Detached house for sale in The Abbots Grange, Ford Lane, Stawell, Bridgwater TA7

The Abbots Grange, Ford Lane, Stawell, Bridgwater

Property Description: Guide Price £1,750,000 - £1,900,000. Available with no onward chain, The Abbots Grange is a handsome country house, steeped in history, located on a quiet lane just down from the picturesque church in this peaceful village. In years gone by the main house was sympathetically divided into a five bedroom and a separate four bedroom dwelling so could be kept as is or could be re-instated as a whole. There are expansive gardens and a feeling of seclusion and privacy.

This fantastic property has exciting potential. Within the grounds, there are the two main dwellings as well as two additional cottages. All four dwellings are self contained with fully functioning utilities. This would be an ideal opportunity to create or build on an existing holiday let portfolio. Alternatively, would make for perfect multi-generational living with each property providing its own privacy.

Reputed to have been a stop over place for Pilgrims visiting Glastonbury, this property has a rich history which is showcased through the architectural features that span the years.

West Wing
Through the wooden arched front door you are into the grand and spacious entrance hall with oak parquet flooring and a galleried landing. The two principal reception rooms and the kitchen lead from the central entrance hall as well as a walk in cupboard, downstairs cloakroom and traditional walk in pantry.

The drawing room with oak flooring, exposed beams and a stone carved fireplace is impressive enough, but not many houses come complete with their own walk in safe/wine store. In the winter months this inviting room can be kept cosy with the woodburner or in the summer simply throw open the south facing French doors and this room suddenly has a light and airy feel.

The dining room, with an inglenook fireplace, has the space and grandeur required to put on a banquet. The original flag stone floor that has been worn over time again giving a nod to the history of this place. If you are fancying less formal dining, the conservatory that leads off the dining room and runs along the back of the house, is a lovely place to dine or to just relax while taking in the views of the magnificent garden. The snug room which is also off the dining room has doors out to the garden. This room which is light and bright could also be used as a study.

The kitchen links to the dining room through an arched doorway. It has a Rangemaster gas cooker and fitted units with space for a dishwasher and a large fridge freezer. Off the kitchen is the utility/boot room with rear access to the garden.

Going up the carved wooden stairs and onto the galleried landing you get a further sense of space for this magnificent building. The principal bedroom with dressing room and en-suite bath and shower overlooks the beautiful grounds with the backdrop of the Polden Hills behind. It is also adjacent to the fifth bedroom which is currently used as a yoga room/gym but could also serve as a nursery or second dressing room creating a larger principal suite. There are three further well proportioned bedrooms, one with a vaulted ceiling and en-suite and the other two, which are located down the inner landing, are served by a family bathroom. All the bedrooms have an abundance of historical features including beautiful timber beams, the occasional window seat and the majority overlooking the expanse of beautiful grounds with the backdrop of the Polden Hills.

East Wing
The South facing front façade, with its impressive porch and symmetrically placed diamond leaded light windows, sets the tone and character of the property and invites you into the spacious living room with exposed beams, flag stone floor, cast iron radiators and open fire place. Leading from the spacious inner hall is the dining room with its incredible inglenook fireplace and window seat - a fabulous entertaining room. The kitchen/breakfast room is light and bright with windows looking out to the garden. It has a full range of fitted units and a Rangemaster gas cooker. With entertaining again in mind, there is plumbing for two dishwashers!

Stairs from the inner hall rise to the expansive first floor landing, which is a room in itself and with a part vaulted ceiling and roof lights this is a light and bright space. The four well proportioned bedrooms and family bathroom, leading off the landing area, are all characterful, with the majority of the bedrooms having south facing leaded windows. The principal bedroom suite overlooks the beautiful gardens and has an en-suite shower room and dressing area with built in cupboards. There is plenty of storage within the large loft area.

Outside: The part-walled gardens are truly magnificent totalling approximately 1.5 acres with well kept lawns that sweep away from the house. Leading from the house is a rose and clematis covered Bath stone colonnade inviting you to wander through and explore the garden. Tucked away in one corner is a stone bothy and on the west lawn is a formal pond. The garden then extends to the east where you will find an alfresco dining area set up against a beautiful, west facing stone wall, with its own grape vine - a perfect spot for catching the evening sun. There are further lawns that wrap around the property and a spinney. The garden is well maintained with mature shrubs and substantial hedges. The garden to the east is truly magnificent with a semi-circular dressed high stone wall enclosing a terrace and inner garden, complete with a water feature. Stone steps then lead to an expanse of well kept lawn surrounded by mature shrubs and trees. There is a pretty gravelled driveway with parking for several cars on this side of the house and a double garage with gates then opening out to the garden. The views are stunning from this beautiful garden which offer total privacy and seclusion.

To the west of the main house is an enclosed courtyard which has substantial parking. This is framed by the house to the east and the two cottages, along with the stone triple garage to the north and west. An arched door way from the courtyard leads through to the garden. The garaging and associated workshop are both very spacious and offer further development potential (subject to planning).

Garden Cottage: As the name suggests, the cottage looks out at the back onto the fabulous gardens of The Abbots Grange. It is currently used as offices but could easily be incorporated as studios or ancillary accommodation to the main house. It could also be utilised as a two bedroom holiday let providing an income. This cottage is spacious with two double bedrooms, a split level living room, large entrance hall/utility, cloakroom and a separate bathroom plus a kitchen.

Courtyard Cottage: This cottage faces the lane and could be used as a stand alone property or again used as a let/holiday let providing an income. Downstairs, the entrance hall leads to a kitchen with space for a small dining table. The living room is a good size and has a woodburner stove. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms, both of which have fabulous vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and the largest has a built in cupboard. Both bedrooms have south facing windows and views over the fields and the village.

Location: The Abbots Grange is situated in the attractive Somerset village of Stawell on the southern slopes of the Polden Hill ridge. Stawell has a thriving village community with a church, allotments, a village hall and various clubs as well as a village website - and Facebook group. There was a time when cider making and agriculture was the focus of the village, and there are still several orchards in the surrounding area with many country walks nearby. The popular villages of Edington and Catcott just nearby have a great pub and village store offering everything you could wish for. It is conveniently located close to Street, Bridgwater and Glastonbury with all the usual amenities, such as supermarkets, cinemas, doctors surgeries etc. Street - with its Clarks Village Outlet shopping centre is nearby and the popular Cribbs Causeway shopping and entertainment centre can be reached easily using the motorway (Junction 23 of the M5 approx 4 miles away). The county town of Taunton is reached via a short drive along the motorway heading South. There are rail links in Taunton (Direct to London Paddington 1hr 46) and Bridgwater, and both Bristol and Exeter airports are less than an hours drive away.

Schools: There are some fantastic primary schools in the area, and secondary schools in Street and Bridgwater. There are sixth form colleges at Strode in Street and Richard Huish in Taunton. There are many independent schools, including Millfield in Street, Queens College, Wells Cathedral in Wells and Kings College and Taunton School in Taunton.

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Council Tax: Band F (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to

Local Authority: Somerset Council

Services: Oil and lpg central heating (Independent for each separate house), mains water, drainage and electricity

Tenure: This property is over 2 separate titles which are both freehold. This property is sold with vacant possession upon completion.

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