4 bedroom house

An impressive detached home within a peaceful parkland setting.


Description

Set within in a wonderful location, discreetly located at the head of a long sweeping driveway adjacent to Lons Court and built within its beautiful grounds. Lons Court was built in the late Victorian period and owned by James Sommerville, proprietor of the local paper mill.

The Lodge forms part of an exclusive development of just three substantial executive homes which share the 7.5 acre grounds and enjoy exclusive use of the estate tennis court. The close proximity of both Bath and Bristol is a significant factor coupled with the wonderful sense of seclusion and privacy that this location affords. This is a quality home built with stone elevations, mullion windows and slate tiled roofing all of which sits most comfortably with the period manor house next door. There is plenty of parking both on the large paviour driveway with an integral double garage to the front. To the rear of the property a sheltered terrace, perfect for entertaining leads via a small flight of steps to a lovely tiered lawn with country views and backing on to open pastureland.

The front door leads in to the parquet wood floored hallway with glazed double doors into a generous sitting room with feature fireplace. A beautifully proportioned room with a dual aspect overlooking the grounds. Double doors can be opened for entertaining purposes into the large formal dining room which in turn leads out to the terrace. The kitchen is particularly smart with neat contemporary units providing plenty of storage space with a five burner Mercury stove, wine chiller and integrated AEG microwave. In addition there is an integrated AEG dishwasher and built in refrigeration. A door to the rear of the kitchen leads into the dedicated utility space with Worcester gas fired central heating boiler and a door to garden. In addition to the two reception rooms, there is a good sized study or snug with aspects over the front driveway. This is a certainly a very well designed house with the ability to adapt and use in a number of different ways. The large garage to the end of the property is one area that could easily be remodelled in to a self contained annexe if so desired. Set at ground floor level adjacent to the garaging is a small gym area with spiral staircase leading up to the dual aspect party room with en suite shower and further storage. A free standing sauna is set within the inner hallway. Without doubt this is a fun and most individual part of the house that sets it aside from many seemingly similar homes and this will offer much to those who enjoy entertaining large numbers of family and friends. At first floor there is galleried landing with space for seating and four double bedrooms, two of which are en suite in addition to the family bathroom. The principal suite is an impressive and light room of exceptionally generous proportion with a fully limestone tiled bathroom with Jacuzzi bath.

Location

Communications are excellent with Bristol and Bath offering mainline high speed rail links (Bath Spa, Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway stations) to London, the West Country, Midlands and South Wales. Both Bristol and Bath offer extensive leisure, sporting, arts and recreational facilities. Educational opportunities within Bristol include Clifton College, Bristol Grammar School, Badminton School, Clifton High School, QEH and Colston’s School and in Bath, Kingswood School, Prior Park, King Edward and Monkton Combe slightly further afield. Westonbirt is to the north and the Somerset schools of Wells Cathedral, Downside, Bruton and Millfield are accessible to the south. Bath, a world heritage city is renowned for its Georgian architecture, the historic Spa, shopping and the arts. Bristol’s commercial centre offers diversity with many retail outlets, bars, restaurants and the ever changing face of its waterfront.

Square Footage: 2,411 sq ft




Marketed by: Savills, Clifton