5 bed detached house for sale Bristol Road, Winscombe, North Somerset BS25

Tucked away in a truly special setting within the Mendip Hills (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), this magnificent five-bedroom detached home offers the perfect mix of space, seclusion, and scenic views. Set on an impressive circa 1.6 acre plot, the property is surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens, mature grounds, and a tiered paddock — ideal for nature lovers, families, or anyone seeking a peaceful outdoor lifestyle.The home itself is brimming with charm and character, with three generous reception rooms that flow seamlessly yet offer distinct spaces for relaxing, entertaining, or working from home. Every room has a sense of warmth and personality, from cosy corners to light-filled spaces that bring the outside in.A real bonus is the versatile one-bedroom annexe — perfect for visiting guests, independent family members, or to create a self-contained office or creative studio. This flexible addition brings huge potential to adapt the home to your lifestyle needs.While the setting feels wonderfully rural, it’s nearby Winscombe and Shipham, with its independent shops, cafés, and everyday essentials. Sidcot School, a renowned independent school, is also nearby — making the location ideal for families. The surrounding area offers beautiful walking routes, cycling trails, and equestrian facilities, with easy road access to Bristol, Wells, and further afield via the M5 and A38.EPC Rating: D55 | Council Tax Band: GApproachAs you approach the property from the main driveway there is a covered entrance area and steps up to a timber framed single glazed door into the entrance hallway.HallwayImpressive entrance area with travertine tiled flooring, doors to principal ground floor rooms, radiator, ceiling light.Bedroom FiveTimber flooring, UPVC double glazed window, useful built-in storage cupboard and fitted shelving, radiator, ceiling light.CloakroomWith tiled flooring to match the entrance hallway, low-level WC, wash hand basin, UPVC double glazed window, radiator, ceiling light, built-in storage cupboard housing hot water tank.Sitting RoomPrepare to be impressed by this light and bright sitting area with various UPVC double glazed windows, bay window feature, window seat to enjoy the spectacular views, commanding wood burner stove and stone surround, radiators, decorative features, picture rail, fitted shelving, ceiling lights.Living RoomA spectacular main living space with timber flooring, superb wood burner stove and decorative surround, a light and bright space with two UPVC double glazed windows, door onto balcony area, doors to rooms, radiator, impressive picture rail, coved ceiling, wall lighting.BalconyA superb timber balcony area, partly covered with a glazed lean to roof, enclosed by timber balustrade, fantastic area to enjoy the impressive views and outlook.Dining RoomWith exposed floorboard features, decorative fireplace surround and tiled hearth, fitted storage cupboards, radiator, picture rail, ceiling light, double doors leading into study area.StudyA charming study area with dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows, part sloping ceiling, radiator, ceiling light.Kitchen/Breakfast RoomSuperb hub of the home and flexible space with tiled flooring to match the entrance hallway, well presented range of wall and floor units with Silestone worktops and upstands over, four ring induction hob, two ovens under with extraction hood feature over, an inset double ceramic sink, integrated dishwasher, space for tall standing fridge freezer, two UPVC double glazed windows, radiators, characterful fitted shelving, ceiling lights, useful built-in storage cupboard, opening to the main living room, door to the rear hallway.Rear HallwayA timber panelled door to the side of the property, opening to utility space, door to pantry.Pantry CupboardA useful pantry cupboard with fitted shelving, timber frame single glazed window, ceiling light.Utility / Boot RoomFantastic flagstone flooring, wall and floor units with worktops and up stands over, inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, space and plumbing for appliances, UPVC double glazed window, radiator, ceiling light.Principal BedroomImpressive double bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window enjoying a spectacular outlook over the gardens and beyond, decorative fireplace, fitted wardrobe, shelving, radiator, picture rail, ceiling light, door to dressing room.Dressing RoomDual aspect UPVC double glazed windows (one fixed), fitted wardrobes and dressing table, radiator, ceiling light, door to en-suite bathroom.En-Suite BathroomTiled flooring and part tiled walls, low level WC, a superb walk-in style main fed shower with glass screen, wash hand basin over vanity unit, tiled bath and shower attachment, radiator, UPVC double glazed window, extractor fan, ceiling light.Stairs Rising From Entrance Hallway To First Floor LandingA light and bright landing space with skylight window feature, useful storage cupboard, decorative fireplace, doors to first floor rooms, wall, ceiling lights.Bedroom TwoA superb double bedroom with dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows, part sloping ceilings, exposed timber beam features, door to eaves storage, built-in storage cupboard with hanging rail, radiator, wall lighting.Bedroom ThreeAnother superb double bedroom with part sloping ceiling, UPVC double glazed window, built-in storage cupboard, eaves storage cupboard, roof access hatch, radiator, wall lighting.Bedroom FourA UPVC double glazed window, radiator, wall lighting.Family Shower RoomA low-level WC, wash handbasin and pedestal, enclosed mains fed shower, radiator, UPVC double glazed window, extractor fan, heated towel rail, ceiling spotlights.Lower Ground Floor AnnexeEntranceExterior steps and gravel pathway lead down from the main entrance door to a private entrance to the lower ground floor Annexe.BedroomWith tiled flooring, UPVC double glazed patio doors onto patio area, timber framed single glazed window and door, fitted cupboard, door to living space, useful storage cupboard, radiator, ceiling spotlights.Living SpaceA flexible living space with a timber frame single glazed door to the rear patio area and window, electric heater, floor units providing space for appliance, ceiling spotlights, door to shower room.Shower RoomWith tiled flooring, low level WC, walk-in style mains fed shower with glass screen, wash hand basin over vanity unit, radiator, extractor fan, ceiling spotlights, door to storage room.OutsideDrivewayFrom the main highway, there is a shared gravel track leading to a private driveway laid to gravel, providing valuable and ample off-street parking areas.GarageA pre-fabricated garage with double timber doors and lighting.CarportA timber framed car port, positioned on the private driveway area.OutbuildingsA useful, stone built outbuilding, positioned at the back of the property, currently used as tool storage.GardensIntricate and diverse range of garden areas, mostly tiered and well presented, mix of lawned areas, mature hedging, shrubs and borders, to the rear of the property is a fantastic, level patio area, enjoying an approximate Southerly facing aspect, idyllic for entertaining, relaxing and family life, to the side of the property is another patio area, lean to covered working areas, with pathways, steps around the property.Swimming Pool AreaThe swimming pool is a timber frame construction, with a vinyl lining, there is an ‘endless pool’ exercise system fitted and is also heated by an air source heat pump, the timber shed is currently used as a changing area, with power supply and water supply, superb pergola and shaded dining area, with additional seating and lounging areas on a composite decking area surrounding the pool.PaddockA tiered paddock area, mostly laid to grass with surrounding mature trees, the paddock benefits from additional access gateway and metal gate leading to the Avenue.AccessPlease Note: The driveway leading to the private driveway is shared between the neighbouring land for access. Maintenance is split between the neighbouring land owners.Please Note: The vendors believe that a neighbouring property owner has a pedestrian right of access over a section of the paddock along the outer boundary. More details can be explained on the viewing.Public FootpathsThe shared driveway leading to the private property areas is a public footpath, not a bridle way.Solar PanelsThe solar panels are for water heating, and owned by the property.AonbPlease note the property is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.ServicesMains electricity, water, drainage. Please note the WC in the annexe (lower ground floor) is pumped into the mains connection.Floor PlanWhile every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, all measurements are approximate, not to scale. This floorplan is for illustrative purposes only.TenureFreehold.360 Virtual Tour Link