5 bed detached house for sale

Alstone Lane, Highbridge TA9

This stunning, attached 5 bedroom Grade II listed former farmhouse has been sympathetically and tastefully renovated throughout to provide a stunning and characterful family home with annexe potential, outbuildings, superb formal gardens, swimming pool and attached 4 acres paddock (in all approximately 5 acres). An EV charger has been installed, located on the shed in the garden, reached by the side driveway.

This highly desirable, substantial residence is believed to have been built in the early 1800's (with a wealth of interesting history), and has sympathetic later additions providing a flexible, versatile family home with annexe potential, perfect for a dual occupancy situation. The well presented and tastefully furbished accommodation comprises: Spacious storm porch, entrance hall, sitting room, drawing room, study/office, spacious kitchen/family room (with aga and bespoke hand-made kitchen units), secondary sitting room with kitchen area, ground floor W.C/cloakroom, with 4 bedrooms, 2 family bathroom (new walk in shower replaced bath in July 2021), (utility room and an en-suite shower room on the first floor in the main house, with a further bedroom, bathroom and open plan study area in the secondary residence. There are 3 further loft rooms on the second floor. Further benefits include gas central heating, a wealth of character features (fireplaces etc), solar panels (providing income) and all fitted carpets are set to remain. Externally, the property occupies a large mature plot of stunning formal gardens (approximately 0.65 acre), ample off road parking, outbuildings (including workshop) and an attached approximate 4 acre paddock. There is an underground water tank using recycled rain water which is linked to the outside tap. A stunning, attached, semi rural residence set behind a private gated entrance 'Alstone Court' must be viewed internally to be fully appreciated.

The superb Grade II listed dformer farmhouse is situated on a semi-rural lane on the outskirts of the popular Somerset village of West Huntspill. There are nearby facilities including primary school, an historic church, public houses/restaurants, and there is a mainline railway station in nearby Highbridge providing regular services to Bristol etc. The popular coastal town of Burnham on Sea is just a few miles distant with its bustling High Street of shops, a bank, restaurants, coffee shops etc, together with its sea front and Esplanade providing super coastal walks. Access to both junctions 22 & 23 of the M5 are within a few miles distance from the property giving excellent commuting links to Bristol, Taunton etc Bristol Airport is approximately 22 miles distant.

In addition to the lovely landscaped gardens the current owner has added an heated outdoor swimming pool. The pool offers an ideal place to relax and unwind, and is ideal support for those with physical needs....or use just to swim! Next to the pool a new porcelain tiled patio area, with gazebo and numerous sheds and outbuildings - one is used as a changing shed for the pool. There is an allotment area with 2 greenhouses, raised beds, fruit cage, suitable for keen gardeners. A large work shed, previously used as a workshop and would suit a car enthusiast. The drive access alongside the property to the field and allotment area/shed has been added by the current owner. There is also a EV charger located on the shed in the garden reached by the side driveway.