Detached house for sale in Brendon Hill, Watchet, Somerset TA23

A fine former mine captain’s house with fantastic views across the Bristol Channel to the Welsh coastline and beyond.

Description
Hill House is a handsome and well-proportioned former mine captain’s house set in an attractive land holding, with grazing for horses and livestock. The building dates from the mid 1800's, providing spacious and characterful accommodation over three floors, extending to about 3,486 sq ft.

The house offers a fine selection of reception rooms with high ceilings and plenty of period details such as plaster work, open fireplaces, joinery and panelled doors. The building is not listed and benefits from discreet double glazed windows throughout.

A farmhouse style kitchen leads onto the practical areas at the rear of the house where there is space for coats, boots and dogs and plenty of storage and a separate laundry area.

Upstairs the main bedrooms also have high ceilings and are all accessed from the large landing which runs through the house. On the second floor there is a large unused area that could provide additional living accommodation if converted, subject to the necessary consents.

The walled gardens lie to the south and east of the house, within which there is a parterre with box hedging, herbaceous borders, a paved terrace, a pergola of ash trees and a wide outdoor dining terrace all of which are surrounded by beautiful mature beech and lime trees with an impressive view over the Bristol channel to South Wales in the distance.

The grounds include a range of both traditional and more modern farm and domestic outbuildings. There is a range of stone buildings, which include a studio/workshop space, and an adjoining steel framed farm building offering 4,500 square feet in a covered yard and lean-to.

The land encircles the house and comprises of 17 acres of level pasture and home paddocks running down to a strip of about 5 ½ acres with deciduous woodland running along the northern boundary. Within the woodlands, a network of paths give access to the pond and link to the bridle path which leads out to the surrounding countryside.

Location
The property is situated on a spectacular elevated site enjoying panoramic and far-reaching views over the foothills of the Brendon Hills down to the Bristol Channel and across to South Wales. On a clear day it is possible to see the Brecon Beacons.

The Brendon Hills form part of Exmoor National Park renowned for its unspoilt rural landscapes and opportunities for outdoor activities, including fishing and watersports on the nearby Wimbleball and Clatworthy reservoirs. For those who enjoy walking, cycling and riding there is a network of foot and bridle paths leading from the property which is surrounded by beautiful unspoilt countryside.

The nearby village of Roadwater provides everyday amenities with a Post Office, shop, pub, and a village hall overlooking the pretty recreation ground and cricket pitch. It is also home to The Roadwater Players, a long-established theatre group and one of many groups and activities in the village.

Further local amenities can be found in Williton to the north, or Wiveliscombe to the south, where there are also primary and and secondary schools. There are also a variety of private schools in the area including Wellington School, Blundell's at Tiverton, Kings Hall, Kings and Queens in Taunton.

Communication links to the area are good, with the M5 at Taunton, Wellington and Tiverton. Train stations in Taunton and at Tiverton Parkway (M5 Junction 27), have regular direct services to London Paddington in about 2 hours (1hr 45min approx from Taunton), and there are airports at Exeter and Bristol, providing regular flights to UK and International destinations.

Square Footage: 3,486 sq ft

Acreage:
23 Acres

Directions

Distances: Roadwater about 3.5 miles, Williton about 7 miles, Wiveliscombe about 6.8 miles, Taunton/M5 about 18 miles, Watchet (coastline and harbour) about 7.5 miles, Dulverton about 10 miles.

Additional Info
services: Private water, drainage. Mains electricity. Oil fired central heating. Pv panels on the barn roof.

Fixtures and fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, carpets, light fittings, garden ornaments etc are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills. Prior to making an appointment to view we strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property.

Important notice: Savills, their clients, and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars.

These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not evaluated any services, equipment, or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.