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Hopcott Road, Minehead

South West

£1,260,000

Listed on 15/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
6
Type
Detached
Area
6042 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This substantial period farmhouse is set on the outskirts of Minehead, just beyond the Exmoor National Park boundary, with countryside views and a holding extending to 19.86 acres. The six-bedroom house has a large entrance hall with original slate flooring and a sweeping staircase, alongside generous sitting and dining rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room with an Aga and central island, a study/snug, conservatory, utility and laundry rooms. Upstairs are six bedrooms, including a principal room with access to a Jack and Jill bathroom, a further en suite and another bathroom. Outside, a private drive leads to a parking courtyard and a collection of traditional stone buildings arranged around a courtyard. These include a former mill, a granary, barns, a linhay and five stables. The listing identifies possible alternative uses for some buildings, subject to the necessary consents. Gardens include a walled front garden, a raised terrace, an arboretum, a greenhouse and further lawned areas. Approximately 15.9 acres of pastureland and a separate vacant cottage requiring renovation may be available by separate negotiation or as part of the wider holding. The cottage is described as a modernisation project, with potential for independent residential use or ancillary accommodation, subject to verification and any required consents. Minehead amenities and schools are nearby, with Taunton and the M5 further afield.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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79out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £1.26m, this substantial 6,042 sq ft farmhouse is priced at about £209/sq ft, around 28% below the local average—a strong acquisition point for a buyer seeking space and character. Its period features, generous reception rooms and bedrooms, and established grounds make a distinctive canvas; the visible work is mainly cosmetic, with older finishes across several rooms and a renovation range of £12,000–£25,000.

The wider setting adds real appeal: nearly 20 acres, traditional stone outbuildings and countryside views, with Minehead close by. The listing also describes a vacant cottage requiring renovation, though its interior scope is not evidenced in the submitted photos; the age and condition of the outbuildings merit assessment. Overall, the low price relative to local £/sq ft and the farmhouse’s character support a good opportunity, while the rural location is a consideration for buyers weighing access and day-to-day convenience.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh dated wallpaper, carpets and decorative finishes across the farmhouse while retaining period features such as exposed beams, fireplaces, slate flooring and the coffered hall ceiling.
  • Make the most of the generous reception rooms, spacious bedrooms and established gardens, mature trees, paths and terrace areas.
  • Explore the wider holding’s potential, including the vacant cottage described as requiring renovation and the traditional stone outbuildings.

Key risks

None recorded.

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