Woodlands, Hanham Abbots

"Woodlands is a truly magical and unique home, we have been privileged to live here for the last fifty years. Our children have enjoyed a childhood in a beautiful place, a lifetime of memories have been created here, now they have grown up and found their own paths in different areas of the country and so it is time for Woodlands to offer another family the opportunity to create magical memories and enjoy the life that it has given us."

Woodlands is situated in a small hamlet of four homes, raised above the tow path that runs along the banks of the River Avon. By road, this idyllic area is accessed from the south of Hanham, in Hanham Abbots, off of Abbots Road and onto Castle Farm Road. By foot or by bike this is peaceful spot is also extremely convenient for access towards St George and on to Temple Meads and the City Centre. Residents who live in homes along the river have been known to commute into the city centre along the footpaths that run all the way. In the immediate area there are also places to eat and drink within walking distance, such as Chequers at Hanham Mills, just along the river or through the woods, or The Elm Tree up into Hanham. Beeses Café, a brilliant riverside bar and venue, is also a short walk in towards the city, with a rowing boat provided across the river by the café. The hamlet is very much a part of the Hanham community with schools, sports clubs and shops not far away to the north. The home is also just a short distance from Keynsham and Bath, for those looking to head out of Bristol.

This house represents a rare opportunity to purchase a substantial home with around five acres of land, which is in an accessible location for both Bristol and Bath, by foot, bike or car. The property as a whole has potential for a small holding and has been used in the past for keeping horses and ponies, with two large fields and a stable block. The site is set amongst beautiful woodlands, with the riverside fields also home to a derelict powder house with some development potential for the new owner. The house itself was built in 1912 and was built to house the local quarry foreman and family. The current owners have lived here since the mid 1970s and have cared for and improved the home and its gardens over the years. The house itself has a choice of living areas and receptions rooms to the ground floor, the footprint of which measures in excess of 1100 square foot. To the upstairs there are four bedrooms and a family bathroom, with a loft room off of one of the main bedrooms which would make an ideal playroom. The mature and brilliantly curated and cared for gardens are situated on the south-easterly side of the property. This sunny, sheltered oasis within the shaded woodlands is home to several natural woodland plants as well as several well landscaped additions, including a beautiful rose arch and several mature shrubs. There is also a greenhouse and lots of areas with which to grow fruit and veg. Beyond the garden, upon entrance to the property from the lane is a spacious off-street parking area, with a car port with adjoining storage space, which includes a charming little pony stable.