Clutton Hill, Clutton, Bristol, Somerset, BS39

A spacious family home with Equestrian facilities on the edge of the Mendip Hills betwixt Bath and Wells.

Description

Set within approximately 3.27 acres of beautifully maintained gardens, paddocks and grounds, Southway House is an impressive and highly versatile family home enjoying far reaching rural views and edge of village setting. Offering an exceptional balance of country living and modern convenience, the property is perfectly suited to families, those working from home and buyers with equestrian interests.

The property enjoys a spacious and welcoming entrance hall with galleried landing, which in turn leads to the heart of the home and its superb open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, complete with an Aga and wood burning stove, creating a welcoming hub for both everyday living and entertaining. Large windows and doors frame views across the gardens and flood the space with natural light. Two further reception rooms provide excellent flexibility for formal dining, a sitting room, playroom or home office, whilst a practical boot room and utility room with additional oven are ideally suited to rural life.

The first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal suite with dressing room and en-suite bathroom and far reaching country views, served by a spacious landing and family bathroom. A staircase rises to a useful attic room, currently arranged as a library and large storage space.

Outside, the property truly comes into its own. The mature gardens enjoy an excellent degree of privacy and are complemented by well-fenced paddocks extending the appeal of the property for equestrian or smallholding use. The stable yard includes two stables built to BHS guidelines with power and water connected, together with a tack room and hay barn. There is scope to expand the equestrian facilities if required, while direct access to surrounding bridleways and footpaths offers excellent hacking and walking from the doorstep. The grazing land has been thoughtfully arranged with post and rail and stock proof fencing, with gated sections allowing for effective land rotation.

Further enhancing the property's flexibility is a substantial triple garage, currently utilised as a home gym, alongside extensive driveway parking for numerous vehicles, horseboxes or trailers.

Despite its tranquil semi-rural setting, Southway House remains conveniently placed for the amenities of Clutton and neighbouring villages, with excellent access to Bath, Bristol and the surrounding communications network. A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial country home with versatile accommodation, established grounds, equestrian facilities and outstanding countryside views in a highly accessible location.

Location

Clutton is a charming and highly regarded Somerset village, nestled amidst unspoilt countryside to the west of Bath and south of Bristol offering an enviable balance of rural tranquillity and everyday convenience. The village predominantly surrounded by beautiful farmland and rolling countryside, creating a wonderfully peaceful setting with scenic walks to enjoy including Greyfield Woods renowned for its waterfall and stunning displays of bluebells in late spring.

At the heart of Clutton is a strong and thriving community spirit. The village benefits from a well-regarded primary school, nursery, parish church, traditional public houses and the popular Soap Bar Café and gift shop, well known for its excellent coffee and homemade cakes. Additionally, the annual Clutton Flower Show, one of the village’s most cherished and well-attended events, brings residents and visitors together each year in a celebration of local horticulture, community and village life.

Families are particularly well served, with secondary education available locally or independent school in Bath, Bristol or Wells. A wider range of amenities can be found in Wells (10 miles), including supermarkets, leisure facilities and additional schooling options. The Georgian city of Bath and the vibrant city of Bristol are both within 10 miles and providing an excellent choice of cultural, retail and employment opportunities.

Clutton is ideally positioned for commuters, with regular bus services to Bristol, mainline rail services from Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads offering direct links to London Paddington, and convenient access to both the M4 and M5 motorways. Bristol Airport is also within easy reach, providing flights to a wide range of European and international destinations. Altogether, Clutton offers a rare combination of countryside living, excellent connectivity and a welcoming village atmosphere, making it a particularly desirable place to call home.

Square Footage: 4,386 sq ft


Acreage: 3.2 Acres

Directions

The property is located towards the lower end of Clutton Hill on the right hand side as you approach the village.

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