Aley Cottage
Over Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1HB
Guide Price
£635,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse
Property Tags: Equestrian
Land Tags: Paddock, Pasture Land
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Mar 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse
- Property Tags: Equestrian
- Land Tags: Paddock, Pasture Land
THE AGENT SAYS ..............
The property forms part of what was originally the manor to the village. Now offers flexible accommodation set over three floors. The property has been upgraded by the current owner whilst sensitively retaining some wonderful original features.
Most notably are the equestrian facilities available with the cottage providing superb accommodation for horses and ponies, within easy reach of extensive outriding, on offer with a network of trails and bridle paths running through the Quantock Hills (AONB).
ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation includes an entrance porch with cloak and boot storage. This leads into an open plan farmhouse style kitchen / diner / family room. A full range of bespoke handmade oak fitted wall and base kitchen units including worksurfaces and splash backs run along one side of the room. An integrated electric oven with halogen hobs, integrated dish washer and a double Belfast sink complete the arrangement. A spacious dining area enjoys views out to the front garden. Beyond is a sitting area featuring a beautiful original hand carved oak fire surround and mantle houses a wood burning stove. An impressive Bressummer beam over would indicate this was once an inglenook fireplace. Ceiling timbers and a ceramic tiled floor (including underfloor heating) extend through into a pantry with a Rayburn cooker. Beyond is the snug with a natural wood staircase to the far side. A utility room provides addition space for a washing machine/dryer and a further Belfast sink set within storage base units. This continues to a front entrance to the cottage with the oil-fired boiler at one end. A bathroom is at the end.
On the first floor is the principal bedroom with views to the front garden this includes a storage cupboard and natural wood flooring. Bedroom three is a single with ample built-in storage and shelving and a desk area to the side. A velux light window allows natural light in. Bedroom two includes shelving and additional under eaves storage. The family bathroom has been recently upgraded to offer a stylish contemporary design including an overhead shower and an oak vanity with basin running along one side.
On the second floor is a large bed / sitting room set within the attic space. A velux light window allows an abundance of light in. To one side is a fully fitted kitchenette, a shower room and extensive storage which offers extended flexible accommodation ideal for additional family members or as an air B&B or rental.
GARDEN AND GROUNDS
The property is approached from a small country lane into a no through private access. Double wooden gates open into the front garden area with the main pathway leading to the house entrance. A pretty cottage garden extends to about 0.2 acres from the front of the property around to the side. This incorporates lawned areas surrounded by established borders offering a wide selection of colourful plants, ornamental trees and shrubs providing colour and interest throughout the year. A small ornamental pond can be seen to one side.
Following a path to the rear with a gated entrance to a stable yard. A separate secure gated vehicular entrance leads into the yard with a covered area ideal for a trailer or horse box. A substantial purpose-built building includes two loose boxes and a feed / tack room at the end. Beyond is a large chicken run and coop. A concrete turnout area with additional parking to the side completes the yard. Leading along a private track directly opposite to the cottage entrance gates follows through to a pasture field through double gated entrance into an impressive hard standing and feed area. A recently added substantial field shelter/stable including two further loose boxes and a covered standing area is seen to the far side. A smaller field shelter and hay store is to the other side. This opens into a large turnout with field access which approaches 1.22 acres which currently is subdivided into smaller paddock areas with a long pony run to one side.
EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
• Purpose built building with 2 loose boxes & feed/tack room
• Field shelter with 2 loose boxes and covered standing area
• Smaller field shelter and hay store
• Chicken run and coop
• Paddocks extending to approximately 1.22 acres with pony run
SURROUNDING AREA
Situated within the Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Aley Cottage sits in the quiet hamlet of Aley with many historic villages including Over Stowey, Nether Stowey and Spaxton providing local amenities, schools, churches and Public Houses. The County town of Taunton with a host of shops, schools, mainline station, services and M5 motorway lies within 10 miles. Alternatively Bridgwater lying to the east provides similar services and motorway access.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Rating E
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Sedgemoor County Council. Council Tax Band D
Marketed by: Humberts, Taunton
The property forms part of what was originally the manor to the village. Now offers flexible accommodation set over three floors. The property has been upgraded by the current owner whilst sensitively retaining some wonderful original features.
