Hazel Elm, Midford, Bath

Description

Hazel Elm was built in the 1800's and is currently a four bedroom detached property which has been extended over the years. The property is now in a need of great repair throughout and the owners have recently gained planning permission for it to be demolished and a new four bedroom dwelling to be built. This now offers any buyer the chance to build to their own specification and ultimately create a great family home with glorious far reaching views down the Midford valley. An idyllic countryside location with beautiful rural views yet still on the outskirts of Bath with a wide range of amenities and schooling in nearby Combe Down village.

Existing Property

The two-storey four bedroom detached house sits on the north-east side of Old Midford Road, within the village of Midford. Associated outbuildings comprise a garage/store, a former privy, a timber storage building and a greenhouse. The site levels rise from the south to north by approximately 5m with the house sitting on a level terrace. The site is surrounded by mature trees on the tall bank to the south-west of Old Midford Road and on the bank to the east of the house, which drops down to the former Midford Station railway / cycle path. A tall coniferous hedge separates the large garden from the neighbour to the north-west where there is also a dividing stone retaining wall. The existing house has stone walls and clay pan tiled roofs. There are two double pitch roofs running southwest to north-east with a long valley between them. On the north-eastern elevation there is a single storey element with a monopitch roof. The front elevation of the dwelling faces south-east. Due to...

Proposed Property

Rather than extend and retrofit the existing dwelling, it is proposed to erect a replacement dwelling. The aim is to improve the quality of the living space, improve access in terms of safety and convenience, increase natural light, improve thermal efficiency in winter, be cooler in summer and create a dwelling which has greater resilience to climate change challenges. The existing buildings on site would be carefully taken down so that their stone and roof tiles could be used in the new building. The new dwelling would sit at the same level and on the same approximate footprint as the existing house. The existing pedestrian access onto the road and the vehicular access would both be retained. There would be sufficient space to the north-west of the house for three cars to park and manoeuvre so that they access the road in a forward gear. The remainder of the driveway to the existing garage / outbuilding would be removed. Parked cars would be generally concealed from outside the...

Planning Application

BANES Planning Portal Reference: 23/02444/FUL

'Erection of a replacement dwelling, to follow removal of existing house and outbuildings.'

Application granted: 19/03/2025

Location

Midford is a quaint Cotswold village approximately 3 miles (5 km) miles south east of Bath. The Cam and Wellow Brooks merge in Midford to form the Midford Brook, which then flows down to join the River Avon close to the village of Monkton Combe.
On the hillside above Midford is Midford Castle a late 18th-century folly castle built in the shape of the ace of clubs. The castle was built in 1775 by Henry Disney Roebuck and provides a regal sight in such wonderful woodland surroundings. To the west of the village is upper Midford. Here in 1995 plans were made to create a new plantation to be known as Millennium wood. In 2000, land between Midford, Southstoke, and Combe Hay was prepared and planted with a variety of native trees and shrubs.

Tenure

Freehold

Services

Mains gas, electric, water and drainage.

EPC Rating

Band - G

Council Tax

Band - E

Viewings

This property is marketed by TYNINGS Ltd as a sole agent and viewings are strictly by appointment only. All viewings are accompanied and by prior arrangement.

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