5 Bedroom Semi-Detached for sale in Bridgwater, TA7
Manor Road, Cossington, Bridgwater, TA7£835,000
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Major part of the Manor to include a reception hall, 2/3 reception rooms, conservatory, kitchen, domestic offices, master bedroom with luxurious en suite bathroom, 4/5 additional bedrooms, family sitting /living room and 3 additional bathrooms.Gardens, outbuildings, swimming pool and tennis court.
Address
THE MANORCOSSINGTON, SOMERSET TA7 8JR
History and about the area
Cossington is a traditional village with a primary school, pub and village hall. It lies between the towns of Bridgwater and Street (bus services to each) and the M5 motorway, (junction 23), is less than 4 miles with good access north to Bristol & south to Taunton & the remainder of the West Country. Taunton has main line rail connections to London. There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Millfield at Glastonbury and Street.The Manor predates the earliest, 11th-century chancel of Cossington's parish church, St Mary's the Virgin, where two of the early residents, Sir John Brent and his wife, are commemorated in brass. The property is listed in the Domesday Book under 'The Land of St Mary of Glastonbury as 'the abbot Cossington'. It is believed that the oldest room in the Manor, now the Library, served first as an'office' for the collection of tithes from their vast landholdings.
Brief Description
The external appearance of the Manor relates closely to that of the 1840s renovation (floor plans survive). Ornamental oak bargeboards, a castellated entry, painted Marian roses and a stone Somerset griffin adorns the front elevation. Internally there is a magnificent galleried entrance hall with a stone staircase with wrought iron balustrades, excellent carpentry, beautiful plasterworks with ornate coving and central ceiling roses and working window shutters.
Accommodation
A panelled front door opens into the ENTRANCE PORCH with a tiled floor and glazed panelled double doors into the RECEPTION HALL with a tiled floor, splendid stone staircase with wrought iron balustrades and mahogany hand rail, and a fireplace with side alcoves with fitted cupboards. DRAWING ROOM a light room with floor to ceiling French windows with original shutters, gothic style pelmet and views to the church. SITTING ROOM with a fireplace with a brass surround and canopy, French windows to the gardens, alcoves with cupboards and shelving and French doors into the CONSERVATORY being double-glazed with a pitched ceiling, French doors to the garden and a KITCHENETTE with fitted cupboards and sink unit. UTILITY ROOM with sink unit, cupboards, plumbing facilities, oil fired central heating boiler and STORE containing the oil tank.
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INNER HALL with cloak and store cupboards. CLOAKROOM with hand basin and wc. KITCHEN with Benton individually designed and traditionally hand built bespoke fitted units with ranges of floor and wall cupboards, a central island unit, twin bowl sink unit plus an additional preparation sink. Fitted appliances include a dishwasher, American fridge, electric Smeg cooker range with extractor and a Smeg steam oven. INNER HALL approached from the drawing room and kitchen and with the secondary staircase.
1st Floor
FIRST FLOOR. GALLERIED LANDING with French windows. PRINCIPAL BEDROOM with wall lights and extensive range of fitted wardrobes and an exceptional EN SUITE BATHROOM again bespoke fittings by Benton Furniture and incorporating a cubicle with a steam shower, wc, bidet and a Jacuzzi bath. Generous well fitted storage facilities including ironing facility and trouser press. INNER HALL with DRESSING ROOM and SHOWER ROOM with tiling, hand basin, large shower and wc. LIBRARY/BEDROOM splendid as a reception room or bedroom with a large bay window, fireplace with marble slips and hearth and fitted bookshelves along two walls. BEDROOM OR SEWING ROOM with fitted wardrobe and cupboards.
2nd Floor
SECOND FLOOR. LANDING. BATHROOM with tiling, hand basin, bath and wc. BEDROOM with built in wardrobe and cupboards. STOREROOM. FAMILY ROOM a large living area ideal for many purposes and leading through to a BEDROOM with fitted wardrobes and an EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM with tiled cubicle, hand basin and wc. BEDROOM with fitted wardrobes.
Outside
The gardens have been planned, landscaped and maintained to exceptional standards and include terraces, lawns, herbaceous borders, flowerbeds and well-clipped hedges. One feature is a rose covered arbor built in the memory of the late Roger Elliot (the well known astrologer). One area of the garden includes a paved terrace, surrounded by a backdrop of woven living willow and beloved by travelling Shakespeare companies.The garden in turn leads along gravelled paths flanked by rockeries and ponds to the swimming pool set in a large paved terrace being totally private and well sheltered with an adjacent timber PAVILION which includes a CLOAKROOM with wc and hand basin, SHOWER ROOM and CHANGING CUBICLE. The pavilion also has a bar conter with sink unit and fridge. Close by is an octagonal stone POOL HOUSE which houses the pool filtering system and provides storage for pool items.
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Just beyond the pool is a HARD TENNIS COURT and to the sides run a vegetable garden with raised beds, espaliered fruit trees and cages for soft fruit.Within the gardens is a GARAGE/STORE, RECYCLING AREA and GREENHOUSE.The sale of the property includes the fitted carpets, light fittings, curtains and blinds and pool servicing equipment. Other items are available by negotiation.The Manor has used by the present owners as an important part of the village and has been the setting for annual concerts and other events for which it is admirably suited.
Directions
From the A39 which runs from the M5 towards Street take the road to Cossington.On entering the village turn left and the drive entrance can be seen on the left hand side by the Church.
