Old Road, Pensford, Bristol

A spacious, contemporary village home in the sought-after Chew Valley village of Pensford, on the edge of the Mendip Hills. This well-presented family home has been extended and fully modernised by the current owners, with contemporary fittings and designed to allow lots of natural light to flood the property making the most of the fabulous far-reaching rural views to the rear. The property further benefits from a self-contained annexe and a separate one bedroom bungalow, ideal for dual living or guest accommodation. To the front of the property is a wide parking area with double garage and outbuilding/storeroom and to the rear is a terrace and lawn overlooking fields.

Description - Stone steps lead to a sunny reception porch, finished in solid oak with opaque glazed doors and plenty of built in storage cupboards.
The well-appointed open plan kitchen/family room has a range of painted cupboards, a tiled floor, a central island unit and a range of built-in Neff appliances including two ovens, induction hob with extractor over, quartz worktops and double porcelain sink with quooker tap (boiling/filtered cold/fizzy water). Off the kitchen is a separate utility room with further range of cupboards, with plumbing for two for washing machines, space for a tumble dryer and room for a fridge/freezer and a useful cloakroom/WC. This room also houses the new oil heating boiler.
The stunning sitting room has a fabulous picture window overlooking the terrace and fields beyond. This bright, dual aspect room has a fireplace with wood burning stove and pretty tiled hearth. An oak staircase leads up to the master suite with Juliet balcony with blinds, again taking advantage of the outstanding views. This spacious room has an open plan bathroom with freestanding bath and vanity unit with twin basins. Behind a partition wall is a stylish double width walk-in shower. There is also a separate walk-in wardrobe with hanging space and shelving in the eaves, lit by two velux windows, as well as a separate WC.
On the ground floor are three further double bedrooms, one with en suite bathroom and a stylish family bathroom with tiled floor, a bath with shower attachment, walk-in shower and WC.

Annexe - A studio room with well-equipped kitchenette, a shower room and French door to the terrace provides an annexe which would be perfect for a dependent relative, guest or teenager.

Bungalow - Adjacent to the main house is a self-contained bungalow, recently built by the owners. With built in cupboards in the lobby, it has its own heating system (oil) and could be used by a dependent or let as a guest house. This has a bathroom with walk-in shower and vanity unit with basin, and WC. A double bedroom with a view towards the viaduct. An open plan kitchen, fully fitted with a range of cupboards, a double oven and an induction hob, extractor and built in fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. The sitting room has French doors which make the most of the views to the back of the property and open to the terrace and gardens.

Outside - The property is approached from Old Road via a driveway (with covenant allowing the use of the lower part of the drive for access by the next-door property). The drive leads to a wide area for parking numerous vehicles and access to the double garage, with electric up and over door and an adjoining workshop/woodstore. The garden surrounds the property and, to the rear, is a wide stone terrace which enjoys a high level of privacy with a hot tub and al fresco dining area. Beyond the terrace is a lawned area bordered by hedging. The peaceful rural views, enjoyed by all the east facing rooms, stretch as far as Lansdown in Bath and a wide variety of wildlife can be enjoyed including deer and hares, as well as beautiful sunrises from the terrace.

Location - Pensford is a thriving village, equidistant between the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath (10 miles) and Bristol (7 miles) and within easy reach Wells (13 miles). Amenities in the village include three pubs, a post office, shops, a hairdresser and it is on the main bus route to Bristol City Centre. There are a wide range of outdoor pursuits available including golf courses and sailing, fishing, walking at nearby Chew Valley Lake, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest as well as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Pensford Primary School is half a mile away and for secondary education, the well-regarded Chew Valley School is 3.5 miles away. There is also a selection of independent schools including Downside and numerous schools in Bristol, Bath and Wells. The property is well placed for access to Bristol International Airport, just 9 miles away.

Features - •Tenure: Freehold
•Council: Bath & North East Somerset Band F
•Heating: oil (new boilers in both the main house and bungalow) Radiators
•Mains drainage
•New electric wiring throughout
•New roof
•Cavity wall insulation
•Double aluminium glazing
•2 EV charger points
•Security cameras and alarm