5 bed detached house for sale

Stolford, Stogursey, Bridgwater, Somerset TA5

A charming period farmhouse situated in a rural location with a substantial range of outbuildings, carport and parking, attractive gardens and paddock. Total plot 1.8 acres.

Little Dowdens Farm is an attached period residence which is full of charm and character features and nestled in a tucked away location within this popular hamlet. We understand that the property dates back to 1625 in part and has been well-maintained by the current owners over the last 35 years. This spacious home benefits from a studio/home office which could be utilised as an annexe for multi-generational living. There are a substantial range of outbuildings offering a number of uses, along with extensive gardens in a total plot of approximately 1.8 acres.

The well-presented and flexible accommodation is arranged over two floors and briefly comprises; an entrance door opens into a porch with useful storage cupboards and double doors lead into the well-fitted kitchen and utility. The attractive kitchen has a good range of modern two tone base and drawer units with wood block work tops over and incorporating a built-in oven, grill and hob.

The kitchen leads into the dining room/snug and principal lounge. The dining room/snug is a light and airy room with an open plan sun room which overlooks the beautiful gardens. Within the snug area is a feature inglenook with an Italian woodstove and original stone staircase rises to the first floor.

To the rear of the sun room and inner hall opens into a study and ground floor shower room. Also leading off the snug is a double bedroom. The lounge is a well-proportioned room which again overlooks the gardens and also has an attractive fireplace housing a wood burner and heavy beam over. A latch door opens to a second staircase.

On the first floor you will find four further bedrooms of which the principal bedroom has the benefit of an ensuite shower room. A beautiful family bathroom with a modern white suite including a freestanding bath and wash hand basin with vanity cupboard under, completes the accommodation.

An early viewing is essential to fully appreciate this charming home in a picturesque and idyllic setting.

The property is situated close to the North coast of Somerset in a rural location within the Hamlet of Stolford. Stolford lies close to the Bristol Channel whilst further to the West are the Quantock Hills, an area designated of being of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The larger village of Stogursey is approximately two miles distant and provides local facilities including a primary school. The town of Bridgwater is approximately 10 miles distance and offers a wider range of shopping and leisure facilities. The county town of Taunton can be reached over the hills and access to the M5 motorway can be reached at junctions 23 and 24 at Bridgwater. Within about 2 miles or so of the property is the well-known Stockland Lovell Manor cross country course whilst there are also a number of bridle paths in the area including those along the common by the coastline and the Steart marshes.

The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of Little Dowdens Farm. The cottage garden has an area of lawn and is stocked with an abundance of mature plants and shrubs providing glorious colour. There is an additional detached area of ground to the rear of the property which would make an ideal vegetable garden and here, you will also find a detached stone built outbuilding which is currently utilised as an artist’s studio but has the benefit of a WC and wash hand basin and subsequently offers a number of uses. Alongside the gardens is a garden store/workshop, again with a WC and adjoining carport. Additional parking is available to the side and at the entrance to the paddock. Within the paddock there are a number of sheds/workshops, a summer house and garden store. There are a variety of mature and recently planted trees and the remainder of the paddock is ideal for those wishing to have sheep or create a small holding opportunity.