Luxborough, Watchet, Somerset, TA23

An enchanting period cottage set on the edge of this sought after village with the upper reaches of the Washford stream running through the garden

The property is approached through a pillared gated entrance and over a bridge spanning the Washford Stream, which leads into a gravelled courtyard providing ample parking. The house, which is now in need of renovation and modernisation, offers considerable scope for a new owner to create a delightful village home. Of particular note is the substantial two-storey barn attached to the house which, subject to the necessary consents, offers excellent potential to be incorporated into the existing accommodation or possibly converted to provide an annexe, studio or hobby room.
The accommodation is particularly light and spacious and, for a cottage, has well-proportioned, high-ceilinged rooms. A stable door leads into an entrance porch and then into a hall with useful built-in storage for coats and boots. From here, there is access into a cloakroom, a spacious study/snug and the main sitting room, which is a dual-aspect room with a large window overlooking the front of the property, glazed double doors opening onto the rear terrace and gardens beyond, and a handsome fireplace with wood-burning stove. Beyond the sitting room is the dining room, which has a further fireplace and double doors opening onto the gravelled area at the front of the house. The staircase rises from here to the first floor. Adjoining the dining room is the kitchen, fitted with a range of wall and floor-mounted units and an oil-fired Aga. From here, a boot room has a stable door opening onto the rear terrace and provides access into the adjoining two-storey barn. The barn represents a particularly exciting opportunity. On the ground floor is a substantial single garage, together with an additional WC, while the first floor provides a large open storage area.
On the first floor of the house are four bedrooms, two of which are particularly generous in their proportions. The principal bedroom has an en suite bathroom, whilst the remaining three bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.

Gardens & grounds

It is the setting which makes Kingsbridge Cottage particularly special. The gardens lie predominantly to the north, where the sound of the stream running alongside provides a wonderful ambiance. Double gates at the far end of the garden open onto a second bridge across the stream, providing additional access onto the lane. Beyond the main garden is a further parcel of land containing a variety of established trees. Both the gardens and additional land are presently overgrown and require clearance but provide an excellent opportunity to create attractive grounds befitting the particularly peaceful and picturesque setting.

Tax Band: F