Yarrow Road, Highbridge

Description
A wide gravel driveway leads to the property, where a pathway guides you to the welcoming front entrance porch. This attractive cottage-style home has been sympathetically extended to create spacious and versatile accommodation while retaining its abundance of character with and features including exposed ceiling beams.
The heart of the home is the charming kitchen, fitted with painted units and featuring a traditional Raeburn stove alongside an electric cooker with induction hob, a dishwasher, an American-style fridge/freezer. The kitchen flows seamlessly into a bright and airy dining room with a vaulted ceiling and large windows designed to maximise natural light.
Further ground floor accommodation includes a cosy sitting room centred around a wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A versatile snug provides an ideal study, playroom or reading room and benefits from built-in bookshelves and a desk. There is also a utility/laundry room, a hallway with an oak staircase rising to the first floor, and a ground floor shower room.
Upstairs, there are three attractive double bedrooms, all enjoying built-in storage The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, offering generous fitted wardrobes, an en suite bathroom and French doors opening onto a balcony overlooking the rear garden and adjoining countryside. A well-appointed family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms and includes a bath with shower over.
Outside
The property sits within mature and beautifully established gardens, thoughtfully divided into a variety of distinct areas. The grounds include lawned sections, a small orchard, mature trees including Bramley apple and pear varieties, colourful flowering shrubs and a delightful seating area beside a fishpond.
Beyond the main garden is a substantial timber chalet comprising three rooms and a loft space, making it ideal for home working, hobbies, or teenagers seeking independent space.
A workshop with a recently replaced roof provides excellent storage and workspace, while a covered open barn has been used in the past for camper van storage. Adjacent to the field is a stable block with separate tack room and storage barn, also benefiting from a recently replaced roof.
A five-bar gate opens into the adjoining 2.3-acre field, currently used for growing hay. The present owner has established a wildlife copse which attracts a variety of birds and other wildlife. Additional features include a timber garden shed and productive herb garden.
The property further benefits from a wide gravel driveway with plenty of off-road parking, and extensive garaging with quadruple garage capacity, automatic doors and insulated roof. Further parking is available in a covered timber carport.
Location
The property is situated within a short walk of the village of Mark; a desirable Somerset village situated approximately 4 miles south of Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea, 10 miles from Bridgewater and from Weston-super-Mare and 20 miles from Bristol. Local schools include Mark Primary & Preschool, Hugh Sexey Middle School and King of Wessex Academy, also a school bus give easy access to Sidcot, Millfield and Kings Taunton.
The village is known for its strong community atmosphere and attractive countryside setting. Local amenities include a village shop, public houses, church, village hall and primary school, with additional shopping, cricket club, leisure and rail services available nearby. The surrounding countryside offers extensive walking, cycling and equestrian opportunities.
The village benefits from easy access to Junction 22 of the M5 motorway, providing excellent connectivity to Bristol, Taunton and Exeter. and Bristol International Airport is 16 miles away.
Key Features
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Somerset, band F
Mains electricity and water
Private drainage
Heating: oil
EPC tbc
Sky broadband
Solar panels in roof