The Priory. 7 Fore Street, Cannington, Near Bridgwater, Somerset

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1 The Priory 7 Fore Street, Cannington, Near Bridgwater, Somerset

2 The Priory, 7 Fore Street, Cannington, Near Bridwater, Somerset TA5 2HQ Acting on behalf of the receiver former Bed & Breakfast and self-catering business close to the West Somerset coastline. Grade II Listed detached Edwardian property. Located in the centre of the village within walking distance of the village amenities. A delightful detached five bedroom farmhouse, enjoying an elevated position with the benefit of far reaching southerly views. Main property is a 7 bedroomed former guest house. To the rear is a detached 3-4 bedroomed cottage. Excellent family accommodation with light, airy and spacious rooms. Set in walled gardens. A formal courtyard of traditional stone and slate barns which have recently been re-roofed. Close to the Quantock Hills and only 4 miles from the West Somerset coastline. Location The Priory is set in the centre of the village of Cannington within West Somerset at the foot of the Quantock Hills, the West Somerset coastline being within 4 miles. Exmoor National Park is close by renowned for its speculator landscape ranging from sheltered wooded valleys to the open moorland and the dramatic sea cliffs at Lynton and Lynmouth. Cannington is situated approximately 2 miles from the town of Bridgwater which offers a full range of amenities and facilities including supermarkets, shops, library, secondary school, sports centre, cinema and theatre. It also has a mainline railway station. Bridgwater is linked to the M5 motorway at junction 23 (Dunball) as well as junction 24 (Huntsworth). Three modern storage buildings, together with a further separate range of modern buildings. Excellent business opportunity due to the proposed development of Hinkley C nuclear power station. Set within nearly 31 acres of pasture and woodland. Humberts Mansfield Further House land available by separate Taunton negotiation. Somerset TA1 3DN stephen.richards@humberts.com The village of Cannington itself includes various shops such as butchers, bakers, pub, primary school, village hall, church, a golf course, equestrian centre and is home to the Bridgwater Agricultural College including Cannington walled gardens. Nearby popular tourist attractions include the medieval village and National Trust castle at Dunster, 16 miles away; the Victorian seaside town of Minehead with Somerwest World theme park (17 miles); traditional former fishing villages further along the coastline include Porlock Weir and Lynmouth. Road access to the property is excellent with the A39 giving main road access between West Somerset and Bridgwater giving access to the M5 motorway.

3 The Property Ground Floor: - Entrance by heavy wooden door into a hallway with wooden doors to rooms and an archway through into inner hall. The Priory was built in the late 18 th century and is Grade II Listed. The house includes original features such as open fireplaces, original shutters to the windows and coved ceilings. The property has previously been run as Bed & Breakfast accommodation along with self-catering accommodation. The business has ceased trading and the property is now in receivership so no previous years financial records are available. The property is vacant and is in need of refurbishment. Sitting room is at the front of the property with a marbled fireplace, decorative coved ceiling and full height sash windows with original shutters. Kitchen with original window shutters to side. Door leading into the rear hall which gives access to the inner hall and door to outside. Snug with woodburning stove and access to study. Utility room has a range of shelving and Belfast sink unit. Dining room has an open brick fireplace with wooden surround and sash windows to front with original window shutters and shelving within the alcoves.

4 Wine store and a cellar both with limited eave height First Floor: - Landing with doors to rooms and stairs to second floor accommodation. Bedroom 1 with windows to front leading through into dressing room, both rooms have cast iron fireplaces. Door into bathroom with additional access onto the landing. Bedroom 3 with doorway with steps leading down to an en suite bathroom and cast iron fireplace. Bedroom 5 is accessed from the rear hall via its own staircase making it a suite with its own kitchenette and shower room and includes a cast iron fireplace. Second Floor: - Previously used as owner s accommodation with two rooms being a sitting room/bedroom 6 with cast iron fireplace and Bedroom 7, also with a cast iron fireplace and windows to side. Bedroom 2 with windows to front and cast iron fireplace. Bedroom 4 with windows to side..

5 At this level there are two further storage rooms which could be converted into kitchenette and en suite facilities if required to make it self-contained. Subject to the necessary consents. The Priory, 7 Fore Street, Cannington, Near Bridgwater, Somerset TA5 2HQ (Plans for Ground floor & First floor The Cottage only) The Cottage Set to the rear of the property is a two storey brick cottage which has an open plan sitting room and kitchen area. At first floor there are 3 bedrooms with windows to front and shower room. The property also includes a ground floor bedroom which has previously been used as external Bed & Breakfast room but could be re-incorporated into the cottage by opening a former doorway.

6 The Priory, 7 Fore Street, Cannington, Near Bridgwater, Somerset TA5 2HQ (Plans for Ground floor & First floor Main House only)

7 Outside The property is approached via a gravel driveway and to the side of the property is a courtyard with car port and an adjoining garage. Tenure Freehold. Viewing Strictly by appointment with agents Humberts. For further information contact Stephen Richards on (01823) The gardens to the property are mainly located to the rear including a timber kennel, timber garden sheds, pole barn with corrugated iron roof. The gardens are overgrown and include areas of woodland. Method of Sale The property is offered for sale by private treaty with vacant possession excluding any furnishings, equipment and fixtures and fittings within the property and in relation to the business. Directions From junction 23 of the M5 motorway, take the A38 heading towards Bridgwater. Pass through Bridgwater and follow the signs to Minehead (A39). Follow the A39 for 2½ miles out of Bridgwater and as you reach the village of Cannington go straight over the roundabout turning into the village of Cannington. Follow the Main Road which turns into Brook Street. Follow the road round into Fore Street where you will find the property (If you get to the High Street and the village shop you have gone too far). Mansfield House Silver Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3DN T: E: stephen.richards@humberts.com

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