Church Hill, Freshford , BA2

JF0940

An absolutely charming home, modestly named a “cottage,” yet offering an impressive 1,945 sq ft of beautifully arranged living space. Ideally positioned in the heart of Freshford village, just moments from the church, the property enjoys far-reaching views across the Limpley Stoke Valley towards Muir Hill.

The attractive façade gives little hint of the generous accommodation within, thoughtfully laid out over three floors. The ground floor is entered via both an outer and inner hallway, perfect for coats and boots, leading into a welcoming and well-proportioned living space.

At the heart of the home is a spacious kitchen-diner, perfectly suited to modern family life while retaining a wealth of original features. A striking dual-aspect wood-burning fireplace connects the dining area with the cosy sitting room, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout.

There is a feature stone fireplace in the spacious kitchen area. With some thoughtful reimagining, the layout could be further enhanced by adding extra worktop space and storage, complementing the existing extensive cabinetry and appliances.

A separate utility room, conveniently located on a half-landing between the first and second floors, houses the washing machine and dryer, freeing the kitchen to remain a sociable and uncluttered hub of the home.

This is a wonderful space for entertaining, family time, and relaxed living. The cosy sitting room at the rear of the kitchen provides a peaceful retreat, bright and sunny in the summer months, yet warm and inviting in winter. A door leads to a small, practical room for coats and boots, complete with a downstairs WC and Belfast-style sink. From here, an external door opens onto a pathway, with a tool/storage shed at one end and steps rising to the garden.

The south-facing garden is a particular highlight, enclosed by a charming stone wall on two sides and offering views across neighbouring gardens towards the Old Brewery and a delightful mix of characterful village homes. A pathway leads to a second shed lying behind the attached neighbours' garden. Some stone steps up from the level grassed section of the garden leads to a walkway (with gated access) which has access used by the neighbouring property to reach part of their garden.

Further to the lawn there is also a wooden roof terrace above the ground floor sitting room, complete with an awning for shade during the midday sun. This terrace is accessed directly from the first-floor sitting room.

On the first floor, a bright dual-aspect sitting room features a beautiful stone wall and feature fireplace, ideal for more formal entertaining or family gatherings. This floor also includes a double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and elevated front-facing views, along with a well-appointed family bathroom with bath and overhead shower.

Stairs continue to the second floor, passing the utility room en route. The top floor opens onto a light and airy landing with a high ceiling and Velux window. There is a second spacious bathroom, again with bath and overhead shower, enjoying views towards Muir Hill and the village church. This floor also offers three further double bedrooms, one to the front and two overlooking the garden. Both rear bedrooms include built-in storage, with one featuring a particularly generous cupboard ideal for conversion into a small dressing room.

In addition there is some loft storage space for those awkward to store suitcases and rarely used items.

Parking is available for one car to the front of the property, with additional unrestricted parking along Church Hill.

With countryside walks quite literally from the doorstep, the property is perfectly positioned to explore the surrounding landscape in every direction, across open fields to Iford, Bradford-on-Avon, Hinton Charterhouse, and through the beautiful Limpley Stoke Valley.

The cottage is ideally located just a short walk from Freshford train station, offering excellent connectivity to Bath Spa Station and onwards to London Paddington in one hour thirty minutes. Transport links to Bath and Bradford on Avon, by road and via a local bus service ensure local amenities are accessible, while also being within easy reach of Freshford Primary School and Freshford Pre-school. A number of highly regarded state and independent schools in Bath are also easily accessible.

The village itself offers a range of excellent local amenities, including the recently reopened Freshford Inn and The Galleries village shop and café. Freshford is particularly renowned for its strong community spirit, with a wide variety of clubs, events, and social activities taking place throughout the year.

Additional village facilities include a tennis club, children’s play park, and playing field. On the edge of the village, Homewood Hotel and Spa provides an added touch of luxury, offering fine dining, hotel accommodation, and spa and leisure facilities.

Offered with no onward chain and motivated sellers, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure a substantial and characterful home in a highly sought-after village setting.