Winsford, Minehead, TA24

We are pleased to offer to the market this substantial period country residence is beautifully positioned on the edge of the sought-after village of Winsford, nestled within the picturesque surroundings of Exmoor National Park. Surrounded by charming, mature gardens and benefitting from generous parking, a garage, and multiple outbuildings, the property offers a harmonious blend of character and functionality.

Winsford itself is a vibrant village with a strong sense of community, famously home to the 12th-century Royal Oak Inn. The village boasts excellent recreational amenities, including two tennis courts, a cricket pitch, and a well-equipped village hall hosting a range of events from sports to musical performances. The surrounding area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with a wealth of footpaths, bridleways, and cycle routes leading through the scenic landscape.

Nearby Dulverton, just seven miles away, provides a broad selection of everyday amenities, including churches, a post office, medical and veterinary services, and a lively town hall. The town also offers quality dining and leisure facilities, such as squash and tennis courts, and well-maintained sports grounds. The coastal town of Minehead, 12 miles to the north, offers additional shopping options, supermarkets, and leisure services, along with access to secondary schooling. For broader connections, Tiverton provides a mainline railway station with direct links to London Paddington in under two hours, while Taunton, 23 miles east, expands the offering with excellent schools, shopping, and further rail access. The dramatic North Somerset and Devon coastlines are also within easy reach, offering outstanding opportunities for sailing and surfing.

Middle Glebe forms part of a grand and imposing house, arranged over three floors to provide a generous and flexible layout suited to family living. The home boasts elegance, complemented by practical spaces and beautiful gardens. Upon entering, there is a welcoming entrance hall leading into a well-appointed kitchen and breakfast room, featuring bespoke cabinetry, granite worktops, a central island, butler sink, range cooker, wood-burning stove, and ample space for dining. The adjoining sitting room is both spacious and inviting, with an open fireplace and access to a lovely garden room that enjoys delightful views and opens directly onto a patio area. A handy separate utility room, boot room, cloakroom, and drying room complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, the first floor hosts a generous sized master bedroom with wonderful views across the village, alongside a luxurious family bathroom with a freestanding bath, a separate shower room, and a fifth bedroom or home office/study. The second floor comprises a large landing with fitted wardrobes providing additional storage, three additional bedrooms, and another shower room, offering ample accommodation for family and guests alike.

Externally, the property is accessed via a gravel driveway leading to a garage providing ample off road parking for multiple cars. The gardens are a particular highlight, with a lawn and patio area to the front providing a serene spot to enjoy the views. A secondary garden area offers a tranquil setting with a feature pond, vegetable patch, flowerbed borders, mature trees, and shrubs. Additional outbuildings include a fully insulated studio or workshop, a shed providing additional storage, and a greenhouse, enhancing the property's appeal as both a beautiful home and a practical rural retreat.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Council Tax Band: E

Local Authority: West Somerset

*This information is to be confirmed by the solicitor*

Early viewing is highly recommended due to the property being realistically priced.

Disclaimer:

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services including gas central heating and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. Furthermore, Solicitors should confirm moveable items described in the sales particulars and, in fact, included in the sale since circumstances do change during the marketing or negotiations. Although we try to ensure accuracy, if measurements are used in this listing, they may be approximate. Therefore if intending Purchasers need accurate measurements to order carpeting or to ensure existing furniture will fit, they should take such measurements themselves. Photographs are reproduced general information and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property.

TENURE

To be confirmed by the Vendor’s Solicitors

POSSESSION

Vacant possession upon completion

VIEWING

Viewing strictly by appointment through The Express Estate Agency