Station Road, Freshford, Bath, Somerset, BA2

A delightful former Coach House with wonderful views, located in highly sought after Freshford.

Description

Tucked away in the heart of the ever-popular village of Freshford, The Old Coach House is a wonderfully characterful and unlisted village home enjoying a magnificent setting, beautiful gardens and far-reaching south-easterly views across the surrounding countryside.

Offering almost 2,000 sq ft of accommodation, the property seamlessly combines period charm with generous and versatile living spaces, creating a delightful family home in one of the area's most sought-after villages.

Approached via a front door from the picturesque village lane, the house immediately conveys a sense of warmth and character. There is also a practical entrance from the garden and ample off street parking directly into the kitchen. The accommodation flows beautifully, centred around a welcoming reception hall and a series of reception rooms on the ground floors designed to enjoy both the gardens and the pretty outlook.

The living room is a delightful room, with a fireplace and large windows drawing in natural light, while the charming kitchen/breakfast room features exposed beams, creating an ideal hub for family life.

The impressive garden room and sitting room provide superb additional living and entertaining space, with large areas of glazing framing the gardens and distant views, and doors opening onto the terraces beyond. The garden room could also be utilised as a generous downstairs bedroom suite.

Upstairs are three comfortable bedrooms, including a principal bedroom enjoying wonderful views across the valley. The accommodation is complemented by a study on the half landing, a utility room and well-appointed bath / shower rooms, offering a versatile arrangement well suited to modern family life.

Outside
The gardens are a particular highlight of The Old Coach House. Extending away from the house, they have been thoughtfully landscaped to create a series of attractive terraces, seating areas and well-established planting, all orientated to make the most of the exceptional south-easterly aspect.

A broad expanse of lawn stretches towards the valley beyond, interspersed with ornamental borders and topiary, while a generous terrace immediately outside the house provides the perfect setting for al fresco dining and entertaining.

From both the house and garden, the outlook is quite exceptional, taking in rolling farmland, mature woodland and the picturesque landscape for which the Freshford valley is so admired. Combining period character, spacious accommodation, beautiful gardens and breath taking views, The Old Coach House represents a rare opportunity to acquire a charming village home in one of the most desirable villages close to Bath.

Location

Freshford is an exceedingly popular and attractive village in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village lies approximately 6 miles south east of Bath and about 3 miles from the historic town of Bradford on Avon, which provides a full range of shops and amenities including a leisure centre and library, as well as schools. Freshford village offers a lively community and also benefits from the day to day amenities which include a community shop, a popular primary school and a riverside inn.

Freshford Station is on the Bristol, Bath, Salisbury and Portsmouth mainline with direct services to Paddington taking approximately 75 minutes from Bath Spa and to Waterloo from Bradford on Avon. The station is 0.1 Miles from the property for ease of access.

Further schooling nearby includes Monkton Combe, Prior Park College, King Edwards, Kingswood and The Royal High School. Nearby Bath, famed for its Georgian architecture and Roman heritage, is a World Heritage Site and offers a wealth of business, entertainment and recreational facilities.

Homewood Park Hotel and Spa at Freshford offers great facilities whilst the private members' clubs at Babington House and Combe Grove Manor, with their extensive leisure facilities, are also within easy reach. The M4 (Junction 18) is approximately 14 miles away, whilst the A36 provides access to the A303 and M3. Bristol Airport is approximately 26 miles away.

Square Footage: 2,224 sq ft