5 bedroom house
High Littleton, Bristol, Somerset, BS39 6JN
Guide Price
£1,300,000
Residential Tags: N/A
Property Tags: Equestrian, Solar Energy
Land Tags: Paddock
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Sep 2021
- Removed: Nov 2021
- Residential Tags: N/A
- Property Tags: Equestrian, Solar Energy
- Land Tags: Paddock
DESCRIPTION A beautifully presented 5 bedroom barn conversion, quietly situated in over 7.7 acres on the edge of the village of High Littleton and just 12 miles from Bath and Bristol. The property is nestled in a gentle valley set back around 130m from the historic Scumbrum Lane behind private intercom electric wooden gates
This charming and characterful detached home offers the best features of both old and new. The old barn was first converted about 20 years ago and has since been lovingly and thoughtfully upgraded by the present owners. There are exposed wooden beams, vaulted ceilings, feature exposed stonework, an inglenook fireplace and two wood burning stoves; all thoughtfully converted to a high standard with conveniences for the modern day. The property offers versatile living, with five large bedrooms (three en suite), a large newly refurbished family kitchen with walk-in pantry, two reception rooms, a large conservatory, utility room, a cellar and superb family bathroom.
There is a range of flooring materials throughout such as slate flagstones, limestone tiling, porcelain tiles, stripped wooden flooring and carpeting in soft neutral shades. The windows are double glazed and radiators provide the heating from a Worcester oil-fired boiler.
The stone entrance porch has a half paned oak outer door and flagstone floor with built-in wooden bench with plenty of room for boots and shoes. A ledged and braced timber door with coloured leaded glass panel leads to a spacious entrance hall.
The dining room is open to the hallway and has a timber beamed ceiling, exposed feature stonework, flagstone floor and leads on through double glass doors to the impressive conservatory.
This north-facing room has exposed feature stonework and wide stone sills and looks over the attractive rear garden and fields beyond.
The magnificent, light and bright interior-designed kitchen, with vaulted ceiling and four roof lights, was refurbished this year, with bespoke hand-made units and quartz work surfaces, a Belfast sink with mixer tap and pull-out spray, integral dishwasher and plumbed for American style fridge/freezer. An island unit provides space for built-in microwave and breakfast bar (which comfortably seats 4), wine racks and inbuilt mood and plinth lighting. The central wooden beam has discreet LED up and downward mood lighting. In the recess, with handmade tiled back panel is a 2021 Rangemaster Professional Deluxe cooker comprising two large ovens, grill and five gas and two halogen burner hob, with cupboards either side and plinth lighting to both units and cooker. There is also an extractor fan, a corner unit with quartz work surface, seating recess and open cupboards. . Also within the kitchen is a useful shelved walk-in pantry.
Through a character planked door with leaded colour glass panel is the cosy sitting room with double glazed French doors to the outside terrace and features exposed stonework and inglenook fireplace with timber bressumer beam and Hunter wood burning stove.
The useful utility room/cloakroom has low level WC, wash hand basin, mixer tap and is plumbed for washing machine and vented for a tumble dryer and houses the Worcester oil-fired boiler.
An inner hall provides access to the family bathroom and bedrooms and has a fireplace with timber bressumer and wood burning stove.
The spacious family bathroom is beautifully appointed with white fittings comprising; roll top bath with claw feet, mixer shower with chrome fittings, wash hand basin, low level WC, large shower cubicle and heated chrome towel rail.
There are three bedrooms on this level, including the master overlooking the rear garden, with a superb range of fitted wardrobes to one wall, an en suite shower room shower cubicle, with white suite comprising low level WC and oval wash hand basin with mixer tap set on decorative wooden stand. Bedroom two has an en suite shower room with 'ranch-style' shower stall, low level WC and wash hand basin. Bedroom three has painted timber floorboards and is currently used as a study.
A cellar with power and lighting is accessible via a trapdoor in the inner hallway.
