DESCRIPTION Occupying a superb position within the heart of the popular village of Chew Stoke, The Paddocks is a handsome detached period residence, with the original home dating back to 1775. Sympathetic renovations throughout the years provide a beautifully balanced family home set in generous mature grounds of approximately an acre.
On entering the property, the inviting reception hallway creates a wonderful first impression with its elegant staircase to the first floor. The two principal reception rooms are both accessed off the entrance hallway and feature wonderful period details including wood panelled sash windows, that afford each room its own outlook over the mature gardens. Offering excellent flexibility, the reception rooms are currently configured as a fine triple aspect sitting room and formal dining room. The reception hall leads to a rear hall with separate cloakroom and access to the back garden and garage.
The large family kitchen / breakfast room truly is the heart of the home. It features a range of high quality wooden kitchen units and light quartz counter top, a Range Master cooker, garden door to outside seating area, and adjacent generous utility room.
On the first floor are five beautifully appointed bedrooms which are accessed off a spacious landing with picture window. The large main bedroom faces south with extensive views over the gardens and features a range of fitted wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom with shower. The delightful guest bedroom, also with en-suite, provides spacious accommodation for visitors. The further three bedrooms on the first floor are all well-proportioned rooms and share use of the family bathroom with walk-in shower and separate W.C.
The residence sits within generous and mature grounds which border the house to all sides. Skilfully planted, the grounds hold an abundance of mature shrubs and well stocked flower beds displaying almost year round colour. There are many mature trees and well maintained hedges which provide both privacy and screening to the property. An orchard and wild flower garden, bordered by old stone walls, currently houses several beehives. The formal lawns, generous pergola covered with wisteria and vine. and summerhouse, all offer seating and dining areas for alfresco entertaining. The large enclosed kitchen garden has ample space for growing vegetables and a variety of established soft fruit. A sweeping gravel driveway with a convenient turning circle leads to a garage at the rear of the house with adjacent carport. The garage houses the gas boiler and a store room is attached for large tools. A small green house / potting shed provides further storage, and a convenient outside W.C. is nearby to the rear of the garage.
SITUATION Chew Stoke lies to the north west of Chew Valley lake, north of the Mendip Hills, approximately 10 miles (16km) south of Bristol, 16 miles west of Bath and 11 miles north of the City of Wells. Many social and sporting activities are shared with neighbouring villages, including tennis and cricket, literature and drama clubs.
There are very good primary schools and an excellent secondary school nearby, as well as a good selection of private schools in Bristol, Bath and Wells and Street.
The village of Chew Stoke is one of the most sought after villages in the lovely Chew Valley, surrounded by glorious green belt countryside and within a walk of Chew Valley Lake which has bird watching and sailing and fishing facilities. This Bath & North East Somerset village has a population of around 900, a Church of England church dating from Saxon times and a Methodist chapel. A community Hall with village cinema and a variety of activities lies in the centre of the village, and there is a G.P. surgery, nursery, and a local pub. There are several good restaurants nearby, with more shopping and social facilities available in neighbouring Chew Magna. Chew Stoke is within easy daily commuting distance to Bristol, providing a range of independent schools, many cultural activities, access to the national motorway network and mainline railway links. Bristol International Airport is also within very easy reach.
DIRECTIONS Travelling from Chew Magna into the village of Chew Stoke, proceed towards the centre of the village. Before the traffic calming section, take the sharp right hand turning into Blind Lane, proceed up the lane for 100 yds. to the T - junction, then left into Pilgrims Way. The Paddocks will be seen on the right hand side, before the corner of Pilgrims Way with Scot Lane to the right.
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