Middle Road, Cossington, TA7

Cooper and Tanner are delighted to present a quite remarkable and distinguished property to the Polden Hills area, which has remained within our client's family for nearly 400 years and is now offered to the open market for the first time with no onward chain. Grade II Listed Cossington Park House is positioned at the heart of this picturesque medieval village, nestled within stunning formal walled gardens and grounds totalling c.5 acres. These are accompanied by a range of quality stone outbuildings, some of which benefit from planning consent to convert to ancillary accommodation, potentially supporting the estate from an ongoing holiday let or event venue perspective. This distinguished home and its associated gardens form the majority of the established and award winning Cossington Park Holiday Cottages, which remain operational. Equally, this fabulous home would suit a large family, or those requiring multi-generational accommodation.

PARK HOUSE

This substantial detached home has its origins in the 17th century and later significantly extended in the 19th century. Now offering c.4900 sq.ft of beautifully presented and tastefully designed accommodation which not only enhances the period elegance of this impressive home, but also finds the right balance between grandeur and comfort. On the ground floor there are three large reception rooms, each with their own individual ambience. These include the drawing room with its beautiful inglenook fireplace and log burning stove; the 'morning room' offering a cosy and relaxed setting in which to enjoy views through full height French windows, across the formal gardens; and the impressive dining hall with its stunning parquet flooring, Victorian fireplace and high ceilings. The primary reception spaces are complemented by a conservatory offering some of the best garden views, and are served by a well-appointed cloakroom. The kitchen features a range of bespoke fitted wooden cabinetry and freestanding dressers, an integral dishwasher, Belfast style sink and a high spec range style cooker within the former inglenook fireplace. A breakfast room adjoins the kitchen to offer an informal dining space while the neighbouring scullery and separate utility room provide practical areas for food preparation and laundry respectively. Both lead out to the secluded courtyard kitchen garden on the western elevation, where there are also a number of practical store rooms, one of which has outline planning permission for a large multi-purpose room.

Moving to the first floor is via either of two staircases, providing a degree of privacy for guests to occupy rooms at an opposite end of the property. There are six generously proportioned double bedrooms in total, each with their own charming decorative theme and variety of period features. Stylish ensuite bath/shower rooms feature in four of the suites, with the remaining two bedrooms served by a 'family bathroom'. Two adjoining bedrooms at the western end of the first floor, also offer the flexibility to provide a combined master suite and dressing room or nursery.

PARK COTTAGE
The smaller sibling, yet still spacious in its own right, this detached Victorian style cottage is thought to have been significantly renovated first in the early 1900's, and more recently has been thoughtfully modernised to provide the naturally light, practical and tastefully presented accommodation it does today. The perfect luxury holiday let as it is currently, or self-contained dwelling for multi-generational living arrangement, this fabulous cottage offers the incoming buyer a host of options. The ground floor has been made wheelchair accessible and comprises a fabulous open plan living/dining/kitchen with folding doors opening to the private walled gardens, a very generous double bedroom/reception room and superbly designed wet room opposite. Under floor heating warms the ground floor and radiators are installed on the first floor. Here you'll find two more double bedrooms of excellent proportions and a contemporary family bathroom.

EXTERNAL AREAS:
Whether as an ongoing business or private residential home, the property benefits from ample parking provisions, with driveway access directly from Middle Road opening to a walled courtyard accommodating multiple vehicles, before continuing through the estate to the recreation field, copse and meadows making up approximately 4.15 acres of the total 5 acres of grounds. Separate vehicular and pedestrian access is in place through an established entrance gate opening to the southwestern corner of the land, off Manor Road. The stunning formal landscapes comprise a number of separate walled gardens, each offering a variety of uses from a large productive kitchen garden, secluded courtyard to the northwest corner and the impressive ornate gardens adorning the southern side of the house. These exceptional spaces have been lovingly shaped over centuries to offer the vibrant yet elegant displays you see today. Many a wedding, family gathering, and group celebration have enjoyed the grounds of Cossington Park and perhaps many more will.... or perhaps your family will enjoy this truly one-of-a-kind setting in the total privacy of your own home.

OUTBUILDINGS:
*Boiler room attached to the eastern elevation of Park House, with biomass boiler installed. Planning consent has been granted for conversion of this to a two-storey 'housekeeper's cottage'. Ref:22/00/00009
*Large Barn accessed from the walled parking area for Park House, ideal for machinery storage
*Workshop/store attached to the above large barn.
*Further store located in the walled parking area
*Range of open faced timber log/equipment stores at north west corner courtyard, also with planning consent to convert to additional living accommodation. Ref:22/00/00009

SERVICES:
*Mains electric, water and drainage connected and solid-fuel central heating via biomass boiler.
*There are two cylinders providing a backup source of hot water
*Business rates currently apply, in place of council tax, due to both dwelling's active use as holiday/events accommodation.
*Further material information can be found within the information pack which is linked to our online listing.

AGENT'S NOTES:
*Our client advises that spray foam insulation has previously been installed to parts of the roof void in Park House
*Property and curtilage, including stone walls, are encompassed within the Grade II Listed status
*More information regarding the property's history and ongoing business potential, can be found at: https://cossingtonpark.com/
*The estate benefits from planning consent for continued mixed use (Class C3/D2) residential and a wedding/function event venue. Ref:22/17/00005 on Somerset Council's planning portal
*Neighbouring Park Cottage (3 double bedroom detached cottage, c.1388 sq.ft, within 0.3 acre plot and large outbuildings) is also available by further negotiation.
*Planning consent has recently been granted for the construction of a new entrance with associated access drive, parking area and garage/workshop. Full details available on Somerset Council's planning portal, ref:22/24/00002

LOCATION:
Situated prominently at the heart of Cossington, a picturesque settlement at the western end of a cluster of similar villages along the Polden Hills, approximately 10miles west of Street and 4miles from Bridgwater. The village was once part of The Glastonbury Abbey Estate and now benefits from a pub, modern village hall and is just a 5minute drive from a large convenience store/post office and health centre in nearby Edington, and Primary School in Catcott. The area is well known for several nearby nature reserves providing wonderful countryside walks, such as Shapwick Heath and RSPB Ham Wall within 7 miles. Both Street and Bridgwater have all the usual shops and facilities one would expect, plus colleges for tertiary and vocational education and just 2 miles away is 'Gravity', the UK?s first giga-scale commercial smart campus, which will provide a wealth of employment opportunities in the near future. Nearby Street, home of the renowned Millfield Senior School and Clarks Outlet Shopping Village, is approximately 20 mins drive away. Junction 23 of the M5 is approximately 3.5 miles away, making Taunton, Bristol, Exeter and two airports easily accessible, whilst there are rail connections at Bridgwater and Taunton (Paddington line).

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS:
Strictly through prior arrangement with Cooper and Tanner on 01458 840416. If arriving early, please do not enter the property before being greeted by a member of our team.