Five-bedroom Victorian home with modern two-storey extension and balcony
Bissell Lodge is a substantial Victorian country home, extended to provide a striking master suite and generous living space, set within about 7.5 acres of paddocks, woodland, stables and useful outbuildings. The house combines period charm — fireplaces, high ceilings and a welcoming hallway — with a contemporary kitchen-diner, versatile ground-floor room with en suite, and a light-filled first-floor principal bedroom with balcony and walk-in wardrobe.
The land and equestrian facilities are the property’s major draw: three paddocks, powered three-bay stables with tack room, tractor shed and gated lane access make this well suited to horse owners or anyone needing large, well-arranged grazing and storage. The private rear garden links directly to the paddocks and woodland, offering riding routes and far-reaching rural views from a secluded setting on the edge of Blakedown village.
Practical points to note: heating is oil-fired and drainage is via a septic tank, which entail ongoing running and maintenance costs. Council Tax is band G and therefore relatively expensive. The site offers scope for adaptation of garage loft or other outbuildings but any changes would be subject to planning and the rural location.
Overall this is a rare opportunity for a family or equestrian buyer seeking a spacious, characterful home with substantial land and excellent bridle-path access, combined with convenient links to local amenities and rail transport from nearby Blakedown.