A wooden staircase, with cupboard beneath, leads up to the first floor which provides further characterful and flexible accommodation, offering two more bedrooms with sloping roofline and restricted ceiling height. This would be a perfect area for child or guest (with bathroom open plan to bedroom 5 with white suite comprising bath, low level WC and basin and two half wardrobes) or quietly situated office area. There is plenty of undereaves storage to both sides on this floor.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached from Scumbrum Lane via hardwood electronic gates with intercom which affords convenience, security and privacy to the property. A private 130 m gravel driveway with sided paddock leads to a gated courtyard, with twin five bar gates and parking for eight or more vehicles.
The grounds extend to over 7.7 acres with gardens, greenhouse, vegetable patch and flower borders, a paddock and field with wonderful views overlooking The Mendip Hills and North Somerset. There is a 23' garage, plus a separate tack room and stabling for two horses that would easily convert for other uses such as garaging for another three cars or an annexe. Away from the main property there is also a large barn and storage area.
Included is a CCTV security camera system (installed to monitor the horses) and the property also benefits from Super-fast 5G Broadband.
Garage with double fronted hardwood wooden doors to the front and stable doors to side aspect. The garage has good sized loft storage with built-in work benches with lighting and power.
There is also a discreetly positioned chicken coop and run to the rear of the garage which currently produce a supply of free-range eggs. The south side of the garage has 8 solar panels gathering an average of £475 electricity per annum. (These are not visible from the property).
For the equestrian, there are twin stables and a tack room. Built to a high standard with an inner stone block structure with stained wood exterior and solid oak doors, the stable block offers 5 star equestrian accommodation. The structure also offers potential for non-equestrian uses and would easily convert to a large garage, workshop, office or annexe. There is a CCTV security camera, lighting and power throughout.
The kitchen and conservatory lead onto a substantial patio, ideal for al fresco entertaining, with lawns, flower borders and a large productive vegetable garden. There is a greenhouse and large lean-to wood store. A hot tub (2018) is available by separate negotiation.
The rear garden has two feature ponds under construction. However, the work has stopped in consideration that the buyer may have small children.
In the far corner of the garden is a 2,500 litre oil tank and, hidden in the paddock is a 2,000 calor gas tank which supplies the cooker hob but could offer alternative supply for the central heating if required. There is approx. 8 year's of supply remaining in the tank.
The immediate gardens are largely grassed with cherry, pear and plum trees, cooking and eating apple trees and several fruit bushes. Stock and rail fencing cover the paddocks and the property is set in a total of 7.7 acres with oak, ash, walnut and a number of other trees and shrubs in the grounds The panoramic views from the top field over Somerset are stunning.
In the lower field is a discreet wooden barn for storage of hay and/or garden equipment.
The extent and nature of the grounds provide considerable scope for a keen gardener and the hedgerows contain productive hazel, crab apple, blackberry and sloe bushes for those with kitchen-garden interests.
Heighgrove offers peaceful seclusion whilst not being isolated. Within a few minutes' walk is the village of High Littleton which includes a village store, public house, garage, hairdresser and a widely acclaimed take-away. The village has a primary school, with highly rated secondary education in both Keynsham and Midsomer Norton. Further private schooling is available in Bath, Bristol and Wells. There are also excellent recreational facilities at Keynsham and Chew Valley. For commuting further afield Bath Railway station (approx. 11 miles) and Bristol International Airport (approx. 11 miles)
NB If circumstances present, the owners are prepared to offer end of chain.
SELLERS' INSIGHT Heighgrove Barn
We all have a dream home. As a child, the owner of this property can remember picturing a house where she would be able to wake up in the morning and see her horses in the adjoining field. So imagine the joy she felt when they found a property that could make this childhood dream a reality. It didn't take long for them to know that Heighgrove Barn was the home they had been looking for - within two minutes of opening the door, they were sold. Not only was the home stunning, but nothing could beat the location.
Their wish list for their new home was a tough one. They were looking for a property with a certain amount of privacy and seclusion, with land for their horses, but they also wanted to be close to civilisation. This is what this stunning property can offer you, and so much more. The local shop is only a five-minute walk away, and you can be in the middle of Bath within a 20-minute drive.
