House for sale
Cheddar, Somerset
1.695.906 €
Listed Jul 16, 2026
About this listing
A charming rural smallholding occupying an enviable position on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, enjoying far-reaching countryside views across the Cheddar Valley towards the Quantock Hills and Exmoor, with a period detached residence and approximately 10.3 acres. Currently operating a successful glampsite, this versatile property is ideal for equestrian, hobby farming or lifestyle purchasers. Owley is nestled into the hillside and commands superb views over the countryside below. The entrance porch leads into the entrance hall and a door leading into the sitting room. The sitting room has a stone fireplace with wood burner inset and a wooden floor. Doors link this room to the conservatory and dining room making this a great entertaining space. The conservatory is part glazed with under floor heating with lovely views over the garden, veranda and outdoor entertaining space. The kitchen and breakfast room is fitted with a range of wall and floor cabinets with an electric oven, hob and extractor fan. There is a woodburning stove which provides a welcoming fire in the winter months. The dining room has a fireplace and a wooden floor with door to the conservatory. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room and boiler room with door to the gardens. There is a light and spacious downstairs double bedroom suite with shower room and double doors leading to a vine covered pergola and seating area. On the first floor there are four bedrooms including a generous master bedroom suite and a further family bathroom. The principal bedrooms all enjoys spectacular views over Cheddar and beyond. The gardens The gardens are glorious with several outdoor spaces that suit alfresco dining. There is a BBQ area, pond and lawned area that is all framed with mature shrubs, fruit trees and planting. At the bottom of the garden is a gravelled area and an attractive two storey outbuilding/workshop that could subject to consent be converted. There is a wood pellet boiler in an outbuilding that could be recommissioned and used again to heat the house, but the house currently runs from a separate oil-fired boiler. The land Owley benefits from several useful paddocks that can be utilised for a variety of uses. The paddock closest to the house has a small solar array that feeds directly back to the grid. The remaining land is made up of orchards, pastureland, woodlands and gardens, all of which are full of wildlife. The paddocks all slope and are tucked up under the woods above. There are a useful range of barns, garages and outbuildings that will suit a variety of uses. The buildings are suitable for machinery storage, livestock and hay storage. The Glamping Owley Woods is a fantastic paddock that has 5 semi-permanent belle tents. The belle tents have a private seating area with chairs, sun lounger, wood fired stove to boil a kettle or cook breakfast and each tent has a fire pit/ BBQ. There are two heated showers and toilets. Next to this is a ‘Cheats’ kitchen that has an electric kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge freezer and mini oven and sockets for charging. Location Owley occupies a spectacular rural position in the small hamlet of Bradley Cross, just outside the village of Cheddar. The area is highly regarded for its attractive countryside, extensive network of bridleways and footpaths, and proximity to the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property benefits from access to an extensive network of public footpaths including the West Mendip Way, a long-distance recreational trail running through the Mendip Hills National Landscape and provides access to some of the area's most spectacular scenery, including Cheddar Gorge, Draycott Sleights and Crook Peak Cheddar provides a comprehensive range of day-to-day facilities including schools, supermarkets, healthcare services, cafés and independent shops. Communications are excellent, with convenient access to Wells, Bristol, Bath and the M5. A particular attraction of Owley is its proximity to areas of established woodland on the southern escarpment of the Mendip Hills. Nearby woodlands include Mascall's Wood Nature Reserve, an ancient semi-natural woodland renowned for its wildlife interest, spring displays of bluebells and wild garlic, and attractive walking routes. The woodland is approached via a network of public paths from Bradley Cross and Cheddar and provides a valuable amenity resource on the property's doorstep. Numerous local footpaths connect Bradley Cross with Cheddar village, Black Rock Nature Reserve and the wider Mendip Hills, offering miles of walking opportunities directly from the property without the need to travel by car. country-property; farm-property; equestrian-propertyShow more
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TypeDetached house
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
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MunicipalityCheddar
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Estimated monthly payment
8.397 €/mo
Down payment10 % · 169.591 €
169.591 €1.526.315 € loan
Term
Total repayable2.519.206 €
Interest rate4.40 %
Representative estimate · Landomo is not a mortgage broker. · Rates updated April 2026