West Newton, Bridgwater - NO Onward chain!
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Charming barn conversion forming part of an exclusive development of just eight properties
- Sought-after village location with excellent access to Taunton and Bridgwater
- Wealth of character features including exposed beams, latch doors and fireplaces
- Spacious living room with stone fireplace and inset log burner
- Separate dining room
- Ground floor cloakroom/WC
- No onward chain
- Well-fitted country kitchen
- Three first-floor bedrooms and family bathroom
- Versatile loft room accessed via bedroom three
Description
Situated within an attractive development of just eight converted barns, this charming and characterful home benefiting from no onward chain, enjoys a peaceful rural setting whilst offering good access to Taunton, Bridgwater and the M5 motorway. Benefiting from a single garage, allocated parking and a generous enclosed garden, the property combines the appeal of rural living with practical modern comforts.
Retaining a wealth of period features including exposed beams, latch doors and feature fireplaces, the accommodation is full of character and warmth throughout. The front door opens into a well-appointed country kitchen fitted with an extensive range of base and wall units together with ample worktop space. Beyond lies a spacious living room, a delightful reception space featuring exposed beams and a substantial stone fireplace with inset log burner creating an attractive focal point. A separate dining room provides an ideal space for both formal entertaining and family dining, whilst a useful cloakroom/WC completes the ground floor accommodation.
To the first floor, a landing serves three bedrooms and a family bathroom fitted with a three-piece suite incorporating a shower over the bath. Bedroom three benefits from access to a useful loft room which offers excellent versatility and could be utilised as a children's playroom, hobby room, home gym or substantial storage area.
Outside, the property enjoys a particularly attractive enclosed garden with a paved patio adjoining the house, complete with hot tub, providing an ideal area for outdoor entertaining. The remainder of the garden is laid predominantly to level lawn and complemented by a variety of mature shrubs and trees which provide colour, privacy and interest throughout the seasons. A single garage and allocated parking space are located nearby.
West Newton is a popular Somerset village enjoying a convenient location between Taunton and Bridgwater. Surrounded by attractive countryside, the village offers easy access to a network of footpaths and rural walks whilst remaining well placed for commuting via the nearby A38 and M5 motorway. A wider range of amenities can be found in neighbouring North Petherton and Bridgwater, including shops, schools, healthcare facilities and leisure amenities, making the village an ideal choice for those seeking a rural lifestyle without isolation.
TOTAL FLOOR AREA 105 sq.m.
TENURE Freehold
COUNCIL TAX Somerset Council Tax Band D. Charges payable for 2026/27 - £2,499.54
SERVICES Main services of electricity and water are connected. Oil fired central heating with radiators. Modern sewerage treatment plant installed and the cost is shared by the eight properties (£400 per annum each). Broadband speeds of up to 16mbps are available and variable to good mobile signal across the four main networks.
EPC Rating: F
Garden
Outside, the property enjoys a particularly attractive enclosed garden with a paved patio adjoining the house, complete with hot tub, providing an ideal area for outdoor entertaining. The remainder of the garden is laid predominantly to level lawn and complemented by a variety of mature shrubs and trees which provide colour, privacy and interest throughout the seasons. A single garage and allocated parking space are located nearby.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- D
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-25
Price history
| Date | Change | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2026 | Reduced 2.6% (−£10,000) | £375,000 |
| Until 18 Sep 2026 | Asking price | £385,000 |
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
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
- Fibre (FTTC)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Private 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
17 Mbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
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
- North Newton Community Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 93
- Type
- Community school
- West Monkton Church of England School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 465
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School2.3 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 257
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- North Petherton Primary School2.4 milesOfsted report card · Dec 2025
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 409
- Type
- Community school
- Ruishton Church of England School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 215
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Monkton Wood Academy2.5 milesOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,267
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Pyrland School3.9 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Robert Blake School4.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,014
- Type
- Foundation school
- Haygrove School4.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,051
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bishop Fox's School4.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,123
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Surface water
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These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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