Gatcombe, Flax Bourton, Bristol Guide Price £1,625,000

Description

An incredibly rare opportunity to acquire a truly unique 19th Century Grade II listed converted mill located in a completely private position yet only a handful of miles away from central Bristol. The mill has incredible history with a range of different uses including snuff, corn and flour over the hundred years of use. The current vendors have been in situ around thirty years and have converted the mill very sympathetically and kept all its working machinery throughout the three floors of accommodation. With all the working parts of the mill still intact Gatcombe Mill really is a one off and has to be seen to be believed. Gatcombe Mill is accessed from a sweeping drive past the beautiful gardens leading to a gravel courtyard which offers parking for multiple vehicles. The living accommodation is set over three floors, the ground floor offers entrance hallway, fitted kitchen / breakfast room access to the front gardens, extended reception room with log burner and utility room / downstairs WC. The first floor comprises of a generous dual aspect living room complete with original floorboards and beams as well as the remains of the working mill which gives the room a focal point and shows the character and history of the mill. There is also a study area, double bedroom and large shower room. The second-floor accommodation offers four double bedrooms with the master boasting an en-suite shower room as well as a family bathroom. On the landing is the library area where there is a sack hoist shaft and drum which is truly unique. Gatcombe Mill is something you will have never seen before, its truly unique living accommodation as well as its beautiful gardens it simply takes your breath away the moment you set eyes upon it.

Location

The village of Flax Bourton is situated some five miles to the south west of the city of Bristol, proving an extremely convenient position for the commuter. Flax Bourton offers an active village community with a village hall, public house, church and well-tended cricket pitch and is extremely popular with families. Schooling is provided at the Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School which has recently received an outstanding rating from Ofsted, whilst the village is firmly in the catchment for the well-renowned Backwell Secondary School. There are a number of independent schools available locally including the Downs Preparatory School in nearby Wraxall and Fairfield School in Backwell. Within Bristol itself there are a number of highly regarded independent schools including Clifton College, Bristol Grammar and QEH. A number of recreational facilities are close at hand for those that enjoy walking, cycling or riding with miles of bridleways, public footpaths and acres of open countryside on the doorstep. There are several excellent Golf Courses nearby along with a David Lloyd Health & Leisure Centre situated within 4 miles in Long Ashton. Nailsea provides an excellent spot for your Waitrose or Tesco shop whilst Backwell and Long Ashton provide the more day-to-day conveniences. Access to the city centre along the A370 (Long Ashton bypass) proves to be an excellent link road. Cambridge Heights is within close proximity to children’s play park at nearby Farleigh Green and Festival Way cycle path providing a safe cycle way to Nailsea and central Bristol, whilst Nailsea/Backwell railway station is around 2.5 miles away. This station provides access to Bristol Temple Meads and onto London Paddington. Access to the motorway network at Junction 19 of the M5 motorway is within six miles whilst Bristol International Airport is situated approximately seven miles away.