Bristol Road
Congresbury, Bristol, Somerset, BS49 5AH
Guide Price
£1,200,000
Residential Tags: N/A
Property Tags: Development Potential, Equestrian, Holiday Cottage, Solar Energy
Land Tags: Paddock, Pasture Land
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Dec 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: N/A
- Property Tags: Development Potential, Equestrian, Holiday Cottage, Solar Energy
- Land Tags: Paddock, Pasture Land
An enchanting home in 3.9 acres set in a wonderfully discreet and secluded location
Description
Despite being perfectly placed for swift access to Bristol city centre and the mainline rail station at Yatton, this delightful cottage truly has a sense of total seclusion, set at the head of a rustic country lane, amongst fabulous grounds of circa 3.9 acres. These include a large wildflower meadow offering terrific possibilities for those with equestrian or livestock interests. The leafy access lane becomes a bridlepath and footpath beyond the cottage and the current owners have enjoyed memorable evenings with family and friends, sat in the adjacent clearing in Cadbury Hill nature reserve listening to wildlife and stargazing at the huge expanse of dark open sky. Cadbury Hill is the site of an Iron Age fort and subsequent Romano – British settlement and numerous architectural finds include the site of a temple dating to AD 250.
The cottage sits unobtrusively on the hillside and great care has been taken to make the home as environmentally friendly as possible with solar panels and an Altherma air source heat pump which provides the central heating. The majority of the windows have been replaced with double glazed units improving the warmth and efficiency of the home.
The home has the benefit of two driveways and there is parking to the front for a number of vehicles. All of the internal accommodation is beautifully presented and the home is entered via a high vaulted reception hall, bathed in natural sunlight from the lantern roof. This leads to a large kitchen/breakfast room with an extensive run of light grey coloured units, an American style fridge/freezer, and a superb Everhot range cooker.
This is a lovely relaxed space at the heart of the home which opens to the magnificent drawing room (24’10 x 22’1), without doubt a key feature of the home. This triple aspect room seems to draw the outside in and is a very special, elegant room from which to take in the stunning views across the valley. Large folding doors open wide to the adjoining terrace, perfect for summer parties. At the far end of the house is another large reception room which could be a family room, dining room or play room. This was created from the former garage and it is understood that under permitted development this ‘wing’ incorporating the bedroom above could be further remodelled if so desired. Completing the ground floor, there is a useful cloakroom set off the hallway and a dedicated utility from which to access the garden. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, one with a separate dressing room/study area and a smartly appointed family bathroom and separate shower room. Guests particularly enjoy staying in the large ensuite bedroom which enjoys privacy being accessed off a separate spur from the staircase.
The gardens are a very special feature of Henley Wood Cottage, with access to the home via two sets of electric gates providing an in and out driveway and secure enclosure of the grounds. The gardens include large expanses of lawn, interspersed with colourful flower and shrub borders and some fine specimen trees including Ash, Horse Chestnut and a mature Yew Tree believed to be over 400 years old. From the rear terrace and decked seating area, steps lead down to a timber cabin which is insulated with power and light. This useful room has been used as a gym and more latterly as a home office. In the boughs of the tall Sycamore Tree adjacent a fun tree house has been built which is a terrific viewing platform for observing wildlife and taking in the views. At the rear of the cottage is a useful covered area with a log store and dog wash area with heated tap. A further outbuilding at the top end of the grounds may lend itself to conversion to an annexe, subject to necessary planning approval.
Location
This area of Congresbury, know as Rhodyate offers swift access to Bristol via the A370. Congresbury offers a good range of amenities for daily needs including a doctor, chemist, church, a choice of public houses, a primary school and a variety of shops. The house sits in the catchment area for Backwell secondary school and Churchill Academy with indepenant schools in Sidcot, Wells, Wraxall and Bristol. The beautiful Chew Valley offers birdwatching, walking, fishing and sailing. Junction 21 of the M5 8.2 miles, Yatton mainline station 2.1 miles (with direct service to London Paddington), Bristol Airport 6 miles.
