A STRIKING property built in West Somerset during the Victorian era is on the market for £1.75m
Glen Lodge is situated in a fantastic location just south of Porlock, surrounded by rolling hills with beautiful greenery and beautiful coastal views.
The house was built in 1886 and boasts the perfect setting for a large extended family and has the benefit of having two self-contained holiday letting units within the plot.
Accessing the property from Parsons Street, the classic stylingsof the home will be immediately apparent from the moment one steps through the door.
Throughout this spacious home there are stained glass windows and generously proportioned rooms with tall ceilings and mosaic tiles.
Entering the house there is immediately a shower room to the right and a boot room to the left. This helps keep the house clean on wet days and trips through the local countryside by having dedicated storage for coats and footwear.
Next to the boot room is a study room, fantastic for having a home office if working remotely, or as a comfortable, relaxing and quiet space to pick up a book.
Opposite to the study room is the pantry, providing a large storage space for any food and beverages in the home, perfectly sized for those with large families or hosting guests.
Further down the hallway and passing a set of stairs one will find the living room to the left. The cozy atmosphere paired with the beautiful views thanks to the large windows, makes this a great place to relax as a family or among friends.
There is also an entrance to the property through the living room for some added flexibility, helping residents to get comfortable right away.
The end of the hallway is met by the drawing room, which provides a great space to entertain the family or guests. Equipped with a fireplace just like the living room, it’s open space invites everyone to come together to play games or watch TV.
The drawing room also provides a great opportunity to look out onto the coast, allowing those wishing for a reprieve to take in some stunning views from the ground floor.
Next to the drawing room is the dining room, one of the largest spaces in the entire house. This makes it perfect for hosting large dinners with friends and guests, or for families wishing to dine together, particularly over Christmas time.
The stylish decor means that dining is always an inviting, pleasant experience, with the wooden flooring, chairs, tables and drawers creating a classy, sophisticated space for enjoying a meal, with the meticulous craftsmanship on display being something to be admired.
The kitchen is connected to the dining room through a pair of doors, which provides a lovely open space between the two rooms.
The kitchen continues the beautiful theming and design provided by the dining room, though with something of a sleeker and more modern look as it integrates high end appliances in order to meet the needs of any cook hoping to provide the most wonderful meals.
A large amount of storage space is provided to house any crockery, cutlery and ingredients for any kind of meal, whilst there is also significant surface area to help with preparation.
Part of the surface area includes the island in the middle of the room, which can also be used as an area to socialise with the chairs providing a lovely area to chat and enjoy a drink while cooking.
Passing through the kitchen and there is also a utility and store room, allowing a dedicated space to conduct other chores and keep items in a dedicated storage space.
This property has two sets of stairs. The stairway leading from the ground floor will take residents to another dedicated storage room. This house does an excellent job of ensuring there will rarely be a lack of space to tuck items away.
Heading upstairs towards the ground floor there are two entire floors dedicated to bedrooms, once again highlighting this house’s suitability for larger families.
The six-bedroom house has three on each floor, with all of those on the first benefitting from an en-suite bathroom. The second floor also boasts a bedroom with an en-suite, as well as its own dedicated bathroom and shower room.
The principal bedroom also comes with its own dressing room which is used to pass through to its own impressive en-suite, which is great for those who enjoy dedicated spaces to dress for an occasion.
The property also 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 house.
A network of paths run through the garden and terraces, and continues within the 21 acres of fenced private woodland, while multiple waterfalls and cascades add to the beauty of this magnificent setting.
This property also possesses some outbuildings, including a converted stable, which provides a nice adaptable space that can be used for a variety of hobbies and interests.
The stables include a function room, kitchen, plant room and a gym with a connected shower room. This provides a great flexible space for people to escape to and enjoy themselves to the best of their ability.
A garage is also connected to the building, allowing for a sheltered parking area or a great place to store tools.
There are also a pair of guest apartments, which enjoy open plan living spaces and are equipped with their own individual kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, dining areas and shower rooms.
They both even have their own decking, where guests can enjoy some of the best views on the entire plot.
Those interested in booking a viewing of this home should contact the friendly team at Savills on 01392 455700 or via the estate agent’s website here https://www.savills.co.uk/.
People can also view more information and images here https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/149463377#/?channel=RES_BUY.