6 bed property for sale

Harbour Road, Watchet TA23

Substantial period property situated a stones throw from Watchet Harbour offering spacious 5 bedroom accommodation together with a 1 bedroom basement annex, garden and outbuilding ideal for use as an office.

Benefitting from double glazing and gas central heating, the accommodation comprises, on the ground floor - entrance hall, kitchen/dining room, utility room/WC and a sitting room. The first floor offers a master bedroom with ensuite shower room, office, double bedroom and family bathroom. 3 further double bedrooms can be found on the second floor. The lower ground floor of Ratcliffe House has been partially split off from the main house and has great potential for an annex/holiday let (subject to planning). Whilst currently used as a family home, the property has previously been used as a guesthouse and has potential for a variety of residential or commercial uses (subject to planning).

Externally there is an attractive courtyard garden to the front, overlooking the West Somerset Steam Railway Station. The rear garden has been landscaped with ease of maintenance in mind and offers 2 seating areas, good sized gravel area (formerly grass), gardeners WC and a useful stone outbuilding with light and power - ideal for use as a hobby room or home office. Parking is available in the car park directly adjacent to the house. Residents parking permits can be obtained from the council for a cost of £220 per year and are useable for all car parks within Watchet (subject to availability).

The property is situated in the heart of Watchet, overlooking The West Somerset Steam Railway Station and just a stones throw from East Quay. Watchet is a thriving historic harbour town with a marina for boating enthusiasts. The town has a good range of facilities meeting most everyday needs as well as a large variety of independent antique, gift and art shops. Watchet has a station on the West Somerset Heritage Steam Railway - the longest in the country which links it to the coastal resort of Minehead. Set between the Quantock and Brendon Hills and the Exmoor National Park this is a great area for walking and outdoor pursuits. Taunton (18 miles), the county town, gives access to the motorway network and fast trains (from 1 hour 40 minutes) to London.