Holford, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5

A charming detached bungalow situated in a picturesque location within the heart of the Quantock Hills. With ample parking, a range of outbuildings and good sized garden. No onward chain. Additional 6.04 acre paddock available by separate negotiation.

Set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in The Quantock Hills is the picturesque village of Holford. A rare opportunity has arisen to purchase a unique timber clad single storey property without any onward chain. Cleeve Cottage was constructed in 1905 with a later brick and block addition in 1994. The plot with a babbling brook as its boundary, is located in a magical setting, where you are immersed in nature. The property is positioned at the periphery of the village at the entrance to Hodder’s Combe where there is immediate access to scenic walks and horse riding throughout the Quantock Hills. Either from the windows or sat on a fantastic entertainment deck above the stream, you will often see a deer trotting past in the field opposite. There is also a unique feature of a tower that was originally created for the purpose of birdwatching, which has the potential to be converted to a home office.

The spacious, versatile and beautifully presented accommodation with a wonderful flow comprises of an entrance door that opens into the kitchen/dining room which is well-fitted with a Neptune Kitchen and has a good range of wall, base units incorporating a Belfast sink and built-in dishwasher there is also an Island unit. The dining area opens up into a useful utility room. There are two double ensuite bedrooms with storage cupboards nestled away from the living areas providing ideal guest rooms. Returning to the kitchen, French doors open into the inner hall with a storage cupboard and doors offering access into the family bathroom, bedroom three and the dining room/bedroom four which has French doors leading out to the rear secluded garden.
Finally, the double aspect lounge with a door into the kitchen and an external door leading out on to the deck area where you can dine and socialise with the relaxing sound of the stream below. An external staircase rises up to a bird watching tower or office space. 

An early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate this property.

The property is burrowed within this area of natural beauty, on the periphery of the popular villages of Holford & Kilve. Both villages offer reputable pubs serving locally renowned food, whilst Kilve offers a village hall and cricket club, along with a nearby beach. The local centre of Williton with its more comprehensive range of shops and amenities is some seven miles distance. Bridgwater is approximately 9 miles distance and offers high street and supermarket shopping, schooling and transport links including a railway station and access to the M5 motorway. The county town of Taunton can be reached over the Quantock Hills and offers further health, leisure and sporting opportunities, as well as reputable private schooling and a rail link to London Paddington in less than two hours.

The property stands in attractive gardens and grounds which are a particular feature and extend to approximately 0.6 acres. Approached through wooden entrance gates onto a chipping driveway that provides parking for several vehicles and leads to a single garage with double doors, power and light. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with an abundance of mature shrubs, trees and flower beds and partly bordered by a stream. There are a range of outbuildings which include; stable block with two boxes and an open hay store, tack room and additional loose box currently utilised as an office, timber garden store, garden shed, wood store and greenhouse.

NB. An additional 6.04 acre paddock with two field shelters is available by separate negotiation. (Note: a public footpath crosses the field).