Whitnell, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5

A charming former chapel dating back to 1835 (unlisted), beautifully converted into a spacious four-bedroom home and complemented by a range of useful outbuildings, all set within approximately 1.3 acres.

Uniquely, the property also includes full planning permission for three self-build plots, an exceptional opportunity in this peaceful hamlet just two miles from the sought-after village of Nether Stowey.

It will particularly appeal to multi-generational families wishing to create a cluster of homes for parents, children or extended relatives to live close by while retaining their own independence.
The self-build plots also present an exceptional opportunity for buyers looking to design and create homes to suit their own needs In addition there are a range of useful /versatile outbuildings

Dating back to 1835, the chapel has been thoughtfully converted and adapted over the years to provide practical and spacious accommodation, with versatile living areas including four reception rooms and a large, modern open-plan kitchen/family room featuring a range of integrated appliances. Conveniently, there is also a generous utility/boot room, ideal for country living.

Originally a Providence Chapel, the original commemorative plaque remains in the hall, where there is also access to the former baptistry (now offering potential storage). A choice of sitting, dining rooms, snug and garden room all enjoy views over the surrounding countryside and gardens. On the first floor there is a choice of four double bedrooms with two en-suite bathrooms and a family bathroom. The property benefits from double glazing and oil fired central heating and has recently undergone extensive damp proofing works.

Outside

The property occupies a plot of approximately 1.36 acres with a large driveway providing ample parking. The double garage has been adapted to incorporate an office/studio that could lend itself to a variety of uses, while an adjacent further garage building is ideal for storing garden machinery.
The gardens surround the property, featuring open areas of sweeping lawn and a water feature set within a low-maintenance shingled area. A small section of ground previously used as a graveyard, with retained headstones, has also been preserved as part of the site’s history. A former paddock, now granted change of use to domestic curtilage, includes two further brick-built outbuildings.
The paddock also benefits from outline planning consent for three ‘self-build’ homes, providing a new owner with valuable options—whether to accommodate extended family or to develop and sell.

THE PLOTS

The former paddock, now incorporated into the domestic curtilage, includes two brick-built outbuildings and offers exceptional further potential. Outline planning permission (Ref: 28/23/00001) has been granted for the creation of three self-build homes, together with associated garaging, parking and a new access from Whitnell Lane. This provides a rare opportunity for a purchaser to design and construct bespoke dwellings for multi-generational living, or alternatively to develop and sell as an investment project, subject to the approval of reserved matters

Please note: The outline planning permission for the paddock has been granted specifically for three self-build homes. Any future sale of the individual plots will need to comply with the local authority’s self-build criteria. These typically require purchasers to commission and construct the dwelling for their own occupation, rather than for speculative development, and may restrict the onward sale of plots before or during construction.

Services
Oil central heating, mains electricity and water. Private drainage
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