No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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6 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
6 bed
6 bath

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Service charge: £0 per annum
Council tax: Band TBC
Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Detached Superbly Presented Six Bedroom House
  • Currently a Successful Bed & Breakfast
  • NOW Full Approval For Change Of Use to A Family Home
  • Modern Fitted Kitchen/Dining Room & Sun Lounge
  • Two Reception Rooms
  • Heart of Sought After Exmoor Village of Porlock
  • Double Garage & Car Parking
This unique and characterful detached Victorian home occupies a prominent and central position within the sought after village of Porlock.

DESCRIPTION
A superbly presented property which is currently run as a successful Bed & Breakfast which has been updated and refurbished in recent years and benefits from 4 reception rooms, a modern fitted kitchen/dining , 5 double bedrooms (all with en-suite facilities and some have fabulous sea views) and 1 single bedroom (with en-suite facilities), wrap-around gardens, ample off-road parking and a double garage. With flexible accommodation and far reaching views along with either double or secondary glazing and oil fired central heating, internal viewing of this desirable property is highly recommended.

ACCOMMODATION
Office/Entrance Hall  10'8" (3.25) max x 9'2" (2.79) irregular shape A spacious welcoming area which is currently an office space could be used as a separate room or a secondary entrance lobby with window and door to front.

Entrance Hall   With doors to three reception rooms, doors to dining room, lounge and kitchen/dining room, stairs rising to first floor.

Lounge  15'5" (4.7) x 12'7" (3.84) into bay A beautifully light and spacious double aspect room with window to side and French doors to wrap-around patio.

Dining Room  16'3" (4.95) max x 12'7" (3.84) max A light and spacious room with large bay window to front.

Kitchen/Dining Room  33'2" max x 9'1" (10.1m max x 2.77m) A beautifully light triple aspect room which has undergone substantial refurbishment and benefits from solid oak work surfaces, comprehensive range of storage cupboards above and below, peninsular breakfast bar with large sink unit inset with mixer tap over, electric Aga with cooker hood, full range of integrated appliances including AEG microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer. The tiled flooring runs through to the spacious dining area and sun lounge.

Sun Lounge  13'7" max x 9'3" (4.14m max x 2.82m) This tranquil modernised room benefits from both bi-fold doors to rear patio and a large Velux window.

Utility Room  With work surfaces with stainless steel sink unit inset, range of storage cupboards above and below, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble drier, tiling to splash prone areas, Grant oil fired central heating boiler, door to cloakroom and stable backdoor.

Cloakroom   With low level WC, wash and basin, tiled flooring and tiling to splash prone areas.

First Floor Landing  Window to the side, built in cupboard, stairs rising to the second floor.

Akaroa  12'2" x 8'10" (3.7m x 2.7m) Superb views over the surrounding countryside, period feature fireplace, and door to

Ensuite 1   Window to rear, shower cubicle, vanity unit, inset wash basin, low level WC and extractor unit.

Kapiti  13'7" max x 8'10" (4.14m max x 2.7m) Window to front and side which enjoying fantastic views towards Bristol Channel, USB ports and doors to

Ensuite 2   With shower cubicle, vanity unit with wash basin inset, low level WC, heated towel rail, extractor unit.

Taupo  12'7" (3.84) into bay x 11'10" (3.61) With fabulous bay window to the front and delightful views towards Hurlestone point and over the Bristol Channel, USB ports, period feature fireplace and door to
Ensuite 3   With shower cubicle, vanity unit with wash basin inset, low level WC, heated towel rail and extractor unit.

Timaru  9'1" x 7'10" (2.77m x 2.4m) Window to rear, radiator, USB ports and door to
Ensuite 4   Window to rear. A good size shower cubicle, vanity unit with wash basin inset and low level WC.

Second Floor Landing  Double glazed Velux window to side, access to roof space and doors to
Linen Room  14'3" x 13'6" max (4.34m x 4.11m max) Fitted storage, double glazed Velux window to rear and a Tempest hot water cylinder.

Wanaka  12'6" x 9'4" (3.8m x 2.84m) Double glazed Velux window to side with views towards Porlock Weir, window to front enjoying fantastic views over the Bristol Channel, radiator, built in wardrobe, USB ports and period fireplace and door to
Ensuite 5   With shower cubicle, vanity unit with wash basin inset and low level WC.

Owners Bedroom  12'7" max x 9'7" Window to side, radiator, built in wardrobe, open doorway to dressing area, and door to
Ensuite 6   Double glazed Velux window to rear, window to side, low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin inset, shower cubicle, extractor unit and built in eaves storage.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
Mains electricity, drainage and water
Tenure  Freehold
Rateable Value   £4,600

SITUATION
Porlock is a charming village which lies between Exmoor and the sea, sheltered by picturesque hills and within the Exmoor National Park.  The village has an excellent range of everyday shopping facilities with the quaint hamlet and harbour of Porlock Weir approximately two miles away.  West Somerset’s premier coastal resort, Minehead has a more comprehensive range of facilities and is approximately six miles, and the County town of Taunton which has mainline rail connections and access to the motorway network is approximately twenty six miles.  For those who enjoy exploring the countryside, the Exmoor National Park, Brendon and Quantock Hills and many other renowned beauty spots of the areas are all close at hand.

GARDENS & GROUNDS
The ample off-road parking is accessed via the Post Office Lane. There is access to the gardens that sweep from the front to the side of the property comprising of paved patio, flower and shrub beds, laid to lawn with circular flower beds, outside lighting, water tap, a superb veranda to the front and side, a pedestrian gate gives access to the driveway and garage. To the rear of the property is a recently laid patio with wrought iron railings and with side personal door to the garage.

Detached Double Garage  18' x 17'2" (5.49m x 5.23m) With powered up and over door, windows to sides, personal door to side, built in wardrobe, light and power, access to floored roof space with drop down ladder.
The Cellar with brick-lined flooring and
cellar door.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on December 29, 2021

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