Burrowbridge, Bridgwater, Somerset

The agent says ...
A handsome, unlisted, Georgian former rectory built by Michael Carver in1836 with white render and paired brick chimneys, sits well within this small village and enjoys far reaching views out across the historic levels and surrounding countryside. The property offers superb formal reception rooms all include many original architectural features of its time with ceiling roses, cornicing, elegant windows with shutters and original fireplaces.

THE PROPERTY
The accommodation includes main entrance porch leading into a superb reception hall featuring an elegant staircase sweeping up to the first floor. An understairs store cupboard is seen to one side. To the far side there is a large kitchen/breakfast room with a comprehensive range of wall and base units providing excellent storage. All of which include granite worksurfaces that provide excellent preparation space. A central island includes a double Belfast ceramic sink with an integrated dishwasher and fridge. A wine rack with open shelving is seen to the other side. A 4 oven 30 AMP electric Aga with night storage (twin tariff) provides the main cooking source. Flagstone flooring extends across to the breakfast area with a further range of kitchen units. A useful butler’s pantry includes a further range of storage units and larder cupboards with an integrated combination oven and space for an upright fridge and freezer.

To the far side is the utility room with a continued range of wall and base units with space for a washing machine/dryer under granite worktops. The oil-fired boiler is housed within a cupboard. A stable door gives access out to the productive herb and kitchen gardens and stores.

The main reception rooms leading off from the central hall include the drawing room with polished parquet flooring and a feature large cut stone surround fireplace housing a woodburning stove. An elegant bay window with French doors with original shutters opens out. Attractive original cornicing with ceiling rose. The dining room includes polished parquet flooring and an open cut stone surround fireplace. A large, panelled bay window with shutters looks out to the main garden with views out to Burrow Mump, The library is fitted with a full range of book shelving including polished wood parquet flooring. To the side is the main cloak room with WC and cloak and boot storage. A side door seen opposite leads out to the main garden area.

On the first floor the principal bedroom includes an extensive range of full height fitted wardrobes. An en suite shower room includes a large walk-in shower and linen cupboard to one side. There are 4 further double bedrooms and a family bathroom with separate shower cubicle and roll top bath. All of which lead off from an attractive and spacious landing area.

Gardens and Grounds
The Old Rectory is approached from the village road through stone gate pillars following a gravelled driveway flanked by fir trees and a variety of clipped hedging and an area of lawn. This opens out onto a gravelled parking/turning area at the front of the house with space for several cars. To the far side is an attached double garage with an EV charger connected. The main gardens lie at the rear and on one side. A stone paved terrace with access into the kitchen making it ideal for outside entertaining. A paved path continues around the house. Access leads onto a level expanse of lawn interspersed with mixed trees. There is also a variety of fruit trees. A kitchen garden off to the side of the main garden includes raised borders for vegetable growing. Areas for composting are beyond. Espalier apple trees divide the area, which in turn leads to a potting shed and greenhouse. A large wood store is seen with access to the rear of the main garage with the oil tank and outside store to the side.

The garden is well fenced and hedged and borders farmland on the south and northwest sides. The National Trust owned Burrow Mump lies on the northwest side and is a prominent local landmark.

Situation
The Old Rectory is set in the centre of the village having glorious views over the historic Levels with its abundance of wildlife. Burrowbridge has a village pub and a small church and is about three miles from the nearest village of Stoke St Gregory with its good range of day-to-day amenities.

Taunton, the county town of Somerset, is some ten miles away to the south west and provides a good shopping centre with many of the well known high street retailers and excellent sports facilities, being home to the county cricket ground and also having three well known independent schools, King's and Queen's Colleges and Taunton School. The M5 motorway (J24) can be reached within 5 miles, There is a mainline railway station at Taunton with fast trains to London, Paddington.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water. Oil CH.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset Council
Tax Band G

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Rating F