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Guide Price£475,000

Skimmerton Lane, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Detached period cottage
  • Rural position in convenient location
  • In need of refurbishment
  • Good sized gardens
  • Garage, stable/store & parking
  • Total plot approx. 1 acre
  • No onward chain

Description

A charming period cottage situated in a rural yet convenient position. In need of complete refurbishment. Garage, parking and good sized gardens. No onward chain.

Sandford Cottage is a detached period cottage which dates back to the 1800's and is brought to the market for the first time in 70 years. Now in need of complete refurbishment the property is offered for sale with no onward chain. Situated in a pretty setting on the edge of the village of Wembdon.

The spacious and flexible accommodation is arranged over two floors and briefly comprises; an entrance door opens into a boot room which leads into the hallway with useful storage cupboard, ground floor shower room, staircase rising to the first floor and doors providing access into the kitchen and study. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units along with an Aga. The study has an opening through to the dining room which has a fireplace and two windows overlooking the front garden. From the study a step down leads into the main entrance hall, porch and front door along with double doors offering access into a well-proportioned triple aspect sitting room, again with a fireplace and an alcove with storage and shelving.

On the first floor you will find a spacious split landing with a family bathroom and four bedrooms, two of which have built-in cupboards and all have views to either the front or rear overlooking the gardens and neighbouring countryside.

An early viewing is essential to fully appreciate this period family home.

The property is situated along a country lane on the favoured west side of the town of Bridgwater within the area known as Wembdon. Within the village of Wembdon is a Church and Primary School and a garage/convenience shop is within walking distance. The town centre of Bridgwater is approximately 1.5 miles distance and offers multiple shopping, leisure and scholastic facilities. There is a bus service into town, a mainline rail link approximately 2 miles distance and access to the M5 motorway at Junctions 23 and 24. The Quantock Hills, known as an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) are a short drive away and is the perfect place for outdoor pursuits, walking, cycling and riding.

The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of Sandford Cottage and extend to approximately 1 acre. Predominantly laid to lawn with an abundance of mature shrubs, plants and trees. Also within the garden is a stable/storage shed and garage with utility area and workshop. A gravelled area provides ample parking and the property is nicely enclosed with hedgerow, fencing and five bar gate offering access.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-09-02

Market Value Analysis

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

This Property£475,000 / 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
36 F
63 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

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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

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

  • Wembdon St George's Church School935 metresOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    294
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    490
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    199
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre1.2 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    382
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Northgate Primary School1.5 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    258
    Type
    Free schools

Secondary

  • Haygrove School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,051
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Chilton Trinity School1.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    990
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Robert Blake School1.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,014
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Brymore Academy2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 17
    Pupils
    327
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Gender
    Boys
  • Bridgwater College Academy2.5 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

Budgens Wembdon Service Station, Durleigh156 metres
Morrisons Daily Bridgwater Kendale Road, Bridgwater1.3 miles
Iceland Bridgwater, Bridgwater1.5 miles

GP surgery

Cannington Health Centre1.6 miles

Pharmacy

Boots1.6 miles

Hospital

Bridgwater Hospital2.9 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden906 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 Station2.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Skimmerton Lane430 metres

Typical drive times

Taunton24 min · 14 miles
Bridgwater6 min · 2.3 miles
Wells (city)47 min · 23 miles
Burnham-on-Sea20 min · 12 miles
North Petherton12 min · 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

A 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to 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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