Most notably are the equestrian facilities available with the cottage providing superb accommodation for horses and ponies, within easy reach of extensive outriding, on offer with a network of trails and bridle paths running through the Quantock Hills (AONB).
ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation includes an entrance porch with cloak and boot storage. This leads into an open plan farmhouse style kitchen / diner / family room. A full range of bespoke handmade oak fitted wall and base kitchen units including worksurfaces and splash backs run along one side of the room. An integrated electric oven with halogen hobs, integrated dish washer and a double Belfast sink complete the arrangement. A spacious dining area enjoys views out to the front garden. Beyond is a sitting area featuring a beautiful original hand carved oak fire surround and mantle houses a wood burning stove. An impressive Bressummer beam over would indicate this was once an inglenook fireplace. Ceiling timbers and a ceramic tiled floor (including underfloor heating) extend through into a pantry with a Rayburn cooker. Beyond is the snug with a natural wood staircase to the far side. A utility room provides addition space for a washing machine/dryer and a further Belfast sink set within storage base units. This continues to a front entrance to the cottage with the oil-fired boiler at one end. A bathroom is at the end.
On the first floor is the principal bedroom with views to the front garden this includes a storage cupboard and natural wood flooring. Bedroom three is a single with ample built-in storage and shelving and a desk area to the side. A velux light window allows natural light in. Bedroom two includes shelving and additional under eaves storage. The family bathroom has been recently upgraded to offer a stylish contemporary design including an overhead shower and an oak vanity with basin running along one side.
On the second floor is a large bed / sitting room set within the attic space. A velux light window allows an abundance of light in. To one side is a fully fitted kitchenette, a shower room and extensive storage which offers extended flexible accommodation ideal for additional family members or as an air B&B or rental.
GARDEN AND GROUNDS
The property is approached from a small country lane into a no through private access. Double wooden gates open into the front garden area with the main pathway leading to the house entrance. A pretty cottage garden extends to about 0.2 acres from the front of the property around to the side. This incorporates lawned areas surrounded by established borders offering a wide selection of colourful plants, ornamental trees and shrubs providing colour and interest throughout the year. A small ornamental pond can be seen to one side.
Following a path to the rear with a gated entrance to a stable yard. A separate secure gated vehicular entrance leads into the yard with a covered area ideal for a trailer or horse box. A substantial purpose-built building includes two loose boxes and a feed / tack room at the end. Beyond is a large chicken run and coop. A concrete turnout area with additional parking to the side completes the yard. Leading along a private track directly opposite to the cottage entrance gates follows through to a pasture field through double gated entrance into an impressive hard standing and feed area. A recently added substantial field shelter/stable including two further loose boxes and a covered standing area is seen to the far side. A smaller field shelter and hay store is to the other side. This opens into a large turnout with field access which approaches 1.22 acres which currently is subdivided into smaller paddock areas with a long pony run to one side.
EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
• Purpose built building with 2 loose boxes & feed/tack room
• Field shelter with 2 loose boxes and covered standing area
• Smaller field shelter and hay store
• Chicken run and coop
• Paddocks extending to approximately 1.22 acres with pony run
SURROUNDING AREA
Situated within the Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Aley Cottage sits in the quiet hamlet of Aley with many historic villages including Over Stowey, Nether Stowey and Spaxton providing local amenities, schools, churches and Public Houses. The County town of Taunton with a host of shops, schools, mainline station, services and M5 motorway lies within 10 miles. Alternatively Bridgwater lying to the east provides similar services and motorway access.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Rating E
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Sedgemoor County Council. Council Tax Band D
Marketed by: Humberts, Taunton
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.