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5 bed house for sale Shiplate Road, Bleadon, BS24

Guide price

£1,470,000

Added on 02/10/2026

Type: Detached
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Tenure: Freehold

Council tax Band F £3,699 a year

Key features

Exceptional 15th-century farmhouse with period charm and modern comfort
Set in approx. 4.2 acres with gardens, paddocks, and a picturesque lake
6 bedrooms, versatile living spaces - farmhouse kitchen, sitting room, living/dining room, garden room and 2 studies
Attached annexe/holiday let (The Old Forge) for flexible accommodation
Large kitchen/breakfast room with electric Aga and walk-in pantry
Planning consent for a four-bay oak-framed car port and garage
Beautiful gardens with terraces ideal for alfresco dining
Stunning southerly countryside views towards Brent Knoll
Prime location near Bleadon, a historic village close to Mendip Hills, the coast and M5 links
Additional land and two-bedroom barn conversion available separately

About this property

Exceptional 15th-century farmhouse, 6 bedrooms, annexe, gardens, lake, and 4.2 acres. Stunning views and versatile living in a glorious setting. Extra land and cottage also available.

Lake Farm

is a truly exceptional 15th-century farmhouse blending historic character with modern living.
Approached via a sweeping driveway, the property offers six bedrooms, generous reception rooms, and an attached annexe/holiday let.

Floorplan

Council tax

Band F £3,699 a year

Per year

Band A

£1,707
Band B

£1,992
Band C

£2,276
Band D

£2,561
Band E

£3,130
Band F

This home: £3,699
Band G

£4,268
Band H

£5,121

This home is in band F, which costs £3,699 a year in Somerset for 2026/27.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Somerset, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone. Check a home's band on GOV.UK.

Location

Shiplate Road, Bleadon, BS24

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £1,470,000

£730k £2.2m

Deposit10% £147,000

£0 £1.5m

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £1,323,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £294,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales on Shiplate Road. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
4, Manor Villas, Shiplate Road BS24 0NQ Terraced	Terraced	Oct 2025	807 sq ft £360/sq ft	807 sq ft	£360	£291,000
2, Eastfield Cottages, Shiplate Road BS24 0NJ Terraced	Terraced	Oct 2025	904 sq ft £415/sq ft	904 sq ft	£415	£375,000
Hillside Cottage, Shiplate Road BS24 0NG Detached	Detached	Aug 2025	n/a	n/a	n/a	£460,000
1, Eastfield Cottages, Shiplate Road BS24 0NJ Terraced	Terraced	Jul 2025	1,356 sq ft £328/sq ft	1,356 sq ft	£328	£445,000
St Georges Cottage, 21, Shiplate Road BS24 0NG Detached	Detached	Mar 2025	n/a	n/a	n/a	£610,000
The Granary, Shiplate Road BS24 0NY Detached	Detached	Oct 2024	n/a	n/a	n/a	£1,100,000
2, Shiplate Road BS24 0NG Detached	Detached	Sept 2024	1,475 sq ft £329/sq ft	1,475 sq ft	£329	£485,000
55, Shiplate Road BS24 0NQ Detached	Detached	Mar 2023	1,701 sq ft £312/sq ft	1,701 sq ft	£312	£530,000