Beautiful Grade II home is on market for £475k but house hunters spot problem

A striking Grade II listed property in Somerset has hit the market with a price tag of £475,000. On initial observation, this historical dwelling seems like the quintessential dream home.

Highlighted in the Greenslade Taylor Hunt advertisement, the property radiates charm. It features two bedrooms, a studio annex, and a two-bedroom holiday let, along with six acres of verdant woodland.

Spread over three levels, the principal residence exudes timeless appeal, accentuated by timber beams, bare brick walls, and expansive windows that welcome ample natural light.

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Yet, there is one particular aspect that might dissuade prospective buyers. The Clevedon house sits directly beneath the M5 motorway.

Being a principal artery connecting the South West to the Midlands, the M5 is perpetually busy and could be a source of disturbance.

Reflecting on the listing, one commenter expressed concern: "Surely sleep is impossible."

Another shared similar reservations about its siting, saying: "I would live in constant irrational fear that a car would land on my house."

Yet another chimed in: "Beautiful property but couldn't get past the M5 being above."

Nonetheless, some saw the competitive pricing as a bonus for such an attractive abode. One person noted: "Not being funny that property would be double if it wasn't under the M5."

One more commented on the ideal nature of the home sans M5: "Without the M5 it would be like the perfect house."

Others stood up for the location, suggesting that over time, one can acclimatise to the sounds of cars whizzing past.

One local insisted: "The noise isn't that bad, you get used to it." Meanwhile, another sarcastically quipped: "In all fairness the M5 is at a standstill most weeks so probably not that noisy."

Estate agents have suggested that the holiday let could become rather lucrative owing to its prime location near the sought-after towns of Clevedon and Portishead.

Clevedon is a delightful coastal town positioned on the Bristol Channel, roughly 13 miles west of Bristol. Adjacent to the M5 corridor, it's an accessible retreat for tourists.

Top sites include the Victorian pier, National Trust property of Clevdon Court and The Marine Lake.