Summary - WATERCOMBE HOUSE WHEDDON CROSS MINEHEAD TA24 7BD
4 bed 3 bath Detached
Spacious family home with paddock, stables and direct bridleway access.
Approximately 1.773 acres including garden, paddock and two stables
Watercombe House is an elegant, substantial four-bedroom country home on the edge of Wheddon Cross, set within about 1.77 acres including garden, paddock and two stables. The house retains many original features — high ceilings, exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces and large bay windows — and offers very generous room proportions throughout, including three reception rooms plus a fitted kitchen/breakfast room and a useful boot/utility.
The grounds are a major asset for family life and equestrian hobbyists: level parking, a garage, a sheltered patio, orchard, vegetable garden, a powered tree house, paddock with water and electricity to the stables, and direct access onto a bridleway leading to Drapers Way and Dunkery Beacon. The location in Exmoor National Park suits walkers and riders, while Minehead and Dunster are within easy driving distance for more amenities.
Practical considerations are important: the property is offered freehold with no flood risk, but it has an EPC rating of G and relies on a Rayburn plus electric room heaters. The stone walls are assumed uninsulated and broadband speeds are limited. Council Tax is band G and hunting rights are not included. These factors mean the house will suit buyers prepared to invest in energy improvements and modernization to reduce running costs.
Overall this is a rare opportunity for a family or someone seeking a rural lifestyle with equestrian potential and substantial living space. The house combines character and space with a large plot and excellent outdoor access, but it requires sensible budgeting for insulation, heating upgrades and other modernisation works to unlock its full potential.
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