"The location gives the best of both worlds. A peaceful haven of tranquillity where night stars aren't dulled by ambient light, and road noise has been banished to a distant breeze. To sit in the hot tub with the lights off and looking up at the stars is just memorable."
Equestrians will love the 7.7 acres of land and beautiful stables - your horses will feel very spoilt here. "Having my horses outside the front door to enjoy has brought me so much joy over the years, I am desperately going to miss this, I feel like we have been living the dream. The quality build of the stables means that the space could be converted into an annexe, should it be needed, making this property very versatile, whatever your needs.
One thing you will notice as you view is the high standard of the fixtures and fittings. The beautiful sweeping drive down to the house from the gate was only done last year and the kitchen was upgraded just a couple of months ago, with the help of an interior designer for an exceptional result. It is this room that is one of the owner's favourite spaces:
"I love the new kitchen and spend a lot of time there. It is a light room and a wonderful space to enjoy and socialise in. The eye-catching herb backsplash was there when we moved in and we just had to keep it as part of the kitchen upgrade, as it adds character as well as being part of the history of this building.
Her husband enjoys different rooms at different times: "The conservatory brings the garden into the house, I love sitting there feeling a part of the beautiful landscape. The lounge is large but cosy, and the wood burning stove makes it a room you just long to relax in during the colder months. When it comes to entertaining, this is when the kitchen and dining room comes into their own. Christmas is stunning here and there is plenty of space to have family and friends round without being on top of each other."
"We have enjoyed everything about living here, it is just such a lovely place. Watching deer from the kitchen window, with buzzards and kite flying above isn't rare. Resident woodpeckers have raised generations around us and we stopped counting the different species of birds here a while ago. The only sound is that of birds - the calmness of it all is so seductive, yet we know we can walk to the shop when ever we need to."
The couple were shielding during the pandemic and found that their haven became a sanctuary, which they then fell even more in love with. "We had space to go on walks around our land and on top of the hill we have a swing chair from where we enjoy magnificent views."
The property also has a vegetable garden and a greenhouse, where the couple produce a lot of their own fruit and vegetables. There is also a separate barn/stable block, which they built to store their own hay cut from top field, typically making around 250 bales.
"Heighgrove isn't just somewhere to live; it's a home, a wonderful home. A place to raise families and smiles while the world does its own thing outside those lovely wooden gates up on the lane." We couldn't put it any better ourselves.
Marketed by: Fine & Country Chew Valley & North Sedgemoor, Bath
This charming and characterful detached home offers the best features of both old and new. The old barn was first converted about 20 years ago and has since been lovingly and thoughtfully upgraded by the present owners. There are exposed wooden beams, vaulted ceilings, feature exposed stonework, an inglenook fireplace and two wood burning stoves; all thoughtfully converted to a high standard with conveniences for the modern day. The property offers versatile living, with five large bedrooms (three en suite), a large newly refurbished family kitchen with walk-in pantry, two reception rooms, a large conservatory, utility room, a cellar and superb family bathroom.
There is a range of flooring materials throughout such as slate flagstones, limestone tiling, porcelain tiles, stripped wooden flooring and carpeting in soft neutral shades. The windows are double glazed and radiators provide the heating from a Worcester oil-fired boiler.
The stone entrance porch has a half paned oak outer door and flagstone floor with built-in wooden bench with plenty of room for boots and shoes. A ledged and braced timber door with coloured leaded glass panel leads to a spacious entrance hall.
The dining room is open to the hallway and has a timber beamed ceiling, exposed feature stonework, flagstone floor and leads on through double glass doors to the impressive conservatory.
This north-facing room has exposed feature stonework and wide stone sills and looks over the attractive rear garden and fields beyond.
The magnificent, light and bright interior-designed kitchen, with vaulted ceiling and four roof lights, was refurbished this year, with bespoke hand-made units and quartz work surfaces, a Belfast sink with mixer tap and pull-out spray, integral dishwasher and plumbed for American style fridge/freezer. An island unit provides space for built-in microwave and breakfast bar (which comfortably seats 4), wine racks and inbuilt mood and plinth lighting. The central wooden beam has discreet LED up and downward mood lighting. In the recess, with handmade tiled back panel is a 2021 Rangemaster Professional Deluxe cooker comprising two large ovens, grill and five gas and two halogen burner hob, with cupboards either side and plinth lighting to both units and cooker. There is also an extractor fan, a corner unit with quartz work surface, seating recess and open cupboards. . Also within the kitchen is a useful shelved walk-in pantry.
