Cottage for sale in Bristol BS39, 4 Bedroom

A substantial detached period cottage set in extensive mature gardens in an unrivaled rural situation between Compton Dando and Hunstrete with far reaching pastoral views. Available to the open market for the first time in 50 years with no upward sales chain.

* Appealing position * considerable further potential * porch * reception hall * living room * dining room * kitchen * scullery/utility * downstairs cloak/wc * 4 bedrooms * bathroom * separate cloak/wc * garage & driveway parking * outbuildings * large garden adjoining fields to three sides *

directions The property will be found on Hunstrete Lane. For satellite navigation the post code is BS39 4NX. Approaching on the A367 through Hunstrete turn into the village by The Pig restaurant and hotel and continue along the lane. Pass through the village and continue until Clayley Cottage is reached on the right hand side after the turning to Compton Dando on Rankers Lane. From the centre of Compton Dando continue past the Compton Inn up Court Hill continue into Rankers Lane, follow the lane to the end with junction with Hunstrete Lane turn right and Clayley Cottage will be found shortly on the right hand side recognised by the for sale board.

Clayley Cottage is a substantial detached period property purchased by our clients in 1968 and extended to its current form in the early 1970's. It forms part of the Popham Estate which was finally sold off in 1925 and dates back to at least 1759 where it is shown on the earliest estate maps. The property enjoys a particularly fine location between the villages of Compton Dando, Hunstrete and Woollard in open countryside with fine views and set in large gardens extending to approximately 0.44 acres with fields to three sides. This rural position remains within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Bath and the nearby town of Keynsham.

The property is arranged over two floors and is approached on the ground floor through an entrance porch which leads to a generous reception hall which is presently used as a dining room, in addition there is a kitchen, dual aspect living room, separate dining room, utility/scullery and downstairs wc. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate cloakroom with wc.

On the outside there is a traditional cottage garden with a number of fruit trees, soft fruits and a vegetable garden.

Compton Dando is a traditional village community with a parish church, village hall and public house. The nearby town of Keynsham is 4.5 miles away and offers a range of day to day amenities including a Waitrose Foodstore, The Pig, a popular boutique hotel and restaurant, is approximately 1 mile away. The City of Bristol is 7.5 miles and Bath is 9 miles. Bristol International airport is a 10.5 mile drive.

In fuller detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):

Ground floor

Composite door with double glazed panel to

entrance porch: Window to side aspect, radiator, part glazed inner door to

reception hall: 5.82m x 4.58m (19' 1" x 15') reducing to 2.06m (6' 9") Double glazed leaded window to front aspect, beamed ceiling. Open tread staircase to first floor, two radiators. Presently used as a dining room.

Living room: 5.0m x 3.70m (16' 4" x 12' 1") A dual aspect room with double glazed windows to front and side aspects overlooking the gardens. Reconstructed stone fireplace with tiled hearth, timber mantle and open grate. Radiators, exposed floor boards.

Dining room: 3.98m x 3.80m (13' x 12' 5") Double glazed window with rural views, radiator.

Kitchen: 3.55m x 2.40m (11' 7" x 7' 10") Double glazed leaded window to front aspect, exposed ceiling beams. Fitted wall and floor units with rolled edged work surfaces, inset one and a quarter bowl sink unit with mixer tap. The units provide a range of drawer and cupboard storage space with built in hob with extractor above and oven beneath.

Utility/scullery: 4.15m x 2.50m (13' 7" x 8' 2") Two barred windows to rear aspect. The chest freezer, upright freezer, fridge, microwave oven and storage cupboard in this room are included in the sale price.

Cloakroom/WC: Double obscure glazed window to side aspect, door to outside, radiator. Floor mounted Worcester oil fired boiler, high level wc and wash hand basin, plumbing for automatic washing machine.

First floor

landing: Double glazed leaded window with fine country views, radiator.

Bedroom one: 5.0m x 3.75m (16' 4" x 12' 3") Dual aspect with double glazed windows enjoying superb far reaching views. Built in wardrobe (included in measurements). Radiator, exposed floor boards.

Bedroom two: 4.0m x 3.79m (13' 1" x 12' 5") Dual aspect with double glazed windows enjoying fine rural views, radiator, access to roof space.

Bedroom three: 3.62m x 2.48m (11' 10" x 8' 1") Double glazed leaded window to front aspect, airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and built in wardrobe (both included in measurements). Exposed floor boards, radiator.

Bedroom four: 2.49m x 2.33m (8' 2" x 7' 7") Double glazed leaded window to front aspect, radiator, exposed floor boards.

Bathroom: Double glazed leaded window to rear aspect with fine rural views. Suite comprising bath with Triton shower above and pedestal wash hand basin, radiator.

Separate cloak/WC: Double glazed leaded window to rear aspect, low level wc.

Outside

The property is approached from Hunstrete Lane through double metal gates leading to a gravelled driveway, parking and turning area which leads to a concrete sectional garage 4.83m x 2.56m (15' 10" x 8' 4") with up and over entrance door and water connected. Two apple storage cupboards in the garage are included in the sale price.

Behind the garage is a stone built shed/workshop 3.45m x 2.55m (11' 3" x 8' 4") and a further timber shed with maximum measurements of 4.92m x 1.65m (16' 1" x 5' 4") The plastic oil storage tank is also situated in this area.

The property has a large mature garden extending in total to 0.44 of an acre and bordering fields to three sides with a long frontage to Hunstrete Lane from which there is also a separate access gate at the far end of the garden.

The garden is laid predominately to lawn with flower and shrub beds in a traditional cottage style with a number of specimen trees. There is a stone built former privy which is now used as a garden store together with a timber framed green house. There are vegetable plots and soft fruit garden together with a well.

A notable feature is the orchard area with a variety of apple trees including Russet, Sunset, Kidds, Bramley, Gala, Winston, Charles Ross, Grenadier, Golden Delicious, John Downey, Profusion and Laxton.

Agents comments: The property is unlisted. Mains water and electricity are connected and drainage is by septic tank and the cottage has oil fired central heating.

Viewing: All viewing is to be strictly by prior appointment please and will be accompanied by the agents.

Council Tax: According to the Valuation Office Agency website, the present Council Tax Band for the property is G. Please note that change of ownership is a ‘relevant transaction’ that can lead to the review of the existing council tax banding assessment.

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