£695,000
Bridgwater, TA5 2AD
A substantial period farmhouse, Listed Grade II, set within unspoilt countryside yet close to good communications. Dating back to 1316, The Chantry is a house of exceptional character and historical significance. Originally part of a larger estate owned by the Halswell and Paulet families until the 1800s, the property retains much of its heritage. While appearing detached, the house is subtly adjoined to two converted barns at the rear, which are minimally visible and have separate access. The property boasts a wonderfully presented interior, beginning with a charming drawing room featuring a cross-beamed ceiling, a formal open fireplace with a period mantelpiece, and arched alcoves on either side. The second reception room, located opposite the hall, also showcases a beamed ceiling and a blue Lias stone inglenook fireplace. This room leads into the kitchen/breakfast room, where an AGA serves as the focal point. A further sitting room, which also doubles as a study, includes an...