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£550,000

Manor Road, Cossington, Bridgwater, TA7

Land size
1.8 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Circa 1.8 Acres Of Land
  • Detached Grade II Listed Cottage
  • Extensive Driveway With Double Garage
  • Characterful Features Throughout
  • Rennovated & Well Maintained By Current Owners
  • Rural Views To The Rear
  • En-Suite To Master Bedroom
  • Single Level Accommodation
  • Modern Bathrooms With Good Quality Fittings
  • Within A 15 Minute Drive Of M5 , Local To Street , Shapwick & Aschott

Description

This charming Grade II listed detached cottage offers a rare opportunity to acquire a home full of character, complete with a traditional thatched roof and beautifully presented interior. The property sits within approximately 1.8 acres of land, providing extensive outdoor space alongside far-reaching views over open fields to the rear.

ACCOMMODATION:

The cottage has been thoughtfully renovated in recent years, bringing the interior up to modern standards while respecting the building’s historic character. Inside, the accommodation is arranged to suit family living, offering three well-proportioned double bedrooms. The master bedroom benefits from a private en suite, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom. The interior design adopts a natural colour palette throughout, creating a light and welcoming atmosphere that complements the cottage’s traditional features.

This single level home provides versatile living areas making the property equally suitable as a permanent residence or a countryside retreat. The home has been carefully maintained and is presented to a high standard, ensuring it is ready to move into.

This property provides an ideal home for a small family looking for a characterful cottage with generous grounds. Its combination of heritage charm, modernised interior, and extensive outdoor space makes it a highly appealing opportunity. A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate what is on offer.

OUTSIDE

Externally, the property is equally impressive. The generous c.1.8 acre plot includes formal gardens, extensive lawned areas and space that could be adapted for a variety of uses, whether for gardening enthusiasts or those seeking open green space. The views over the adjoining fields enhance the sense of privacy and rural charm. A detached double garage and driveway add further convenience, offering ample parking and storage options.

LOCATION

Cossington is a picturesque Polden Village approximately 10 miles west of Street and 4 miles from Bridgwater. The village benefits from a pub, modern village hall and is just a 5minute drive from: a large convenience store/post office and health centre in nearby Edington; and Primary School in Catcott. Both Street and Bridgwater have all the usual shops and facilities one would expect, plus colleges for tertiary and vocational education. Nearby Street, home of the renowned Millfield Senior School and Clarks Village, is approximately 20 mins drive away. Junction 23 of the M5 is approximately 5 miles away, making Taunton, Bristol, Exeter and two airports easily accessible, whilst there are rail stations at Bridgwater and Taunton.

SERVICES

Mains electric and water are connected, private drainage is in place via a septic tank and oil fired central heating is installed. The property is currently banded F for council tax, within Somerset Council. Ofcom's service checker states that Good external mobile coverage is likely with at four providers, whilst Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS

Viewings to be arranged via Cooper & Tanner Street Office on . Viewers are advised to wait outside the property if arriving early and await for a member of staff to accompany the visit.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-07-21

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,696 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£305,556 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £188,999 / 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
34 F
82 B

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
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Garage, Driveway
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 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 4% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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

  • Woolavington Village Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    175
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Kingsmoor Primary School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    178
    Type
    Community school
  • Puriton Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    200
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Catcott Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    127
    Type
    Community school
  • Willowdown Primary School2.7 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    361
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Secondary

  • Bridgwater College Academy3.2 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    3 to 16
    Pupils
    1,561
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Chilton Trinity School4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    990
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Robert Blake School4.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,014
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Haygrove School5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,051
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The King Alfred School an Academy5.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,269
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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

Co-op Woolavington, Woolavington0.7 miles
Tesco Bridgwater Express, Bridgwater2.9 miles
Tesco Bower Manor Express, Bridgwater2.9 miles

GP surgery

Polden Medical Practice2.1 miles

Pharmacy

Woolavington Pharmacy0.8 miles

Hospital

Bridgwater Hospital2.6 miles

Green space

Playing Field358 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Bridgwater Rail Station3.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Middle Road198 metres

Typical drive times

Street18 min · 9 miles
Bridgwater12 min · 5.2 miles
Wells (city)33 min · 17 miles
Burnham-on-Sea16 min · 11 miles
North Petherton16 min · 9.9 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 1Lower 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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