Summary - THE OLD POST OFFICE, LANE THROUGH COURTWAY TA5 1DR
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Detached 3-bed period house in Quantock Hills — characterful renovation project with garden and garage.
- Detached period house in Quantock Hills AONB with countryside views
- Approximately 1,503 sq ft: three bedrooms, three receptions
- Needs full modernisation; EPC rating F
- Oil-fired central heating and AGA; consider future energy costs
- Private drainage; mains water and electricity connected
- Garage and parking across the lane; garden elevated and modest
- Very slow broadband despite excellent mobile signal
- Freehold, no onward chain; Council Tax band E (above average)
Set in the heart of the Quantock Hills AONB, The Old Post Office is a detached period house offering generous internal space and far-reaching countryside views. Its layout includes three reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room with AGA, three bedrooms and a family bathroom across approximately 1,503 sq ft. The property is freehold and offered with no onward chain.
This is a renovation opportunity: the house retains much original character but requires modernisation throughout. Practical considerations include an EPC rating of F, oil-fired heating with a boiler and radiators, private drainage, and very slow broadband speeds. The garden is modest and elevated, with stone steps, specimen planting, a wildlife pond and a timber shed; the garage sits across the lane with parking in front.
For buyers seeking rural seclusion, the location is a strong draw — hamlet setting, very low local crime, excellent mobile signal and close to highly regarded local primary schools. Taunton and Bridgwater are within easy driving distance for wider services and schools. The house will suit someone looking for a period property to update and personalise rather than a move-in-ready home.
Important practical points: the property sits on a small plot, has a single bathroom for three bedrooms, and mains electricity and water but private drainage. These factors, alongside heating and energy-efficiency issues, should be factored into renovation budgets and planning.
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