Through a character planked door with leaded colour glass panel is the cosy sitting room with double glazed French doors to the outside terrace and features exposed stonework and inglenook fireplace with timber bressumer beam and Hunter wood burning stove.
The useful utility room/cloakroom has low level WC, wash hand basin, mixer tap and is plumbed for washing machine and vented for a tumble dryer and houses the Worcester oil-fired boiler.
An inner hall provides access to the family bathroom and bedrooms and has a fireplace with timber bressumer and wood burning stove.
The spacious family bathroom is beautifully appointed with white fittings comprising; roll top bath with claw feet, mixer shower with chrome fittings, wash hand basin, low level WC, large shower cubicle and heated chrome towel rail.
There are three bedrooms on this level, including the master overlooking the rear garden, with a superb range of fitted wardrobes to one wall, an en suite shower room shower cubicle, with white suite comprising low level WC and oval wash hand basin with mixer tap set on decorative wooden stand. Bedroom two has an en suite shower room with 'ranch-style' shower stall, low level WC and wash hand basin. Bedroom three has painted timber floorboards and is currently used as a study.
A cellar with power and lighting is accessible via a trapdoor in the inner hallway.
A wooden staircase, with cupboard beneath, leads up to the first floor which provides further characterful and flexible accommodation, offering two more bedrooms with sloping roofline and restricted ceiling height. This would be a perfect area for child or guest (with bathroom open plan to bedroom 5 with white suite comprising bath, low level WC and basin and two half wardrobes) or quietly situated office area. There is plenty of undereaves storage to both sides on this floor.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached from Scumbrum Lane via hardwood electronic gates with intercom which affords convenience, security and privacy to the property. A private 130 m gravel driveway with sided paddock leads to a gated courtyard, with twin five bar gates and parking for eight or more vehicles.
The grounds extend to over 7.7 acres with gardens, greenhouse, vegetable patch and flower borders, a paddock and field with wonderful views overlooking The Mendip Hills and North Somerset. There is a 23' garage, plus a separate tack room and stabling for two horses that would easily convert for other uses such as garaging for another three cars or an annexe. Away from the main property there is also a large barn and storage area.
Included is a CCTV security camera system (installed to monitor the horses) and the property also benefits from Super-fast 5G Broadband.
Garage with double fronted hardwood wooden doors to the front and stable doors to side aspect. The garage has good sized loft storage with built-in work benches with lighting and power.
There is also a discreetly positioned chicken coop and run to the rear of the garage which currently produce a supply of free-range eggs. The south side of the garage has 8 solar panels gathering an average of £475 electricity per annum. (These are not visible from the property).
For the equestrian, there are twin stables and a tack room. Built to a high standard with an inner stone block structure with stained wood exterior and solid oak doors, the stable block offers 5 star equestrian accommodation. The structure also offers potential for non-equestrian uses and would easily convert to a large garage, workshop, office or annexe. There is a CCTV security camera, lighting and power throughout.
The kitchen and conservatory lead onto a substantial patio, ideal for al fresco entertaining, with lawns, flower borders and a large productive vegetable garden. There is a greenhouse and large lean-to wood store. A hot tub (2018) is available by separate negotiation.
The rear garden has two feature ponds under construction. However, the work has stopped in consideration that the buyer may have small children.
In the far corner of the garden is a 2,500 litre oil tank and, hidden in the paddock is a 2,000 calor gas tank which supplies the cooker hob but could offer alternative supply for the central heating if required. There is approx. 8 year's of supply remaining in the tank.
The immediate gardens are largely grassed with cherry, pear and plum trees, cooking and eating apple trees and several fruit bushes. Stock and rail fencing cover the paddocks and the property is set in a total of 7.7 acres with oak, ash, walnut and a number of other trees and shrubs in the grounds The panoramic views from the top field over Somerset are stunning.
