Stowey, Pensford, Bristol

A beautiful former coach house on a fine country estate, situated between Bath and Bristol on the edge of the Mendip Hills. This well-presented character 4 bedroomed property has recently undergone an extensive programme of refurbishment, updating electrics, flooring, lighting, sanitary ware and carpets, using high quality materials to provide a stylish, warm and welcoming family home. The light and bright accommodation on the ground floor includes a dining/reception hall, fabulous kitchen/breakfast room leading to a sunny orangery, a separate utility room and sitting room with log burning stove and a cloakroom. Upstairs there are four bedrooms (the principal has an en suite shower room) and family bathroom. The south facing landscaped gardens extend to 1.6 acres and include a swimming pool and woodland area. There is ample space for parking and a garage to the front of the property. Residents have access to the 16-acre grounds of Sutton Court with extensive parkland, a tennis court and a lake.

A beautiful former coach house on a fine country estate, situated between Bath and Bristol on the edge of the Mendip Hills. This well-presented character 4 bedroomed property has recently undergone an extensive programme of refurbishment, updating electrics, flooring, lighting, sanitary wear and carpets, using high quality materials to provide a stylish, warm and welcoming family home. The light and bright accommodation on the ground floor includes a dining/reception hall, fabulous kitchen/breakfast room leading to a sunny orangery, a separate utility room and sitting room with log burning stove and a cloakroom. Upstairs there are four bedrooms (the principal has an en suite shower room) and family bathroom. The south facing landscaped gardens extend to 1.6 acres and include a swimming pool and woodland area. There is ample space for parking and a garage to the front of the property. Residents have access to the 16-acre grounds of Sutton Court with extensive parkland, a tennis court and a lake.

Description - The Sutton Court Estate is approached via a pair of electric gates leading to a magnificent driveway with parkland either side. Sutton Court is an impressive Grade II* Listed country house with 15th Century origins and the Coach House adjoins this property on the eastern side. A tarmac area at the front of the property provides parking spaces, garage and shed/storage area, with additional overflow parking by the tennis courts.

This characterful property has retained period features such as exposed beams and wide window sills with plenty of natural light throughout.

A porch leads into a spacious reception/dining hall with solid wood flooring, off which are the principal rooms. The well appointed, triple aspect kitchen has been updated with bespoke painted wooden units and granite worktops, integrated appliances including a Smeg range oven with convection hob and hood, a one and a half bowl sink and a spacious breakfast area with a skylight window above and French doors lead into the orangery.

The orangery has exposed stone walls and tiled flooring with electric underfloor heating, allowing use all year round and takes advantage of the wonderful position overlooking the garden.

The sitting room is bright and sunny with a lovely central fireplace with Jetmaster log burning stove at one end and a part glazed door leading out onto the garden.

Off the kitchen is a useful utility room with a further range of cupboards, sink, space for washing machine and dryer, and doors to the front courtyard and rear garden.

An oak staircase leads from the hall to a spacious landing with four bedrooms. The spacious principal bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room with underfloor heating.

There are three further bedrooms, all enjoying glorious views over the gardens, serviced by a luxury ‘Ripples’ family bathroom, with contemporary styled fittings including bath with shower over.

Outside - To the front of the house within the entrance courtyard is a single garage and half of the storage shed which is shared with the neighbouring property and housing the oil tanks.

To the rear of the Coach House is a lovely well-maintained south facing garden with lawns and pathways. Steps lead down to a decked swimming pool area, beyond which is a paddock. The garden is well stocked with mature trees including two impressive old yews, shrubs and flowers and a wide variety of fruit trees have been planted including apples, pear, peach, apricot, plum and feijoa.

There is a greenhouse and raised veg beds for the green-fingered and a recently built shed pre-wired for power and lighting. The gardens occupy a peaceful position, surrounded by the Sutton Court estate and filled with wildlife and birdsong.

History - The stunning fortified medieval court is steeped in history. Illustrious occupants include Bess of Hardwick from the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Other notable names associated have included Clive of India and Winston Churchill. The house was occupied by the Strachey family in the 17th Century and passed down the generations until 1989 when the property was converted into 8 luxury apartments. The Coach House was converted at the same time and the residents are given access to the impressive communal gardens.

Location - The Coach House is conveniently set to the West of Bath near the small village of Stowey, just 2 miles from the highly desirable Chew Magna. The village has a wide range of amenities including three public houses, award winning restaurants, a butcher’s, small supermarket, café, hairdresser, post office, gift shop and a florist. The acclaimed Pony & Trap restaurant is under a mile away. There are many private schools and universities available in Bath, Bristol and Wells. The village also has preschools, primary school and the well-regarded Chew Valley secondary school. There are a wide range of outdoor pursuits available including golf courses and sailing, fishing, walking at near-by Chew Valley Lake, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest as well as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Transport - Transport

•12 miles from the City of Bath, there are trains from Bath Spa to London Paddington
•10 miles from Bristol City Centre, there are trains from Bristol Temple Meads to London
•Paddington
•M5 (J19) 15 miles
•12 miles from Wells
•7 miles from Bristol International Airport

Features - •Freehold
•Within the curtilage of a Grade II * Listed property
•Council: Bath & North East Somerset. Band G
•Oil central heating
•Private drainage by septic tank
•Double glazing throughout
•Service fee for ground maintenance £206.56 pm including water, insurance, lawn, electric gates, CCTV, tennis court upkeep and gardeners.
•Truespeed internet
•EPC rating F