Woodcombe, Minehead

6 Bedroom Detached House for sale in Minehead

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Handsome detached period farmhouse with annexe potential
Three generous reception rooms
Fitted kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, and sep utility
Five double bedrooms & ground floor en-suite bedroom
Bathroom & shower room
Gas central heating and a wealth of period features
Large mature gardens gardens with scenic views
Large brick-paved forecourt, carport and outbuilding

A charming 17th-century 5 bedroom detached period farmhouse with annexe potential peacefully located on the edge of the town set in large gardens with car port and excellent parking facilities.

Woodcombe Farmhouse is a charming detached period home peacefully located in a conservation area on the edge of the town close to footpaths leading to superb moorland and woodland walks in the Exmoor National Park yet is within a mile or so of the town centre via the lovely Parks Walk.

The property, which has been tastefully and sympathetically improved retains a host original features including fireplaces, window seats, exposed beams and timbers and offers generously proportioned and well equipped accommodation with gas fired central heating and potential to provide annexe accommodation if so desired.

Approached through a timber pedestrian gate into a part-walled front garden, the original canopy porch and stable door invite you into an entrance lobby and Inside, you’ll find a wealth of character features. The sitting room is a charming room with fireplace and woodburner on a slate heart with double doors into a separate dining/family room again with fireplace and woodburner on a slate hearth, built in dresser and window seat. A third reception room with exposed stonework and beams makes an ideal study.

The kitchen/breakfast room is the heart of the house and is beautifully fitted with cream coloured cabinetry with granite worktops, a deep sink, classic gas fired Aga and integrated double oven, gas hob and plumbing for washing machine. A matching utility room can also be used as a kitchen for the annexe accommodation and again has a deep sink, a mixture of granite and oak worktops, integrated 2 ring ceramic hob, fridge/freezer and with door to outside. To complete the ground floor accommodation there is a ground floor bedroom with en-suite shower room and with French doors to the garden.

The first floor offers five spacious double bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes and four with vanity wash basins. Each room is light and airy with views over the gardens or surrounding hills. A bathroom and shower room serve the first floor to include a luxurious period style family bathroom featuring a claw-foot slipper bath and a separate shower enclosure.

Gardens & Grounds

The property is approached from the front through a pedestrian gate into a part walled front garden with an ornamental gravelled path leading through lawns with small trees and raised stone border in front of the house. A wrought iron gate gives access to a lovely lawned garden at the side with inset trees and shrubs to the borders. Stone semi-circular steps lead up to a further lawn which adjoins a large paved terrace with raised stone walled borders. A path leads off along the rear of the property where there are terraced gardens with original well, a further paved patio and lawn on a higher level with lovely views towards the surrounding hills. To the rear of the farmhouse is a large brick paved forecourt providing excellent parking and turning facilities which is accessed through a five bar gate off a private lane. There is a carport and wood store measuring 22' x 14'8 and timber shed. A brick outbuilding which is currently used as a gym and store has pending planning permission for a studio/annexe.

The gardens offer a high degree of privacy and seclusion with many areas to sit and follow the sun around and enjoy the peaceful setting and views towards surrounding hills and woodland.

Services:
Mains gas, electricity, water, and drainage

Council Tax Band: G

Tenure: Freehold

From our office turn left into Park Street passing the shops and following the road around to the right leading out through the Parks. Follow the road for approximately three quarters of a mile turning right by the telephone box into Bratton Lane. Take the next available right turn into Woodcombe Lane and the property will be found shortly after on the right. The parking is at the rear and this can be found by taking the right turn after the property following the lane and the five bar rear entrance gates will be found on the right.

Important Information

• This is a Freehold property.

Property Ref: 55935_MIN250105

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