Winscombe Hill, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25

An exceptionally rare, yet exciting opportunity to purchase this idyllic detached cottage nestled at the foot of Crooks Peak. The property comes with the benefit of 3.76 acres of sloping field, situated approximately 100 yards away off the National Trust Bridle path, a perfect pony paddock with unrivalled views.

Whilst the property does require further modernisation and improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to secure this charmingly unique cottage set within a beautifully expansive plot. The ground floor accommodation comprises an entrance porch, a sitting/dining room, a kitchen, a down stairs bathroom and a studio. The kitchen has been fitted with an array of white wall and drawer units with a stainless steel sink. The sitting/dining room has an inset wood burner with built in cupboards for extra storage and wood effect flooring. The downstairs bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising bath, WC, sink and a separate shower cubicle. The staircase in the sitting room leads up to the landing area where there are three bedrooms. The property has planning permission to extend the property on the westerly end of the home. Please refer to planning reference number 23/P/0932/FUH for further information.

Winscombe sits amongst beautiful rolling Somerset countryside whilst feeling tucked away and ‘off the beaten track’. It offers excellent communication to the A38 opening up the M5 corridor, and Bristol Airport is 20 minutes away. The area has amenity appeal with excellent countryside and various walking, sailing, fishing and horse riding opportunities. The dry slope Ski Centre at Churchill is nearby. Winscombe itself maintains a traditional thriving centre with a range of local shops as well as day to day facilities like dentists, banks and doctors. There is a primary school and sports club. The beautiful and historic city of Wells is 12 miles away and the towns of Cheddar and Weston are a short drive. Bath and Bristol, to the North of Stone Cottage, offer further facilities and theatres.

The property is approached via a rustic five bar wooden gate opening onto a sweeping shingled driveway leading up to the home and a range of outbuildings. The property itself sits in a large plot, which has been predominately laid to lawn. On the eastern boundary is a triangle of garden enclosed by a dry stone wall, ideal as a vegetable plot for those who are green fingered. On the westerly boundary are a range of four outbuildings. The two furthest from the home currently do not have roofs attached.

The complex as a whole would make excellent working from home space or holiday let. Abutting the home itself is a studio room, accessed from the driveway. This would create fantastic potential to extend the current living accommodation to create a more spacious and manageable family home. The most unique part of this property can be found along side the studio in the shape of a former working kiln and chimney . The kiln is no longer functioning, whilst alterations have been made over the years to the chimney to create a level patio/seating around on top, with breath taking views over North Somerset and Wales beyond.

Leaving the property via the field gate, a public bridle way (West Mendip Way) leads through woodland for approximately 100 yards to the paddock; 3.76 acres of gently sloping pasture land which is included in the sale the property. From the field gate, you can enjoy unspoilt views over the surrounding countryside including Wavering Down and the Quantock hills. The field benefits from a separate mains water connection.

A further 1.55 acres of sloping pasture land and stabling (with solar panels fitted) is available via separate negotiation immediately opposite Stone Cottage, with vehicular access from Winscombe Lane. Please contact Robert Baker on for further information.