Square Footage: 2,499 sq ft
Acreage: 3.9 Acres
Directions
Proceeding from Bristol on othe A370, pass through Cleeve and slow down having passed The Star public House on the right. Blind Lane is the very next unmarked country track on the right hand side, easily missed as it a steep turn, almost doubling back in direction from the main road. Travel up this lane for approximately 0.25mile and take the second driveway into Henley Wood Cottage.
Marketed by: Savills, Clifton
Description
Despite being perfectly placed for swift access to Bristol city centre and the mainline rail station at Yatton, this delightful cottage truly has a sense of total seclusion, set at the head of a rustic country lane, amongst fabulous grounds of circa 3.9 acres. These include a large wildflower meadow offering terrific possibilities for those with equestrian or livestock interests. The leafy access lane becomes a bridlepath and footpath beyond the cottage and the current owners have enjoyed memorable evenings with family and friends, sat in the adjacent clearing in Cadbury Hill nature reserve listening to wildlife and stargazing at the huge expanse of dark open sky. Cadbury Hill is the site of an Iron Age fort and subsequent Romano – British settlement and numerous architectural finds include the site of a temple dating to AD 250.
The cottage sits unobtrusively on the hillside and great care has been taken to make the home as environmentally friendly as possible with solar panels and an Altherma air source heat pump which provides the central heating. The majority of the windows have been replaced with double glazed units improving the warmth and efficiency of the home.
The home has the benefit of two driveways and there is parking to the front for a number of vehicles. All of the internal accommodation is beautifully presented and the home is entered via a high vaulted reception hall, bathed in natural sunlight from the lantern roof. This leads to a large kitchen/breakfast room with an extensive run of light grey coloured units, an American style fridge/freezer, and a superb Everhot range cooker.
This is a lovely relaxed space at the heart of the home which opens to the magnificent drawing room (24’10 x 22’1), without doubt a key feature of the home. This triple aspect room seems to draw the outside in and is a very special, elegant room from which to take in the stunning views across the valley. Large folding doors open wide to the adjoining terrace, perfect for summer parties. At the far end of the house is another large reception room which could be a family room, dining room or play room. This was created from the former garage and it is understood that under permitted development this ‘wing’ incorporating the bedroom above could be further remodelled if so desired. Completing the ground floor, there is a useful cloakroom set off the hallway and a dedicated utility from which to access the garden. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, one with a separate dressing room/study area and a smartly appointed family bathroom and separate shower room. Guests particularly enjoy staying in the large ensuite bedroom which enjoys privacy being accessed off a separate spur from the staircase.
The gardens are a very special feature of Henley Wood Cottage, with access to the home via two sets of electric gates providing an in and out driveway and secure enclosure of the grounds. The gardens include large expanses of lawn, interspersed with colourful flower and shrub borders and some fine specimen trees including Ash, Horse Chestnut and a mature Yew Tree believed to be over 400 years old. From the rear terrace and decked seating area, steps lead down to a timber cabin which is insulated with power and light. This useful room has been used as a gym and more latterly as a home office. In the boughs of the tall Sycamore Tree adjacent a fun tree house has been built which is a terrific viewing platform for observing wildlife and taking in the views. At the rear of the cottage is a useful covered area with a log store and dog wash area with heated tap. A further outbuilding at the top end of the grounds may lend itself to conversion to an annexe, subject to necessary planning approval.
Location
This area of Congresbury, know as Rhodyate offers swift access to Bristol via the A370. Congresbury offers a good range of amenities for daily needs including a doctor, chemist, church, a choice of public houses, a primary school and a variety of shops. The house sits in the catchment area for Backwell secondary school and Churchill Academy with indepenant schools in Sidcot, Wells, Wraxall and Bristol. The beautiful Chew Valley offers birdwatching, walking, fishing and sailing. Junction 21 of the M5 8.2 miles, Yatton mainline station 2.1 miles (with direct service to London Paddington), Bristol Airport 6 miles.
Square Footage: 2,499 sq ft
Acreage: 3.9 Acres
Directions
Proceeding from Bristol on othe A370, pass through Cleeve and slow down having passed The Star public House on the right. Blind Lane is the very next unmarked country track on the right hand side, easily missed as it a steep turn, almost doubling back in direction from the main road. Travel up this lane for approximately 0.25mile and take the second driveway into Henley Wood Cottage.
Marketed by: Savills, Clifton
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.