Summary - Bittern Lodge, 53 Howells Mere, Somerford GL7 6FW
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Stylish three‑storey lodge with spa access and sweeping lake views for upscale short‑term use.
- Five bedrooms across three floors, flexible living including mezzanine master
- Dramatic double-height living room with floor-to-ceiling glazing and lake views
- Ground-floor deck plus two first-floor balconies overlooking Swillbrook Lake
- Full access to premium on-site spa, extensive facilities and private nature reserve
- Leasehold holiday property with permitted 11-month occupancy (not a primary residence)
- High annual costs: service charge ~£4,100.81 and very expensive ground rent ~£2,977.56
- High flood risk due to lakeside position; garden maintenance is extra
- Fast full-fibre broadband and Google Nest smart thermostat included
Set on the award-winning Lower Mill Estate, this contemporary five-bedroom lodge offers dramatic double-height living and uninterrupted views across Swillbrook Lake. Three floors of well-planned accommodation include a bright open-plan first-floor living, dining and kitchen with vaulted glazing, two balconies and a waterside ground-floor deck — ideal for relaxed entertaining or a high-end holiday retreat.
The layout is flexible: three double bedrooms on the ground floor, a versatile cinema/bedroom on the first floor and a mezzanine master suite with en‑suite on the second. Practical features include integrated kitchen appliances, full‑fibre broadband, a Google Nest smart thermostat and generous built-in storage.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold holiday property with permitted 11‑month occupancy. Annual charges are significant: a service charge of approximately £4,100.81 (covers spa membership and communal maintenance) and a very high ground rent of approximately £2,977.56. Garden maintenance is extra and properties on the estate face a high flood risk beside the lake.
This lodge will suit buyers seeking a premium, low‑maintenance lakeside base on a managed estate — either as a holiday home or an investor targeting short‑term rental demand. It delivers striking lakefront living and estate amenities, but factor in the running costs and occupancy restrictions before enquiring.
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