Summary - THE OLD RECTORY OTTERHAMPTON BRIDGWATER TA5 2PT
9 bed 4 bath Detached
Spacious, characterful country home with extensive grounds and outbuildings.
- Grade II listed Victorian rectory with abundant period features
- Nine double bedrooms and 4½ bathrooms across three floors
- Extensive plot over 0.8 acres with tennis court and mature gardens
- Outbuildings include summer house (electricity/water) and garage
- Large cellar currently used as gym and wine storage
- Remote hamlet location; nearest town Bridgwater five miles away
- Listed status restricts alterations and may increase renovation costs
- Slow broadband, average mobile signal, and quite expensive council tax
Set within over 0.8 acres of secluded grounds, The Old Rectory is a substantial Grade II listed Victorian home that suits a large family seeking privacy and country living. Nine double bedrooms and 4½ bathrooms are arranged across three floors, alongside generous reception rooms, cellar, and multiple outbuildings including a summer house and garage. The plot includes a tennis court and extensive parking, all bordered by protected countryside and farmland.
The house retains abundant period character — original fireplaces, high ceilings, parquet floors and sash-style windows — offering an immediate sense of history and grandeur. The layout provides flexible family living: large formal dining and drawing rooms, ground-floor bedroom with en suite, a second kitchen on the first floor, and attic/second-floor rooms ideal for teens or a home gym. The summer house with utilities and the tennis court make the outside equally entertaining.
Buyers should note material considerations: as a Grade II listed building, alterations will be restricted and can add complexity and cost. Broadband speeds are slow and mobile signal only average, which may affect home-working without investment. The property sits in a remote hamlet so daily amenities are a short drive away; council tax is described as quite expensive. Some rooms and systems may need updating — the house offers significant potential but not a move-in‑perfect modern refurbishment.
This home will appeal to families who prioritise space, privacy and character, and who are prepared for the stewardship responsibilities of a listed house. With its extensive grounds, outbuildings and flexible interior, it also offers opportunities for adaptation or multi-generational living while remaining a tranquil country retreat near the estuary and Bridgwater.
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