3 bed detached house for sale

Knighton Lane, Bridgwater TA5

‘Brookfields’, Knighton Lane, Burton, Nr Bridgwater TA5 1QD provides a rare opportunity to acquire a fully modernised former farmhouse together with an adjoining barn which is ideal for conversion to a property, with plans having been drawn up. In addition there is a further range of outbuildings together with ample parking, the whole located at the end of a quiet village lane and having outooks to the rear over fields towards the Quantock Hills. Local village amenities including primary schooling are available in the nearby village of Stogursey approx. 2 miles distant, with town centre facilities at Bridgwater approx. 10 miles.

The property, which dates from the mid 1800’s is of brick and stone construction below a pitched tiled roof. It has been lovingly updated by the current owners over the past 3 years to provide a superb spacious property presented in excellent order throughout. The property retains many character features including large inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams etc together with an original circular stone staircase. Oil-fired central heating has been provided and some rewiring and plumbing undertaken. All fittings and fixtures are of the highest quality. Briefly the accommodations affords to the ground floor, Hall, Large Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Rear Hallway/Study Area, Bathroom and Conservatory whilst to the first floor are 3 double Bedrooms all with en suite facilities provided. Outside there is a good size private garden to the rear, and an integral garage leading to a Utility Room.

As already mentioned, attached to the side of the property is a large barn ripe for conversion or to provide an extension to the existing property. There is also a further range of former farm buildings and open fronted barns together with ample parking for numerous vehicles. Internal inspection is thoroughly advised of this individual property to appreciate the overall calibre provided and the scope to develop further if required. The house is also sold with the benefit of no chain.
Accommodation

ground floor

entrance hall


Wooden flooring. Understair cupboard.
Sitting room


15’6” x 20’10” into wide deep original blue lias inglenook fireplace with inset woodburner and bread oven. Double glazed window. Radiator. Exposed beams. 2 Ceiling lights & 2 spot lights. Door to Rear Hall.
Dining room


15’6” x 17’0” max. Inglenook fireplace. Double glazed window with window seat. Spotlights inset into ceiling. Original circular stone staircase to first floor. Exposed beam. Wooden flooring. Radiator. Door to Garage. ½ glazed door to Rear Hall and door to:
Kitchen


13’3” x 7’3” Equipped with a comprehensive range of modern quality units incorporating single drainer astralite sink unit inset into work surface with range of units, integrated dishwasher and fridge under. Further work surfaces with units below. Rangemaster induction electric stove. Range of wall units and fitted microwave. Window overlooking rear garden. Flooring. Spotlights inset into ceiling.
Rear hall/study area


14’2” x 7’1” Stairs to first floor. Radiator. Door to Bathroom. Door to:
Conservatory


9’6” x 8’9” UPVC double glazed with glass roof. French doors to outside.
Bathroom


Modern white suite of p-shaped bath with shower and screen over, Contemporary wash basin inset into vanity unit. Low level WC. Radiator.
First floor

landing


Linen cupboard.

Bedroom 1

15’4” x 12’1” plus store cupboard and walk in wardrobe with access to roof space. Radiator. Sliding door to:
En suite shower room


White suite of wash basin. Low level WC. Shower cubicle with curtain and rail, mains shower inset. Flooring.

Bedroom 2

16’0” x 14’4” max. Double built-in wardrobe. Radiator. Door to rear landing with stone stairs down to ground floor. Sliding door to:
En suite shower room


Wash basin. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Wide shower cubicle with mains shower inset.
Rear landing


Bedroom 3

10’3” x 11’7” plus built-in wardrobe. Radiator. Sliding door to:
En suite cloakroom


Wash hand basin. Low level WC
Outside


The property is situated at the end of a quiet lane on the outskirts of the hamlet. To the front is a small forecourt garden enclosed by low walling and with various shrubs. Driveway and double doors open into the integral garage 17’4” x 10’6” light and power. Door to Dining Room and door to utility room housing oil fired boiler providing central heating and hot water together with hot water cylinder. Plumbing for washing machine and space for appliances. Immediately to the rear of the property is a good size garden laid predominantly to lawn with surrounding shrubs. Chardstock patio areas. Oil tank. To the far end of the garden is an additional walled area laid to chippings.

Attached to the side of the property is a 2 storey brick, stone and tile barn with attached single storey former cow shed 36’ x 17’ and 36’ x 15’ approx. Plans have been drawn up to convert this to a 2 bedroom property or further accommodation. To the side of this a five bar gate and concrete driveway leads to the former farmyard complex area with additional barn/storage areas 36’ x 15’. Open fronted hay barn 85’ x 32’ Covered parking area/ open fronted garaging 17’8” x 16’9” approx. To the far end the gardens adjoin open fields with views towards the Quantock Hills.

Services Mains electricity, water and drainage.