Bouverie Close, Wheddon Cross, Minehead

Reference Number: RS0802

Set within the welcoming rural community of Wheddon Cross, this extended and well-maintained three bedroom semi-detached bungalow offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy life within the heart of Exmoor National Park.

Wheddon Cross is one of Exmoor’s most sought-after villages, renowned for its friendly atmosphere, everyday amenities and immediate access to breathtaking open countryside. Whether enjoying scenic walks, cycling routes, horse riding or simply embracing the slower pace of village life, this location perfectly captures the lifestyle many buyers are searching for.

Occupying a pleasant level plot, the property has been thoughtfully improved to create a comfortable and practical home.

A useful entrance lobby opens into a fully functioning utility and boot room, providing excellent additional storage together with space and plumbing for laundry appliances, ideal for outdoor clothing, muddy boots and everyday practicality after days spent exploring the surrounding countryside.

The spacious kitchen/dining room forms the heart of the home, fitted with a modern range of units, integrated appliances and ample space for dining and entertaining, whilst also providing direct access onto the rear garden.

The lounge enjoys a warm and inviting atmosphere, centred around a charming log burner set upon a slate hearth, creating the perfect place to relax throughout the cooler months.

There are three bedrooms, including two comfortable double rooms, together with a modern bathroom fitted with a contemporary suite and shower over bath.

Outside, the gardens are a particular feature of the property. The exceptionally private enclosed rear garden provides a peaceful space to relax and unwind, with lawn and patio areas ideal for outdoor dining, gardening and entertaining. A useful workshop offers excellent additional storage or hobby space, whilst the front garden includes lawned areas, vegetable planting and log storage.

Further benefits include double glazing throughout together with photovoltaic solar panels owned outright.

The village itself enjoys a wonderful sense of community and offers an increasingly rare lifestyle opportunity. Just a short stroll from the property is the popular family-run local pub, well regarded for its welcoming atmosphere, locally sourced food and traditional Sunday carveries. The village regularly hosts quiz nights, community events and social gatherings, creating a genuine sense of belonging for both long-standing residents and newcomers alike.

With a village shop, pub and schooling nearby, together with some of Exmoor’s finest scenery right on the doorstep, this is a home that offers far more than simply accommodation, instead providing a wonderful countryside lifestyle within one of the National Park’s most desirable villages.

Utility / Boot Room – 8'3" x 6'6" (2.51m x 1.98m)
Kitchen / Dining Room – 19'0" x 11'0" max (5.79m x 3.35m max)
Lounge – 18'1" max x 11'7" max (5.51m max x 3.53m max)
Bedroom One – 11'7" max x 10'10" max (3.53m max x 3.30m max)
Bedroom Two – 12'5" x 9'2" (3.78m x 2.79m)
Bedroom Three – 8'9" x 7'0" (2.67m x 2.13m)
Workshop – 11'6" x 7'11" (3.51m x 2.41m)

Please note the property is subject to a Section 157 Local Housing Act 1985 restriction. This generally means any purchaser must have lived or worked within Exmoor National Park for a minimum qualifying period, although there are certain exemptions and circumstances where this may not apply. Buyers are advised to contact the branch for further information and clarification regarding eligibility.

Offered to the market with no onward chain, this is a rare opportunity to secure a home within one of Exmoor National Park’s most desirable villages. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate both the property itself and the wonderful lifestyle setting on offer.