Church Hill, Writhlington, BA3

Having lived in the property for many years, the owners are now downsizing and offering their wonderful home to the market for the first time in over thirty years. Exposed structural beams are a lovely feature of this welcoming home with a porch and flag stoned hall that leads to all the principal rooms including a study. The triple aspect sitting room has a central stone fireplace and wood burner with beamed ceiling and glazed doors to a wonderful vaulted, triple aspect garden room. The tiled floor has underfloor heating, and the bi-fold doors open out to the rear deck with open views beyond. An original Inglenook fireplace takes centre stage of the dining room with an oak floor and an enclosed (secondary) Staircase to the main bedroom. The kitchen/breakfast room has a feature illuminated well, with quarry tiled floor and twin hob, LPG Aga, offers ample room for a table beside the hand finished cabinets under granite tops, with integrated dishwasher and room for further appliances. A utility/boot room houses the oil-fired boiler with recess for stacking appliances, a door to the rear terrace and a cloakroom. From the hall, stairs ascend to the first floor landing with the exposed beams adding to the character. All of the bedrooms take advantage of the fabulous views with the main bedroom being double aspect and benefitting from built-in wardrobes. Two of the three further bedrooms also offer built-in storage, all of the bedrooms are complemented by two modern fitted bathrooms.

Outside

Approached through a five-bar gate, a gravel drive runs across the front of the property. Surrounded by attractively stocked and landscaped grounds with formal awns and a variety of shrub beds, a cascading water feature adds to the appeal. Extensive rear terracing has a shallow flight of steps down to a triple aspect stone-built studio with light and power. On the opposite side of the private lane is a substantial secure barn with electricity alongside which is a single garage all providing additional parking and workshop space.

Situation

Church Hill, is a rural lane that leads from the Road and meanders alongside The Wellow Brook, south of Shoscombe off the A367. Bath, Frome and the city of Wells are all close by, the location offers a tranquil setting with far-reaching open views across undulating countryside, yet with ease of access to day-to-day facilities. The town of Radstock has comprehensive amenities including a supermarket, individual shops, schools, a modern health centre, and a college. Writhlington has a village store at the top of the road as well as a secondary and primary school. The fashionable private members club and hotel, Babington House is just 3 miles away. The town of Mells is 5 miles away with the renowned Talbot Inn and Walled Gardens. The George in Norton St Philip is reputed to be the oldest coaching inn in England again just 5 miles away. The beautiful city of Bath is nine miles. Bath is a World Heritage city that is famous for its Georgian architecture and Roman origins. The Bath Spa Railway Station has a high speed train service operating to London Paddington (approximately 75 minutes). There is also easy access to Bristol Airport, less than 18 miles away.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-57136

Additional Information

Services: Mains connected electricity and water. New septic tank installed in 2025, Oil heating.
Local Authority: Bath and North East Somerset Council. Council Tax Band E.