Roadwater, Watchet, Somerset, TA23

A highly individual and unique detached four-bedroom Eco-friendly residence occupying a delightful riverside setting in the heart of this peaceful rural village.


‘Woodside’ was built between 2002 and 2004 with an individual and contemporary design to a high specification providing light and airy accommodation. The property cleverly incorporates a model of a Late Victorian Railway Carriage with components of the original carriage which stood at the site within the Old Mineral Line. The railway line used to transport iron ore from the Brendon Hills to Watchet Harbour during the mid/late 19th Century.

The property boasts numerous bespoke features including heavy oak internal joinery and beams, elm flooring to the principal ensuite bedroom, oil-fired central heating (under floor), triple/double glazing and down lighting to several rooms.

The property is arranged over three easily accessible levels and is approached externally via steps over a paved patio area to the reception/entrance vestibule.

Undoubtably the main feature of the property is the model Late Victorian Railway Carriage housing the kitchen/dining room. which is fitted with various integrated appliances and attractive timber panelled walls. The kitchen overlooks the front garden, and the dining area overlooks the rear. From the kitchen/dining room is access into the inner hall with glazed double doors to the decking and rear garden.

The sitting room provides a stunning feature of the property and comprises a triple aspect room overlooking woodland and the Washford River and having high vaulted ceiling incorporating solid oak timbers along with a stunning gothic style picture window to the southern elevation overlooking the garden.

Easy steps via the oak staircase lead up to the ensuite master bedroom on the higher level again with an attractive vaulted ceiling incorporating solid oak timbers and glazed door to balcony overlooking the gardens and enclosed within wrought iron railings.

There is a dressing room off the master bedroom along with a part tiled ensuite shower room with WC. Winder stairs lead from the master bedroom to a mezzanine storage area/office.

From the main entrance reception hall, steps lead down to the lower hall area to three further double bedrooms, guest bathroom and a well-appointed utility room.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating and hot water (New boiler 2025).

Council Tax: Somerset Council—Band  C

SITUATION
The The popular village of Roadwater is situated at the foot of the Brendon Hills on the edge of the Exmoor National Park and boasts a local Village Shop, Public House, Recreation Ground and Village Hall. The larger shopping centre and seaside town of Minehead is approximately seven miles distant with further shopping facilities available at nearby Williton (approximately four miles away). The County town of Taunton with access to the motorway network and mainline railway station is approximately twenty miles distant. Many of the renowned attractions of the Exmoor National Park and the Quantock Hills are within easy motoring distance and the property forms an ideal base from which to engage a variety of rural activities.

OUTSIDE
Standing in grounds and gardens of approximately just under two acres, ‘Woodside’ occupies a fine position with substantial level gardens to the front and rear adjoining the Washford River and laid to attractive lawns incorporating various seating areas, shrubs and vegetable plot and various green houses, logs stores and sheds.

It is fronted by a large car parking/turning area with space for numerous cars and a Detached Garage 22'7" x 12'4" (6.88m x 3.76m) concrete block construction with timber cladding and having the benefit of concrete floor, electric lighting and power points with steps to loft storage area above.

At either end of the garden are foot bridges providing access across the Washford River to a large attractive area of amenity woodland (Clitsome Wood), from which fine views can be enjoyed and form a delightful backdrop to the property. Sitting within the woodland is a Woodmans Hut: situated in a small clearing amongst the trees which has been fully lined, insulated, heated and has electrical power to it.