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Guide Price£700,000

North Hill Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24

Land size
1.5 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Converted Edwardian Country House
  • Sought After Location of North Hill
  • Semi-Detached Residence
  • Substantial Loft Room
  • Outstanding Far Reaching Views
  • Main Residence Built in Approx. 1907
  • Set in Approximately 1.5 acres
  • Off-Road Parking for a Number of Vehicles
  • Edge of Exmoor National Park
  • Motivated Sellers

Description

A substantial three-bedroom semi-detached residence standing in gardens and grounds of approximately 1.5 acres, occupying a fine position on North Hill within easy access to Minehead and Exmoor National Park.

DESCRIPTION
Dating back to the 1907, ‘Rossclere’ is a turn of the century Edwardian Country House which has been sympathetically converted into two properties, with Rossclere taking the larger portion of this elegant residence.
This beautifully presented three-bedroom home has been thoughtfully restored at the hands of its current owners boasting timeless character features with generously proportioned rooms throughout and in brief comprises; The original door gives access into the dual aspect entrance lobby with internal door leading into the main Entrance Hall with original doors to all ground floor rooms, storage cupboard, cloaks room/WC, and staircase rising to the first-floor landing.
The sitting room is a light and airy room with a dual aspect, original fireplace with multi-fuel burning stove inset.
The snug/study benefits from a from an original fireplace and a front aspect overlooking the terrace.
The dining room is a substantial room enjoying a box bay window to the front aspect with central door leading out onto the terrace, this room also benefits from a multi-fuel burning stove on a slate hearth.
The well-appointed country style kitchen/breakfast room has a dual aspect with a range of matching units above and below and worktops over with a mixture of tiled backsplash, integrated fridge and freezer, integrated dish washer, ceramic sink/drainer, SMEG gas cooker and electric oven with extractor hood over, space for large breakfast table and a door leading out towards the rear garden.
The first floor is accessed from the Entrance Hall via an elegant original sweeping staircase with large leaded window to rear and access to all three substantial double bedrooms, storage/airing cupboard, the five piece family bathroom, the shower room and additional staircase rising to the loft room.
The loft room offers ample storage space, additionally there may be potential to extend/develop a loft conversion subject to planning permission.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
mains electric, gas, water and drainage are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating.
Council Tax: Somerset Council—Band  F.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: FTTC—Ultrafast broadband is available—highest available download speed 1800 Mbps, highest available upload speed 220 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).

SITUATION
The seaside town of Minehead is commonly known as the gateway to the Exmoor National Park where there are many interesting walks and other country pursuits to be enjoyed. The town boasts a wide range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities along with First, Middle and Upper Schools. The County town of Taunton is approximately 25 miles distance with its wider range of shops and access to the motorway network and mainline railway station. Many of the renowned attractions of West Somerset and the Exmoor National Park are also within short motoring distance along with the rugged North Devon coastline.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a private driveway to a forecourt fronting the garage/cellar and steps leading up to the front door. The delightful south facing terrace runs along the front of the property creating an ideal setting for Alfresco dining and entertaining. The house stands in large gardens and grounds of approximately 1.5 acres or thereabouts with a walled surround and further gardens known formally as The Sun Dial Garden along with a The Pond Garden. The further gardens and grounds comprise various level lawn areas with mixed sloping woodland giving direct access up onto the moorland. From the top of the garden, far-reaching coastal and countryside views can be enjoyed.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,697 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£466,667 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £189,032 / 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
65 D
78 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

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

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

  • St Michael's Church of England First School644 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 9
    Pupils
    148
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Minehead First School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 9
    Pupils
    286
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Dunster First School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 9
    Pupils
    86
    Type
    Community school
  • Timberscombe Church of England First School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 9
    Pupils
    28
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Dubricius Church of England VA School5.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 9
    Pupils
    90
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Minehead Middle School0.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    570
    Type
    Academy converter
  • West Somerset College1.3 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    13 to 19
    Pupils
    745
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Kingsmead Academy14 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    892
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Brymore Academy18 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 17
    Pupils
    327
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Gender
    Boys
  • Court Fields School19 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    861
    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

Iceland Minehead, Minehead736 metres
Co-op Minehead, Minehead764 metres
Morrisons Daily Minehead Park Street, Minehead788 metres

GP surgery

Minehead Medical Centre892 metres

Pharmacy

Boots737 metres

Hospital

Minehead Community Hospital1.1 miles

Green space

Play Space367 metres

Walking trail

South West Coast Path225 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

Rhoose Rail Station13 miles

Nearest bus stop

Martlet Road War Memorial182 metres

Typical drive times

Lynton31 min · 18 miles
Watchet20 min · 9.9 miles
Minehead4 min · 0.9 miles
Wiveliscombe33 min · 18 miles
Exeter (city)1 hr 20 min · 45 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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