Property Description

Having recently undergone an extensive renovation schedule, this unique character home has literally been stripped back to its bare bones and thoughtfully refurbished to create a stunning family home which combines original character with chic modern refinements.

Entering the property, you arrive at an enchanting reception hallway with a winding staircase rising to the first floor and a dramatic vaulted ceiling with exposed timber beams, Welsh slate floor and wrought iron railings.

To the left of the hallway is the impressive sitting room which spans the full depth of the house, it has recently installed leaded double-glazed windows to two aspects, and stripped beams to the ceiling, a characterful painted stone wall is home to a cast iron woodburning stove. There is a useful store cupboard to the front of the room and appealing oak doors leading to the hallway and through to the kitchen.

The kitchen is superb light filled room with a large picture window and French doors looking out over the south facing garden. Superbly fitted with a range of quality shaker style wall and base units complemented with a solid wood countertop. The kitchen features a ‘Belfast’ style sink, a fantastic ‘Range Master’ cooker, integrated dishwasher, washing machine, fridge and freezer and a door leading to the brand-new central heating boiler.

Moving onto the first floor, on the half landing is a well-appointed shower room with a smart white suite, stone effect tiles and a heated towel rail. The three bedrooms are all good double rooms and include a spacious 19’11 principal bedroom with windows to both the front and rear. The front facing window enjoys an incredible outlook over the village towards the North Somerset Coastline whilst the rear window looks over the beautifully landscaped rear garden. Completing the first-floor accommodation is a chic family bathroom with a smart white suite including a bath (with shower over), pedestal wash hand basin and w.c. Attractive stone tiles to the walls and floor and a heated towel rails add even more appeal to the room.

Outside, there is an off-street parking space to the side of the house with a gated entrance to the garden which can also be accessed from the French doors in the Kitchen. The garden has been subject to the same meticulous attention and improvement as the house, blessed with a lovely southerly aspect the garden slopes away from the house towards the wooded backdrop of the Mendip Hills. Arranged in a series of level plateaus with a winding footpath leading to the top, there is a private dining/seating area with a beautiful stone wall retaining a well planted border. On the second level is a large, grassed area perfect for children’s play equipment, whilst to the top there is a neat post and railed area from which the views are exceptional. There is plenty of space for a vegetable garden, garden shed, and even a summer house. The garden is well planted throughout and will very quickly establish itself; the stone walling provides a lovely country cottage feel and the smart fencing that flanks the garden affords the property excellent privacy.

Directions

Travelling into Banwell on the A368 from the direction of Churchill, at the crossroads continue straight across onto the High Street. Continue along the road where you will find number 47 on your left hand side, park in the space to the left of the house. ///stocked.info.skies

Situation

The North Somerset village of Banwell is within easy driving distance of Bristol, Weston-super-Mare, Bath, Wells and the national motorway network, making it an ideal choice for the commuter. The village itself has local facilities including shops, pubs, restaurants, churches, primary school and pre-school, with more comprehensive shopping, social and recreational facilities at the above-mentioned cities and the coastal town of Weston-super-Mare. Secondary schooling is at nearby Churchill with its associated sports complex and nearby dry-ski slope. The Mendip Hills are close by with an excellent range of country pursuits readily available, including riding, walking, and caving, whilst the Chew and Yeo Valley’s with the Chew and Blagdon lakes offering excellent sailing and fishing. The long-distance traveller has plenty of choice - there are excellent motorway and rail links, whilst Bristol International Airport is just a short drive away. For further information see the Banwell website - www.banwell.info. 

We have noticed... Offered to the market with the benefit of no onward chain, it has been superbly renovated including, re-wiring, new central heating, new double glazing, many walls replastered, and ceilings skimmed, just to mention a few things.