5 bed detached house for sale

Lower Road, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7

A charming Grade II listed period farmhouse situated in a desirable location within this popular village. Beautiful gardens, carport, barn and a range of outbuildings, along with ample parking.

Causeway Farmhouse is an attractive detached residence situated within the heart of the convenient village of Woolavington. This charming home is believed to date back to the early Seventeenth Century and has an abundance of character features including stone mullion windows, flagstone floors, inglenook fireplaces, ceiling beams and panelled shutters with window seats, along with modern day comforts. It stands in mature walled gardens, enjoys a high degree of privacy, has been well maintained over the years and is now beautifully presented by the current owners, exhibiting many of the period features expected in a house of this age.

The spacious and versatile accommodation is arranged over two floors plus a lower ground floor with cellar. A panelled front door opens into the central hall with flagstone floors leading to the reception rooms, dining room, kitchen and ground floor shower room, along with staircases rising to the first floor and descending to the lower ground floor. The drawing room and dining room overlook the front garden, both have useful storage cupboards. The drawing room has a fine inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and an attractive window with panelled shutters and a window seat overlooking the garden. A panelled door opens into a lovely conservatory, which has a mature vine, flagstone floor and offers excellent summer entertaining space. The beamed dining room has a secondary staircase and a door leading into the double aspect farmhouse kitchen which is well-fitted with a good range of wall, base and drawer units and has the benefit of a double oven oil fired two oven Aga as well as a separate electric fan oven with four hobs. An inner hall has a door to the cloakroom, which has a walk-in wet room style shower. Another door leads down to the cellar which offers additional storage and has an external door. This cosy sitting room has a handsome fireplace, a bank of bookcases and french doors out into the side garden.

On the first floor the landing offers access to five bedrooms, a family bathroom and additional shower room. Four of the bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and bedroom five is currently utilised as a study. The family bathroom is particularly spacious, is well fitted with two wash hand basins and vanity units, a bidet, WC and panelled bath. There is also an airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. A door from the landing leads to a further staircase rising up to the accessible attic area, which currently provides excellent storage and has the potential for other use, subject to any necessary planning consents.

An early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate this stunning village home.

The property is situated in a prominent position close to the village church in the older part of Woolavington. The village of Woolavington has the benefit of a Co-op mini market with post office counter, primary school, gp surgery, pharmacy and hairdressers all within walking distance of Causeway Farmhouse. The village lies approximately 2 miles from the M5 motorway at Junction 23. This provides access to Bristol to the north, Taunton and Exeter to the south and also the main centres of the country, including London. A high speed train service operates from Taunton and Weston-Super-Mare to London Paddington. International airports can be found at Bristol and Exeter.

The village of Woolavington lies on the slopes of the Polden Hills, which are a range of hills running more or less east to west. The church, which dates from saxon times is an attractive addition to views from the garden. Cycling enthusiasts can enjoy access to numerous rides across the Levels. To the west within about 5 miles is the town of Bridgwater, whilst to the east are the towns of Street and Glastonbury. These towns provide an array of shopping and leisure facilities along with secondary schools. The popular Clarks Village shopping centre is located at Street where you will also find the outstanding Millfield school close by.

The attractive gardens surround the property and are beautifully manicured with extensive areas of lawn, interspersed and bordered by an abundance of mature shrubs, trees, plants, flower and vegetable beds. A spectacular wisteria overhangs across the front of the property and a grapevine trails through the conservatory. Patio areas provide the perfect place for alfresco dining and summer entertaining whilst relaxing and enjoying a good degree of privacy. On the edge of the gardens you will find a substantial range of outbuildings which are currently set up as a games room, utility, garden stores and attached greenhouse. There is a carport and large attached barn. These buildings offer a number of possibilities including conversion, subject to any required planning permissions. Finally, a gravelled driveway to the side of the property offers ample parking.