Cowbridge, Timberscombe, Minehead
- Land size
- 1.23 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Sought After Exmoor Village of Timberscombe
- Detached Period Residence - Charm & Character throughout
- Four Bedrooms - c.1.23 Acres - Gardens & Paddock
- Beautiful Views towards Dunkery Beacon
- Outbuildings - Garages & Ample Off Road Parking
Description
SUMMARY
Located within the sought after Exmoor village of Timberscombe, which is set within Avill Valley, popularly known as 'the tropics of Exmoor' due to its microclimate. The Dell is situated within an established village setting, benefitting from beautiful views from the rear across local countryside.
DESCRIPTION
Located within the sought after Exmoor village of Timberscombe, which is set within Avill Valley, popularly known as 'the tropics of Exmoor' due to its microclimate. The Dell is situated within an established village setting, benefitting from beautiful views from the rear across local countryside and towards Dunkery Beacon and is well situated to take advantage of the wonderful riding and walking on this particularly beautiful part of Exmoor. The property is believed to date back to the c.17th century and is a traditional detached period residence arranged over two floors providing c.1,925 sq.ft of accommodation, which boasts a wealth of period charm and character throughout. To the outside the property enjoys gardens and a paddock totalling c.1.23 acres. Within the gardens there is a leat to the rear of the property along with various outbuildings. The paddock is accessed immediately off the rear of the gardens and benefits from vehicular access. An internal inspection is a must to fully appreciate what the property has to offer.
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Period Front Door
Leading to
Entrance Hall
With fitted carpet, night storage heater, telephone point, wall light point, staircase rising to first floor landing, built in understairs cupboard, doors to
Living Room 15' 1" max x 13' 10" ( 4.60m max x 4.22m )
Sash window to front with period shutters overlooking the garden, window to rear overlooking the garden and views towards the surrounding countryside, night storage heater, fitted carpet, exposed beams, wall light points, picture rail, inglenook fireplace with inset log burner and tiled hearth, recess area with shelving.
Dining Room 14' 5" mx x 14' 1" ( 4.39m mx x 4.29m )
Sash window to front with period shutters and window seat, fitted carpet, inglenook fireplace with bricked hearth and bread oven, exposed beams, wall light point, doors to
Kitchen 15' x 11' 1" ( 4.57m x 3.38m )
A triple aspect room with windows to front, side and rear, a range of fitted base and wall units, worktop surfaces, inset one and one half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, inset electric hob with cooker hood over, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge and freezer, integrated oven and grill, LPG fired Rayburn, vinyl flooring, tiled splashbacks.
Boot Room 12' 3" x 9' 1" ( 3.73m x 2.77m )
Window to side, period door to garden, built in cupboard, night storage heater, space for fridge and freezer, wall mounted solar panel system unit, vinyl flooring, fitted cupboard with electric meter and consumer unit, doors to
Shower Room
With window to side, half size bath with shower unit over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, part tiled surrounds, vinyl flooring.
Office 13' 8" x 8' 10" ( 4.17m x 2.69m )
Window to rear overlooking the rear garden and views towards the surrounding countryside and Dunkery Beacon, vinyl flooring, telephone point, door to side, wall light points, door to conservatory.
Conservatory 11' 2" x 8' 8" ( 3.40m x 2.64m )
Double glazed windows and double glazed patio doors leading to the rear garden, vinyl flooring, power.
First Floor Landing
With fitted carpet, exposed beams, access to attic, doors to
Bedroom One 14' 10" x 11' 11" ( 4.52m x 3.63m )
A dual aspect room with windows to front and rear overlooking the garden and views towards the surrounding countryside and towards Dunkery Beacon, fitted carpet, pedestal wash hand basin, shaver point, night storage heater, picture rail, built in cupboard.
Bedroom Two 14' 6" max x 11' max ( 4.42m max x 3.35m max )
A triple aspect room with window to front, side and rear with amazing views towards Dunkery Beacon, fitted carpet, access to roof space, wash hand basin, shaver point, built in airing cupboard, built in wardrobe.
Bedroom Three 11' 10" max x 11' 1" max ( 3.61m max x 3.38m max )
Window to front, built in wardrobe, fitted carpet, pedestal wash hand basin.
Bedroom Four 10' x 10' ( 3.05m x 3.05m )
Window to front, fitted carpet, night storage heater.
Bathroom
Window to rear with views towards Dunkery and Grabbist Hills, a fitted suite comprising low level WC, panelled bath with shower unit over, wash hand basin, part tiled surrounds, built in cupboard.
Snug/Spare Room 9' x 6' ( 2.74m x 1.83m )
Window to rear with amazing views towards Dunkery and Grabbist Hills, fitted carpet.
Outside
The property is approached via pedestrian gate providing access to the front garden with steps leading down to a grassed area with wild flowers and young Silver Birch trees; the garden is bordered by stone walling and hedging. There is a path to the side of the property where the LPG tank can be found and then continues to the side and rear of the property.
To the side of the boot room is a courtyard area. Outside water tap, gate and path leading to the garages and driveway to the front of the property offering off-road parking for several vehicles. To the rear there is a substantial stone barn with grass area and gates leading to the timber stable; there is a gate to side leading to the secret garden with access to the road via a right of way and to the leat with mature fruit trees and hedging. Immediately to the rear of the property is an enclosed good size garden bordered by fencing and hedging and is mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs, access to the leat and gate leading to side access grass track providing access to the paddock from the road (of which the neighbouring property has right of way over).
To the rear of the garden is a large pony shelter with path leading to an all-weather turn out area/small manege and access to the paddock. The paddock is bordered by fencing and hedging. From the paddock, amazing views towards the surrounding countryside and Dunkery Beacon can be enjoyed.
N.B. For information regarding the history of the property please visit the local website:
Agents Note
The property benefits from photovoltaic solar panels installed in 2011 and benefits from the remainder of feed in tariff which provides approx. £1,000 per annum.
Location
Timberscombe itself is served together with church, village hall, post office and inn. There is also a primary school and pre-school in the village. The historic village of Dunster is approximately two miles away and West Somerset's premier coastal resort of Minehead which has an excellent range of shopping, banking and recreational facilities is approximately five miles. The county town of Taunton is approximately twenty miles to the east and has mainline rail connections and access to the motorway network. The property is situated within the Exmoor National Park and is ideally placed to explore the rolling Exmoor Hills and the nearby Quantock Hills and the coast is also close at hand.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-10
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,680 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Night Storage Heaters, Wood Burner
- Broadband
- Standard Copper (ADSL)
- Sewerage
- Mains
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Yes
- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Front Garden, Rear Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
66 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Timberscombe Church of England First School559 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 9
- Pupils
- 28
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Dunster First School2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 9
- Pupils
- 86
- Type
- Community school
- Minehead First School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 9
- Pupils
- 286
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Michael's Church of England First School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 9
- Pupils
- 148
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Cutcombe Church of England First School3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 9
- Pupils
- 30
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- West Somerset College2.1 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 13 to 19
- Pupils
- 745
- Type
- Academy converter
- Minehead Middle School2.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 570
- Type
- Academy converter
- Kingsmead Academy12 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 892
- Type
- Academy converter
- Court Fields School18 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 861
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Brymore Academy18 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 17
- Pupils
- 327
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Gender
- Boys
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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