Back Lane, Kingston Seymour

THIS HANDSOME PERIOD FARMHOUSE IS THE VERY EPITOME OF THE CHOCOLATE BOX ENGLISH COUNTRY HOME with it's white washed stone walls and gorgeous clay tiled roof, beautifully positioned behind it's enchanting cottage garden.

Internally, this charming property boasts an abundance of original character, including exposed wooden beams, ledge and brace doors, and a beautifully rebuilt fireplace. As is typical of a Somerset Long House, one end of the property was originally designed to house livestock but has since been thoughtfully modernised to a very high standard, offering a perfect blend of historic charm and contemporary comfort.

This beautiful family home offers a wonderful blend of traditional charm and modern living, making it the perfect place to call home. The accommodation, in brief, comprises a spacious sitting room, complete with a wonderful wood-burning stove that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. Adjacent to the sitting room is a cosy study, providing an ideal space for working from home or enjoying quiet time.

The heart of the home is the extended kitchen/breakfast room, offering a generous space for both cooking and family gatherings. The kitchen is equipped with a Rangemaster cooker, integrated appliances, high-quality worktops, units and under floor heating creating an elegant yet practical space for meal preparation and entertaining.

The ground floor further benefits from a convenient utility room just off the kitchen, ideal for laundry and additional storage, as well as a well-appointed downstairs shower room. 

Upstairs, the property features five generously-sized double bedrooms, each providing ample space and flexibility for family members or guests. The master bedroom offers plenty of natural light and space for relaxation. A spacious family bathroom exudes period charm, featuring a lovely vintage-style bath, while a separate shower room ensures convenience for larger families or those with busy morning routines.

The large galleried landing offers an additional seating area, providing a tranquil space. With its stunning views over the property and into the heart of the home, it’s a lovely place to enjoy peaceful moments.

This property seamlessly blends historic features, such as exposed beams and traditional doors, with modern comforts, creating a truly unique and inviting family home.

The stunning walled cottage garden is a particular feature of the property, basking in its glorious south facing aspect it displays a well stocked plethora of traditional English flowers along with several feature trees and a pretty stone paved terrace which leads out onto a finely manicured level lawn with a gardeners shed and summer house. A side gateway provides access out to the road and there is also a useful outside tap. 

To the rear of the property is a smaller yet productive rear garden that features a further green house and several mature specimen trees. There is access via wrought iron gates into a tarmacadam driveway and parking for several vehicles along with access to the integrated garage which has an up and over garage door and pedestrian door providing access to the inside of the house.

This delightful period home is at least 230 years old and is reputed to be one of the oldest original buildings of the historic village of Kingston Seymour and proudly enjoys its privileged position overlooking the parish green in this wonderfully traditional Somerset Village.

Situation 

The village of Kingston Seymour is an attractive and sought after hamlet between the North Somerset village of Yatton and the Victorian seaside town of Clevedon. A quintessential English country village, with its village green, ancient church and village hall, it is surrounded by countryside with lots of walks and a rural atmosphere, yet Yatton and Clevedon are only a short drive away. Yatton boasts an excellent range of shopping, social and recreational facilities, a bus service to Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare, and a mainline railway station giving access to Bristol and on through the UK. On the other side of Yatton is Cadbury House with its hotel, restaurants, health club and spa. Kingston Seymour also has its own well stocked fishing lakes and has won the 'Best Kept Village Award' on a number of occasions plus a 'National Community Village' award. There is an infants and junior school at nearby Yatton, with secondary schooling at Backwell. Private schools are in the area, at Wraxall, Bristol, Sidcot and Wells. The nearest motorway interchange is at Clevedon, giving national motorway access, and Bristol Airport to the east is some 15-20 minutes drive away. There is also convenient train access to London as well as direct coach pickup point for both junior and senior schools just 1 minute walk from the cottage.

WE HAVE NOTICED - This beautifully updated Somerset farmhouse combines classic charm with modern living. Featuring a fragrant cottage garden and stunning original details, the property has been fully modernised to a high standard. It offers the perfect blend of traditional character and contemporary comfort, providing a unique opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds.

Directions 

Travelling on the B3133 from the outskirts of Yatton towards Clevedon, turn left at Kingston Bridge just past The Bridge Inn towards Kingston Seymour. Continue over the bridge into the village and, at the village triangle, take the right turning into Back lane and Triangle Farm Cottage is the first house on the left with a Debbie Fortune Estate Agents 'For Sale' Board.