Aley, Over Stowey
Guide Price £595,000

Fantastic Small Holding/Equestrian Facility nestled in a quiet rural location at the foot of the Quantock Hills with immediate walking/mountain biking/horse riding opportunities in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In all about 1.5 acres.

Aley cottage is an attached 3 storey period property retaining much of its original character and charm whilst also benefitting from modern amenities such as oil fired under floor heating and fibre broadband.

The accommodation comprises, on the ground floor – entrance hall, large kitchen/dining/family room, snug/office, utility room, rear hall and bathroom. On the first floor there are 2 generous double bedrooms, a single bedroom and well equipped family bathroom. The second floor was converted in 2012 and provides a large storage area together with shower room which could be used as a further large Ensuite Bedroom/Living area subject to change of use under an application for Permitted Development – see the agent for further details. Planning Permission was previously granted for a ground floor extension, to create a separate large reception room, and this could be re-applied for, if desired.

Externally the property is accessed via attractive timber double gates with a path leading through the garden to the front door. Further up the lane, larger wooden double gates open into ample parking and turning space with a path leading through the garden to the front of the house. The garden provides a high level of privacy and has been well landscaped to offer areas of lawn, rose arches, patio, pergola, raised vegetable bed and a former stone piggery with potential for a variety of uses (subject to planning). Adjacent to the parking area there are 2 stables and a tack room (with light, power and water), detached timber workshop/store and an open fronted barn which could also be suitable for conversion to an Annexe if desired, STP. Beyond the yard there is a further enclosed area, currently used as a chicken run, but also suitable for other uses such as additional garden or parking.

Directly opposite the front of the house, a track gives right of way over a neighbouring field to the rest of the land. Here can be found a further large hardstanding yard area with the benefit of timber field shelter, 2 stables and attractive timber hay store with a mains water connection. The paddock beyond has been divided into several areas of grazing and is bordered mainly by woodland, making it very sheltered. The whole plot is thought to extend to c1.5 acres.

The property is situated in the heart of Aley, a picturesque hamlet nestled at the foot of the Quantock Hills AONB which offers miles of fantastic walking, mountain biking and horse riding. All of this can be undertaken from the doorstep with no need to encounter through roads unless desired. The hamlet also offers Quantock Lodge which has a swimming pool, gym and sports hall facilities where local hiking groups also meet. The Great Wood, a family favourite fun space is close by as well as the Street Bean café. Nether Stowey (approx. 1 mile) offers a primary school, 3 pubs and a selection of small businesses – 3 village shops including post office / cafe, library, butchers/fishmonger and a health centre. Coleridge Cottage, a National Trust property is in the village which is also the start of the Coleridge Way, a 36 mile walk passing through some of Somerset and Devon’s most breath taking scenery and ending up in Porlock. The area generally is renowned for its wide range of country pursuits. The market town of Bridgwater is 8 miles away and offers a wide range of retail and commercial facilities. Taunton (10 miles), the county town, is renowned for its excellent schools and has fast road and rail links to London (1h40), Bristol and Exeter.

COTTAGE ACCOMMODATION comprises;

Entrance Hall
2.67 x 0.99m

Window to side aspect. Door to:

Family Room with Kitchen/Dining/Living Areas
4.83 x 4.76m

A lovely family room with triple aspect double glazed windows and views over the gardens, incorporating a window seat.
Oak kitchen cabinets with Belfast sink with Reverse Osmosis water filtration and solid oak worktops.
Underfloor heating and air purification systems.

An inclusive multi-purpose room, perfect for entertaining and/or family time. Inglenook fireplace suitable for wood burner.

Underfloor Heating. Door to;

Snug
5.12 x 3.56m (max)

Double glazed window, underfloor heating, stairs to first floor.  Understairs storage cupboard.
Alcove area for woodburning stove or ground floor office area. Door to;

Utility
2.34 x 2.16m

Double glazed window, underfloor heating, Belfast sink with whole house water filtration system, space for fridge freezer, washing machine & tumble dryer.  Several steps lead to;

Rear Hall
2.28 x 0.81m

With oil fired boiler for central heating and hot water, doors to the garden and;

Bathroom
2.09 x 1.8m

Double glazed window
Three piece suite comprising bath with shower mixer tap, WC and Vanity Unit.
Ideal for accessing easily from the outdoors.

First Floor Landing:
2.55 x 2.2m (max)

With doors to all bedrooms and family bathroom.  Staircase to loft area.

Bedroom One
5.03 x 3.12m

Double glazed window to front aspect.
Wooden floor

A large king sized bedroom with wooden floor, and door to large recessed wardrobe.
Outlook over the garden, fields and forest beyond.

Bedroom 2
3.93 x 1.98m

Double glazed window to front aspect overlooking gardens.
Recessed wardrobe cupboard area.
Further recessed understairs storage cupboard and fitted recessed book shelving.

Bedroom 3
3.8 x 1.98m

Double glazed window and roof light.  With storage cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Recessed book shelving.

Family Bathroom
2.57 x 1.67m

Double glazed rooflight.  Bath with shower over, WC, vanity unit.

Second Floor Landing
1.08 x 0.75m

With doors to;

Loft Room
4.66 x 4.15m with additional storage cupboard c. 1.8 x 2m

Currently a storage area, although finished to a high standard with double glazed roof lights, electrics and plumbing, including a kitchenette unit with Belfast style sink and space for small fridge.
Potential to use as a living area or master bedroom suite, subject to the necessary consent, along with;

Shower Room
3.19 x 1.19m

Double glazed rooflight.  Electric shower, WC, Vanity Unit.