Upper Baggridge, Wellow, BA2

The original farmhouse and outbuildings of Upper Baggridge have been imaginatively re-designed to create a stylish small group of country homes just above the sought after village of Wellow. The Dairy is a stunning example of a barn conversion with a beautiful interior design fusing traditional materials with a contemporary style.

Enclosed by a beech hedge, electric wooden gates open to the front providing plenty of parking and to a smart gravel garden interspersed by tall planters and seating areas fronting the entrance. An impressive double height wall of windows opens into the entrance hall flanked by the reception rooms and the principal bedroom. Oak, stone, and glass are the traditional materials that have been given a 21st Century twist in this contemporary yet comfortable home. An impressive feature of this home is the stunning kitchen, dining and living area. Over thirty feet long with exposed beams in the tall A-frame ceiling, it has been beautifully designed. The handmade kitchen includes hand painted units under a polished concrete work surface. A four-oven gas fired Aga as well as a separate module for summer cooking takes centre stage on one side and an expansive island on the other. There is plenty of room for a large dining table plus seating areas, and double doors out to the garden make this the perfect room for entertaining. One step down, the stone flooring continues the flow into the sitting room, again with doors opening into the garden, plus a free-standing wood burning stove. A guest cloakroom and utility room complete this ground floor wing, which is adjacent to a covered parking area and storeroom; an idea to extend into the space has been looked at.

Back in the entrance hall and the interior design of this bedroom has the luxury hotel feel. A dual aspect with a door opening into the garden, there is a freestanding bath plus a smart shower room. Two further double bedroom suites are on the first floor both with tall A-frame ceilings and luxury en-suite bathrooms. The Dairy is a truly unique home in a wonderful setting.

Outside

The garden to the front of the house is enclosed by a mature beech hedge. Wooden gates open into the parking area and into the parking spaces that were once the old byre with their vernacular stone posts. There is an adjacent storeroom. This spacious front garden continues with several tall wooden planters making the perfect raised bed for herbaceous planting included grasses and seasonal flowers. There are benches and seating areas and as this is enclosed the front and side door can remain open adding to a relaxed indoor/outdoor feel.

The garden to the rear is enclosed by fencing and stone walling. The mainly level lawn also includes a raised area and with a stepped boundary it allows one to enjoy the far-reaching views. A stone terrace runs the length of the house and with doors opening from the utility room, kitchen, sitting room and bedroom it is the perfect layout in the summer.

Situation

Situated above the popular village of Wellow, Upper Baggridge is a small cluster of period homes. What makes this location so special are the far-reaching views. The walks around the vicinity and down to Wellow and the neighbouring village of Norton St Philip are wonderful. Wellow is one of Bath’s most popular villages due to its picturesque surroundings and close proximity to the city centre. Within the village is St Julian’s Primary School, a superb village pub, The Fox and Badger, plus the community village shop, church, village hall and the village sports facility providing tennis courts, a 7 aside football pitch, cricket nets, outdoor gym, and children’s playground. The old railway track is now part of the national cycle route with a level connection to Bath via the Two Tunnels Greenway. As well as the superb leisure activities and famous restaurants in Bath, popular destinations nearby include The Pig at Hunstrete as well as the private members club and hotel, Babington House.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-55155

Additional Information

Services: This property benefits from a ground floor pump system of central heating pressurised to a Worcester cylinder providing under floor heating and domestic hot water. There is private water and private drainage.

Local Authority: Bath and North East Somerset Council. Council Tax Band G.