Bristol Road, Brent Knoll, TA9

Hillcroft is a rare and individual detached dormer bungalow, beautifully positioned at the foot of Brent Knoll and enjoying outstanding countryside views, generous private gardens and a wonderful sense of peace and privacy. Approached via a small private lane shared with only four other properties, this much loved home has not been offered for sale for around 40 years, making this a particularly exciting opportunity for buyers seeking something unique in a very special setting.

The accommodation is spacious, flexible and full of character. A useful storm porch opens into the entrance hall, which leads through to a welcoming central reception area with an attractive timber staircase. The ground floor offers excellent versatility, including a comfortable dining area, a bedroom, a further bedroom or study, a wet room and an impressive lounge with feature fireplace. Dual aspect doors from the lounge open directly onto the garden, creating a lovely connection between the living space and the outside.

A real standout feature of the home is the superb open plan kitchen, breakfast and garden room. Designed as a bright and sociable space, it includes exposed beams, extensive glazing, central island seating and direct access onto the garden. The room takes full advantage of the exceptional outlook, with views across the gardens and towards Brent Knoll, making it a fantastic everyday living and entertaining space.

To the first floor, there is an impressive bedroom suite with characterful sloping ceilings, roof windows, walk in wardrobe space and access to a generous wet room. The elevated views from this level are quite superb, looking across the garden, adjoining countryside and directly towards Brent Knoll.

Outside, the gardens are undoubtedly one of the property’s finest features. Beautifully maintained and enjoying excellent sunlight, they include areas of lawn, patio seating, mature planting, colourful borders, a vegetable patch, greenhouse and sun room. The setting offers privacy, space and a true lifestyle feel.

Further benefits include a double garage with electric roller door, side pedestrian access and driveway parking approached via a five bar gate.

Hillcroft is a home that must be viewed to fully appreciate the position, outlook, gardens and lifestyle on offer.

EPC Rating: C - valid until 21/04/2036 Somerset Council Tax Band: C - £2,211.57 for 2026/27

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Entrance Hall & Storm Porch

Approached via a useful storm porch, the entrance hall provides a welcoming first impression with access to the main ground floor accommodation. The hall features tiled flooring, a radiator and an attractive timber panelled ceiling, adding character on arrival.

Dual Aspect Lounge: 3.54m x 7.60m (11' 7" x 24' 11")

A spacious open plan lounge, offering excellent flexibility for both everyday living and entertaining. The room enjoys plenty of natural light, with two sliding doors opening onto the garden and an attractive feature fireplace with a gas stove creating a comfortable focal point.

Ground Floor Bedroom: 3.31m x 4.13m (10' 10" x 13' 7")

A well proportioned ground floor bedroom with a wide front facing bay window providing good natural light. The room offers ample space for bedroom furniture and fitted wardrobes, making it a practical main or guest bedroom.

Wet Room: 1.49m x 2.50m (4' 11" x 8' 2")

A fully tiled wet room fitted with a walk in shower area, WC and wash hand basin with vanity storage beneath. A frosted window provides natural light and ventilation, with a mirror cabinet adding further useful storage.

Central Reception Area: 3.53m x 3.95m (11' 7" x 13' 0")

A spacious central reception area forming the heart of the ground floor accommodation, with tiled flooring and an attractive timber staircase rising to the first floor. The space links neatly with the dining area and adjoining rooms, creating a practical and characterful hub to the home.

Dining Area: 3.54m x 3.19m (11' 7" x 10' 6")

A comfortable dining area with space for a family sized table and chairs, creating a practical setting for everyday meals and entertaining. A wide front facing window provides good natural light, with the room opening through to the central reception area and adjoining accommodation.

Bedroom/Study: 3.52m x 3.18m (11' 7" x 10' 5")

A versatile ground floor bedroom or study, ideal for home working, guest use or as an additional reception space if required. The room enjoys excellent natural light from the large picture window, with a pleasant outlook over the garden.

