4 bed detached house for sale

Keenthorne, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset TA5

A charming detached cottage situated on the edge of the hamlet of Keenthorne at the foot of the Quantock Hills. Attractive gardens and a total plot of just over 0.7 acres, garage and extensive parking.

Keenthorne Cottage is a substantial detached family home which is full of charm and character and set within beautiful gardens and a plot extending to just over 0.7 acres. We understand that the property dates back to the late 18th/early 19th century, it was extended in more recent years and has been well-maintained and updated by the current owners over the last 5 years. Situated in a sought after location on the edge of the Quantock Hills.

The well-presented and versatile accommodation is arranged over two floors and briefly comprises; an entrance door opens into a useful porch with double doors leading into the well-proportioned sitting room with exposed stone walls and a fireplace with multi-fuel burner. Doors from the sitting room open into an inner hallway and the kitchen. The double aspect kitchen is well-fitted with a modern range of wall, base and drawer units, complimentary work tops over, attractive tiling to splashbacks and incorporating a built-in dishwasher, fridge freezer, additional freezer and range style cooker. The kitchen opens into a well-proportioned living room which overlooks the garden and further opens into a delightful conservatory. A rear porch provides access to the garden and parking area and a good sized utility room provides excellent storage with an additional boiler room at the rear. Finally on the ground floor you will find a family bathroom with a four piece suite to include a corner bath, corner shower cubicle, WC with concealed cistern and wash hand basin with vanity unit under.

On the first floor the landing gives access to a WC with vanity wash hand basin and four bedrooms, two of which have built-in storage cupboards.

An early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate this conveniently located and spacious family home with lovely gardens.

The property enjoys a semi-rural location on the foot of the Quantock Hills and close to the North Somerset Coastline. The Quantock Hills are renowned for rural pursuits and are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is a popular village pub/restaurant next door and further amenities are available at Nether Stowey which is approximately 1 mile away and benefits from a number of shops, pubs, school and doctors surgery. The town of Bridgwater can be found approximately 8 miles south and offers a wider range of shopping and leisure facilities. Motorway access can be gained at both junctions 23 and 24 of the M5 and a main line rail link can be found at Bridgwater and Taunton, with Taunton having a direct link to London Paddington. The cities of Bristol and Exeter lie to the north east and south west respectively both hosting international airports.

The gardens are a particular feature of the property and the whole plot extends to just over 0.7 acres. The property is accessed through a five bar gate and onto an extensive tarmac driveway which provides parking for multiple vehicles and leads to the garage. There is a courtyard garden area to the side which offers a good degree of privacy and is an ideal space for alfresco dining and summer entertaining. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn and interspersed with a variety of mature trees which add an abundance of colour to the garden. There is a pond and a wildflower area to the rear, all of which is nicely enclosed with herbaceous borders, trees and hedgerow. To the front, a row of trees provide screening.