Star House, Breach Hill Common, Chew Stoke, Bristol, BS40

The Property
Star House is thought to be about 200 hundred years old, and in its earlier years was once a public house, known as the Star Inn. It is situated in an elevated position adjoining farmland along a country lane. From the rear of the property there are panoramic views over a valley of countryside and towards the west, over Blagdon Lake.

The present owners purchased the property in 2019 when in need of considerable updating. The accommodation has been imaginatively altered and extended to create a contemporary finish yet retaining a period atmosphere. The accommodation is light and in particular, the breakfast kitchen, sitting room and sunroom, which link, have all been designed to take advantage of the stunning view over the valley towards Blagdon Lake.

There are herringbone solid oak floors, exposed stone walls and window shutters. An inglenook fireplace in the dining room has a raised log burning stove. The bespoke breakfast kitchen with central island and breakfast bar has integral appliances including cabinet fridge/freezer, two ovens, hob and hot water tap. The superb sunroom, with roof terrace above, has a log burning stove and large sliding glazed floor to ceiling windows open to the garden. One unfinished room has potential for use as a family room or playroom.

On the first floor the principal bedroom has an en suite shower room and glazed double doors open to the roof terrace with breathtaking views. There are three further bedrooms, one with en suite bathroom, and family bath/shower room. All bath and shower rooms are contemporary and most attractively fitted. The study/landing has been reconfigured from a fifth bedroom and opens to the sun terrace which has a glazed balustrade, with stunning views.

The Annexe
Lying to the north east of the house is the detached annexe. The ground floor is open plan and the 38' floor open plan floor space provides sitting/dining and kitchen area, with a shower room off. A spiral staircase rises to the first floor with one bedroom.

Shepherd's Hut
The Shepherd's Hut is strategically positioned to the west, capturing the view of Blagdon Lake. It is cleverly and comfortably designed to provide an open plan kitchen/living/bedroom area with separate shower room.

Outside
The property is approached though double gates opening to a drive providing parking for a number of cars. Beside, is a detached stone and tile double garage block with adjoining wood store/workshop currently used as a gym. Note: Gym equipment and sauna are not included.

The front garden has areas of level lawn with a central pathway, and paved walkways. There are beds and borders of ornamental shrubs, flowering plants and a variety of trees intersperse the lawns. Mature trees and a natural stone wall form the southeastern boundary. Around the garden, trees include Hazel, Wisteria and Eucalyptus. Fruit trees include Apple and Plum.

The low maintenance rear garden has stunning views over miles of countryside and across Blagdon Lake, and is principally laid to lawn. A shaped stone base area, with cobble style stones, has a built-in stone table and stone benches specifically designed to take advantage of the view. It is an ideal entertaining area.

A well-designed kitchen garden with pathways in the north corner of the garden has a soft fruit area containing raspberries, gooseberries, strawberries and redcurrants, and pathways divide the vegetable beds.

The Paddock
The adjoining paddock is accessed either from the kitchen garden, or has separate vehicular access from the lane.

In all the property extends to 2 acres.

Situation
(Distances and times are approximate)
Chew Stoke is situated in the Chew Valley at the northern edge of the Mendip Hills designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is within the Bristol and Bath green belt. The hamlet of Breach Hill is about two miles southwest of Chew Stoke.

Chew Stoke has a church, primary school, church hall, public house and village shop and there is fishing and sailing on the well-known Chew Valley Lake. Chew Magna has a wide range of interesting shops, a supermarket and medical practice. There are three public houses.

There is secondary schooling available at Chew Valley School. Private schooling available at The Downs Preparatory School at Wraxall, Wells Cathedral, Sidcot Quaker School at Sidcot, Millfield at Street and an excellent choice in Bristol.

Directions: When in Breach Hill Lane, travel to the Obelisk. Continue for about 0.8 miles and Star House is seen along on the right-hand side.