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Guide Price£610,000

West Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7

Land size
1.3 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Charming detached residence
  • Desirable & convenient location
  • Fabulous countryside views
  • Spacious & versatile accommodation
  • Attractive gardens
  • Range of outbuildings
  • Double garage & ample parking
  • Total plot approx. 1.3 acres

Description

A charming detached cottage situated in a desirable rural location. Attractive gardens, outbuildings & garage, ample parking.

Rydon Cottage is a striking detached residence which we believe dates back to the late 19th century. The property has been well-maintained and sympathetically refurbished in more recent years. This spacious family home offers a wealth of charm and character and is situated in a picturesque, yet convenient location with stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The versatile accommodation is arranged over two floors and briefly comprises; an entrance porch opens into the hallway with staircase rising to the first floor, opening through into the dining room and door leading into the snug. Both the dining room and snug overlook the front gardens. The snug benefits from an understairs storage cupboard and a feature fireplace. The dining room is a well-proportioned room with doors providing access into both the lounge and kitchen/breakfast room. The lounge is a triple aspect room with a beautiful stone fireplace which currently houses a multi-fuel burner. Two sets of patio doors opening out to the gardens. The spacious kitchen/breakfast room can be found at the rear of the property and is well-fitted with an extensive range of 'Shaker' style kitchen units along with a range cooker, Belfast sink and space for a dishwasher and fridge freezer. Finally on the ground floor you will find a useful utility and WC.

On the first floor landing, doors open into 5 bedrooms and a 6th/study. The principal bedroom has the benefit of a built-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom. A family bathroom completes the accommodation.

An early viewing is essential to fully appreciate this attractive home in a prominent position with far reaching countryside views.

The property is situated on the edge of West Newton and with easy access to the A361 and A38, Taunton to Street and Bridgwater roads. Local amenities can be enjoyed at North Petherton which hosts a Tesco’s Express, pharmacy, health care centre, pub, takeaways, restaurants, active rugby club, cricket club and primary school. Access to the M5 can be found at junctions 24 and 25 connecting the West Country to the North and the East. The county town of Taunton lies approximately 6 miles to the west hosting all the amenities you would expect from a county centre along with a direct rail link to London Paddington. The cities of Bristol and Exeter are both within an hour’s drive and host international airports.

The gardens and grounds of Rydon Cottage have been beautifully maintained and are a particular feature of the property, extending to approximately 1.3 acres. Immediately at the rear you will find a raised decked area which is an ideal space for alfresco dining and summer entertaining. A section of the garden has raised beds which are perfect for growing vegetables and here you will also find a greenhouse and summer house, insulated and with power and light. There is an extensive lawned area, two wildlife ponds and an orchard with an abundance of both mature and young trees. Double iron gates provide access and open onto a sweeping driveway that leads to parking and turning areas. A range of outbuildings include; a double garage, garden store, wood store, workshop and potting shed. The outbuildings could offer a number of uses, subject to any necessary planning consents. Rydon Cottage is bordered by mature hedgerow and trees which offer a good degree of privacy and seclusion.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-08-04

Market Value Analysis

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

This Property£469,231 / 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
46 E
68 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

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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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
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

15 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

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

  • North Newton Community Primary School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    93
    Type
    Community school
  • North Petherton Primary School1.9 milesOfsted report card · Dec 2025
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    409
    Type
    Community school
  • West Monkton Church of England School2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    465
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School2.7 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    257
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Somerset Bridge Primary School3.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    407
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Monkton Wood Academy2.9 milesOfsted: Inadequate
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,267
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Robert Blake School3.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,014
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Haygrove School4.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,051
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Pyrland School4.2 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bridgwater College Academy4.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    3 to 16
    Pupils
    1,561
    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

Tesco North Petherton Express, North Petherton2 miles
Co-op Monkton Heathfield - School Road, Monkton Heathfield2.8 miles
Lidl Bridgewater - Carnival Way, Bridgwater2.8 miles

GP surgery

North Petherton Surgery1.9 miles

Pharmacy

North Petherton Pharmacy2 miles

Hospital

Trinity Hospital4.8 miles

Green space

Playing Field803 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 Station4.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

West Newton Manor676 metres

Typical drive times

Taunton16 min · 7.6 miles
Bridgwater14 min · 5.7 miles
Wellington23 min · 15 miles
Wells (city)49 min · 24 miles
North Petherton6 min · 2.5 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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