Minehead, Somerset

STOWLEYS

Fine and Country present to the market this wonderful and elegant 1920s detached coastal home set in over 2 acres of beautiful gardens with paddock and breathtaking views of Exmoor and over Porlock bay

KEY FEATURES

Stowleys enjoys a prestigious location off a country lane linking the highly regarded Exmoor village of Porlock with the picturesque National Trust village of Bossington. The property stands proud in over 2 acres of beautiful mature gardens with a paddock and is positioned to take full advantage of the wonderful setting and panoramic views over Porlock Bay towards Porlock Weir, Hurlstone Point, the surrounding Exmoor Hills and some wonderful sun sets.

Built in the 1920s and is a most attractive and grand period house offering elegant and beautifully proportioned rooms all finished to a high standard and enjoying glorious outlooks. In recent years the property has been sympathetically and carefully renovated including the installation of a stunning Neptune kitchen with Aga and a separate matching utility room.

The double glazed and oil fired centrally heated accommodation is arranged over three floors and it will become evident on inspection that the owners take a particular pride in the presentation of their home and gardens.

Passing through double wrought iron gates onto an ornamental gravelled drive with the back drop of the sea a handsome house A substantial slate floored entrance porch welcomes you through to a formal reception hall with tiled flooring flowing through to traditional cloakroom whilst the other side of the hall sits a study. An elegant double aspect drawing room with marble fireplace and bow window with seating overlooks the gardens and a sitting/dining room with stone fireplace and woodburner has double doors into to the gardens. The bespoke Neptune kitchen/ breakfast room with a walk in pantry is an undoubted feature offering an excellent range cupboards and drawers with matching island unit, granite work tops, double deep sinks and integrated appliances to include a four oven electric Aga, Neff induction hob, eye level double ovens, microwave, coffee machine, dishwasher and Rangemaster American style fridgefreezer. Multi pane double doors lead through to a double glazed garden room enjoying stunning views over the gardens Porlock Bay and with access onto the terrace. Staying on the ground floor there is a separate matching utility room, boot room with walk in storage cupboard.

KEY FEATURES

The bedrooms lead off a beautiful and spacious galleried landing and include a principal suite with balcony with breathtaking coastal views, fitted dressing room and large luxury en-suite bathroom with slipper bath, his and hers French style wash stand, low level W.C and a separate shower. There are four further bedrooms including an en-suite guest suite together with a modern fitted bathroom and shower room. On the second floor there are two further rooms and a modern fitted bathroom suitable as a further guest suite.

KEY FEATURES

OUTSIDE GARDENS & GROUNDS

Stowleys stands in approximately 2.29 acres of mature formal gardens and is approached off Bossington Lane through double gates onto a gravelled drive with ample parking, turn around and access to the garaging. The beautifully manicured gardens include sweeping lawns with inset trees, shrubs and flower beds, pergola with climbing plants and stone path walkways. A low walled paved terrace immediately outside of the garden room is ideal for alfresco dining with steps down to a further lawn with flower and shrub borders and a variety of trees. A further raised decked terrace with sunken fish pond provides a superb view over the bay, there is a small orchard with young fruit trees, wild meadow and large greenhouse. A post a rail fence at the foot of the garden divides off a small paddock ideal for those wishing to keep small animals. Within the grounds there is also a range of buildings providing log and garden implement stores.

KEY FEATURES

GARAGE WITH ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION

The former stable/tack room attached to the rear of the garage has been cleverly converted to provide ancillary accommodation offering a sitting room with kitchenette and bi-fold doors to a terrace, double bedroom and bathroom suitable for a variety of uses subject to the usual consents.

INFORMATION

LOCATION

Porlock village centre is within approximately half a mile and has an excellent range of everyday facilities to include church, village hall, primary school, bowling club, health centre, shops, inns and restaurants. The quaint hamlet and harbour of Porlock Weir is approximately one and a half miles and West Somerset’s coastal resort of Minehead which has a more comprehensive shopping facility is approximately six miles. The county town of Taunton which has mainline rail connections and access to the motorway network is approximately twenty eight miles and for those who enjoy exploring the countryside Exmoor is literally on the doorstep with superb walks nearby, the coast is within a mile and the Quantock and Brendon Hills and the many renowned beauty spots of the area are all close at hand.

Stunning coastal home within The Exmoor National Park Breathtaking sea views and sunsets Edge of highly regarded Exmoor village 4 reception rooms Neptune fitted kitchen with Aga Principal suite with dressing room, en-suite and balcony 4 further bedrooms (one en-suite) 2 room second floor suite with shower room Garage with adjoining ancillary accommodation Wonderful gardens with paddock in all 2.29 acres (0.93 ha)

SERVICES

Mains water, drainage and electric. Oil fired central heating. Electric A ga.

DIRECTIONS

From Minehead take the A39 towards Porlock (approximately 5 miles) on reaching the village there is a one way hill descending into the village, do not proceed down this road but follow the main road around to the right and after approximately 75 yards on a sharp ninety degree bend turn sharp right into Bossington Lane. Follow the lane for approximately a quarter of a mile where the property will be found on the left hand side.

Council Tax Band: G

Tenure: Freehold

Price £2,250,000

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed18.09.2023

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