Bath Road, Upper Langford, Bristol, Somerset, BS40

Brought to the market with the benefit of no onward chain is this most picture perfect postcard cottage you could wish to find, nestled away amongst privacy and seclusion within the Mendip Hills ‘ANOB’, Brookside Cottage has the most idyllic blend of contemporary and character that provides a truly beautiful family home.


In brief, the ground floor accomodation comprises entrance porch, living room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, bedroom, laundry room and bathroom. The most exemplary of entertaining spaces, the kitchen has been fitted with a wealth of wall, draw and base units finished in high gloss 'duck egg blue' alongside a large central breakfast island with 'pop up' power outlets. Integrated Neff appliances include dishwasher, eye level double oven, induction hobs and angled glass extractor fan. Double doors open from here into an impressively spacious conservatory, complete with log burning fireplace, providing the ideal overflow from the ample kitchen for large gatherings and dinner parties, particularly Christmas lunch as we are reliably informed by our clients. Space still remains for a more comfortable seating area or sofa, whilst double doors open directly out into the incredibly private rear garden. Returning to the kitchen, no country cottage is complete without a utility room, which can be found at the far end as well as a family bathroom. The bathroom has been fitted to include panelled bath, WC and wash hand basin, servicing the ground floor bedroom perfectly, meaning a dependant relative or older child can retain a degree of independance with their own facilities. Turning to the more tradditional part of the home, both the living and sitting room ooze rustic charm having preserved a wealth of character features including exposed beams, box bay windows, natural stone facades and exquisit inglenook fireplaces, you will have a hard time choosing which room to retire too off a cold winters evening whilst the woodburners are roaring.

On the first floor are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Upstairs is where the unique nature of this property really shines through, with an array of curved or angled walling within the corridor providing access into all principle rooms. Bedroom one boasts a partially valuted ceiling, with ample space for a dressing area and dual aspect overlooking the front and rear of the home. To the opposite end of the house bedroom two is an impressively spacious double room that, given the nature of the pitched roof would possibly be utilised best as a childrens/grandchildrens room, with plenty of space for both freestanding or integrated furnishings. Bedroom three is a more conventional double room with integrated camp bed with desk and wardrobes inset and views overlooking the near by brook. The modern family bathroom has been fitted to include, walk in shower unit, WC, freestanding bath and vanity unity with wash hand basin built in.

Langford is a highly sought after village providing a good level of local amenities including a convenience store (Touts), hairdressers, doctor’s surgery and recreation facilities. The nearby village of Winscombe offers a good range of amenities and includes a supermarket, newsagents, butchers, post office, library and public house. There are excellent schools both primary and secondary, Churchill, Sandford and Shipham in proximity for the former and the Kings of Wessex at Cheddar for the latter. There is also excellent independent schooling at Sidcot, which includes a nursery, junior and senior school. Wells Cathedral School and Millfield are also easily accessible. There are good road links to Bristol City Centre and the M5 with rail services to the wider country available from Yatton or Backwell. For overseas travel Bristol Airport is 9 miles distance with flights to many European destinations. Fantastic walking can be found only a stones throw from your doorstep in almost every direction.

To the front of the property rights of access are provided up to the first of two garages over the nearby bridal way, whilst also providing off road parking for at least two cars. The garage has been fitted with the benefit of both light and power and can be accessed either from the front garden or via the up and over manual door. Disecting the predominately lawned front garden is a stepping stone pathway leading up to the home, with a range of mature trees and raised floral beds bordering the property on all sides. With its own seperate access via a five bar wooden gate off the Bath Road, the rear garden is an exceptionally private spot that has been predominately laid to lawn. Two outbuildings provide further versatility to this already flexible home. The first is a large detached garage, with storage yard surrounding., offering fantastic potential subject to gaining the relevant consents to convert into ancilary accomodation. The second outbuilding is perched above the main garden and has been fitted with the benefit of both water and electric, providing further conversion potential into a studio or home office. The remaining garden consists a collection of raised floral beds behind a retaining wall and mature trees, ensuring the property enjoys endless amounts of privacy.