Important Notice
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property. Ref: 4416
Address
THE MANORCOSSINGTON, SOMERSET TA7 8JR
History and about the area
Cossington is a traditional village with a primary school, pub and village hall. It lies between the towns of Bridgwater and Street (bus services to each) and the M5 motorway, (junction 23), is less than 4 miles with good access north to Bristol & south to Taunton & the remainder of the West Country. Taunton has main line rail connections to London. There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Millfield at Glastonbury and Street.The Manor predates the earliest, 11th-century chancel of Cossington's parish church, St Mary's the Virgin, where two of the early residents, Sir John Brent and his wife, are commemorated in brass. The property is listed in the Domesday Book under 'The Land of St Mary of Glastonbury as 'the abbot Cossington'. It is believed that the oldest room in the Manor, now the Library, served first as an'office' for the collection of tithes from their vast landholdings.
Brief Description
The external appearance of the Manor relates closely to that of the 1840s renovation (floor plans survive). Ornamental oak bargeboards, a castellated entry, painted Marian roses and a stone Somerset griffin adorns the front elevation. Internally there is a magnificent galleried entrance hall with a stone staircase with wrought iron balustrades, excellent carpentry, beautiful plasterworks with ornate coving and central ceiling roses and working window shutters.
Accommodation
A panelled front door opens into the ENTRANCE PORCH with a tiled floor and glazed panelled double doors into the RECEPTION HALL with a tiled floor, splendid stone staircase with wrought iron balustrades and mahogany hand rail, and a fireplace with side alcoves with fitted cupboards. DRAWING ROOM a light room with floor to ceiling French windows with original shutters, gothic style pelmet and views to the church. SITTING ROOM with a fireplace with a brass surround and canopy, French windows to the gardens, alcoves with cupboards and shelving and French doors into the CONSERVATORY being double-glazed with a pitched ceiling, French doors to the garden and a KITCHENETTE with fitted cupboards and sink unit. UTILITY ROOM with sink unit, cupboards, plumbing facilities, oil fired central heating boiler and STORE containing the oil tank.
*
INNER HALL with cloak and store cupboards. CLOAKROOM with hand basin and wc. KITCHEN with Benton individually designed and traditionally hand built bespoke fitted units with ranges of floor and wall cupboards, a central island unit, twin bowl sink unit plus an additional preparation sink. Fitted appliances include a dishwasher, American fridge, electric Smeg cooker range with extractor and a Smeg steam oven. INNER HALL approached from the drawing room and kitchen and with the secondary staircase.
1st Floor
FIRST FLOOR. GALLERIED LANDING with French windows. PRINCIPAL BEDROOM with wall lights and extensive range of fitted wardrobes and an exceptional EN SUITE BATHROOM again bespoke fittings by Benton Furniture and incorporating a cubicle with a steam shower, wc, bidet and a Jacuzzi bath. Generous well fitted storage facilities including ironing facility and trouser press. INNER HALL with DRESSING ROOM and SHOWER ROOM with tiling, hand basin, large shower and wc. LIBRARY/BEDROOM splendid as a reception room or bedroom with a large bay window, fireplace with marble slips and hearth and fitted bookshelves along two walls. BEDROOM OR SEWING ROOM with fitted wardrobe and cupboards.
2nd Floor
SECOND FLOOR. LANDING. BATHROOM with tiling, hand basin, bath and wc. BEDROOM with built in wardrobe and cupboards. STOREROOM. FAMILY ROOM a large living area ideal for many purposes and leading through to a BEDROOM with fitted wardrobes and an EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM with tiled cubicle, hand basin and wc. BEDROOM with fitted wardrobes.
Outside
The gardens have been planned, landscaped and maintained to exceptional standards and include terraces, lawns, herbaceous borders, flowerbeds and well-clipped hedges. One feature is a rose covered arbor built in the memory of the late Roger Elliot (the well known astrologer). One area of the garden includes a paved terrace, surrounded by a backdrop of woven living willow and beloved by travelling Shakespeare companies.The garden in turn leads along gravelled paths flanked by rockeries and ponds to the swimming pool set in a large paved terrace being totally private and well sheltered with an adjacent timber PAVILION which includes a CLOAKROOM with wc and hand basin, SHOWER ROOM and CHANGING CUBICLE. The pavilion also has a bar conter with sink unit and fridge. Close by is an octagonal stone POOL HOUSE which houses the pool filtering system and provides storage for pool items.
**
Just beyond the pool is a HARD TENNIS COURT and to the sides run a vegetable garden with raised beds, espaliered fruit trees and cages for soft fruit.Within the gardens is a GARAGE/STORE, RECYCLING AREA and GREENHOUSE.The sale of the property includes the fitted carpets, light fittings, curtains and blinds and pool servicing equipment. Other items are available by negotiation.The Manor has used by the present owners as an important part of the village and has been the setting for annual concerts and other events for which it is admirably suited.
Directions
From the A39 which runs from the M5 towards Street take the road to Cossington.On entering the village turn left and the drive entrance can be seen on the left hand side by the Church.
Important Notice
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property. Ref: 4416
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Stations Nearby
- Bridgwater
- 3.7 miles
- Bridgwater
- 3.6 miles
- Taunton
- 12.2 miles
- Highbridge & Burnham
- 4.7 miles
Schools Nearby
- Penrose School
- 4.5 miles
- Elmwood School
- 4.5 miles
- Bridgewater Academy
- 3.2 miles
- Cossington Primary School
- 0.1 miles
- Kingsmoor Primary School
- 1.1 miles
- Woolavington Village Primary School
- 1.1 miles
- Shapwick School
- 3.9 miles
- Shapwick School
- 4.0 miles
- Chilton Trinity Technology College
- 3.9 miles
- Bridgwater College
- 3.5 miles