Utility Area: 3.32m(max) x 2.91m(max) (10' 11"(max) x 9' 7"(max))

A practical utility area providing additional worktop and storage space, with room for laundry appliances and a fridge freezer. The tiled flooring makes it a useful everyday space, helping to keep the main kitchen area clear and functional.

Open Plan Kitchen/Breakfast/Garden Room: 6.90m max (22'8") x 6.33m max (20'9") tapering to 4.03m (13'3")

An impressive open plan kitchen/breakfast and garden room, added around 2015 and designed to enjoy the garden, natural light and views towards Brent Knoll. The kitchen offers fitted units, ample worktop space, tiled flooring, exposed beams, appliance space and a Rangemaster Classic 110 range cooker included in the sale.
The garden room provides a bright, sociable space with glazed roof, exposed brickwork, island seating and doors opening directly onto the garden.

First Floor Bedroom: 5.03m(max) x 6.01m(max) (16' 6"(max) x 19' 9"(max))

An impressive first floor bedroom with characterful sloping ceilings, exposed timber detail, storage cupboards and a useful walk in wardrobe area. The room enjoys outstanding views directly towards Brent Knoll, with a large window seat providing the perfect spot to appreciate the outlook. Velux windows bring in excellent natural light, creating a bright and comfortable space with a distinctive feel.

En-Suite Wet Room: 2.25m x 3.72m (7' 5" x 12' 2")

A generous first floor wet room complementing the main bedroom, fitted with a walk in shower area, WC and wash hand basin with vanity storage. The room features characterful sloping ceilings, exposed timber detail and a Velux window providing natural light, with direct access through to the adjoining bedroom.

Front Garden, Driveway And Double Garage

The property is approached via a five bar gate opening onto a generous driveway with ample parking and access to the double garage. The garage benefits from an electric roller door, side pedestrian access and useful space for parking, storage or workshop use.

The front garden is attractively arranged with lawn, established planting, mature shrubs and stocked borders, with pathways leading around the home to the rear garden.

The garage is understood to have been built with footings and roof construction suitable for possible conversion, subject to the necessary planning permission and building regulation approval.

Rear Garden And Views

The rear garden is one of the standout features of the property, enjoying an open outlook directly towards Brent Knoll and backing onto countryside. Beautifully maintained and mainly laid to lawn, it includes mature planting, colourful shrubs, established trees, landscaped areas and generous patio seating spaces ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining.

There is also a productive vegetable patch, greenhouse and separate sun room, offering excellent scope for gardening, hobbies or simply enjoying the setting. The garden benefits from excellent sunlight throughout the day and creates a setting rarely found locally.

Location

Hillcroft enjoys a wonderful setting at the foot of Brent Knoll, a highly regarded Somerset village known for its countryside walks, village atmosphere and landmark hill. The property is positioned within a private lane shared with only four properties and backs directly onto open countryside, creating a peaceful setting while remaining well placed for everyday amenities.

Brent Knoll is conveniently positioned for Burnham on Sea, Highbridge and surrounding villages, with shops, schools, public houses, leisure amenities and coastal walks all within easy reach. Highbridge also offers a mainline railway station with links to Bristol, Taunton and beyond.

The M5 motorway is easily accessible from Junction 22 at Edithmead, with Bristol Airport also within reach, making the location ideal for village living with excellent wider transport links.

Property Improvements

The current owners have maintained and improved the property over many years. Information provided includes a new roof in 2012, upgraded uPVC guttering, soffits and fascias, solar panels, and a double garage understood to offer potential conversion scope, subject to any necessary consents.

The loft conversion is understood to date from around 1986, the sun room from around 2013, and the garden room from around 2015.

Solar/FIT Statement

The property benefits from solar panels and an associated Feed-in Tariff arrangement, with recent payment information confirming generation payments are being received.

Full details should be confirmed by the seller’s solicitor during conveyancing.