Brought to life during the 1820's is this idyllic, once upon a time Post Office and Blacksmiths forge which has evolved throughout the centuries and now duly serves as a most wonderful four bedroom home. Retaining a beautifully restored front facade which hints at is shop front, Georgian roots, this magnificent cottage home brings to the market a wonderful opportunity to purchase a generous, characterful home in addition to an interesting slice of local history. Formerly arranged as two independent properties which have now been beautifully combined, it's double fronted stone approach is sure to instantly charm its passers by, yet only upon entrance does this property truly come into its own.
Situated close to the nearby parish of Bitton and town of Keynsham, this home offers a semi rural position yet benefits from local conveniences, primary schools and Keynsham railway station. Furthermore a generous private driveway can be found nearby, which accommodates parking for several cars.
Arranged over a total of four exquisitely presented floors, this home is as interesting as it is handsome, with no less than four independent staircases inviting you to meander through each of its levels. At entrance level, where once upon a time folk would deposit their shillings and twine bound parcels, a charming sitting room provides an enviable room for relaxation or entertaining, with a wood burning stove providing a wonderful centrepiece. The bi-folding doors can be opened to further incorporate the second reception area if required, making for a fantastic versatile level for living. A staircase downwards leads to the attractive cottage kitchen dining room which leads through to a pretty courtyard with stable storage and even an original 'Dunny' as a garden convenience.
Back indoors, the upper two floors provide the family bathroom and four bedrooms between them, with the master suite residing upon the second floor with a gorgeous exposed stone wall and ample space to relax and absorb the neighbouring views.
With ample characterful finds within these thick set, aged stone walls, to even include the original Post Office safe, this property has far from forgotten its roots despite its upcoming 200th birthday. With plenty of charm and some lovely nods to its beginnings, this property may no longer serve the local community, but it is now ready to serve as a unique home to its new keeper and is a true one of a kind find. If only walls could talk.
Solid wood entrance door providing access from the front aspect, stairs leading to the first floor with storage cupboards under, tiled flooring, radiator, further storage cupboard housing a 'Vaillant' gas combination boiler, the original wooden 'Post Office' door leading to the lounge, double wooden doors lea;ding to the utility room
Double glazed 'French' doors and double glazed window to the rear aspect, space and plumbing for appliances
Double glazed picture window to the rear aspect, radiator, stripped and varnished wooden floor boards, fire recess with stone hearth and wooden mantle, wooden Bi-folding doors with glazed inserts opening to the sitting room, stairs leading to the lower ground floor where the kitchen / diner is located, stairs leading to the first floor
Locally listed, original post office entrance including wooden 'French' and glazed curved side panel windows. Deep window sills laid to mosaic tiles, stripped and varnished wooden floor boards, radiator, wood burning stove set on a stone hearth with wooden mantle
Located to the lower ground floor is this superb family room with ample space for a dining and seating area in addition to the kitchen. The kitchen comprises a large selection of fitted base units with wooden work surfaces over, 'Belfast' style sink, tiled splash backs, space for a fridge / freezer and a 'Range' cooker with extractor over, tiled flooring, beamed ceiling, spot lighting, stairs leading from the ground floor with under stairs storage cupboards, double glazed window to the rear aspect, solid wooden door with glazed inserts leading to the rear garden
Two staircases leading from the ground floor entrance hallway and lounge, spot lighting, 'Oak' doors leading to the bedrooms and bathroom, stairs leading to the second floor
Double glazed picture window to the front aspect, radiator, a selection of fitted bedroom furniture including two fitted wardrobes
Double glazed picture window to the rear aspect, radiator, radiator, feature fire surround with tiled hearth
(Measurements taken to the widest points) Double glazed picture window to the front aspect, radiator
A three piece white suite comprising a low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath with 'Monsoon' shower attachment over, part tiled walls, tiled flooring, radiator, obscure double glazed picture window to the rear aspect
Positioned to the second floor with measurements taken to the maximum points (restricted head height in parts) Stairs leading from the first floor landing, dual aspect 'Velux' windows with the rear benefiting far reaching views of the countryside, stripped and varnished wooden floor boards, radiator, exposed stone chimney breasts, loft hatch, exposed wooden beams
Laid to stone shingle and enclosed via wooden picket fencing. An area of hard standing providing off street for a number of vehicles can be found opposite the property.
A delightful, south facing courtyard garden laid to paved patio and stone shingle with raised borders full of mature plants, trees and shrubs, an outside WC, access to the converted stables, all enclosed via stone boundary wall
(Measurements approx) Now providing excellent secure storage with amazing potential for future re-development. Currently split into two seperate storage areas with doors leading to the rear garden. Power supply
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