6 bedroom house

DESCRIPTION A beautifully presented former coach house and stables, situated on the edge of the popular village of Wrington on the north side of The Mendip Hills. This attractive stone L-shaped family home, which dates from the mid 19th Century, has 3 reception rooms, 6 double bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms and scope for adapting the accommodation to incorporate a separate annex. To the front of the property is a level lawned garden and to the rear, gardens and a paddock, in all extending to one and a half acres. There is generous provision for parking. The property has been previously used as a B&B.

Stablegrove is in an elevated position, approached via a country lane and the property is entered via a 5 bar gate. This leads into the old stable yard, which is now offers space for parking several vehicles. To the front are the well kept gardens with lawn, mature trees and shrubs and a wonderful view overlooking the countryside.

From the generously sized welcoming hall, there is access to the traditional style kitchen with painted wooden units, granite worktops, butler sink, electric Aga, (as well as a separate electric oven, an Inksinkerator boiling water tap, plenty of room for a family sized table, a terracotta tiled floor.

Leading off the kitchen is the sitting room which has a long burning stove in a stone fireplace with wooden mantel and slate hearth and is duel aspect with French windows leading out onto the front garden. The flooring is oak boards.

Also from the hall is a dining room with slate tiled floor, a log burning stove in a stone fireplace and French windows to the front. This leads to a further reception room which is currently used as a games room with billiard table. Its former use in bygone times as a coach house is reflected in the large arched window. These two south facing rooms are flooded with sunlight.

Also on this floor are the cloakroom, an office and off the kitchen is a laundry room with two cupboards, one housing the oil-fired boiler and the other for storing the recycling. There is potential to extend the house in this area.

On the first floor is a landing with airing cupboard and book shelves, four double bedrooms; the master is en suite with bath and separate shower and door to a large eaves storage room which could be converted if desired. There is also a separate family bathroom. All the bedrooms are light and airy and beautifully decorated in pastel shades with a soft neutral carpet throughout.

On the top floor are a further two bedrooms and another bathroom, perfect for a teenage hang-out.

The house was first converted from agricultural use in the 1960s but has undergone many improvements in recent years, including significant replumbing, the installation of a Klargester water treatment plant for drainage which is serviced annually, a new regulation double bunded insulated 1350 litre oil tank and new roofing to the outbuildings.

Intruder alarm and wireless smoke detectors are installed and low wattage security lights are fitted to all sides of the property. Superfast fibre optic wifi has also been recently installed to the locality.

OUTSIDE
The rear garden has a terrace outside of the back door which is a sun trap and overlooks the garden and paddock beyond. There is another parking area to the immediate rear of the house, ample for several vehicles. The garden has separate areas; there is an area fenced off which has been used for chickens (there is a chicken coop) and two sheds, one of which is wooden which is used as a workshop and for storage. The other is brick built and used for storage. In the paddock is a 3-sided cattle shed, currently home to 3 llamas with a lean-to housing the tractor mower. It would also be possible to use this for a pony. Also in the garden is a veggie patch and a compost heap. A pretty gazebo, adorned with wisteria provides a pleasant seating area in this idyllic setting. Through the back gate is a public footpath and there are many woodland walks available, as far as the nature reserve of Goblin Combe.

SITUATION
The village of Wrington is situated about nine miles from the coast at Weston-super-Mare and approximately three miles from Yatton where there is a mainline railway station with regular trains to Bristol Temple Meads and beyond. Bristol City Centre is easily accessible being only approximately 10 miles away by car. The attractive village High Street has two popular pubs, a café, Post Office, several shops and hairdressers, and a pharmacy. There is also a primary school, dentist, veterinary clinic, beauty/aesthetics clinic, tennis club, church and chapel. Barley Wood Walled Garden is nearby with the acclaimed Ethicurean restaurant, which features in the Michelin guide. The local primary school in Wrington is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a secondary school at Churchill similarly rated, with a range of independent schools nearby at Sidcot, Wells and Bristol. There is quick access to the motorway network via the M5 and Bristol International Airport is close at hand.

 

SELLER INSIGHT Stablegrove is more than a home, it offers a lifestyle that many desire. The country home is in a picturesque rural setting without feeling isolated, and it is this that the owners are going to miss the most. "This has been a family home now for a number of years, but we were looking for a property that could also be used as a B&B. The position and layout of the house was extremely important; it needed to provide us with adequate private living space separate from the guests. We think it's one of the prettiest homes in the village, and on first sight it was one of those wow moments and we fell in love."

There is no doubt that this move will be a difficult one for the owners, you can tell by the way they talk about Stablegrove that it is very much in their hearts. It has all you would expect from a good country farmhouse with elements of grandeur that blend in sympathetically, creating a warm and beautiful home. "The lounge is our favourite room in the house; the wood burner is a beast and keeps us so warm regardless of the temperature outside. It is also a great entertainment space as it adjoins the kitchen, we consider it our family room. Our evenings in there are so cosy even though it is of a decent size.

"The kitchen is the heart of our home. Our wonderful Aga is certainly a feature loved by us all. The Aga helps keeps that side of the house snug and is certainly a favourite with our dogs who enjoy lying next to it, soaking in its heat."

The owners describe the views from the house as a 'feast for your eyes' and you can understand why, with the number of windows flooding each room with light and providing a different captivating view for you to enjoy. From the front bedrooms on a crisp and clear day, the Mendips seem so close thanks to the elevated position. From the rear of the house the views are just as spectacular, we can see the animals from the field and the countryside and woods beyond.

"We feel very lucky that we can open the back garden gates and cross the field into the woods, where you will find miles of woodland tracks - ideal if you have dogs." The outside space that comes with this property is certainly something the owners have cherished and nurtured over the years. "The field wraps around the back garden giving you the sense of bringing the countryside in. This is something that we will miss, as you can always change a house, its interior, add an extension, convert a space, but what you can't change is what's around you."

When they moved into the property the formal garden was already established but it was the rear of the house where they have worked their magic. Additional parking was added at the back and they created a vegetable garden, added sheds and created patios. They are very proud of what they have achieved and rightly so. "We designed it to bring the field into the garden and the garden the field. One of the patios looks onto the paddock where we can enjoy our field pets who were only babies when they came here, and they have been here nearly as long as us now."

As blissful as the setting is, you are only a walk away from the village where you can find a local store, a good food pub, hairdressers, opticians, a post office,a chemist and more. There are a number of supermarkets within 10 minutes' drive and the local train station can have you in Bristol in around 15 minutes.

Like most homes of this nature, it is wonderful as it is, but there is also potential should you wish - the loft has only been partially converted. There is the prospect of extending the boot room, and the outside patio would be perfect for an orangery. As it has previously been a B&B, it could suit those families looking for a dual occupancy home, providing a separate living space should it be needed.

This former coach house has brought an incredible wealth of joy for its current owners. We know that when you view Stablegrove and all it has to offer, you will experience a wow moment too.


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