Holford, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5

An exceptionally attractive picture book detached, period, stone cottage in the tiny hamlet of Corewell, near Holford with pretty, level gardens and grounds extending to 0.74 acres.

Woodlands Lodge is a quintessentially English country cottage, which boasts all of the typically characterful features you would expect from a property of this era. Situated in a quiet hamlet just a short distance from the beautiful Quantock Hills, this is a wonderful property for those who love the countryside. Heavy timber, studded doors and beams adorn the older part of the cottage and offer a warm and welcoming feeling along with an Inglenook fireplace and well placed windows that overlook the garden and wildlife. The rear of the property benefits from a generous extension with vaulted ceiling and wood burning stove, opening out over the glorious private gardens and cobbled patio.

The property briefly comprises:

Semi glazed Oak door to porch with built in oak cupboards housing boiler, space for coats and shoes, exposed stone wall ceramic floor tiles.
Living Room - Solid oak door on entrance, triple aspect room with vaulted ceiling, oak beams, French doors and windows to courtyard and outlook over both gardens, multifuel stove and ceramic tile hearth, alcove for bookshelf, radiators and fitted carpet.
Kitchen - Semi glazed oak door, dual aspect room with views over the countryside and woodland. Large Range master with electric hob, light above and brick surround with timber lintel over, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, a range of traditional oak kitchen units with polished granite counter top and leaded feature window into dining room. Electric zone radiator, pantry cupboard housing electric metres and ceramic floor tiles.
Utility Room - Stable door to courtyard, leaded windows to rear elevation, doors to downstairs WC and lobby, space for washing machine and tumble dryer, Belfast sink with brass taps, ample cupboard space, polished granite counter top, radiator and vinyl flooring.
WC - Latch door into WC, windows to rear and side elevations, pedestal toilet, hand wash basin, heated towel rail, integrated storage cupboard and tiled floor.
Snug - Dual aspect room overlooking the garden, Inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and ceramic tiled hearth, solid beams and deep window seats, two radiators and fitted carpet.
Lobby - Integrated storage cupboard under the stairs and fitted carpet.
Dining Room - Window to front elevation overlooking the garden, door to front porch and main entrance, fireplace with open fire and pine surround with slate hearth, solid beam, leaded feature window into kitchen, stairs to first floor, radiator and fitted carpet.
Front Porch - Large, arched solid studded door to main entrance, windows to front and side of porch, stone walls, flagstone floor and door to dining room.
Bedroom 1 - Dual aspect with views over the garden and countryside, deep window sills, integrated storage cupboard, radiator and fitted carpet. En-suite comprising window to side elevation overlooking the garden, large shower cubicle, pedestal toilet, hand wash basin, bidet, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, heated towel rail, ceramic wall tiles, laminate flooring, integrated shelving, wall mounted cabinet and radiator.
Bedroom 2 - Windows and Velux to side elevations with views over countryside and gardens, integrated storage cupboard in the eaves, radiator and fitted carpet. En-suite comprising - Feature window to rear elevation with views over countryside, shower cubicle, pedestal toilet, hand wash basin, heated towel rail and ceramic wall and floor tiles.
Bedroom 3 - Window to side elevation overlooking the countryside and garden, access to loft space, radiator and fitted carpet.
Bedroom 4 - Window to front elevation overlooking countryside and garden, large integrated storage cupboard, radiator and fitted carpet.
Bathroom - Panel bath with shower attachment over, pedestal toilet (Sani-flow system), hand wash basin, heated towel rail, access to loft space, ceramic wall tiles and fitted carpet.
Landing - Light tunnel to ceiling allowing natural light to flow through the room, alcove with oak book shelf, radiator and fitted carpet.

Located on the edge of the village of Holford and situated at the foot of the Quantock Hills. The village of Holford hosts the Combe House Hotel and restaurant renowned for its home cooking and the Plough Inn is a short walk away. Local amenities can be enjoyed at the nearby villages of Kilve and Nether Stowey with the latter having several pubs, healthcare centre, post office and a convenience store amongst others. The County Town of Taunton falls within a 13 mile drive of the Quantock Hills where an extensive range of shopping, scholastic and educational facilities can be found. Taunton hosts a direct line train link to London Paddington and access can be gained from the M5 motorway via Bridgwater. Bridgwater is around 10 miles to the east where there are also an extensive range of shopping facilities, restaurants and other amenities that are available.

You will approach the property on your right hand side then follow the lane around to the right. A short distance along this lane you will turn right on to the private driveway to the property. To the rear of the property is private parking for 4/5 vehicles, along with a car port for 2 cars and a double garage with mezzanine storage area above. The garage has light and power and two double doors.
Opposite the car port there is a private, gated parcel of land with a very pretty wildlife meadow at the bottom, attracting many varieties of birds and butterflies. There are several varieties of trees and a beautiful outlook over countryside and woodland. Entire new rear garden and 'wild' area fully stock proof fenced with natural hedging.
Through the gated access to the garden, you will find a very well maintained lawn with beautiful cottage garden borders, filled with all kinds of plants and flowers. There are many areas of interest within the garden and ample space for several seating /outdoor dining areas. A stone chipped path leads you through the main garden, passing many mature trees and in particular, a beautiful weeping birch tree. Directly outside the French doors to the living room, is a pretty cobbled area perfect for seating/dining. This leads you around to another gate which takes you through into a cobbled courtyard, offering a very private area for entertaining or to sit in the morning sun with a coffee. There is an outdoor handmade BBQ oven built into the wall and an attractive veranda overhangs the stable door to the utility room. Another gate leads you through to the side garden which is laid to lawn with some mature trees and plants. there is a laurel hedge to the front and natural hedging to the side. A gravelled path leads round to an extremely pretty front garden filled with all kinds of colourful flowers, plants and herbs leading to the front porch and gate.