Minery House

MINERY HOUSE, SMITHAMS HILL, EAST HARPTREE, CHEW VALLEY, BS40 6BZ

An exceptional property in a wonderful location with extensive rural views across beautiful countryside to Chew Valley Lake.

The property includes a large 2 storey house (currently divided into two homes), 2 independent lodges (Minery Place and West Lodge), delightful gardens and wonderful woodland. It stands, enjoying total privacy, with great views in just over six and a half acres.

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Minery House. This is the main house (5,057 sq.ft. 469.8 sq.ms.) and has two independent apartments, one on each floor.

The Ground Floor includes an entrance hall, cloakroom, 2 reception rooms, study, kitchen, utility, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, playroom and a second kitchen/sitting room.

The First Floor includes an entrance hall (on ground floor with staircase), sitting room, kitchen/dining room, 4 bedrooms, study (or 5th bedroom) and 2 bathrooms.

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To the north side of the main house is West Lodge which includes a large open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.

To the east of the main house is Minery Place which includes a large open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, a main suite (bedroom, dressing room and bathroom) and a 2nd bedroom and bathroom.

All the houses and lodges have stunning views and stand in magnificent, mature landscaped gardens.

The gardens continue southwards from the house and with gently sloping lawns seamlessly continuing into beautiful woodland. The property is bounded by the Forestry Commission – East Harptree Wood.

Remarks

The sale of this property offers the opportunity to acquire a unique and extensive residential property with grounds and woodland. Such properties are rarely available.

Price Guide

£3,375,000.

Location

Minery House stands on a hillside looking across the Chew Valley with beautiful rural view encompassing Chew Valley Lake. The property enjoys great privacy but is not isolated being within a short drive of several villages and amenities.
A private drive leads from a quiet district lane with very little traffic other than local residents.

Description

The private drive of about 150 yards leads from a lane to the magnificent, yet very manageable gardens.
Immediately to the left at the top of the drive is Minery Place which is within its own garden sheltered and screened by hedging.
The drive continues past to Minery House which is a large substantial house surrounded by its gardens. It faces north with outstanding views of the Valley whilst to the south it looks onto its own sheltered gardens and woodland.

Accommodation

The two apartments have extensive accommodation and can continue as separate units or be joined for use as one large home. Both have lots of style and character and superb views.

The ground floor apartment is very spacious, and it includes two large reception rooms, a study and a fitted principal kitchen. The main bedroom has an adjacent bathroom and there are several other bedrooms, a bathroom and kitchen/sitting room connecting through a central room designed as a playroom.

The first-floor apartment has a ground floor entrance hall with a staircase to the first floor. Here is another large triple aspect sitting room, a combined kitchen/living/dining room, a master bedroom with an en suite bathroom, 4 bedrooms, a second bathroom and a study which can be used as another bedroom.

West Lodge

This is a single storey build being an oak frame construction with SIP cladding and includes an open plan living area and kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. It also has a clematis covered pergola.

A pre- planning application enquiry was made to the Council planning department. regarding the extension of the building. A reply was received stating the proposal was acceptable in principle subject to concerns and details. N.B. THIS IS NOT A CONSENT.

Minery Place

This is a single storey building with a striking appearance with aluminium windows. It includes a large open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, a main suite (bedroom, dressing room and bathroom) and a 2nd bedroom and bathroom. It has LPG underfloor heating with a beneath ground storage tank.

Outbuildings

There are various individual mainly timber outbuildings throughout the gardens.

Grounds

The houses all stand in beautiful mature grounds with rolling lawns, flower beds, shrubs and a wonderful array of deciduous and evergreen trees. An attractive detail is the tennis lawn with views
to the lake.
These grounds then extend gently uphill to the magnificent woodlands. These include oak, beech, birch, hornbeam, pine and fir with grass and fern undergrowth and many footpaths which wind through to small clearings. As one would expect there is a multitude of wildlife and total tranquillity.

Public footpaths

There are no public footpaths on the property. There is the considerable advantage of there being footpaths through the adjacent woodland and countryside which can be easily accessed from the property.

Other points

The entire property is freehold and is for sale with vacant possession.
Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage.
The main house has electric heating.
Council Tax Bands. Ground floor Band E. First floor Band E. East Lodge and West Lodge both Band A
EPCs. The house has a rating of 24F. Minery Place 54 (E). West Lodge awaited.
Planning consents. Minery Place and West Lodge have planning consents as separate dwellings.

About the area

The Chew Valley is an affluent area in North Somerset, England, named after the River Chew, which rises at Chewton Mendip, and joins the River Avon at Keynsham. It's is an area of rich arable and dairy farmland, interspersed with a number of villages. Chew Valley Lake is a prominent landscape feature of the valley, a focus for recreation, and is internationally recognised for its nature conservation interest with bird species, plants and insects.

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The surrounding countryside is equally attractive and unspoilt including the renowned Mendip Hills of which a major part are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), which gives it a level of protection comparable to a national park.
Whilst being a truly rural area, the cities of Bath and Bristol to the north are in easy reach as are the picturesque villages such as Chew Magna, Chew Stoke and the Harptrees.
There are excellent state and private schools in the area and amenities and facilities to suit most needs.

Important Notice

only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.
All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.
Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.

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