Stockland Bristol, Bridgwater - 7 bed - £790,000 - Webbers - Taunton

Property details

Bedrooms: 7

Major part of manor house
Neo-Gothic style
Wealth of architectural features
Imposing elevated position
Open views across adjoining countryside
In all approximately 1.28 acres
M5 J24 9 miles
Bridgwater 7 miles
Good access to Quantock Hills
7 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
4 Ancillary rooms
5 Reception rooms
Grand reception hall
Kitchen and utility
Stockland Manor sits within an imposing site in an elevated position with breathtaking views across the surrounding countryside as well as on a clear day to the Bristol Channel and the Welsh coastline beyond. Its stunning neo-gothic architectural style well preserved with a wealth of character spread throughout the home offering light and spacious and sometimes quite grand rooms, many taking full advantage of the great views.

The accommodation follows a formal layout with entrance vestibule leading to a central reception hall, a grand open space with wood flooring and wide staircase leading up to the first floor with ornate glass roof flooding both floors with light. The majority of the rooms on the ground and first floor lead off the reception hall. The drawing room with bay windows and fireplace with wood burner and intricately formed ceiling work. Sitting room with fireplace, study with french windows onto the garden, dining room, fitted kitchen with a range of built-in units and appliances including ceramic hob, double oven and extractor hood, utility room and games room.

On the first floor are five principle bedrooms as well as bathroom and separate shower room whilst a further bathroom can be found on the rear staircase landing. From here, access leads to the second floor with a range of inter-connecting rooms. These rooms provide a large landing, bedrooms six and seven and four further ancillary rooms.

The accommodation is well maintained and presented and benefits from oil fired central heating to the majority of the rooms. A vast array of architectural features are found within the living accommodation including mosaic tiled flooring, ceiling cornices, picture rails, window shutters, sash windows as well as gothic style fireplaces and the original central staircase.
Outside, the property has a long circle driveway within the gardens leading to the front entrance to the side of which are useful garden store and lean-to. The gardens are laid predominantly to lawn with a number of mature trees and also a range of fruit trees. The garden to the east and north border open fields over which the
majority of the views can be taken. The near boundary is the formed via a ha-ha which is still in tact. In all approximately 1.28 acres.

The property lies in a stunning location near the coast in a slightly elevated position. Whilst being tucked away the location maintains good access to a wide range of facilities including the nearby Quantock Hills providing a wonderful resource for open country, as well as inter-connecting foot and bridle paths providing walking, riding and mountain biking.

The nearby village of Cannington is just
under 3.5 miles distant and provides excellent local amenities including a number of shops whilst Bridgwater is 7 miles. The M5 J24 is approximately 9 miles and J23 just over 10 miles. Therefore an excellent combination of rural hideaway with ease of access.
Porch 9'8" x 8'6" (2.95m x 2.6m).

WC 14'10" x 4'3" (4.52m x 1.3m).

Sitting Room 17'1" x 15'1" (5.2m x 4.6m).

Study 15' x 11'7" (4.57m x 3.53m).

Drawing Room 23'10" (7.26m) x 21'4" (6.5m) into bay.

Hall 29'11" (9.12m) to under stairs and fireplace x 15'10" (4.83m).

Dining Room 15'2" x 15' (4.62m x 4.57m).

Kitchen 15'6" x 11'9" (4.72m x 3.58m).

Rear Lobby 11'9" x 5'1" (3.58m x 1.55m).

Utility 12' x 6'7" (3.66m x 2m).

Games Room 14'1" x 10'7" (4.3m x 3.23m).

Landing 30'7" (9.32m) reducing to 15'10" (4.83m) x 13' (3.96m) to balustrade.

Bedroom 1 24'4" (7.42m) x 21'5" (6.53m) into bay.

Bedroom 2 15'7" x 10'10" max (4.75m x 3.3m max).

Bedroom 3 17'7" x 15'10" (5.36m x 4.83m).

Bathroom 10'9" x 8'6" (3.28m x 2.6m).

Shower Room 14'11" x 4'3" (4.55m x 1.3m).

Bedroom 4 15'3" x 15'2" (4.65m x 4.62m).

Bedroom 5 16'5" x 16'2" (5m x 4.93m).

Rear Landing 15'2" (4.62m) x 11'3" (3.43m) (L-Shaped).

Bathroom 7'2" x 5'8" (2.18m x 1.73m).

TOP FLOOR

Landing 16'2" (4.93m) x 10'9" (3.28m) to balustrade.

Bedroom 6 16'5" x 15'6" max (5m x 4.72m max).

Bedroom 7 14'8" (4.47m) x 14'3" (4.34m) average.

A1 18'3" x 9' (5.56m x 2.74m).

A2 17'8" x 15'11" (5.38m x 4.85m).

A3 14'11" x 10'10" (4.55m x 3.3m).

Inner Landing/Lobby 18'2" x 4'4" (5.54m x 1.32m).

A4 19'7" x 17'8" (5.97m x 5.38m).


From the M5 J24, take the A38 into Bridgwater, proceed to the crossroads bearing left onto the A39 towards Minehead passing Morrisons supermarket. Proceed straight through the traffic lights following the A39 as it leads out towards Wembdon and continue out into open countryside. After a couple of miles, a roundabout will be entered taking the second exit into Cannington signposted Cannington. Follow the road into the village and after approximately half a mile, turn right signposted Combwich, Otterhampton and Stockland Bristol. Follow this road for approximately 2.5 miles and turn right signposted Stockland and Steart. Follow this road for approximately half a mile where upon the entrance to Stockland Manor can be found on the right hand side.