Pensford village, Bristol

Whitfield property experts are pleased to offer this extended large stone detached Edwardian farmhouse, dating back to 1782, in the village of Pensford with good commuting for nearby Bath & Bristol. The property has been occupied by the current owner for the last 23 years and significant changes have been made including various extensions and a conservatory. recent modernisations include a new boiler, new bunded oil tank, partial new electrics, solar panels (owned outright), and recent damp proof course. There is double glazing throughout and a beautiful large conservatory. 

This home offers superb space and potential with the new owners to add their own stamp with some cosmetic updates! On entry through the front door, you find a spacious and open hallway with deep storage cupboard, offering a bright area to access all other rooms. The large dining room has a period feel with it's large fireplace and picture rails. Dual aspect windows provide a lot of light and this space would host all the family on those special occasions. Alternatively, this room would also make a perfect music room, playroom or 2nd sitting room/teenage den. The main sitting room is set on the opposite side of the hall and is over 20ft , with dual aspect windows and doors through to the generous glass roofed conservatory. This would be the perfect place to enjoy your more formal gardens and a cool drink whatever the weather. 

The kitchen has that proper country feel with wooden doors, a central island unit, Rayburn and also the modern convenience of a double eye level oven Neff oven, dishwasher space and space for plumbed in American Fridge Freezer. This area comes original flagstones. A huge walk in pantry is set off to the side, and is the size of a room if you wanted to re purpose as a study. Great place to store everything and unusual to see one this size. further towards the rear of the house is a large utility room, bigger than a lot of kitchens, with plenty of room for the laundry appliances, but also the animal feeds, dogs and equipment. A great place for muddy kids and dogs to be cleaned up before being allowed into the main house. There is also a downstairs shower room just opposite if a hose down is essential! 

Upstairs and the space and light continues with a huge galleried landing leading to the 5 double bedrooms. The main bedroom is a good double, with built in wardrobes and a very generous en suite shower room. This characterful room features a period style sink inset into a dresser, a large shower cubicle, WC and bidet! The main bathroom also has a period charm with a freestanding roll top bath, panelled walls and storage cupboards. This bathroom serves the other bedrooms, with 2 of the bedrooms right alongside. The rear bedroom has a restricted head height but still has plenty of room for a double bed and low storage. All other rooms are full height and offer space for double beds. Over all, there shouldn't be much arguing over who gets the smallest room as they are fairly evenly sized! The views from all bedrooms are wide countryside views either across the road and beyond, or across your own land to the rear! 

A huge bonus of this family homes are the large gardens wrapping around the house (c 0.3 acres) and a separate paddock measuring 1 acre. The more formal gardens are at the side next the the conservatory and a framed by  a high hedgerow and offer total privacy. To the rear is a large patio area, with access to the more practical rear entrance. A large lawn then sweeps up towards the outbuildings. Two stables, a garage, 2 store rooms and an older outbuilding could all offer a perfect opportunity to repurpose, renovate a little, or completely re build. The option to replace the buildings with an annexe for elderly relatives could be possible here (subject to planning) or simply make more of this space to house a horse or 2, or other small livestock. Access across from the rear of the stables brings you to a gate into the paddock. This paddock has previously been home to a horse and companion pony but now it is time for new equines to bring their family to this property and enjoy their lovely area which is surrounded by countryside. 

Opposite the outbuildings is another area of garden which has concrete bases from previous sheds or greenhouses and offers the perfect spot to create an extensive vegetable plot. Alternatively, the area could provide even more parking and widen the drive. There would be no issue finding space for a horsebox or caravan. There are 2 gated vehicle access points, one from the main road and a further wider point off Parsonage lane. Both give access to a sweeping driveway with space for several vehicles and further areas which could be re purposed for even more. 

The sought-after village Pensford is situated on the edge of the Chew Valley and is a friendly community with a village full of excellent facilities including three Public Houses, a Village Hall and a shop with a Post Office. Cafes and countryside walks combine with excellent countryside walks on your doorstep. A wider range of general stores and amenities can be found in the nearby village of Chew Magna with its super selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. There are plenty of pretty villages in the area to explore and even some fabulous lakes at Chew Valley and Blagdon which are perfect for sailing, fishing, and birdwatching. Secondary education is available at the renowned Chew Valley School and at Wellsway School in Keynsham with Pensford Primary school nestled in the village centre. Commuting is excellent with the M4/M5 motorways accessible via a link road at Keynsham and Bristol International Airport is within easy reach. Bath is around 8 miles away, whilst Bristol 7 miles. Bus routes are close by with a bus stop within walking distance of the property. 

Pensford was identified as being of special architectural and historic interest and was designated as a Conservation Area in May 1988 and you can see why when you visit.