressing room/wardrobe and a large, well-appointed en-suite shower room. Two additional guest bedrooms also benefit from their own en-suite facilities, ensuring comfort and privacy for family and visitors alike. Bedrooms four and five are served by a beautifully created family bathroom, where the luxury of space is matched by thoughtful design, featuring a double walk-in shower enclosure and a freestanding roll-top bath perfectly positioned to take in the views across to the Quantocks. A truly lovely and indulgent touch.

STEP OUTSIDE

The farmhouse sits at the end of a private driveway and is surrounded by beautifully established gardens that enjoy sunlight throughout the day. The main garden faces south, offering open views towards the Quantock Hills, naturally screened by mature trees and hedging for privacy. A series of sun terraces overlook the lake, creating a peaceful and picturesque backdrop, home to an abundance of returning wildlife throughout the seasons. A summer house and decked area provide the perfect vantage point for nature watching or simply unwinding.

Woodland pathways wind alongside the lake and lead past the historic former icehouse. Adjacent to the farmhouse, a wonderfully maintained heated saltwater pool (which requires no chemicals) is warmed via the PV solar panels. This secluded suntrap includes generous seating areas, a dedicated changing and shower room, and an outdoor kitchen, making it an ideal space for entertaining, relaxing, or simply soaking up the tranquillity.

An enclosed walled kitchen garden provides an abundance of fruit and vegetables throughout the seasons, creating a true haven for those with a passion for homegrown produce. Complementing this productive space is a charming potting shed and a dedicated preserve and pickling shed, ideal for making the most of the harvest. Additional features include rainwater harvesters, a chicken run, and a former piggery offering further scope for use or repurposing, all enhancing the property's self-sufficient and rural lifestyle appeal.

Adjacent to the main house is a double garage, alongside the charming former cider barn which has been thoughtfully repurposed to serve as a home office. This space also provides practical storage for bulk wood pellets used by the property's biomass boilers.

Just beyond, a large chicken shed has been imaginatively transformed into a spacious studio, complete with wood-burning stove, double-glazed windows, and has a shower room with toilet and shower plumbed in but not complete.

Adjacent to this lies a field and meadow extending to approximately 3.5 acres, offering further potential for a glamping venture or simply to be enjoyed as a wildlife haven, framed by the breath taking backdrop of the Quantock Hills and enclosed by trees.

SELLERS INSIGHT

It’s been the most peaceful and grounding place we’ve ever lived. From the moment we arrived in 2015, we knew it was special—the sense of space, the skies, the birdsong. It’s just incredibly calming.
Set at the end of a quiet lane, with no neighbours in sight, the property offers complete seclusion. It feels like the middle of nowhere—in the best possible way—but we can be in Bridgwater in ten minutes, or on the M5 or train to London just as easily

Originally a working farm, the property has evolved significantly. It’s been a real labour of love bringing them back to life, working with local craftspeople, using reclaimed materials and making sure everything fits the landscape.

The lake has become our favourite spot. There’s a little bridge to an island where we sit in the evenings, watch the birds, light the fire pit. Deer pass through, wild ducks nest here every year. It’s a real sanctuary. We’ve also created a walled kitchen garden, wildflower meadows, and pockets of rewilded land.

We arrived city-born and clueless about country life, but our neighbours immediately took us under their wing.

Looking ahead, the hardest part of leaving will be the sense of peace. There’ nothing quite like the sunsets here, or the silence in summer when the only sound is the wind in the trees. It’s been a magical chapter.

Services & Environmental Considerations

To ensure both properties are as energy efficient and self-sufficient as possible, a range of sustainable technologies have been thoughtfully integrated.

There are thermal tubes on the farmhouse that assist with hot water, as well as another set of PV panels. Heating is supplied by a biomass boiler with its own dedicated plant room.

Mains electricity, Private water supply with private treatment plant for drainage.

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