Roadwater TA23

DESCRIPTION: This Grade II listed home is brought to the market for the first time in over 50 years. Located in the Exmoor National Park and constructed in 1864 the property has a wealth of character and is built of traditional stone construction with part rendered elevations under a slate roof (re-roofed in the 1980s). The property benefits from part double glazed timber windows, outbuildings that could be converted into separate accommodation (subject to necessary permissions), ample off road parking and generous gardens.

The accommodation in brief comprises: Front Porch with timber part glazed door into; Entrance Hall with doors to all principle rooms and stairs rising to the first floor. Door into; Kitchen with wall and base units under a rolled edge worktop, stainless steel sink and drainer with hot and cold mixer tap over, space for cooker, space for under counter fridge, space and plumbing for washing machine, space and plumbing for dishwasher, integrated extractor hood, breakfast bar and serving hatch to the dining room. Door into; Dining Room with an aspect to the side over the garden, and multifuel stove. Door into; Living Room with part panelled walls, Woodwarm multifuel stove with Cotswold stone breast and surround and wooden lintel over, built in shelving and a hardwood door leading to the front of the property.

To the first floor: Landing with doors to all rooms and stairs rising to the 2nd floor. Door into; Bedroom 1 with original fireplace and an aspect over the garden, adjoining door into bedroom 3, making it possible to convert into a wardrobe or En-Suite (subject to necessary permissions if required). Door into; Bedroom 2 with an aspect over the garden, original iron fireplace, vanity unit with inset wash basin and hot and cold taps over. Door into; Bedroom 3 with an aspect to the front, full height built in wardrobes and a built in bookcase. Door into; Family Bathroom with a white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin with hot and cold mixer tap over, corner shower cubicle with electric Hydro shower over, bath with hot and cold taps over, airing cupboard with slatted shelving housing the immersion heater for hot water.

To the second floor: Landing with access to both bedrooms. Door into; Bedroom 4 with an aspect to the front and Velux window. Door into; Bedroom 5 with an aspect to the rear.

OUTSIDE: The property's main entrance is accessed over a gravel driveway with off road parking available for many vehicles. The property can also be accessed through a gate on the other side of the property under a covered veranda with quarry tiled path. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn with mature flower and shrub borders, greenhouse, outside tap, a small timber bridge leads over the pond to a summerhouse with adjacent patio area, there is also a vegetable patch with a garden shed.

FORMER COTTAGES: The property benefits from two former cottages of stone construction and outbuildings of brick construction which are in need significant repair but would provide a perfect opportunity to convert into separate accommodation or an annexe (subject to necessary permissions).

DIRECTIONS: From our office in Swain Street proceed up to the railway bridge and turn right onto Brendon Road, follow this road out of Watchet until you reach Washford Cross roundabout and take the third exit towards Washford. On entering the village of Washford, the road bears sharp left, take the second turning on the left signposted Roadwater. Continue along this road for approximately ¼ mile and upon reaching the White Horse (public house) turn right and continue along this road until you reach Roadwater where the house will be found on your left hand side before the Garage.

LOCATION: The village of Roadwater lies at the foot of the Brendon Hills within the Exmoor National Park. Roadwater has a vibrant and active community with most events happening at the Village Hall and excellent Valliant Soldier Inn both of which are within easy level walking distance. The village has a petrol station and garage, along with a well supported community run post office and stores, and several clubs to include a cinema club, amateur dramatics society, a skittles team and cricket team. The coastline and the West Somerset Steam Railway are notable attractions of the area. More extensive facilities are available at the popular coastal resort of Minehead, which is some 8 miles. Taunton, the county town of Somerset is approximately 18 miles and offers extensive shopping, scholastic, cultural and sporting facilities. The beautiful countryside of Exmoor National Park and The Quantock Hills is within a short driving distance, an area of outstanding natural beauty with wooded combes and river valleys, open moorland, pretty villages and a dramatic coastline, the area offers unrivalled walking.



ACCOMMODATION:

Entrance Hall

Kitchen

Dining Room

Living Room

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Family Bathroom

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Former Cottages

Outbuilding


Agents Notes: Some of the photographs used by Wilkie, May & Tuckwood have been taken with a wide angled lens to show the property off to its best advantage. Please note the floorplan is for guidance only and is not architecturally accurate.

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor.
References to the Tenure of the Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor.