Chelwood, near Bristol

A fine Grade II Listed 3 storey country house, situated equidistant between Bath and Bristol with beautiful well-maintained gardens, far reaching rural views and a separate 3 bedroom annexe adjacent to the main house. Previously a guest house, the spacious accommodation includes a magnificent reception hallway, 5 reception rooms, kitchen, utility room (former kitchen) pantry, boiler room and 9 bedrooms all with en suite bath/shower rooms as well as a substantial two-roomed cellar. This attractive and substantial property is in need of some updating and could be a wonderful family home or, with the necessary consents, a boutique country hotel. NO ONWARD CHAIN

Chelwood House retains many period features from the Georgian era. An impressive reception hallway greets you on the ground floor with a tessellated tiled floor and grand oak staircase. The principal rooms have high ceilings, tall sash windows with shutters and window seats, wall panelling, ornate cornicing and plasterwork and magnificent fireplaces. Dating from the 17th Century, the property has been altered and extended over the years.
On the ground floor the entrance hallway leads with a tessellated tiled floor and impressive wide oak staircase.
To either side are elegant high-ceilinged rooms looking over the front of the house. The drawing room has wall panelling, a grand marble fireplace with cast iron insert and oak floors. The study has wall panelling, built in glazed cupboard and a working fireplace.
The bright and airy dining room to the rear of the house has oak floors, alcoves with in-built cupboards and French doors leading out to the back terrace with windows to either side.
The spacious kitchen has a flagstone flooring, a range of wooden cupboards, butler sink and fireplace with feature period iron stove and a range cooker. A door leads to the rear garden.
The main staircase leads up to a stunning galleried landing with three tall sash windows overlooking the front garden. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, all with en suite shower/bathrooms and attractive views. There is also a second back staircase to the upper floors.
On the second floor there are five further double bedrooms, all with en suite bath/shower rooms.

Annexe

The adjacent annexe was previously a garage and has been refurbished by the present owners and now provides accommodation including 3 bedrooms, one with en suite bathroom , a separate bathroom, sitting room and well fitted kitchen.

Outside

Chelwood House is approached via a tarmac driveway through stone pillars. The driveway leads to a wide parking area, with space for several vehicles. To the front of the house is a gravelled area, bordered with shrubs and bushes. The gardens to the side and rear of the house are delightful and the plot extends to just under half an acre. The old Victorian garden is in evidence, partly bordered by an attractive stone wall, has lawned areas, gravel pathways, flowerbeds with mature shrubs and flowering plants. In the centre sits an old cherry tree and there are also fig, pear, damson and walnut trees to be found. A post fence separates the garden from the adjoining farmland and splendid rural views can be enjoyed all around.

Location

The property is well placed for access to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath (10 miles), Wells (12 miles) and Bristol (8 miles). Bristol International Airport is under 10 miles away.
For primary education, Pensford and Clutton Primary Schools are just over a mile away. For secondary education, Chew Valley School and is 3.6 miles away. There is also a selection of independent schools including Downside (7 miles) and numerous schools in Bristol, Bath and Wells,
There are a wide range of outdoor pursuits available including golf courses and sailing, fishing, walking at nearby Chew Valley Lake, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest as well as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Further information:

•Freehold
•Part secondary glazing
•Mains water & electricity
•Oil central heating
•Private drainage
•Broadband: Truespeed
•Council – Bath and North East Somerset, Band H