In the lower field is a discreet wooden barn for storage of hay and/or garden equipment.
The extent and nature of the grounds provide considerable scope for a keen gardener and the hedgerows contain productive hazel, crab apple, blackberry and sloe bushes for those with kitchen-garden interests.
Heighgrove offers peaceful seclusion whilst not being isolated. Within a few minutes' walk is the village of High Littleton which includes a village store, public house, garage, hairdresser and a widely acclaimed take-away. The village has a primary school, with highly rated secondary education in both Keynsham and Midsomer Norton. Further private schooling is available in Bath, Bristol and Wells. There are also excellent recreational facilities at Keynsham and Chew Valley. For commuting further afield Bath Railway station (approx. 11 miles) and Bristol International Airport (approx. 11 miles)
NB If circumstances present, the owners are prepared to offer end of chain.
SELLERS' INSIGHT Heighgrove Barn
We all have a dream home. As a child, the owner of this property can remember picturing a house where she would be able to wake up in the morning and see her horses in the adjoining field. So imagine the joy she felt when they found a property that could make this childhood dream a reality. It didn't take long for them to know that Heighgrove Barn was the home they had been looking for - within two minutes of opening the door, they were sold. Not only was the home stunning, but nothing could beat the location.
Their wish list for their new home was a tough one. They were looking for a property with a certain amount of privacy and seclusion, with land for their horses, but they also wanted to be close to civilisation. This is what this stunning property can offer you, and so much more. The local shop is only a five-minute walk away, and you can be in the middle of Bath within a 20-minute drive.
"The location gives the best of both worlds. A peaceful haven of tranquillity where night stars aren't dulled by ambient light, and road noise has been banished to a distant breeze. To sit in the hot tub with the lights off and looking up at the stars is just memorable."
Equestrians will love the 7.7 acres of land and beautiful stables - your horses will feel very spoilt here. "Having my horses outside the front door to enjoy has brought me so much joy over the years, I am desperately going to miss this, I feel like we have been living the dream. The quality build of the stables means that the space could be converted into an annexe, should it be needed, making this property very versatile, whatever your needs.
One thing you will notice as you view is the high standard of the fixtures and fittings. The beautiful sweeping drive down to the house from the gate was only done last year and the kitchen was upgraded just a couple of months ago, with the help of an interior designer for an exceptional result. It is this room that is one of the owner's favourite spaces:
"I love the new kitchen and spend a lot of time there. It is a light room and a wonderful space to enjoy and socialise in. The eye-catching herb backsplash was there when we moved in and we just had to keep it as part of the kitchen upgrade, as it adds character as well as being part of the history of this building.
Her husband enjoys different rooms at different times: "The conservatory brings the garden into the house, I love sitting there feeling a part of the beautiful landscape. The lounge is large but cosy, and the wood burning stove makes it a room you just long to relax in during the colder months. When it comes to entertaining, this is when the kitchen and dining room comes into their own. Christmas is stunning here and there is plenty of space to have family and friends round without being on top of each other."
"We have enjoyed everything about living here, it is just such a lovely place. Watching deer from the kitchen window, with buzzards and kite flying above isn't rare. Resident woodpeckers have raised generations around us and we stopped counting the different species of birds here a while ago. The only sound is that of birds - the calmness of it all is so seductive, yet we know we can walk to the shop when ever we need to."
The couple were shielding during the pandemic and found that their haven became a sanctuary, which they then fell even more in love with. "We had space to go on walks around our land and on top of the hill we have a swing chair from where we enjoy magnificent views."
The property also has a vegetable garden and a greenhouse, where the couple produce a lot of their own fruit and vegetables. There is also a separate barn/stable block, which they built to store their own hay cut from top field, typically making around 250 bales.
"Heighgrove isn't just somewhere to live; it's a home, a wonderful home. A place to raise families and smiles while the world does its own thing outside those lovely wooden gates up on the lane." We couldn't put it any better ourselves.
Marketed by: Fine & Country Chew Valley & North Sedgemoor, Bath
Land Registry Data
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