Bridgwater Road, Barrow Gurney

Glenville Farm is a delightful former 19th century farmhouse that occupies a convenient semi rural position on the outskirts of the popular North Somerset village of Flax Bourton. The farm has been in the same families ownership for several decades and the time has now come for them to reluctantly downsize both in terms of property and land. 

Built of local stone elevations under a handsome clay tile roof, this captivating property has wonderful kerb appeal and offers so much potential for the future. The farmhouse is approached via a gated driveway which is owned by Glenville Farm and shared with just one other adjoining barn, the drive sweeps past the property to a large yard ideal for parking the family car but also with enough space for a caravan, trailer, boat etc. 

The farmhouse sits in a gently elevated position behind an attractive stone wall with a neat pathway with rose beds either side leading to the front door, upon entering the property you continue through a useful porch with a glorious half stained glass door leading you through into a spacious entrance hallway with an original wooden staircase rising to the first floor. There is a large understairs cupboard and panelled period doors leading to all rooms. To the front elevation of the house are two symmetrical reception room, one a formal dining room and the other a sitting room, both feature attractive stone fireplaces with the dining room also featuring a beautiful glazed China cupboard, original period mouldings to the ceiling further enhance the character. To the rear of the front reception rooms lie a further two versatile rooms, one of which is a delightful study that looks out over the rear garden and has a recessed fireplace with a side cupboard to the chimney recess and the other a room that has been utilised by our current owners as a parlour for their dogs but would be a perfect boot room.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of traditional shaker styled units with a solid wood counter top, there are integrated double ovens, an integrated hob and plumbing for a dishwasher along with a ceramic tiled floor and a door to the rear. Off the kitchen a door leads to large utility room which has further kitchen units and provision for wet goods, along with a further sink and open shelving, a staircase from here rises up to a fourth bedroom/study which can only be accessed from this room.

The first floor bedrooms and family bathroom are arranged off a beautiful galleried landing, all three bedrooms are double rooms in size with original Victorian fireplaces, they also enjoy either lovely far reaching views over the surrounding countryside or scenic views towards the City of Bristol. Completing the accommodation is the family bathroom which is fitted with a corner bath, with a separate shower and white suite.

Outside there are two attached outbuildings one a gardeners W.C and the other houses the Oil central heating boiler.

The grounds and gardens at Glenville Farm are absolutely delightful. Two paddocks divide the main formal garden which lies to the side of the house, it is partly walled and mainly laid to level lawn with borders featuring a variety of attractive plants and shrubs, along with a number of established fruit trees including plum and apple, there is also the remains of a brick based greenhouse, ready to be brought back to its original glory. The formal garden is a lovely spot to enjoy afternoon tea and take in the gorgeous rural views of the surrounding countryside. Above the formal garden sit an area of orchard  which again features a variety of fruit trees including Damson, Pear and Apple.

The two paddocks are divided by the formal garden and orchard, perfect for a small pony or two, the lower paddock benefits from two fields shelters and gated access to the concrete yard. The upper paddock is bounded by mature trees to two borders and has more recently been used as an extension to the main garden.

SITUATION

Barrow Gurney is a pretty village situated on the outskirts of Bristol, which is around five miles away. There is an active local community, a village green with children's play area and a boules pitch. Other facilities are a public house and village hall. The parish church is situated alongside Barrow Court. For those who enjoy country pursuits such as walking, riding, wildlife and local beauty spots, there is a network of public footpaths and bridleways accessed from the formal gardens. The village has easy access to Bristol city and its mainline railways, as well as the motorway network and nearby International Airport. Nailsea & Backwell railway station is also a short drive away, with ample parking and an hourly service direct to London.

DIRECTIONS

Travelling from the direction of Bristol on the A38 Bridgwater Road, proceed through the traffic lights and continue up the hill, do not turn right toward Barrow Gurneys, continue in the direction of the Airport passing the Fox and Goose public House on your left, slow here and take the next left hand drive which takes you into Glenville Farm