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24 acres, The Quantocks - Over 24 Acres, Somerset
For Sale - Guide Price £1,400,000

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• Extraordinary Country Home in Breathtaking Location
• Five Double Bedrooms
• Primary Suite with Study and `Secret` Snug
• 56` Impressive Panelled Living Room
• 32` Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room with Vaulted Ceiling
• Gardens and Delightful Courtyard
• Extensive Barns and Outbuidlings
• Stables and Paddocks
• In All About 24.16 Acres
• No onward chain

Pepperhill Lodge is a truly unique and characterful country home set in the most idyllic and peaceful setting within the Quantocks. The property presents some exceptional features inside and out and can be utilised for a number of lifestyles. Part of the dwelling can easily be used as annexe with minimum cost. The location is quite atmospheric and would create a superb wellness/therapy retreat, subject to planning.

The property enjoys extensive views and offers plenty of barns and outbuidlings. The paddocks are well laid out and ideal for horses and livestock. Available as a whole or in two lots. See sale plan. Total about 24.1 acres

SITUATION
Taunton - 10 miles, Bridgewater 9 miles, Wiveliscombe 15 miles, Tiverton 30 miles,
Nearest Mainline Train Station - Taunton to London Paddington 1hr 40 mins.

The property is situated in a slightly elevated position on the outskirts of Over Stowey and is set in a beautiful wooded valley. Within the Quantock Hills, designated a National Landscape, the location provides opportunities for walking, riding and other rural pursuits. From the property views can be enjoyed over the adjoining farmland and beyond.

Education
Nearby private schools are found in Taunton with Kings College, Queens College and Taunton School. Millfield School is within 45 mins. The nearest primary school is found in Nether Stowey, Further information can be found at www.ics.co.uk and www.somerset.gov.uk/education-and-families.

Local, Sporting & Recreation
The village of Nether Stowey is within about 1 mile and this provides local shopping facilities and Health Centre. The County Town of Taunton can be reached over the hills and offers extensive shopping, dining and entertainment facilities. Access to the M5 Motorway is at Bridgwater Junctions 23 & 24 and Taunton Junction 25. Local hunting is with the Quantock Staghounds.

PEPPERHILL LODGE
A uniquely beautiful Grade II Listed country home with accommodation that can be used as a separate annexe without really diminishing the primary accommodation.

Sympathetically and creatively converted by the current owners in 2014 the original building originates back to the 1860`s. The accommodation is flexible and is arranged around a delightful paved central courtyard with water feature. The accommodation comprises a generous and impressive kitchen/dining/sitting room with larch vaulted ceiling and further benefiting from a 4 oven Aga (LPG), door off to a utility and sizeable pantry, further boot room and W.C. with pet shower.

The predominantly glass entrance hall links to the living room which is 56 ft. in length, containing a masonry stove, perfect for entertaining and large family gatherings. The southern end of the room connects to the inner hallway which provides access to bedrooms 2 & 3 and shower room. In particular the hall accesses the primary suite with private study, double bedroom, generous en-suite and dressing room. Hidden away behind the bookcase is a further snug or reading room. two double bedrooms and a shower room.

Beyond the hall is the `annexe wing` with beautiful octagonal larch clad day room with log burner. From here doors lead out to the courtyard and a second door provides access to bedrooms four & five and shower room. Adjacent is a second kitchen.

Externally the property is approached via a long private drive, shared with just one other property. Adjacent are two gravelled parking areas which can accommodate several vehicles and the main gardens lie to the southwest and are predominantly lawned. A Dutch barn has been converted into a covered alfresco dining and BBQ area. Adjoining is a rose garden with steps down to a labyrinth partially walled garden with timber summer house/studio.

EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
Ideal for the equestrian, the property offers an impressive 117 `ft modern barn, currently used for hay/feed and vehicles, however it is ideal for further internal stables with hay store/feed rooms. Steps down from this lead to a further barn with two internal stables, cobbled yard and covered turnout area. There are further store rooms and also covered driveway.

Gates provide direct access to paddocks which access the back paddocks and bridleways to the Quantocks National Landscape. There is also a delightful paddock opposite the barn with estate fencing.

GROOMS LODGE
Adjacent to the equestrian facilities is a charming two storey timber cottage with stable door providing access at the front, overlooking the front paddock. Utilised as a day & tack room the lodge offers ground floor open plan living with kitchenette and shower room, steps lead to the first floor with bedroom area. This would create a delightful Airbnb unit subject to consents.

LAND
Pepperhill Lodge offers extensive paddock land, some level and gently rolling, there are two paddocks to the front adjacent to an orchard with mature fruit trees which enjoy predominantly hedged boundaries. Another paddock sits opposite the barn. Gated access leads from the stables to the paddocks at the rear, one is on the hillside, leading to the top paddock which is predominantly level with mature trees providing a parkland style setting. Direct bridleways from the land lead to The Quantocks, providing some of the most extraordinary riding in the South West.

In total 24.16 acres

AGENT`S NOTES
Fox Grant and their clients give notice that:
1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property.
2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning , building regulation or other consents and Fox Grant have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

Plans, Areas and Schedules Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and calculated by the vendor`s agents, however the purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.
Town and Country Planning The property is sold subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient monument orders, town planning schedules and resolutions, which may or may not come into force. Purchasers will be deemed to have full
knowledge and have satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any
such matters affecting the estate.
Rights of Way: There is a bridleway, indicated on the sale plan. from the lane to the Quantocks which cuts through two of the back paddocks. It sits on one fenced boundary and can easily be double fenced.
Unitary Authority: Somerset Council
Services: Mains water, septic tank, mains electricity
Tenure Pepperhill Lodge is sold freehold
Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixture, fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale but may be available by negotiation.

Particulars Prepared in June 2025 by Charlotte Roberts-Barr

Property Code CV,TL,EQ, FL



Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

Council Tax
Somerset Council, Band G

Utilities
Electric: Mains Supply
Gas: None
Water: Mains Supply
Sewerage: Private Supply
Broadband: Cable
Telephone: None

Other Items
Heating: Not Specified
Garden/Outside Space: Yes
Parking: Yes
Garage: Yes