Spaxton, Bridgwater, Somerset

An exceptionally attractive, detached six-bedroom period farmhouse occupying a peaceful position on the edge of the highly desirable village of Spaxton. The property provides superb and generously proportioned accommodation, complemented by attractive gardens, grounds, and outbuildings, all enjoying glorious views of the Quantock foothills.

THE AGENT SAYS...
Willowbrook is a most attractive period farmhouse that enjoys a peaceful position just of the edge of the most desirable village of Spaxton. The property is beautifully presented throughout by the current owners who have enjoyed it as a much-loved family home. The property has charm and character throughout with parts believed to date back to the 17th century. Spacious reception rooms along which great flexibility in the layout makes it most appealing.

The accommodation comprises main entrance porch with pretty stained-glass light windows either side. Following through a part glazed inner door to the hall, the main staircase is off to the side and a further door opens into a spacious cloakroom with an exit out to the rear driveway and house.

A door from the cloakroom also leads to a large utility room with a range of wall and cupboard storage runs along one side with space for fridge/freezer and washing machine/dryer.
A superb farmhouse kitchen is fitted with a range of hand painted wall and base units providing extensive storage. Space is available for a full height fridge to one side. Beyond is a large butler sink with space for a dishwasher under. A two-oven oil fired aga is set within a range of further cupboards either side. Slate work surfaces provide excellent preparation space.

French doors with side lights either side allow an abundance natural sunlight opening out on to an outside terrace entertaining area.

Oak flooring extends across the room and on into the dining room. A central feature of this room is an elm wood surround fireplace (currently sealed) with a slate hearth. A pretty window looks out to the front. Beyond are open oak beams dividing the entrance hall.

A large understairs housekeepers’ cupboard is to the side along with full height book shelving.
A further door opens into a cosy snug / home office, in turn leading into bedroom 6 with an ensuite shower to the side. (superb independent accommodation for extended family if required).

The main sitting room is located to the other end of the house. An exceptionally spacious room with a dual aspect looking out to the gardens and grounds. A central feature to being a brick surround fireplace housing a wood burning stove.
French windows to the side open out to the garden. Two further windows with seating and shutters look out to the front.

On the first floor the principal bedroom is spacious and light with a small cast iron fireplace seen to the far side. Ample room is available for free standing wardrobes.

There are four further bedrooms found along a large landing area.
At one end of the landing is a shower room complete with attractive tiling and a walk in corner shower and at the other end of the landing is a family bathroom including bath with overhead shower.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Willowbrook is approached off a quiet country lane continuing through a double five bar gated entrance crossing a pretty humped bridge onto a gravelled parking and turning area to the front of the house.
A pretty cottage garden and lawned area fronts the house with a sun terrace and entertaining area enjoining a southerly aspect with views across the rest of the garden.

Gravel pathways run through herbaceous borders filled with an array of ornamental trees shrubs and herbaceous plants offering colour and interest throughout the year. A small stream runs around the boundary edge of the front garden area. With further lawns and an impressive willow tree providing dappled shade.

Beyond the garden opens out to a large utility lawn that is divided by a useful outbuildings that currently serves as a workshop and store with a further small log store at one end.

To the other side is the kitchen garden area where productive vegetable borders are seen.
A summer house is seen to the far side with a mature hedge line separating continued grounds combining and orchard area with a variety of fruit trees with a wildflower meadow.

At the rear of the farmhouse is a further gated drive running along the back of the house up the kitchen garden beyond. A further outbuilding is used as a wood store. Access is also available to the oil tank. The area is useful for additional parking and direct access to the main garden.

SITUATION
Willowbrook enjoys a delightful setting on the edge of the highly regarded village of Spaxton, approached via a quiet country lane that perfectly reflects the peaceful rural surroundings. The property lies approximately four miles west of Bridgwater and around seven miles north of the county town of Taunton, providing convenient access to a wide range of amenities while retaining a distinctly countryside feel.

Spaxton sits within the foothills of the Quantock Hills, the first area in England to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, renowned for its unspoilt landscapes, rolling hills, and rich wildlife. The surrounding countryside offers an abundance of scenic footpaths and bridleways, providing spectacular views across south-west Somerset and stretching towards the Bristol Channel and the coastline of South Wales.

Within the village there is a community shop and post office for day-to-day needs, a well regarded primary school, public house and village hall which hosts various societies and activities.

Bridgwater offers a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure, and professional services. The area is well regarded for its schooling, with a selection of highly rated secondary schools nearby and Taunton offering three respected independent schools.

Communications are excellent, with the M5 accessible at Bridgwater (Junctions 23 and 24) and mainline rail services from Taunton providing direct connections to London Paddington in under two hours, making the property an ideal base for both regional and national travel. .

Tenure
Freehold

Services
mains metered water, electricity, drainage via water treatment plant
Oil fired central heating, wood burner

Local authority Somerset Council, Council tax band G

EPC band E