Staples Hill Freshford, Bath
£950,000

Description

The original cottage was built in the early nineteenth century and extended in the 1950's and again in 1980. It is situated on one of the few elevated south facing plots in Freshford meaning that the house can be bathed in sunlight throughout the day. The current owners have undertaken a full refurbishment of the cottage. Additionally planning permission was previously granted for a large utility room extension, this would adjoin the kitchen as shown on the plan under 'floorplans'. There is also potential for further constructing an additional outbuilding on the adjacent plot of land (STPP). A stunning, light and spacious family home finished to a high standard. Simply beautiful far reaching valley views with easy access to both Bath and Bradford-on-Avon.

Refurbishment

Ensuite bathroom added to the upstairs bedroom with marble floor, double sink & walk in shower. Modernised the family bathroom. Built-in joinery to bedrooms one and three. Built-in joinery with hidden door in living room. Brand new kitchen with larder storage, tongue and groove wall features, underfloor heating & limestone floor tiles. Converted room next to kitchen to a boot room/ utility room. Renovated garden home office in stone with original tiled roof. New carpets throughout as well as new floor tiles in the bathrooms, kitchen, utility, hall and cloakroom. Exterior of the house painted. New windows added so all windows in house are now double glazed. Upgraded all sockets & switches to antique brass. Downstairs bathroom modernised to feature tongue & groove panelling & wallpaper.

Accommodation

You enter the property through the front door into the entrance hallway, useful for shoe and coat storage, with separate WC, limestone flooring and original leaded glazed door leading you through to a utility room. The utility room is fitted with new premium Elmbridge range wood cupboards, stone worktop and inset Butlers sink with mixer tap. A pair of glazed doors lead into the kitchen diner which is a beautiful spacious and light room with roof lights and feature glazed corner windows and doors opening up onto the garden. The kitchen is newly fitted again with contemporary premium Elmbridge range floor units with worktop and Butlers sink, with Quooker tap, and island with breakfast bar. This includes integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer, wine cooler and pantry with Rangemaster double oven with ceramic hob and extractor above.

Living room

An opening and a step lead down into the spacious sitting room with its striking feature exposed stone fireplace with log burning stove and bespoke cupboards and shelves to the alcoves. One unique and clever discreet feature is that the cupboard/shelf to the left alcove opens up providing a ‘doorway’ back to the entrance hallway. To the rear of the living room there is desk/study space and a door opens onto the stairs to the first floor.

First Floor

The first floor landing provides access to all three double bedrooms and bathroom. The principal bedroom is the real feature which you approach through its own hallway, past the ensuite, and as you enter you immediately notice the glazed windows and doors, with Juliet balcony, offering far reaching panoramic views of the tree lined valley and beyond. A spacious double bedroom with vaulted ceiling and rooflight. The ensuite is a delight with his’n’hers circular counter top basins with mixer taps and large walk-in shower with glass screen and WC. Bedrooms two and three are double in size with vaulted exposed beam ceilings and windows with views to the rear aspect. The family bathroom is fitted with bath and shower overhead with mixer tap and further shower head, washbasin on vanity unit and WC.

Externally

The well tended southerly facing is mainly laid to lawn with a stone chipped seating area to take in the views. There is a stone built outhouse which has been refurbished into a home office with power, light and internet . Stone steps lead up to a terraced lawn play area with raised stone beds, mature apple tree and wooden gate leading to the front aspect. A very private garden with outstanding far reaching views. Adjacent to the house is a plot of land which provides plenty of off-street parking. It currently houses a stone built storage shed. This area offers a variety of possibilities (STPP) with further space for parking or a larger outbuilding/studio.

Location

The picturesque village of Freshford is about 6 miles south-east of Bath and three miles west of Bradford on Avon. The Times newspaper has previously voted it one of the top 30 best places to live in the countryside. The village sits above the convergence of the Frome and Avon rivers and is a thriving community offering a wealth of services and amenities with a highly regarded primary infant school, locally run village farm shop/post office/cafe, pub and railway station. The village benefits from excellent transport services including a regular bus service and a superb rail link to the cities of Bath and Bristol. The M4 motorway for commuters is approximately 17 miles to the north and there is easy access to the A303 via the A36, and the A4 and A46.

Stamp Duty

There could be £38,750 Stamp Duty to pay upon completion.

Council Tax

Band - C

EPC Rating

Band - F

Viewings

This property is marketed by TYNINGS Ltd as a sole agent and viewings are strictly by appointment only. All viewings are accompanied and by prior arrangement. Please contact Ben or Nicola to arrange a viewing.

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