Lot 1 The Old House, Old School Lane, Catcott, Bridgwater, TA7

The Old House comprises a grade II listed detached dwelling of nearly 4,000sqft for renovation together with a stone barn with planning permission (which has been implemented) for conversion to provide a further two/three-bedroom dwelling, extending to just over half an acre.

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 foundations for one of the garages have recently been laid. The Local Planning Authority have therefore confirmed that the planning permission has been implemented.

The property is set within a walled garden and grounds totalling 0.55 of an acre, which offer potential for significant improvement.

Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole, or Lot 1, comprising the house, barn for conversion, and garden. Offers in excess of £525,000 are sought for the property as a whole. Lot 1 is offered for sale with offers in excess of £425,000 invited.

Tenure & 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. The vendors have commenced works and paid the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). This has been confirmed in writing by the Local Planning Authority so the permission is extant.

Listing Status
The property is grade II listed.

Services
The property is serviced by mains water, electricity, and drainage.

Wayleaves Easements & Rights of Way
If only Lot 1 is sold, the relevant access rights will be granted through Lot 2 in accordance with the plans for the conversion of the barn. Equally, rights will be reserved for service connections for the retained land, subject to reinstatement of the land following the installation of services. 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 .

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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