House For Sale £675,000
Greenslade Taylor Hunt are delighted to offer to the market, Stowey Brooke House. This distinguished Grade ll listed property is a one of a kind, and offers a fantastic family residence with a one bedroom self-contained annexe, glorious cottage garden and private parking, in one of West Somerset's most desirable villages.
Stowey Brooke House sits in the middle of the semi-rural village of Nether Stowey. This detached 16th Century property offers extremely versatile accommodation including four/five double bedrooms, with a self-contained annexe which could be utilised as a potential rental income, Airbnb or a multi-generational occupancy. A rare opportunity to acquire a historic building with a beautiful garden and private parking. The elegant and well-proportioned home offers an abundance of character features including exposed stonework, solid wood floors, deep alcoves, exposed beams and some beautiful stained glass feature doors. A wonderful, welcoming family home in the heart of a fantastic community.
The accommodation briefly comprises:
Main Entrance - Partially glazed solid wooden door to main entrance, stairs to first floor, door to WC, radiator and solid wood flooring.
WC - Window to side elevation, pedestal toilet, hand wash basin, space for coats and shoes and radiator.
Morning Room - Large window to side elevation overlooking a small side garden, integrated high shelving, fireplace with ceramic hearth, stained glass door to annexe and fitted carpet and stable door to kitchen.
Dining Room - Windows with deep sills to rear elevation overlooking small side garden, Inglenook fireplace with gas coal effect stove on a stone hearth, feature bread oven, radiator, fitted carpet and door to study.
Kitchen - French doors and single door to garden and snug, range of traditional farmhouse style kitchen units with gas converted Rayburn, integrated double electric oven and electric hob. Belfast sink with dual taps and solid wood counter work top, space for dishwasher and single fridge, ceramic floor and wall tiles, doors to annexe and utility room and stable door to morning room.
Utility Room - Range of kitchen cupboards with laminate counter top, cupboard housing boiler, space for washing machine, tumble dryer, large fridge and freezer. Space for coats and shoes, access to loft space, inset sink and drainer and vinyl floor covering.
Study - Window to side elevation, integrated shelving and cupboard, alcove with desk area, radiator and original red brick flooring.
Lobby - Access to all ground floor rooms, integrated alcove, radiator and fitted carpet.
Sitting Room - Windows to front and side elevation with deep window sills, Inglenook fireplace with gas coal effect stove on a brick hearth with large beam above, exposed stonework and beams throughout, radiator and fitted carpet.
Hobby Room - Window to front elevation, work bench with ample integrated shelving, radiator and solid wood flooring.
Shop/Bedroom 5 - Bay window and door to front elevation, integrated storage cupboards and shelving cupboard, box housing electrical unit, radiator and solid wood flooring.
Bedroom 1 - Dual aspect room with window to side elevation and windows to rear elevation, integrated wardrobes and storage cupboard, exposed beams and original room post dividers dating to 1650, access to loft, radiators and fitted carpet.
En-Suite - Window to the side elevation, panelled bath with shower attachment, hand wash basin with vanity cupboard, pedestal toilet, separate shower cubicle, heated towel rail, ceramic shower tiles and solid wood flooring.
Bedroom 2 - Window to front elevation with outlook over village, window seat, integrated storage cupboards, exposed beams, radiator and fitted carpet.
En-suite - Window to side elevation, standalone roll top bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, hand wash basin, pedestal toilet, integrated shelving, wood panelled walls, radiator and ceramic floor tiles.
Bedroom 3 - Triple aspect room with outlook over the brook and village, deep window seats, radiator and fitted carpet.
En-suite - Shower cubicle, hand wash basin, pedestal toilet, integrated shelving, radiator and fitted carpet.
Landing - Access to loft space, radiator, natural wood hand-rail, feature wall alcove shelving and fitted carpet.
Snug - (Currently used as home cinema) windows to side and rear elevation, door to side elevation overlooking cottage garden, light, power, radiator and boarded floor.
Store Room - Betwixt house and snug, with flooring, light and power.
Annexe - From courtyard, stable door to kitchen, window to front elevation overlooking courtyard with inset sink and mixer tap, laminate counter tops and a range of modern units. Space for under counter fridge freezer, integrated shelving, radiator and ceramic floor tiles.
