House For Sale £1,500,000
Hawkfield Farmhouse is situated in a slightly elevated position in the pretty hamlet of Norton Hawkfield, about 1.5 miles east of Chew Magna. The property is completely hidden from the lane and commands superb and extensive views over the undulating countryside of the Chew Valley.
The house dates from 1550, and is unlisted. Whilst the house will require some updating it is rich in all features appropriate to the period. There are wood mullion windows, flagstone floors, beamed ceilings, window seats, inglenook fireplaces, two staircases and a cellar. The rooms are light and of good ceiling height. The interior is full of character and charm, and has a warm and friendly atmosphere. All rooms look over its grounds taking advantage of the superb views beyond. The rear of the house is L shape in design providing a west wing, both looking on to its lovely part walled gardens facing south and west, and beyond.
The drawing room has two window seats, beamed ceiling and a central stone fireplace. The sitting room has a heavily beamed ceiling, window seat, open stone fireplace and a door opens down to the cellar with good ceiling height. The dining room, with flagstone floor has a fitted dresser, an impressive stone fireplace and chimney breast and a concealed secondary staircase leading to the first floor. The kitchen with vaulted ceiling is fitted with wood units, hob and double oven. A separate breakfast room gives access to the family/play room in the west wing, with shower room and w.c. Off.
From the entrance hall a staircase rises to the first floor giving access to the principal bedroom with large en suite bath/shower/dressing room off a short split staircase. A long landing gives access to two further bedrooms, one with en suite shower room, a large family bathroom with separate w.c., secondary staircase and to two interconnecting bedrooms in the west wing.
Hawkfield Farmhouse is approached over an access off Norton Lane which leads into the property's large parking area around which are grouped two, substantial two storey stone and tile barns both boarded at first floor level, providing scope for conversion into home office, ancillary accommodation or holiday lets, subject to any necessary planning consents.
Immediately in front of the house are expanses of level lawn with superb views, central stone wall, stone well and pathway leading to the front porch.
To the north of the lawn a stone and tiled detached annexe, recently converted, provides most attractive ancillary accommodation with kitchen/living room, bedroom and en suite wet room. The kitchen area is fitted with units and integrated appliances include microwave, hob and refrigerator. Outside, is a mostly walled paved courtyard garden with superb views. Adjacent to the annexe is a stone and tile store with adjoining smaller store.
Beyond the front lawns is a paddock, with vehicular access from the parking area. Adjoining the paddock a small enclosure of woodland.
The informally planned gardens, mainly walled, lie behind the house facing south and west, and are a delight. The open views are stunning. There is a large expanse of lawn interspersed with many established trees and ornamental trees including Maples, Poplar, Silver Birch, Pussy Willow, and Tree Peony. Fruit trees include Plum, Pear and Apple. There are inset beds with a variety of plants and spring bulbs, topiary and box hedging, pond, and a pergola clad with vines, Honeysuckle and Jasmin. Immediately outside the house, facing south and west is a flagstone area, ideal for entertaining. There is also vehicular access to the garden off the approach from Norton Lane.
Adjoining the garden, to the north, is further woodland with pathways sloping downwards to a tennis court requiring upgrading.
In all the property extends to about 6.73 acres (2.724 ha).
Bristol 5 miles Chew Magna 1.5 miles Bristol Airport 7 miles Bath 13 miles Wells 13 miles
Bristol Temple Meads 5.5 miles or Bath Spa 14 miles (London Paddington) M32 7 miles
The house dates from 1550, and is unlisted. Whilst the house will require some updating it is rich in all features appropriate to the period. There are wood mullion windows, flagstone floors, beamed ceilings, window seats, inglenook fireplaces, two staircases and a cellar. The rooms are light and of good ceiling height. The interior is full of character and charm, and has a warm and friendly atmosphere. All rooms look over its grounds taking advantage of the superb views beyond. The rear of the house is L shape in design providing a west wing, both looking on to its lovely part walled gardens facing south and west, and beyond.
The drawing room has two window seats, beamed ceiling and a central stone fireplace. The sitting room has a heavily beamed ceiling, window seat, open stone fireplace and a door opens down to the cellar with good ceiling height. The dining room, with flagstone floor has a fitted dresser, an impressive stone fireplace and chimney breast and a concealed secondary staircase leading to the first floor. The kitchen with vaulted ceiling is fitted with wood units, hob and double oven. A separate breakfast room gives access to the family/play room in the west wing, with shower room and w.c. Off.
From the entrance hall a staircase rises to the first floor giving access to the principal bedroom with large en suite bath/shower/dressing room off a short split staircase. A long landing gives access to two further bedrooms, one with en suite shower room, a large family bathroom with separate w.c., secondary staircase and to two interconnecting bedrooms in the west wing.
Hawkfield Farmhouse is approached over an access off Norton Lane which leads into the property's large parking area around which are grouped two, substantial two storey stone and tile barns both boarded at first floor level, providing scope for conversion into home office, ancillary accommodation or holiday lets, subject to any necessary planning consents.
Immediately in front of the house are expanses of level lawn with superb views, central stone wall, stone well and pathway leading to the front porch.
To the north of the lawn a stone and tiled detached annexe, recently converted, provides most attractive ancillary accommodation with kitchen/living room, bedroom and en suite wet room. The kitchen area is fitted with units and integrated appliances include microwave, hob and refrigerator. Outside, is a mostly walled paved courtyard garden with superb views. Adjacent to the annexe is a stone and tile store with adjoining smaller store.
Beyond the front lawns is a paddock, with vehicular access from the parking area. Adjoining the paddock a small enclosure of woodland.
The informally planned gardens, mainly walled, lie behind the house facing south and west, and are a delight. The open views are stunning. There is a large expanse of lawn interspersed with many established trees and ornamental trees including Maples, Poplar, Silver Birch, Pussy Willow, and Tree Peony. Fruit trees include Plum, Pear and Apple. There are inset beds with a variety of plants and spring bulbs, topiary and box hedging, pond, and a pergola clad with vines, Honeysuckle and Jasmin. Immediately outside the house, facing south and west is a flagstone area, ideal for entertaining. There is also vehicular access to the garden off the approach from Norton Lane.
Adjoining the garden, to the north, is further woodland with pathways sloping downwards to a tennis court requiring upgrading.
In all the property extends to about 6.73 acres (2.724 ha).
Bristol 5 miles Chew Magna 1.5 miles Bristol Airport 7 miles Bath 13 miles Wells 13 miles
Bristol Temple Meads 5.5 miles or Bath Spa 14 miles (London Paddington) M32 7 miles
