Merridge, Bridgwater
- Land size
- 12 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- A MOST IMPRESSIVE DETACHED COUNTRY PROPERTY
- APPROX 12 ACRES
- VIEWS OVER OPEN COUNTRYSIDE
- LOVINGLY RESTORED AND MODERNISED THROUGHOUT
- HIGH SPECIFICATION OF FITTINGS AND FINISHES
- UNIQUE AWAY FROM IT ALL LOCATION
- 32’ x 25’ GARAGE/WORKSHOP & AMPLE PARKING
- MUCH CHARACTER AND CHARM
- What 3 words - August Pure Shimmered
Description
A most impressive unique country property set in a rural away from it all location together with 12 acres of grounds on the foothills of The Quantock Hills. It occupies a private position set down a long driveway on the outskirts of the hamlet of Merrridge, The nearby village of Spaxton provides local amenities including community shop, primary school and inn with town centre facilities at Bridgwater approximately 5 miles distance
The property which has been lovingly restored, modernised and extended by the current owner over a period of over 20 years provides charming accommodation with all modern facilities. It is of natural stone walling below a pitched tiled roof. All the works have been undertaken to a particularly exacting standard with quality finishes and fittings provided. These works have also included bringing in a mains electrical supply to the property together with a private water supply and drainage with an associated pump/plant room. It is presented in good order throughout. The well appointed & planned accommodation offers a would be buyer to use the rooms as they so wish with to the Ground Floor: Open plan Dining Room leading to Fitted Kitchen, Large Lounge with woodburner, and Master Bedroom with en Suite Shower Room, whilst at first floor are a Double and a Single bedroom with Bathroom/WC. The property is provided with modern controllable electric heating. The property is also provided with a cavity built large Double Garage/Workshop, which could subject to normal consents be converted to an annexe facility if required. In addition there is ample hardstanding parking. Immediately around the property are grassed areas together with a planted coppice area having a huge variety of trees which have all been planted by the current owner. Beyond are ring fenced fields. To conclude this one off property is ideal for those seeking a quality country retreat.
ACCOMMODATION
Main entrance door to:
DINING ROOM 17’8” x 15’10” Three feature arched double doorways with shutters to outside. Spotlights inset into ceiling. Electric radiator. Feature stone tiled flooring as throughout. Hand made crafted staircase with cupboard below to first floor. Door to Lounge. 7’2” Wide opening to:
KITCHEN 11’4” max x 8’0” Equipped with a comprehensive range of units incorporating Belfast sink. Various floor units. AEG double oven. 4 ring hob with stainless steel extractor hood over. Integrated fridge/freezer. Range of wall units. Stone tiled floor. Door to:
BEDROOM 18’9” x 15’6” Triple aspect windows. Electric radiator. Door to outside
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM Corner shower cubicle. Pedestal wash basin. Low level WC. Fully tiled around. Chrome radiator/towel rail. Plumbing for washing machine.
LOUNGE 18’8” x 15’5”. Arched doorways and dual aspect windows. Stone flooring. Electric radiator. Woodburner to corner of room with brick backing and slate hearth.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
BEDROOM 16’10” x 15’2” Electric radiator.
BEDROOM 8’9” x 7’6”
BATHROOM Panelled bath, pedestal wash basin, low level WC. Tiled around. Chrome radiator.
OUTSIDE The property is located on the outskirts of the hamlet of Merridge with a long stoned treelined driveway leading to the Barn itself. Immediately to the front of the property is an extensive stoned parking and turning area with space for many vehicles. Cavity built DOUBLE GARAGE /WORKSHOP 32’ x 25’ approx. with electric up and over door light and separate power supply. Around the property are slab walkways with steps leading upto the immediate garden areas which are laid to grass areas. Surrounding coppice with variety of trees including Oak, Beech, Silver Birch, Ash and Redwoods. Within the garden id the stone built PUMP ROOM 8’ x 7’ approx. housing the private water supply treatment plant and electrical fuse boxes etc. Beyond the immediate gardens are the remainder of the grounds extending to approx 13 acres of fields which are ring fenced.
Viewing By appointment with the vendors’ agents Messrs Charles Dickens who will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements.
Services Mains electricity. Private water supply & drainage.
Council Tax Band E
Energy Rating D 56
What 3 words - August Pure Shimmered
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-09-01
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 216 Homes with Land listings in South West England (10+ acres).
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
- 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
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 School1.5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 51
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Enmore Church of England Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 144
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 144
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School3.5 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 112
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Bishops Lydeard Church School4.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 196
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Brymore Academy3.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 17
- Pupils
- 327
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Gender
- Boys
- Haygrove School4.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,051
- Type
- Academy converter
- Pyrland School5.2 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Robert Blake School5.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,014
- Type
- Foundation school
- Chilton Trinity School5.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 990
- 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
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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39 High Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3BG
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