Summary - BILBROOK COTTAGE BILBROOK MINEHEAD TA24 6HE
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Versatile five-bed home with extensive gardens, eco systems and outbuildings.
Five bedrooms, two en suites, large galleried living spaces
Approximately 3.33 acres: orchard, paddock, pond, polytunnel and meadow
Studio/workshop, two stables, tack room and double garage
Ecological systems: solar income, ASHP, rainwater and grey-water reuse
Main heating: oil boiler with radiators; ASHP supplements heating
Solid stone walls likely uninsulated—upgrade potential for insulation
Medium flood risk in the area — consider insurance and drainage checks
Gravel drive, electronic gated access onto A39; ample parking
Set down a quiet lane near Minehead, this five-bedroom detached cottage combines generous, light-filled living spaces with remarkably versatile grounds. The house offers two en suites, a galleried garden room and large reception rooms that suit family life and home working. Large windows and vaulted landings enhance the sense of space, while a studio/workshop, double garage and stables support hobbies or small-scale equestrian use.
The property is notable for its eco features: solar panels (providing income above on-site use), an air source heat pump, rainwater harvesting and a grey-water system, plus an EV charger. Grounds extend to about 3.33 acres and include a turnout paddock/wildflower meadow, orchard with several fruit varieties, polytunnel, pond and well-planted terraces — all laid out for year-round interest and practical growing.
Practical points to note: the house is an older stone-built property (pre-1900) and is assumed to have solid walls with no built-in insulation, so upgrading to modern insulation could be beneficial. Main fuel is oil with a boiler and radiators; the property also uses an air source heat pump. There is a medium flood risk for the area and some systems (greywater, external feeds) mean routine maintenance and awareness of operating arrangements are required.
This home will suit buyers wanting extensive outdoor space and flexible accommodation — families, hobby farmers or those seeking a low-energy rural base with income-producing solar. A viewing is recommended to fully appreciate the scale of the rooms and the breadth of the grounds and outbuildings.
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