Country house to rent in Bristol BS40, 5 Bedroom

Rookstone House is a handsome Grade II Listed detached Georgian property, circa 18th Century, with the characteristic stucco and hipped pantiled roof with plinth and parapet one would associate with a property of this period. It is situated in the Chew Valley’s most sought-after village and is within safe walking distance of all the fantastic amenities on offer but still affords a quiet location with views over the open countryside, which are adjacent to the property.

Immediately on arriving at Rookstone you are drawn up the formal brick paviour central pathway, boarded by box hedging, which leads to the elegant front door, flanked by two Doric columns. The internal accommodation is circa 1991sqft and boasts high ceilings and sash windows in the majority of the rooms. To the ground floor is a wonderful kitchen / breakfast room with an Everhot range and breakfast area with views out over the rear garden, rear porch/utility area, formal dining room with bay window to front aspect and well-proportioned reception room with glazed French doors opening to the garden. The central point in this room is the impressive exposed stone and red brick inglenook fire place with inset log burner; perfect for cosy nights during the winter. To the first floor is the master bedroom with en-suite shower, a further 4 bedrooms and the family bathroom with freestanding claw foot roll top bath and separate large shower unit.

Externally the mature gardens are mainly laid to level lawn and wrap around the property with mature flower boarders, herb garden and vegetable patch, a large pond and small Orchard to the front. There is an attractive patio area to the rear with portico style fencing, ideal for summer al fresco dining and entertaining. There are mature shrubs and trees along the boundary wall, affording privacy. A brick paviour driveway leads to the single detached garage and off street parking area to the front of the property. There is also a useful stone built outbuilding and lean-to greenhouse.

Area Information
The location of Rookstone House is perfect for access into Bristol, Bath or Wells. There is good local and private schooling nearby, with the popular local Chew Valley Secondary and primary schools in walking distance. Keynsham is approximately 20 minute drive and has a train station with regular trains through to Bristol / Bath [10 minutes] with mainline connections to London Paddington [2 hours]. Bristol International Airport is a 15 minute drive.

Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and services. EPC E

Council: Bath & North East Somerset. Tel: Council Tax Band G

Viewing: Strictly by appointment via Cherry Tree Estates. Directions:
From A38 / Bristol - Turn off the A38 at Barrow Tanks onto the B3130, sign posted Winford/Chew Magna/Chew Magna/Chew Stoke/Pensford. Follow this road for several miles, through the village of Winford, past the Esso garage on your left and continue straight on at the mini roundabout towards Chew Magna. On entering Chew Magna you go past a turning on the right, towards Chew Stoke, and opposite the Baptist Church. Battle Lane is the next turning on the left with Rookstone House just down this lane 20m on the right hand side.
From A37/Bristol - Leave Bristol on the A37 through Witchurch. At the top of Pensford Hill turn right onto the B3130 and continue on this road until you reach Chew Magna village. Continue through the village, up the High Street, and take a right hand turn into Battle Lane. Rookstone House just down this lane 20m on the right hand side.