Price changed to £900,000
June 12, 2025
Listed for £925,000
March 4, 2025
Sold for £550,000
2003
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An early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate this fabulous family home and annexe with a substantial range of outbuildings, all offering a number of opportunities and situated within an enviable and picturesque setting.
The property is situated in an elevated position within the hamlet known as Bincombe which lies within the parish of Over Stowey, midway between Over Stowey and Nether Stowey. The property stands within the Quantock Hills, an area designated as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty. These hills provide opportunities for walking, riding and other rural pursuits. From the property views can be enjoyed over the adjoining farmland and beyond. Over Stowey has a rural community with 14th Century Church, active parish and village hall. The somewhat larger village of Nether Stowey is within about 1 mile and provides local shopping facilities, pubs, library, primary school, veterinary surgery and a health centre. The county town of Taunton can be reached over the hills and is about 10 miles distance, while the town of Bridgwater is about 9 miles. Both towns provide multiple shopping and schooling facilities, along with a mainline railway station. Access to the M5 Motorway can be gained at Bridgwater Junctions 23 & 24 and Taunton Junction 25. Bristol and Exeter airports can be found approx. 34 and 44 miles respectively.
Bincombe House is accessed via a five bar gate which opens onto a gravelled driveway and leads to a range of traditional outbuildings to include; two former stables, an original open fronted pole barn, two further workshops/garden stores and an open fronted store. The driveway continues around to the rear of the property where you will find ample parking. A metal gate opens out to a meadow with willows and poplars and a stream running along the bottom, a further gate provides access onto Coleridge Way. An orchard is well-stocked with cider, cooking and crab apples, pear and plum trees. An open fronted tractor house can be found adjacent to the orchard. The gardens are laid to lawn and surround the property which is adorned with wisteria, clematis and a climbing hydrangea. Partly walled with a lovely terrace which provides an ideal space for entertaining being nicely shaded in part by a rare Chilean fire tree and having fantastic views. There is also an area for the children with timber tree house, slide and climbing frame. A kitchen garden has an abundance of fruit trees including; raspberries, blackcurrants and gooseberries, along with raised vegetable beds. Finally, you will find an aluminium greenhouse and an additional garden store.