Roadwater, Watchet, Somerset

Dating from the 15th century, Little Stamborough was once a medieval manor house and former stud farm. It is an attractive Grade II listed rendered property which has been completely refurbished in recent years, offering more than 2,400 sq. ft. of sensitively modernised accommodation. The property has been re-wired and re-plumbed, with a new heating system and radiators. It also has a recent oil fired combi boiler. The family home has held onto its unique characterful features and is arranged in an L shape over two floors. The retained features include a thatched roof, double glazing, exposed wall and ceiling beams and some original fireplaces.

With striking limestone flooring throughout and double glazed heritage units, the downstairs offers a sitting room with window seating to two aspects, a feature inglenook fireplace with woodburner and a door to the rear terrace. There is also an inter-connecting family room with window seating and an additional woodburner, as well as a part-panelled dining room with a door to the front terrace. The kitchen has a range of wall and base units including a breakfast bar, complementary worktops and splashbacks, modern integrated appliances, including a fridge freezer, warming drawer and dishwasher. The kitchen has doors to both front and rear terraces and has lovely views of the outside. This downstairs space offers an excellent open and welcoming area, ideal for entertaining. Further on from the kitchen is a hall leading to a dog/boot room with bespoke storage, integrated dog shower and a stable door to the front terrace. This room also has the potential to be used as study, with ample space for office furniture. Alongside the boot room is a fully fitted utility room and W.C.

Stairs rise from the entrance and dining room to the first floor which provides an L-shaped principal bedroom with triple aspect, window seating and modern en suite shower room. Three further double bedrooms are found on this floor with pretty views of the countryside, of which the third is currently used as a sizeable dressing room. The spacious part-wood lined family bathroom has a standalone roll top bath and shower attachment and separate shower unit. Each room is flooded with natural light.

Local Authority: Somerset West and Taunton Services: Mains electricity and water.
Private drainage which is compliant with current regulations (refurbished in April 24). Oil fired central heating
Council Tax: Band E
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: £865,000

The cottage lies in a picturesque rural setting, with 3/4 of an acre of land and is nestled between the Somerset countryside. Occupying an elevated position, the garden offers remarkable views across the surrounding rolling fields towards the Brendon Hills and Bristol channel. The outside is laid mainly to gently sloping lawn and is bordered by mature trees. The property is approached through two separate five-bar gates, one being electric, allowing access over a gravelled forecourt and providing ample private parking and with the potential to add a car port, subject to planning permission. The property features a stone-built outbuilding/workshop, suitable for a variety of uses. There is a further shed attached to the outbuilding, ideal for additional storage space. The outside benefits from generous paved terraces, perfect for entertaining and al fresco

The property sits in the sought-out location of the Exmoor National Park, allowing enjoyment for picturesque views and nature walks. Surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside and a wealth of footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths, Roadwater village has a village hall, shop with Post Office and public house. Nearby Williton village, the harbour town of Watchet and the coastal resort of Minehead all offer more comprehensive amenities, with extensive shopping, service and leisure facilities available in both the county town of Taunton and Exeter, the capital of the southwest.

Communications links are excellent: local A roads link to the M5, giving access to major regional centres and the motorway network, Taunton station offers regular services to London Paddington, and Exeter Airport provides a growing number of national and international flights, including daily flights to London City Airport. The area offers a good selection of independent schools including Wellington, King’s College, Taunton, Queen’s College and Blundell’s.