Westwood, West Bagborough

Equestrian / smallholding at the foot of the Quantocks! Charming 3 bedroom detached thatched cottage set in 5.56 acres of paddocks and woodland with 2 stables, ample parking and breath-taking views of the Quantocks and surrounding countryside. For sale with no onward chain.

Having undergone an extensive programme of renovations in 2000 including re wiring, re plumbing, a new central heating system and more recently new double glazed timber windows in 2014, the property could now do with further updating but provides a new buyer with a fantastic opportunity to create a wonderful characterful home in a truly beautiful location. The accommodation comprises, on the ground floor - porch, dining room with oil fired AGA, kitchen and sitting room with wood burner. The first floor offers 3 good sized double bedroom and a newly fitted bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower. Views of the Quantocks and surrounding countryside can be enjoyed from almost every room.

Externally a driveway to the side leads to a large hardstanding area with ample parking for numerous cars plus horseboxes/trailers etc. To the front of the property is a pretty cottage garden, now in need of some taming but with a wide variety of mature shrubs and flowers already in situ. A further area of garden runs to the West of the property, passing a stone outbuilding/log store. To the rear an area of lawn can be found which completes the garden. The 2 timber stables are to the rear of the property and benefit from a water supply. The land is gently sloping pasture with an area of wood to the North. In total it extends to 5.56 acres.

Services - mains electricity, private water and drainage, oil central heating.

The property is situated in a truly idyllic rural location at the foot of The Quantock Hills AONB with endless walking and riding right on the doorstep. The nearby village of West Bagborough (1.5 miles) has a popular pub, church and village hall which hosts a range of activities such as Pilates, craft club and a choir. Bishops Lydeard (4 miles) offers a range of day to day needs whilst Taunton (10 miles) has a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities, excellent private and state schooling and fast road and rail links to Exeter, Bristol and London.