Living Room - Bay window to front elevation with deep window sills, stairs to first floor, door to main house, radiator and solid wood flooring.
Bedroom - With Velux x 2, (with views to back garden and beyond), small window to front overlooking courtyard, large wardrobe cupboard housing immersion tank, radiator and fitted carpet.
En-suite - Window to side elevation, shower cubicle, pedestal toilet, hand wash basin, heated towel rail, wood panelled walls, ceramic shower tiles and vinyl flooring.
AGENT NOTE
An Historic England document is available upon request.
RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES, ETC.
No 16 has right of way over the side passage of the property. This is separate from No 18’s house and gardens.
The property is situated on Castle Street within the Quantock Hills village of Nether Stowey. Within the village there are local facilities which include a church, inn, primary school, post office, general stores, butchers and medical centre and two pubs, with one serving food and other excellent eateries nearby. The Quantock Hills themselves are designated an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty and provide multiple opportunities to enjoy the countryside and numerous rural pursuits. The Market Town of Bridgwater is approximately 8 miles and the County Town of Taunton is approximately 11 miles and offer a wider range of shopping and leisure facilities. There is also a direct line rail link to London Paddington from Taunton and motorway access can be gained at Bridgwater J23 and J24 of the M5 motorway.
To the side of the property there is a private parking space in front of solid wooden gates. There is a further parking space directly in front of the property. The gates open out onto a very pretty enclosed and private courtyard, giving access to the main entrance to the house and separate access to the annexe.
To the rear of the property there is a beautiful cottage garden courtyard with some pretty borders filled with seasonal flowers and shrubs. A wonderful space for seating and dining and in a south easterly position with a brick BBQ area, outside electric supply and cold water tap. There is gated side access to the front of the property and a well organised area to store recycling discreetly. A paved footpath leads you from the courtyard underneath a pretty archway to the main garden area which is laid to lawn with a paved area at the rear. The walled garden is bordered by heavily adorned raised beds filled with a variety of plants, shrubs and a small fruit tree. This space is perfect for seating and entertaining and is home to a wonderful summerhouse which would make a perfect studio or home office. Behind the summerhouse there are several storage sheds and space for storing tools and gardening equipment.
Stowey Brooke House sits in the middle of the semi-rural village of Nether Stowey. This detached 16th Century property offers extremely versatile accommodation including four/five double bedrooms, with a self-contained annexe which could be utilised as a potential rental income, Airbnb or a multi-generational occupancy. A rare opportunity to acquire a historic building with a beautiful garden and private parking. The elegant and well-proportioned home offers an abundance of character features including exposed stonework, solid wood floors, deep alcoves, exposed beams and some beautiful stained glass feature doors. A wonderful, welcoming family home in the heart of a fantastic community.
The accommodation briefly comprises:
Main Entrance - Partially glazed solid wooden door to main entrance, stairs to first floor, door to WC, radiator and solid wood flooring.
WC - Window to side elevation, pedestal toilet, hand wash basin, space for coats and shoes and radiator.
Morning Room - Large window to side elevation overlooking a small side garden, integrated high shelving, fireplace with ceramic hearth, stained glass door to annexe and fitted carpet and stable door to kitchen.
Dining Room - Windows with deep sills to rear elevation overlooking small side garden, Inglenook fireplace with gas coal effect stove on a stone hearth, feature bread oven, radiator, fitted carpet and door to study.
Kitchen - French doors and single door to garden and snug, range of traditional farmhouse style kitchen units with gas converted Rayburn, integrated double electric oven and electric hob. Belfast sink with dual taps and solid wood counter work top, space for dishwasher and single fridge, ceramic floor and wall tiles, doors to annexe and utility room and stable door to morning room.
Utility Room - Range of kitchen cupboards with laminate counter top, cupboard housing boiler, space for washing machine, tumble dryer, large fridge and freezer. Space for coats and shoes, access to loft space, inset sink and drainer and vinyl floor covering.
Study - Window to side elevation, integrated shelving and cupboard, alcove with desk area, radiator and original red brick flooring.
Lobby - Access to all ground floor rooms, integrated alcove, radiator and fitted carpet.
