Periton Road, Minehead

SUMMARY
A beautifully appointed detached home combining period features with modern comforts, positioned on the Southern edge of Minehead with attractive countryside and coastal views. The property stands in generous gardens with a substantial detached 'annexe/studio' at the head of the gardens. No Chain.


DESCRIPTION
A substantial detached home enjoying an elevated position on the Southern edge of Minehead with North Hill and Coastal views from the rear and Hopcott views to the front. Offering well presented, comfortable living accommodation including Five bedrooms, Three bath/shower rooms and Three reception rooms. The bespoke fitted kitchen/breakfast room with servants bells still in situ is a feature of the property. The property stands in generous well tended gardens with gated driveway affording ample off street parking and a large annexe/studio at the head of the garden ideal for dependant relative occupation or working from home.

'Cuzco' was built in 1900 for Captain John Kent Ridler, retired Master Mariner and one of P&O's original Captains. He resided here with his wife Bessie Kate and their only son, also John Kent Ridler.

Captain Ridler took command of SS Cuzco of the Orient Steam Navigation Line (Orient Line) in 1881; hence the house was named after his favourite ship. SS Cuzco was the first ship to transport refrigerated meat to and from Australia. Captain Ridler was then selected to command the SS Orient in 1886 when the Orient line & the Pacific Steam Navigation Line created a joint venture known as the Orient-Pacific Line that later became P&O.

Entrance Porch 5' 2" x 3' 9" ( 1.57m x 1.14m )
Period coving and tiled floor, original front door with antique door furniture.

Entrance Hall 
Period coving, picture rails, ceiling rose, fitted carpet, original side door to the outside, also with antique door furniture, stairs rising to first floor landing.

Drawing Room 13' 11" x 13' 6" ( 4.24m x 4.11m )
Bay window overlooking the front of the property with views towards Periton Hill. Period coving, picture rails, ceiling rose, cast iron fireplace with tiled slips and wood surround, fitted carpet, radiator.

Study/Family Room 14' 10" x 13' 5" ( 4.52m x 4.09m )
Double aspect with window to front and bay window to side. Period coving, picture rails, ceiling rose, cast iron fireplace with tiled lips and wood surrounds. Recessed book shelving, fitted carpet, radiator.

Dining Room 16' 11" x 12' 11" ( 5.16m x 3.94m )
Enjoying a dual aspect with window to rear with views over the rear garden and towards North Hill. Victorian cast iron fireplace with tiled slips and wood surround, period coving, picture rails, ceiling rose, double doors to kitchen and double doors to the conservatory.

Conservatory 17' x 5' 10" ( 5.18m x 1.78m )
Enjoying views towards North Hill, timber flooring, door leading to the veranda.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 30' 4" x 14' 6" ( 9.25m x 4.42m )
Enjoying views over the garden towards North Hill. A wonderful family room with a snug/breakfast area at one end. A high quality bespoke fitted kitchen with a range of base and wall units, display cabinets and ceramic double sink. Granite surfaces, fitted dishwasher, gas fired Aga for winter cooking and electric Aga companion oven for the summer, both with canopy and extractors over, functioning high level servants bell system, Karndean flooring, walk in pantry.

Utility Room 14' 2" x 8' 9" ( 4.32m x 2.67m )
Windows to front and side, door to garden, fitted fridge freezer with ice and chilled water dispenser. Stainless steel sink unit with units to match kitchen, wooden door with bespoke glass inset of SS Cuzco, leading to the rear garden. Full height cupboard around fridge freezer, quarry tiled floor, gas fired boiler, door leading to;

Cloakroom 
a separate cloakroom with low level boxed in suite, wall mounted hand basin.

First Floor Landing 
Double fronted airing cupboard with fitted shelving and new solar ready hot water cylinder, immersion heater, access hatch to part boarded loft space with lighting. Fitted carpet, double aspect windows with potential to create further bedroom subject to necessary consents, two radiators.

Bedroom One 16' 11" x 12' 11" ( 5.16m x 3.94m )
A spacious double aspect master suite with views towards North Hill and the coast. fitted wardrobe, picture rail, radiator.

Bedroom Two 13' 11" x 11' 10" ( 4.24m x 3.61m )
Double aspect room with views towards Periton Hill and the coast. Victorian feature fireplace, recessed shelving, picture rail, radiator.

Bedroom Three 14' 10" x 11' 4" ( 4.52m x 3.45m )
Enjoying views towards Periton Hill. Fitted triple wardrobe, picture rail, radiator.

Bedroom Four 12' 11" x 13' 8" ( 3.94m x 4.17m )
Enjoying views to North Hill. Fitted wardrobes, picture rail, radiator.

Bedroom Five 10' 1" x 7' 6" ( 3.07m x 2.29m )
Enjoying views to North Hill and the coast, coving, radiator.

Bathroom 9' 5" x 7' ( 2.87m x 2.13m )
Enjoying views towards Bratton. Well-appointed white suite comprising panel enclosed bath with mixer/hand shower attachment, pedestal basin, separate corner shower cubicle, wood effect flooring, fitted white shutters, radiator.

Cloakroom 
Separate WC with low level WC, window to side with white shutters, wood effect flooring.

Shower Room 8' x 7' 1" ( 2.44m x 2.16m )
Well-appointed white suite with glazed enclosed shower cubicle, low level WC, pedestal hand basin, bidet, wood effect flooring and window to front with white shutters.

Annexe 62' x 17' ( 18.90m x 5.18m )
The outstanding attraction of this property is the extremely large annexe which is a detached brick and tiled building. This is currently used as an entertainment room with bar, a separate kitchen/laundry and separate WC. The main room has a cathedral ceiling with spotlights, underfloor heating and double doors to its own paved patio area. This building offers so much scope in terms of extremely large living space, but within the grounds of the main property and would be ideally suited as self-contained accommodation for elderly relative or teenagers.
At the western end of the annexe there is a workshop with fitted work benches, Belfast sink, walk-in store and timber staircase leading to fully floored loft storage. Adjoining the annexe to the east is another block built garden store with electric, light and power.

Outside 
Gated access leads to a sweeping drive which affords extensive parking. The gardens extend to the front, side and rear of the property and are laid to beautiful lawns with exceptionally well stocked and mature borders and shrub areas. Stunning views of the surrounding area are captured from every aspect of this exceptional property.



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