Durleigh Road, Bridgwater

NO ONWARD CHAIN. Welcome to this magnificent detached family residence in an enviable location overlooking St. Matthew’s Field. Occupying an elevated position on one of Bridgwater's most prestigious roads, this historic detached family home is sure to impress. Prepare to be captivated by its grandeur and charm as you step inside, with many original Victorian features.

Available with the advantage of NO ONWARD CHAIN, the property boasts a spacious layout, spanning 3500 sq feet (325m2), and exudes character throughout. With five generously-sized bedrooms, including an en-suite shower room, a large family bathroom, four separate reception rooms, a grand entrance hallway, and a well-maintained enclosed rear garden, this residence offers ample space for comfortable living – also ideal for families with a dependent elderly parent or adult child.

This property also falls within the catchment area and in easy walking distance of St Joseph’s Primary School and Haygrove School.

There is a recently renovated outbuilding, ideal for a home office, hobby room or storage.

Additionally, there is ample off-street parking to the front of this home, with power points for electric vehicles.

Don't miss out on the chance to reside in one of Bridgwater's most prestigious homes. Contact Joseph Casson Estate Agency today to arrange a viewing and seize this rare opportunity.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor - This stunning and impressive home provides extremely spacious and versatile accommodation, which briefly comprises a main entrance vestibule with stained glass, which leads through to a fine entrance hall with an original Victorian tiled floor and a cloakroom with WC. The generous lounge and adjacent sitting room both feature a large window overlooking St Matthew’s Field, with a door from the sitting room leading to the conservatory. There is an inner hall leading to the butler's pantry and to the dining room with a rear-facing bay, featuring beautiful stained-glass windows, and French doors providing access to the garden.

From the main reception hall, there is a further side hall with a second staircase rising to the first floor and with a door leading to the breakfast room featuring an AGA, an original dresser, servants’ bells, and a French door to the rear garden. The kitchen features a walk-in pantry, a utility room, and a further adjoining store room and toilet.

First Floor - Access to the first floor is via one of two staircases, the most impressive and principal staircase has a half landing that features a delightful stained-glass window, with the main landing then leading to a primary bedroom with a large bay window enjoying an open aspect over St Matthew’s Field, and the Meads beyond, and an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower cubicle. The second bedroom also enjoys this outlook. The following two bedrooms are joined and have previously served as a bedroom with a lounge off (ideal for dependant relative/teenager etc) with a French door to a good-sized balcony. The inner landing can also be accessed by the second staircase and features a family bathroom with a shower cubicle and a further large bedroom, which was originally two separate rooms (built for the Victorian servants who looked after the household’s needs).

Exterior - Externally, there is a good-sized rear garden which is enclosed and predominantly lawned with mature shrubs and flower borders, there are multiple seating areas, and a renovated outbuilding – ideal for a home office, hobby room, or storage. To the front aspect, there is ample off-street driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles, including electric vehicles, with three EV charging points.

Location - Positioned to the West of Bridgwater Town Centre on the edge of Durleigh, this sought-after residential area has local amenities including a convenience store and a post office. The location is particularly popular with families as St Joseph’s Primary School is a few minutes’ walk away, and Haygrove School, located on Durleigh Road, is one of Bridgwater’s premier secondary schools.

A short distance away, Bridgwater Town Centre offers a wide range of amenities and has excellent transport links to the M5 motorway and mainline rail link – an easy commute to Bristol. To the West is the Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

This has been a well-loved home for generations, ever since it was first designed and built by an architect in 1897.

Additional Information - Tenure: Freehold
Estate/Management Charge: None
EPC Rating: D
Council Tax Band: G

UTILITIES
Water Supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Electricity Supply: Mains
Gas Supply: Mains
Central Heating: Mains - Gas

FLOODING
No Flooding in the last 5 years. Flood Information: flood-map-for-planning.service.gov.uk/location

BROADBAND & MOBILE COVERAGE
For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area, we recommend that potential buyers use the Ofcom checkers below:
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