The Old House comprises a grade II listed detached dwelling of nearly 4,000sqft for renovation together with a stone barn with planning permission for conversion. In all extending to over half an acre. For sale by private treaty as a whole.
The Old House, Old School Lane, Catcott, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9HD
A substantial dwelling for renovation and a barn for conversion.
The Old House comprises a grade II listed detached dwelling of nearly 4,000sqft for renovation together with a stone barn with planning permission for conversion to provide a further two/three-bedroom dwelling.
In all extending to over half an acre.
For sale by private treaty as a whole.
Location The property is situated in the Polden Hills village of Catcott, which offers a primary school, church and two public houses. The nearby town of Street (about 6 miles to the east) offers a wider range of facilities including Clarks Village, Millfield School, and supermarkets. Bridgwater is about 8 miles to the west, whilst the Somerset County Town of Taunton is about 20 miles to the south.
The Property The Old House offers substantial period accommodation with a range of character features extending to nearly 4,000sqft now in need of renovation.
The accommodation comprises, on the ground floor, rear entrance hall with tiled floor, kitchen with flagstone floor, Aga, chamfered ceiling beams, and door to garden. Dining room with flagstone floor, feature fireplace with log burning stove, chamfered ceiling beams, central front porch/front door to garden, and oak staircase leading to the first floor. Large sitting room with bay window, fireplace, and double external doors. At the rear of the house is a bathroom and utility room with a rear corridor and secondary stairs to the first floor. On the first floor, there is a principal bedroom with adjoining dressing room, together with a further four bedrooms. In addition, either with access via the secondary staircase, or from the main landing, is a further bedroom, bathroom, and secondary kitchen, previously used to provide a flat.
Outside A short distance from the house is a dilapidated stone and tile barn which has planning permission for conversion to a two/three-bedroom dwelling. As part of this consent, permission has been granted for the creation of a new access from Old School Lane, together with the construction of two no. detached double garages and parking areas to service the proposed barn conversion and The Old House respectively.
The property is set within a walled garden and grounds totalling 0.57 of an acre, which offer potential for significant improvement.
Method of Sale The property is offered for sale by private treaty with offers in excess of £400,000 invited. There is a further parcel of land to the south which has outline planning permission for the erection of up to four detached dwellings. This is available by separate negotiation with a guide price of £400,000.
Tenure and Possession The freehold of the property is offered for sale with vacant possession available upon completion.
Planning Planning permission was granted in March 2023 for the conversion of the barn to a dwelling and the erection of two detached garages with new access off Old School Lane under application reference 14/22/00015.
Listing Status The property is grade II listed.
Services The property is serviced by mains water, electricity, and drainage.
Wayleaves Easements & Rights of Way The site will be sold with the benefit of access rights through the site to the south and subject to relevant rights for access and services associated with this. Further details are available from the agents.
Health & Safety Potential purchasers should take particular care when inspecting the property, being mindful of potentially uneven and slippery ground surfaces, as well as brambles and other plants which may be present, but potentially overgrown at the time of inspection.
EPC Ratings The property has a current EPC rating of F.
Local Authorities Somerset Council (Sedgemoor District)
Viewings Viewings are by appointment with the vendor’s agents, on 01823 428590.
Directions The site can be accessed from Manor Road, in the village of Catcott, just before the turning onto Old School Lane.
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