Chapel Lane, East Huntspill, Highbridge, TA9

This property is being offered for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. The successful buyer will have 56 working days to exchange and complete (the Reservation Period), allowing time to arrange mortgage finance where required. If you are the successful bidder, you'll enter into a Reservation Agreement and pay a non-refundable Buyer's Premium. This secures the property, removes it from the market and helps provide greater certainty for both buyer and seller. This property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price, which is typically no more than 10% above the Starting Bid. For more information, please contact the agent or visit GOTO Online Auctions.

Situated in the popular Somerset village of East Huntspill, the property enjoys a pleasant edge-of-village setting with attractive views across surrounding countryside. The house offers generous accommodation and considerable scope for a purchaser looking to modernise, refurbish and create a home to their own specification.

The extensive gardens are a particular feature and give the property a character that is increasingly difficult to find. Traditional red-brick elevations, mature boundaries and the established orchard setting further enhance its appeal and provide an excellent starting point for a sympathetic scheme of improvement. Predominantly laid to lawn, the grounds include a variety of mature trees, established planting, pathways and numerous fruit trees, creating an attractive orchard-style setting.

The size of the plot provides excellent space for gardening, recreation and further landscaping, subject to any necessary consents.

Orchard Cottage would benefit from a comprehensive programme of updating and improvement throughout, making it particularly well suited to buyers seeking a renovation project with strong long-term potential. The scale of the accommodation, combined with the substantial grounds and semi-rural outlook, sets the property apart from more conventional village homes.

East Huntspill offers convenient access to Burnham-on-Sea, Highbridge and Bridgwater, while retaining a quieter village atmosphere and good access to the surrounding Somerset countryside. An unusual auction opportunity where the size of the plot, mature gardens and potential for improvement are likely to be the principal attractions. Early viewing is recommended to fully appreciate the setting, space and possibilities on offer for its next chapter of ownership.

EPC Rating: E (valid until 21/10/2036)                                   Somerset Council Tax Band B £2,454.40 for 2026/27

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Traditional brick-built construction with a pitched tiled roof.

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FOR SALE BY AUCTION

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial three-bedroom semi-detached cottage occupying an exceptionally generous plot of approximately 0.34 acres, subject to title confirmation. Orchard Cottage offers considerable scope for modernisation and improvement, complemented by extensive mature gardens, established fruit trees and attractive countryside views.

Auctioneer's Comments

The successful buyer will be required to pay the below non-refundable fees:
• Buyer's Premium: 3.6% of the purchase price plus VAT (subject to a minimum of £6,600 including VAT)
• Legal Pack Fee: £396.00 including VAT
The Buyer's Premium is payable in addition to the purchase price and may be taken into account when calculating Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).

Material information

If you intend to purchase using mortgage finance, you should satisfy yourself that the property is suitable for the purposes for which you intend to use it and that it meets your lender's requirements to secure lending before bidding.
A Legal Pack is available for this property and should be reviewed carefully before bidding. Neither GOTO Group nor the estate agent accepts any responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the Legal Pack and shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from any inaccuracies, omissions or errors contained within it. Buyers should review the Legal Pack carefully, carry out their own due diligence and obtain independent legal advice where appropriate before proceeding.

Living Room

A generously proportioned principal reception room offering excellent scope to create a comfortable and attractive main living space. With good natural light and pleasant garden outlook, the room provides a strong foundation for refurbishment and redecoration.

Dining Room / Second Reception

A versatile additional reception room with plenty of potential to become a formal dining room, family room, home office or second sitting room. Its proportions and character give purchasers flexibility to adapt the space to suit their own requirements.

Kitchen

A kitchen offering considerable scope for complete redesign and modernisation. The size of the room provides an excellent opportunity to create a contemporary kitchen with improved storage, preparation space and modern appliances.

Main Bedroom

A well-proportioned double bedroom with good natural light and garden outlook. The room offers excellent potential for complete refurbishment, allowing a purchaser to create a spacious and comfortable principal bedroom.

Bedroom Two

A good-sized bedroom providing useful accommodation and plenty of scope for modernisation. The room could be transformed into an attractive double or guest bedroom as part of the overall renovation.

Bedroom Three

A further well-proportioned bedroom offering considerable potential for improvement. Once refurbished, the space would lend itself well to use as a bedroom, home office or flexible guest room.

Bathroom

Bathroom offering an excellent opportunity for full modernisation. The proportions provide scope to create a stylish contemporary bathroom tailored to the purchaser’s preferred design.

Lean-to / Store / Workshop

Two useful additional spaces offering practical potential for storage, workshop use or other ancillary purposes, depending on the purchaser’s requirements.

Location

Orchard Cottage is situated in East Huntspill, a popular Somerset village offering a semi-rural setting while remaining conveniently placed for the surrounding towns of Burnham-on-Sea, Highbridge and Bridgwater.
The property enjoys an attractive edge-of-village position, with open countryside nearby and a more rural feel than many conventional village properties. The location provides a good balance between village living and accessibility, with local road connections giving straightforward access to the wider Somerset area.
The substantial plot, mature gardens and countryside outlook are key features of the setting, making the property particularly appealing to purchasers looking for space, privacy and the opportunity to create a home in a well-established village location.

Agents Note:

Access to Orchard Cottage, 10 Chapel Lane, is via a lane which we are advised is partly owned by a neighbouring property owner. The precise extent and terms of the property's right of way are to be confirmed by the purchaser's solicitor.