A very attractive period detached 4 bedroomed farmhouse, in need of refurbishment, set in superb gardens and grounds enjoying a wonderful rural position with glorious countryside views surrounding the house near to the Quantock Hills.

THE AGENT SAYS...
Captains has been owned by the current family since the early 1960’s and now offers an exciting renovation and refurbishment opportunity to potential purchasers. The property is set in an enviable position and is surrounded by extensive gardens and grounds. Glorious open countryside views can be enjoyed beyond.

ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation is spread over two floors to include: an entrance hall with a downstairs cloak room with staircase off to the side. The sitting room is a well-proportioned reception room and features an original cross beam ceiling and a central inglenook fireplace, with bread oven detail with an open fire set on a brick hearth. French doors open out to the terrace and garden. At the far side leads into a small conservatory and sunroom.

THE PROPERTY
The dining room includes a further inglenook fireplace that extends across the far wall with an open fire and original inset bread oven to one side. All set on an attractive original brick hearth that extends across the room. A large window with seating looks out to the garden. Exposed ceiling timbers add charm and character. A spacious kitchen/breakfast toom includes a range of storage cupboards with a two oven oil fired Aga central to the room with airing cupboard to the side. Access leads into a large utility providing extended kitchen storage and boot/hanging space with access to pantry. There is also plumbing for a washer/dryer and sink with drainer. A door leads to the front parking area. A further store room can be accessed from the outside just off to the side of the main entrance.

On the first floor there are four bedrooms. The principal bedroom is exceptionally spacious with wonderful views looking over the gardens and open countryside. A family bathroom completes the upstairs arrangement.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Captains is accessed off a quiet country lane into a private part shared entrance leading to a private drive flanked either side by lawn and garden up to the main house, which continues around to the side to a large detached double garage and workshop. There is ample parking and turning space for several cars. The garden continues around to the sides and rear of the house, where pretty pathways lead to a wonderful stone paved sun terrace providing a great entertaining space. Established borders filled with a wide selection of attractive herbaceous plants and ornamental shrubs, that were planted by the family, provide colour and interest throughout much of the year. A flat lawned area, which was an old tennis court, continues across to a pretty wooded area off to the side. A central pathway leads along the side of the main lawn area opening out to an orchard planted with established apple trees. Mature hedging borders the boundary line with open fields beyond. Gardens and grounds extending to approximately 0.87 acre.

SURROUNDING AREA
Otterhampton can be found a short distance from the A39 Minehead road. This rural hamlet is located between the villages of Stockland Bristol and Combwich. It is also only a short distance to the estuary and is well known for its pretty coastal walks. Bridgwater is the nearest main town and can be found 5 miles to the east and offers a wider range of shopping and leisure facilities. There is a mainline rail link and access to the motorway network via the M5 at junctions 23 and 24. A 10 mile drive over the Quantock Hills gives access to the county town of Taunton where there is a comprehensive range of educational, leisure and retail facilities as you could expect from a major regional centre together with a number of noted public schools.

International airports can be found at both Bristol and Exeter.

SERVICES
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. An oil fired 2 door Aga heats the water. Night storage heaters.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset Council - Council Tax Band F

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Rating F