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Burrowbridge, Bridgwater, TA7 5 bed detached house for sale
Burrowbridge, Bridgwater, TA7
£850,000
Burrowbridge, Bridgwater, TA7
£850,000
Our Summary
- A generous GII listed double fronted 5-bed countryside home requiring partial renovation, set in a ¾ acre plot, enjoying detached triple garage with loft room, adjoining open barn and large utility/studio with annexe potential
- Coming to the market for the first time in nearly 30 years, the property is in need of partial renovation, offering the opportunity for a new proprietor to create a truly statement home
- The principal rooms are in fine order having been renovated within the last 10 years, with scope to enhance the remainder of the property significantly
- L-shaped stairs from the utility lead up to a studio/office; laid with solid oak flooring and being triple aspect (in addition to a cast iron rooflight) the room is incredibly light and airy, great as a space integrated with the main house or, in conjunction with the utility, offers potential annexe conversion with independent access
- A false door in the panelling leads beyond the sitting room to a further two rooms in need of renovation; immediately adjacent is a room with a red brick fireplace and flagstone flooring, in addition to stairs leading up to the Master bedroom’s dressing room
- This small building had planning and listed building consent previously granted to be taken down, however the room could be incorporated into the house if desired
- The majority of upstairs is in need of a scheme of redecoration, however enjoys five double bedrooms, including Master with en-suite and dressing room, and family bathroom
- Beds two, three and four all feature stained floorboards and sash windows to the front of the house, with bed five requiring a full cosmetic overhaul
- The barn exists only in part, however offers good scope to renovate and reinstate as ancillary to the main home, or to be taken down and have the garden opened up (subject to planning)
- Requiring partial renovation
Description
This 5-bedroom GII listed country home, known as Lockyers Farm, is set in a ¾ acre plot and offers a unique opportunity for renovation. The property has been partially renovated in the last 10 years, with the principal rooms in fine order, while the remaining areas require further work. The house features a generous kitchen/diner, study/snug, and sitting room, all with original features such as Hamstone fireplaces and timber panelling. The property also includes a detached triple garage with a loft room, an adjoining open barn, and a large utility/studio with annexe potential. The studio has triple aspect windows and a "trapdoor" design that can be shut off from downstairs, making it an ideal space for a home office or annexe conversion. The property is located in the village of Burrowbridge, which has a highly regarded pub and is close to the historic town of Langport, with its range of everyday amenities.