Lower Hazel, Rudgeway, BS35

This attractive detached family house, built in 1935, has been in the same family ownership for over 60 years and occupies a private and elevated position behind a gated driveway, with manicured gardens to the front, paddock to the rear and surrounded by natural woodland.

The ground floor accommodation comprises of a front porch leading to the large dining room that is central to the house, from which you can access the triple aspect sitting room with a bay window overlooking the gardens, and the kitchen / breakfast room with adjoining pantry and utility room. From the kitchen there are doors leading to a separate snug that could be utilised as a home office, and a downstairs cloakroom.

To the first floor, one finds the impressive principal bedroom, 2 large double bedrooms, 2 smaller double bedrooms, a large family bathroom room, separate shower room, and plentiful hallway storage cupboards. All the bedrooms offer fabulous views across the gardens and the countryside beyond.

Outside

The gardens and grounds of this property are one of its true highlights comprising of 0.58 acres of gardens plus a 1.95 acre paddock. The flagstone terrace accessed from the principal reception rooms benefits from a sunny south westerly view across the large lawned gardens that are encircled by well stocked flower beds and afforded privacy by the mature trees and shrubs. Wrapping around the house are further gardens and an excellent vegetable plot. From here you access a secret garden and pond with stables and chicken coop, as well as gated access to the adjacent woodland. Behind the house is a large paddock, perfect for equestrian use. Parking is provided by a gated driveway offering space for multiple vehicles, as well as a double garage, with attached sheds, workshop and hayloft.

Situation

Lower Hazel is a delightful rural location between the hamlets of Old Down and Rudgeway, near the much sought after villages of Tockington, Olveston, Alveston and the market town of Thornbury. Benefitting from the plethora of local amenities nearby, including The Fox Inn country pub on your doorstep, Old Down Manor country park, numerous shops, butchers, bakers and a number of outstanding schools in the nearby villages. The M5/M4, provide excellent links to North, South East and West. Parkway train station only 6 miles away offers high-speed train links to London Paddington. The surrounding countryside provides a number of well-trodden walks and bridleways, as well as cycle paths for those looking for outdoor pursuits, as well as the popular “Wave”, Bristol's inland surf destination. The Mall at Cribbs Causeway is only 5 miles away with an extensive array of shops, restaurants and other leisure facilities.

Additional Information

Services: Oil Central Heating, Mains drainage, water & electricity.
South Gloucestershire Council
Council Tax Band G