5 bed detached house for sale

Manor Road, Cossington, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7

A period detached farmhouse situated in the heart of this Polden Hills village. Substantial accommodation, range of outbuildings, attractive gardens and ample parking. No onward chain.

Church Farmhouse is an attractive detached family home situated in the picturesque village of Cossington. We understand that the property dates back in part to 1760 and offers a wealth of charm and character features. Although some modernisation and cosmetic improvement is required this substantial home has been well-maintained by the currently family over the last 40 years. Set within attractive gardens on a total plot that extends to approximately 0.4 acres and now available for sale with no onward chain.

The spacious and flexible accommodation is arranged over two floors and briefly comprises; entrance door opens into a welcoming hallway with staircase rising to the first floor and doors on either side leading into the two principal reception rooms. The sitting room on your left has an attractive inglenook fireplace housing a wood burner, exposed stone wall, along with a useful storage cupboard and a door opening to the snug. The snug has a 2nd staircase and a door leading into the utility area/inner hall where you will also find a WC and door to the rear garden. Returning to the hallway, the lounge is a well-proportioned room overlooking the front garden. Finally on the ground floor the open plan kitchen/dining room can be found to the rear of the property and offers a good range of wall, base and drawer units along with a built-in oven and hob, Rayburn and space for further appliances.

On the first floor the spacious landing offers access to five double bedrooms, a study, a family bathroom and a separate shower room.

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

Cossington lies on the north side of a range of hills, named as The Poldens, which are found 5 miles north east of the market town of Bridgwater. Amenities include the church and village pub, whilst the M5 motorway is accessed at junction 23, approximately 4 miles to the west. This facilitates easy communications north to Bristol and south to the county town of Taunton and the remainder of the West Country. There is a Co-op supermarket at the neighbouring Woolavington, along with a medical centre and primary school. The town of Street is approximately 9 miles to the east, where there is a popular shopping centre known as Clarks Village and the renowned Millfield public school. For the commuter a main line rail link can be accessed at Taunton with a direct line to London Paddington being 1hr 50 minutes. Bristol airport is approximately 25 miles distance.

The well-maintained gardens surround the property and are predominantly laid to lawn with an abundance of shrubs, plants and trees with pergola, greenhouse and Wendy house. Patio and decked areas provide perfect spaces for alfresco dining and summer entertaining. There are two outbuildings; one a former stable with two stable doors and attached to this is a single carport. A second detached outbuilding could offer a multitude of uses and has been utilised as a games/hobbies room in the past. Both outbuildings have power. An extensive driveway provides parking for numerous vehicles and a mature boundary hedge offers screening and privacy.