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£650,000

Bush Road, Spaxton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5

Land size
3 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Detached period residence
  • Full of charm and character
  • Rural position on the edge of desirable village
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
  • Spacious & flexible accommodation
  • Range of outbuildings & ample parking
  • Attractive gardens & grounds
  • Total plot approximately 3 acres

Description

A charming period cottage situated on the edge of the desirable village of Spaxton. Attractive gardens, outbuildings, garage and parking. Total plot extends to approximately 3 acres.

Bush Cottage is a substantial period residence on the edge of the village of Spaxton and within the heart of the Quantock Hills. This charming family home has a wealth of character features and dates back to the 1700's, with the current owners being in residence since 1985. The property benefits from fabulous countryside views and stands within attractive gardens and ground which extend to approximately 3 acres.

The spacious and versatile accommodation is arranged over two floor and briefly comprises; original front door opens into a porch with doors leading into the study/snug and principal lounge. The double aspect study is a cosy room with a fireplace housing a wood burner and is the perfect place for those working from home. The quadruple aspect lounge offers views across the gardens and countryside beyond, with French doors leading out and an attractive inglenook fireplace housing a wood burner. From the lounge you will enter into the dining hall with staircase rising to the first floor and understairs storage area with an original bread oven which now makes for the perfect wine shelf. A door provides access into the triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room which is well-proportioned and boasts a good range of units, breakfast bar area, attractive built-in seating area and useful larder cupboard. Finally on the ground floor you will find a rear lobby with coats cupboard and WC.

On the first floor the split landing offers access to a family bathroom and five bedrooms. Four of the bedrooms have built-in storage cupboards and all have fantastic views, bedroom one and two are triple aspect and the principal bedroom has an ensuite shower room. The family bathroom is fitted with a modern white suite which includes a shower bath with shower over, WC and pedestal wash basin. An additional WC and wash basin can also be found on the first floor.

An early viewing is essential to fully appreciate this lovely village home.

The ever-popular village of Spaxton has the benefit of a post office and store, village hall, a primary school, church, inn and a number of other facilities. It has the distinctive advantage of lying at the foot of the Quantock Hills, an area designated of being of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and these hills offer opportunities for walking, riding and other rural pursuits. The village lies just over 5.6 miles from the town of Bridgwater and just over 8 miles from the county town of Taunton which can be reached over the hills. Both towns provide multiple shopping and scholastic facilities, together with a number of private schools in Taunton. Access to the M5 motorway can be gained at junctions 23 and 24 at Bridgwater and junction 25 at Taunton, which has the benefit of a direct line rail service to London Paddington. International airports can be found at both Bristol and Exeter.

The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of Bush Cottage and extend to approximately 3 acres. The garden is laid to lawn and surrounded by a variety of mature shrubs, plants and trees which offer an abundance of colour. There are flower and vegetable beds and a pond with stone bridge over. A ha-ha (sunken ditch) separates the garden from the adjoining paddock which ensures that any livestock keep out of the gardens, whilst maintaining an uninterrupted view with no requirement for a fence or wall. The paddock would be ideal for those with a horse or a few sheep. There are a range of outbuildings which include a double garage with power and light, attached greenhouse, Honey room with power and plumbing, wood store and workshop. A block paved driveway to the side provides parking for several vehicles with five bar gate leading into the paddock.

N.B. A footpath traverses along the eastern boundary.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-08-01

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,718 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£216,667 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £197,971 / 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
56 D
69 C

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

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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
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast · available to 85% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

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

  • Spaxton CofE Primary School846 metresOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    51
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Enmore Church of England Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    144
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    144
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Cannington Church of England Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    171
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    490
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Brymore Academy2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 17
    Pupils
    327
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Gender
    Boys
  • Haygrove School4.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,051
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Robert Blake School5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,014
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Chilton Trinity School5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    990
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Pyrland School5.9 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England

* 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

Budgens Wembdon Service Station, Durleigh3.4 miles
Spar - High Street, Stogursey, Stogursey4.1 miles
Morrisons Daily Bridgwater Kendale Road, Bridgwater4.8 miles

GP surgery

Quantock Medical Centre2.5 miles

Pharmacy

North Petherton Pharmacy4.9 miles

Hospital

Bridgwater Hospital6.4 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces402 metres

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

Bridgwater Rail Station5.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Stowey Cottage331 metres

Typical drive times

Taunton23 min · 9.1 miles
Watchet30 min · 14 miles
Bridgwater19 min · 7.6 miles
Wells (city)59 min · 27 miles
North Petherton23 min · 6.4 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

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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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