Over Stowey, Bridgwater

A handsome double fronted Victorian family house offering spacious accommodation of character and with well stocked gardens of 0.3 acre and attractively situated opposite the parish Church in this sought after Quantock Hills village

The Property

This handsome double fronted Victorian house is situated at the end of a terrace of 3 houses which overlook the parish Church within the village of Over Stowey. The house offers well appointed accommodation which has been extended and improved, so that it now offers spacious accommodation of character. The current owner has created a stunning garden, which provides a wonderful setting for the property and the gardens extend to about 0.3 of an acre and include a garage and driveway.  The property has oil-fired central heating and is part double glazed.

The Accommodation

An entrance porch affords access to the entrance hall with doors giving access to the two main reception rooms which are located at the front of the house and enjoy an outlook towards the Church.  The sitting room has a double aspect with French doors opening to the side garden.  The kitchen/breakfast room also has French doors opening to the rear terrace which is west-facing.  The kitchen includes an oil-fired Aga.  There is a separate utility room, boot room and downstairs WC

First Floor

To the front of the property there are two good sized double bedrooms with lovely views towards the Church.  There is a further double bedroom over looking the rear garden.  A former fourth bedroom has been converted to provide a shower room.  There is also a further bathroom and separate WC.

Outside

The gardens and grounds extend to about 0.3 of an acre and are stocked with an abundance of mature trees and shrubs.  Immediately to the rear of the property is a walled and paved courtyard garden, which is ideal for al fresco dining.  Steps rise to give access to the lawned garden which is bounded and interspersed with shrubs. At the end of the garden is a kitchen garden area with raised beds and soft fruits.  Beyond this can be found the garage and parking area.  A vehicular access at the end of the terrace gives access to the parking area and garage.

Situation

Over Stowey is a pretty village with a fine parish Church, village hall and cricket pitch. The nearby village of Nether Stowey has useful amenities including farm shops, village stores, a Post Office, and a butcher as well as Coleridge's Cottage.

The Quantocks offer wonderful opportunities for riding and walking. Taunton, the County Town is about 9 miles away, has good shops, and well regarded schools in both the Independent and State sectors. Communications are excellent. The M5 can be joined at Bridgwater, junctions 23 and 24, and at Taunton, junction 25. Taunton has a mainline station from which fast trains to London take under two hours.