Over Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 7 bed detached house for sale

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Over Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 7 bed detached house for sale

Over Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5
£975,000

Our Summary

  • Dating back to the 17th or 18th century, this versatile seven-bedroom home is being offered to the market for the first time in nearly 60 years, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a much-loved family home rich in character and heritage that is now ready for updating
  • A range of useful outbuildings offer excellent potential for a variety of uses—whether as workshops, garaging, or even scope for development (subject to any necessary consents)
  • The house offers generously proportioned accommodation full of period charm and now offering the next owners an exciting opportunity to modernise and reimagine the space while preserving its historical integrity
  • SELLER INSIGHTWhen Mum and Dad told us that they’d bought Marsh Mills at auction, it was a dream come true
  • Adjoining the stables is a large workshop (with vehicular access to the road), a tack room, additional stable, all providing immense potential
  • Subject to the necessary consents, these buildings offer a fantastic opportunity to create additional living or ancillary accommodation, home office space, or leisure facilities, depending on your needs
  • We encourage you to check before viewing a property the potential broadband speeds and mobile signal coverage
  • Range of outbuildings ideal for storage, workshops or future conversion (STP)
  • Scope for Updating
  • Well-maintained but ready for sympathetic modernisation to create a unique country home

Description

Marsh Mill House is a charming and historic seven-bedroom home nestled in the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, dating back to the 17th or 18th century. The property has been lovingly maintained by the same family for nearly 60 years and is now being offered to the market for the first time. The house boasts a range of original features, including flagstone flooring, a butler bell system, and a vaulted barrel ceiling, and offers generously proportioned accommodation with plenty of period charm. The property sits within approximately 1.5 acres of established gardens and a further 1-acre paddock, providing a private and idyllic setting surrounded by rolling countryside. The surrounding area is steeped in history, with the nearby village of Nether Stowey offering local amenities and the Great Wood, a vast expanse of ancient woodland, just a short distance away. The property has been the happy home of five generations of the same family, welcoming many notable guests over the years, including the famous romantic poets Coleridge, Southey, and Wordsworth. With its rich history, warm charm, and treasured memories, Marsh Mill House is a rare opportunity to acquire a much-loved family home that is ready for updating and modernization.