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Guide Price£525,000

Steart, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5

Land size
2.3 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Chalet style detached residence
  • Rural position on the edge of Steart Marshes
  • Spacious and flexible accommodation
  • Gardens and grounds extend to approx. 2.3 acres
  • Double garage & extensive parking
  • No onward chain
  • Agricultural occupancy condition applies

Description

A spacious detached chalet bungalow situated in a rural location on the edge of the Steart Marshes. The property would benefit from some cosmetic updating and is offered for sale with no onward chain. Total plot extends to approx. 2.3 acres. Agricultural occupancy condition (AOC) applies.

Salterns is an attractive chalet style residence with lovely views and is nicely positioned on a plot which extends to approximately 2.3 acres. The property was constructed in 1995 and is now offered to the market for the first time in 30 years and with the benefit of no onward chain. This spacious family home has been well-maintained over the years but would now benefit from some cosmetic improvement. An Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC) applies.

The well-presented and flexible accommodation is arranged over two floors and briefly comprises; an entrance door opens into a boot room with storage cupboards and door leading into the kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted with a good range of units. To the rear of the kitchen is a small office and a useful utility with ground floor WC and access into integral garage. A well-proportioned dining room can be found adjoining the kitchen and doors open into the principal bedroom and the main reception hallway. The ground floor bedroom benefits from a range of built-in furniture along with a good sized ensuite with four piece suite including; bath, WC, sink and shower enclosure. From the hallway, stairs rise up to the first floor and a door opens into a porch with two sets of French doors, one of which leads out to the garden and the other offers access into the lovely conservatory and through into the lounge. Both the lounge and conservatory are light and airy and overlook the gardens and surrounding land. The double aspect lounge benefits from two sets of bi-fold doors and a cosy feature fireplace with an open fire.

On the first floor you will find a family bathroom, again with a full suite which includes; bath, shower enclosure, WC and sink. Two double bedrooms with eaves storage and views over the surrounding countryside, complete the accommodation.

An early viewing is recommended to fully appreciate this lovely home which offers lots of potential.

Saltens is located on the Steart Peninsula, an area known for being the largest salt marsh in Somerset. The Steart Marshes are part of the Bridgwater Bay national nature reserve internationally important for wintering waders, extensive mudflats, saltmarshes, and rare geological features. It provide excellent walking with regular sightings of water fowl, wading birds and other nationally important species. The beach is within walking distance perfect for hacking out and long coastal walks. From the beach, there are views over the Bristol Channel to the Welsh coast, Steep Holm and Flat Holm islands. The larger villages of Cannington and Combwich are within about 1.5 miles offering day to day amenities whilst the town of Bridgwater is just over 8 miles to the south offering a more comprehensive range of shopping facilities. Access to the M5 motorway can be reached at junction 23 and 24 at Bridgwater and the county town of Taunton lies to the south at junction 25. To the west are the Quantock Hills an area designated of being of Outstanding Natural Beauty and where a plethora of footpaths and bridleways can be enjoyed.

The property is approached over a tarmac driveway bordered with mature shrubs and trees. There is extensive parking and a double garage with remote door, power and light, along with two personnel doors at the rear. The gardens nicely surround the property and are predominantly laid to lawn with a paved patio area. Post and rail fencing separates the gardens from the adjoining paddocks and the total plot extends to approx. 2.3 acres.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-06-06

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,704 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£228,261 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £189,791 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
53 E
62 D

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

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
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

1 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

  • Pawlett Primary School Academy2.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    66
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Otterhampton Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    60
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • West Huntspill Primary Academy2.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    123
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School2.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    265
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • St Andrew's Church Junior School2.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    290
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • The King Alfred School an Academy2.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,269
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Brymore Academy4.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 17
    Pupils
    327
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Gender
    Boys
  • Chilton Trinity School4.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    990
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bridgwater College Academy5.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    3 to 16
    Pupils
    1,561
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Haygrove School6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,051
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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

Morrisons Daily Viscount, Burnham-on-Sea2.8 miles
Spar - Highbridge, Alstone, Somerset2.9 miles
Lidl Burnham-on-Sea, Burnham-on-Sea2.9 miles

GP surgery

Symphony North Healthcare3 miles

Pharmacy

Boots2.7 miles

Hospital

Burnham On Sea Hospital3 miles

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

Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station3.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Demand Responsive Area2.1 miles

Typical drive times

Watchet42 min · 18 miles
Bridgwater25 min · 9.8 miles
Wells (city)1 hr 6 min · 31 miles
Burnham-on-Sea39 min · 19 miles
North Petherton31 min · 12 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 3Higher risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • 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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