Summary - AVALON PRIORY, PRIORY ROAD, BRIDGWATER, CHILTON POLDEN TA7 9DH
8 bed 5 bath Detached
An exceptional period estate with expansive grounds and flexible potential.
- Grade II listed Gothic‑Revival country house, circa 1838
- About 9,500 sq ft with 8 bedrooms and 19 rooms overall
- Tower with roof terrace and commanding Somerset views
- Grounds include grotto, pond, mature trees and c.9.5 acres
- Detached 4‑bed cottage and extra 31+ acres available separately
- Multiple planning consents already granted for modest works
- Private drainage and oil central heating; maintenance required
- Listed status will complicate alterations and increases costs
Avalon Priory is an impressive Gothic‑Revival country house offering almost 9,500 sq ft of atmospheric living space and striking period detail. The three‑storey tower, stone spiral staircase and roof terrace provide panoramic views across Somerset, while original features – stained glass, carved stonework and a refectory – give the house unique historic character. The property sits in extensive grounds with formal gardens, a grotto and ponds, plus workshop buildings and off‑street parking.
The site includes a privately sited 4‑bed cottage (available separately) and, at the guide price, around 9.5 acres of garden and meadow. Further parcels of approximately 6 and 25 acres can be purchased by separate negotiation, so the estate offers flexible options for a large family, specialist residential use or certain commercial uses already considered under existing consents.
This is a Grade II listed building, which gives it exceptional character but also places practical limits on alterations and will complicate any renovation or change of use. The house has had multiple planning consents recently granted for modest extensions and internal reconfiguration, which is helpful, but any further works will require listed‑building approvals. Services include mains water and electricity, private drainage and oil central heating.
The property has been used for multiple occupation in recent years and is offered with vacant possession. Prospective buyers should budget for ongoing maintenance and conservation work typical of a building of this age and status. Practical matters to note: private drainage, oil heating and a Council Tax band that is comparatively high. For anyone seeking an exceptionally characterful country home with substantial grounds and development potential, Avalon Priory is a rare and powerful proposition, but it comes with legacy constraints and running costs to accept.
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