For Sale6 Bedroom House in Hawkcombe, Porlock, Minehead, TA24 8LN£1,750,000

An immaculate country house with extensive outbuildings and self-catering accommodation, in an idyllic setting, with wonderful mature gardens, extensive woodland and distant sea views. Built in 1886, Glen Lodge is a striking home, occupying a fabulous elevated position, surrounded by immaculate gardens and broadleaf woodland, enjoying far reaching views to Porlock Bay. Until 1936 it was the home of a local Exmoor tanner and soon after changing hands, it was requisitioned to house evacuees. After the war, Captain Collins took on Glen Lodge whilst training the British Olympic Equestrian Team and some of the competing horses were stabled at the property. Today, the property provides the setting for a large extended family and also has the benefit of two self-contained holiday letting units. The property provides a spacious and adaptable layout over three floors, extending to about 3,636 sq ft. There is an arts and crafts influence and numerous character features throughout including stained glass windows, generous proportioned rooms with tall ceilings and mosaic tiles. On the ground floor, an elegant reception hall provides access to a fine selection of reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room and study. Domestic offices include a boot room, utility room, pantry, a cloakroom and shower room. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms, all with en suites. The principle bedroom has a dressing room and impressive en suite. On the second floor there are three further bedrooms, one of which benefits from an en suite, plus a shower room and bathroom. The former stable block and garaging have been converted to provide an impressive and adaptable space. On the ground floor there is a superb function room with adjoining kitchen. At the other end there is a gym/studio space with bi fold doors opening onto the courtyard, showers, two WC's and changing area. On the upper level there are two well-appointed holiday let apartments in open plan studio style, each with separate outside decking areas. This ancillary accommodation provides additional income and figures can be given upon request. There is considerable storage space, a double garage and barn within the courtyard. The property enjoys extensive formal gardens with numerous established shrubs, mature trees, terraces and areas of level lawn. There is a secluded hot tub terrace adjacent to the main house. A small orchard is situated beneath the house, in addition to the higher apple orchard which comprises of some 80 high yield trees. A network of paths run through the garden and terraces, and continues within the 21 acres of fenced private woodland. Multiple waterfalls and cascades add romance to this magnificent setting. View payable Stamp Duty for this property