Delightful country residence with commanding views, on the outskirts of the village of Wrington

An exceptionally attractive Victorian five-bedroom detached country residence, featuring stunning gardens and nestled in a commanding position with glorious, sweeping views over farmland towards the Mendip Hills.

The House

The Grove Lodge, believed to date back to 1823, displays many characteristics of the era, with a beautifully symmetrical façade, orangery-style tracery windows, Broseley tiled pitched gables and an arched entrance with an original nail-studded front door. Nestled in a tucked-away, yet not remote location close to the popular village of Wrington, it is rural and peaceful without being isolated.

Offering five bedrooms and ample reception space, its elevated position set amongst established gardens allows it to take full advantage of panoramic views across the surrounding countryside towards the Mendip Hills. It also provides easy access to Bristol to the north and Wells to the south, with excellent transport links.

The Grove Lodge has an impressive arched masonry entrance with a solid oak front door. Framed by gables with ornamental woodwork and round windows with tracery detailing, it opens into a porch with space for coats and shoes, leading through to the reception hall.

To the right is a spacious dual-aspect sitting room with an open Minster-style fireplace. A large bay window with French doors opens onto the terrace and frames the far-reaching views.

To the left, the hallway opens into a dining area with attractive parquet flooring and space for a large table, with an oak staircase rising to the first floor. Steps lead to a cosy study with fitted shelving and a walk-in storage cupboard.

Returning to the hallway, there is a tiled cloakroom/boot room, and to the rear is the kitchen/breakfast room. Again, it enjoys expansive views and has a four-oven Aga at its heart, together with a generous range of cream wall and floor units complemented by contrasting worktops. There is space for a fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The breakfast area has room for a large table and dresser, with French doors opening to the garden, ideal for alfresco dining.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room with a double oven, space for a washing machine and freezer, and a full-height larder. Completing the ground floor is a further boot/cloakroom with a separate WC.

Upstairs, a generous landing provides access to five bedrooms and four bathrooms. The family bathroom is fully tiled and fitted with a freestanding bath and separate shower.

The principal bedroom is an impressive and generously proportioned double suite, featuring an en-suite bathroom and elegant French door opening onto a wisteria-clad balcony, an exquisite vantage point from which to take in the surrounding views.

Two further bedrooms on this side, one with an en suite shower room, share the same views and retain the orangery-style window detailing. To the rear are two additional bedrooms served by a separate shower room.

Outside

The Grove Lodge is approached via a private road and is set back behind attractive walling and wrought iron gates. The driveway provides ample parking for several cars, and there is a garage and carport tucked away to the rear.

The gardens, which are a real feature of the property, have been beautifully landscaped to create a series of terraces from which to enjoy the views. Clematis, wisteria, roses and rhododendrons weave through archways, while a cascading water feature flows into a pond that attracts wildlife. There is also a vegetable patch, greenhouse, large level lawn and a summer house, along with a small spinney completing the grounds.

Location

The Grove Lodge is located on the outskirts of Wrington, a village well known for its excellent facilities and amenities, including a primary school and playschool, with secondary schooling available in nearby Churchill, which also has a modern sports complex. Independent schools are also accessible in Bristol, Sidcot, Chew Magna and Wraxall.

The village is situated approximately 11 miles southwest of Bristol, with easy access to the M5 at Clevedon and St Georges (J20 and J21). Bristol Airport is within 4 miles, and Yatton mainline station is also within 4 miles, with journey times to London Paddington from around 112 minutes. The surrounding countryside is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers a wide range of outdoor pursuits, including walking, riding and sailing.

(All distances/times approx.)