School Lane, Barrow Gurney, Bristol £750,000

Description

In an elevated position with superb views, this detached cottage, built circa 1800 has been a much loved family home for many years and was extended 20 years ago. In an enviable position in this highly regarded and much sought after road within Barrow Gurney Village the property offers versatile accommodation and briefly comprises of kitchen/diner, dining room, utility room, spacious sitting room, conservatory with panoramic views, a cloakroom, two bedrooms on the first floor with bathroom, and master bedroom with en-suite shower room. The top floor has a useful playroom/home office, bedroom and en-suite shower room. The property benefits from having many period features including beams, inglenooks, original doors, leaded glass windows with casement latches.

Outside

The front is approached via a tarmacadam driveway with ample off road parking, and access to a single car port along with a detached double width garage with up and over doors, power and lighting and stairs to hobby room with windows to front and rear. To the side of the garage you will find steps that lead up to a sun terrace and pathway to the entrance and gardens. The gardens wrap around the house and are landscaped to provide a secluded patio seating area surrounded by rockeries and raised beds stocked with many varieties of bushes, shrubs, hedges, trees and flowers. Steps lead up to a couple of lawned areas with a flagstone pathway and the oil tank is cited behind the car port. The rear gardens are completely enclosed.

Location

The much sought-after village of Barrow Gurney is ideally placed for those that require a swift commute into Bristol City Centre which is within easy driving distance (c5 miles). Bristol International Airport and Backwell and Nailsea Mainline train station are also nearby allowing for hassle-free travel to Bath, London and other nationwide rail links. With local farm shops nearby, there is an active local community, a village green with children's play area and a boules pitch. Other facilities include a public house and village hall. There are extensive countryside walks to be found in the local vicinity with a network of public footpaths and bridleways close at hand plus a number of outdoor pursuits and sports centres readily available nearby.