Sitting Room - Windows to front and side elevation with deep window sills, Inglenook fireplace with gas coal effect stove on a brick hearth with large beam above, exposed stonework and beams throughout, radiator and fitted carpet.
Hobby Room - Window to front elevation, work bench with ample integrated shelving, radiator and solid wood flooring.
Shop/Bedroom 5 - Bay window and door to front elevation, integrated storage cupboards and shelving cupboard, box housing electrical unit, radiator and solid wood flooring.
Bedroom 1 - Dual aspect room with window to side elevation and windows to rear elevation, integrated wardrobes and storage cupboard, exposed beams and original room post dividers dating to 1650, access to loft, radiators and fitted carpet.
En-Suite - Window to the side elevation, panelled bath with shower attachment, hand wash basin with vanity cupboard, pedestal toilet, separate shower cubicle, heated towel rail, ceramic shower tiles and solid wood flooring.
Bedroom 2 - Window to front elevation with outlook over village, window seat, integrated storage cupboards, exposed beams, radiator and fitted carpet.
En-suite - Window to side elevation, standalone roll top bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, hand wash basin, pedestal toilet, integrated shelving, wood panelled walls, radiator and ceramic floor tiles.
Bedroom 3 - Triple aspect room with outlook over the brook and village, deep window seats, radiator and fitted carpet.
En-suite - Shower cubicle, hand wash basin, pedestal toilet, integrated shelving, radiator and fitted carpet.
Landing - Access to loft space, radiator, natural wood hand-rail, feature wall alcove shelving and fitted carpet.
Snug - (Currently used as home cinema) windows to side and rear elevation, door to side elevation overlooking cottage garden, light, power, radiator and boarded floor.
Store Room - Betwixt house and snug, with flooring, light and power.
Annexe - From courtyard, stable door to kitchen, window to front elevation overlooking courtyard with inset sink and mixer tap, laminate counter tops and a range of modern units. Space for under counter fridge freezer, integrated shelving, radiator and ceramic floor tiles.
Living Room - Bay window to front elevation with deep window sills, stairs to first floor, door to main house, radiator and solid wood flooring.
Bedroom - With Velux x 2, (with views to back garden and beyond), small window to front overlooking courtyard, large wardrobe cupboard housing immersion tank, radiator and fitted carpet.
En-suite - Window to side elevation, shower cubicle, pedestal toilet, hand wash basin, heated towel rail, wood panelled walls, ceramic shower tiles and vinyl flooring.
AGENT NOTE
An Historic England document is available upon request.
RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES, ETC.
No 16 has right of way over the side passage of the property. This is separate from No 18’s house and gardens.
The property is situated on Castle Street within the Quantock Hills village of Nether Stowey. Within the village there are local facilities which include a church, inn, primary school, post office, general stores, butchers and medical centre and two pubs, with one serving food and other excellent eateries nearby. The Quantock Hills themselves are designated an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty and provide multiple opportunities to enjoy the countryside and numerous rural pursuits. The Market Town of Bridgwater is approximately 8 miles and the County Town of Taunton is approximately 11 miles and offer a wider range of shopping and leisure facilities. There is also a direct line rail link to London Paddington from Taunton and motorway access can be gained at Bridgwater J23 and J24 of the M5 motorway.
To the side of the property there is a private parking space in front of solid wooden gates. There is a further parking space directly in front of the property. The gates open out onto a very pretty enclosed and private courtyard, giving access to the main entrance to the house and separate access to the annexe.
To the rear of the property there is a beautiful cottage garden courtyard with some pretty borders filled with seasonal flowers and shrubs. A wonderful space for seating and dining and in a south easterly position with a brick BBQ area, outside electric supply and cold water tap. There is gated side access to the front of the property and a well organised area to store recycling discreetly. A paved footpath leads you from the courtyard underneath a pretty archway to the main garden area which is laid to lawn with a paved area at the rear. The walled garden is bordered by heavily adorned raised beds filled with a variety of plants, shrubs and a small fruit tree. This space is perfect for seating and entertaining and is home to a wonderful summerhouse which would make a perfect studio or home office. Behind the summerhouse there are several storage sheds and space for storing tools and gardening equipment.
