House For Sale £1,150,000
Representing an extremely rare and exciting opportunity to secure an individual detached home with adjacent building plot and second income from a holiday let, Willis House is a beautifully appointed property that has been thoughtfully modernised and extended by the current owners over the past 18 years. Exceptionally well located and strategically positioned to take full advantage of some spectacular views to the rear, this exceptional family home provides spacious accommodation that is both flexible and versatile in arrangement. At ground floor level the accommodation comprises; a large lounge with feature fireplace, generous kitchen/diner incorporating granite work surfaces, large study, cloakroom and utility, while at first floor there is a stunning bathroom and three double bedrooms, the master with en-suite dressing room and en-suite shower room. Furthermore there is a fourth bedroom and additional kitchen/living room that is arranged as a self contained holiday let that currently attracts a regular income. "This however could be reinstated within the main house if desired". To the rear, magnificent views can be enjoyed from the stunning gardens that have been beautifully landscaped to work in harmony with the contours of the land, which slope away into a lower section of garden where the building plot is situated. Finally the green credentials of this handsome home are satisfied in the form of the gas central heating being complimented by photo-voltaic solar panels, solar water heating panels, a home electric storage battery and 2 electric vehicle charging points. Council tax band F.
Representing an extremely rare and exciting opportunity to secure an individual detached home with adjacent building plot and second income from a holiday let, Willis House is a beautifully appointed property that has been thoughtfully modernised and extended by the current owners over the past 18 years. Exceptionally well located and strategically positioned to take full advantage of some spectacular views to the rear, this exceptional family home provides spacious accommodation that is both flexible and versatile in arrangement. At ground floor level the accommodation comprises; a large lounge with feature fireplace, generous kitchen/diner incorporating granite work surfaces, large study, cloakroom and utility, while at first floor there is a stunning bathroom and three double bedrooms, the master with en-suite dressing room and en-suite shower room. Furthermore there is a fourth bedroom and additional kitchen/living room that is arranged as a self contained holiday let that currently attracts a regular income. "This however could be reinstated within the main house if desired". To the rear, magnificent views can be enjoyed from the stunning gardens that have been beautifully landscaped to work in harmony with the contours of the land, which slope away into a lower section of garden where the building plot is situated. Finally the green credentials of this handsome home are satisfied in the form of the gas central heating being complimented by photo-voltaic solar panels, solar water heating panels, a home electric storage battery and 2 electric vehicle charging points. Council tax band F.
Entrance
Via Canopy to part glazed hardwood front door to
Hallway
Double glazed windows to front and side with feature turned spindle staircase rising to first floor, walk through storage cupboard providing inter- connecting (lockable) access to the rear lobby and annex, additional storage cupboard and radiator.
Cloakroom
Obscure UPVC double glazed window to side, WC, wash hand basin. Part tiled walls and radiator.
Lounge (7.44m x 4.47m)
UPVC double glazed windows to side with double glazed French doors opening to rear terraced patio. Feature bath stone fireplace that incorporates a multi fuel stove, 2 x radiators and two sets of French doors opening into:-
Kitchen/Diner/Living Room (7.24m x 4.80m)
Double glazed window overlooking rear garden with double glazed French doors opening onto patio, tiled floor and 4 x radiators. Extensive range of cream fronted floor and wall units with large central island incorporating granite work surfaces and single drainer sink unit. The central work station also incorporates an induction hob with overhead extractor. Furthermore there is an Integrated american style fridge freezer, double oven, microwave, coffee machine and dishwasher.
Utility Room (2.49m x 1.79m)
Part glazed hardwood door to rear patio and garden. Range of floor and wall units with contrasting work surfaces incorporating single bowl sink unit with mixer tap over, plumbing for washing machine, vent for tumble dryer and heated towel rail.
Landing
L-Shaped landing with coved ceiling, access to loft with pull down ladder, two UPVC double glazed windows to front, radiator, "Sonnen" electric battery 12.5kw hours charged by Solar Panels.
Bathroom (3.30m x 2.67m)
Obscure UPVC double glazed window to rear and tiled underfloor heating. White suite comprising roll top bath, large tiled shower enclosure, vanity unit incorporating wash hand basin, part tiled walls and two heated towel rails.
Bedroom 1 (4.80m x 4.06m)
UPVC double glazed window to front with views towards the Welsh Hills and Severn Bridge. There are French doors to the side leading to a bridged path that takes you to a secluded decked part of the garden with views. Built-in wardrobes and walk in dressing room. 2 x radiators
Dressing Room (2.72m x 1.76m)
Obscure UPVC double glazed window to rear, dressing table and open fronted wardrobes and radiator.
Ensuite
Obscure UPVC double glazed window to front, white wc, wash hand basin and tiled shower enclosure, tiled underfloor heating and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2 (4.47m x 3.97m)
UPVC double glazed windows to either side and double glazed French doors to Juliette balcony with extensive views towards the Welsh hills. 2 x radiators.
Bedroom 3 (3.40m x 3.40m)
UPVC double glazed window to front, coved ceiling and radiator.
Annex
The Annex can either be accessed from its own front entrance or via the main house
Annex Hallway
Inter-connecting door from the main house, there are storage service shelve and further lockable door opening to Annex lobby
Annex Lobby
With service equipment and radiator, there is a hardwood door opening to a covered area leading to the rear yard. This secluded and private area also provides bin storage facilities
Kitchen/Living Room (5.36m x 2.84m)
UPVC double glazed window to rear, UPVC double glazed French doors to the front. Range of floor and wall units with contrasting work surfaces incorporating stainless steel single drainer sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, dishwasher and fridge. Radiator and staircase to first floor
Bedroom (5.50m x 3.55m)
UPVC double glazed window to both front and rear with double glazed window to side. 2 x radiators.
Shower Room
W.C., wash hand basin, tiled shower enclosure and heated towel rail.
Rear Patio
Side access, wood log store with flower bed and outside water tap.
Gardens
Occupying a sizeable established plot totalling three quarters of an acre - ( to include the building plot). This fabulously landscaped garden incorporates a plethora of established specimen shrubs and mature trees with naturally formed rockery and woodland. The gardens are terraced with private seating areas and patios at various levels to take in the marvellous vista's. Following the natural contour of the land the grounds have numerous hidden areas of fascination and interest that are an obvious draw to wildlife with all species of birds and other creatures visiting to either drink from the pond or feed from one of the many bird tables and feeders. A feature of particular note is the decked octagonal gazebo with seating, from which can be enjoyed the most incredible views and sunsets. Furthermore, there are gravelled and paved paths that lead to various corners of the garden where you will find an aluminium framed greenhouse, chicken run and large insulated workshop with power and light. Water tap.
Front Garden
Well tended and maintained flower beds with shrubs borders incorporating Wisteria, Pyracantha and established Itea.
Parking
Hard standing to the front for numerous vehicles, two electric charging points, one from Solar battery, one from the mains.
Solar Panels
There are both wet solar panels to produce heat for the hot water system and photo voltaic solar panels which produce electricity for the home battery system. The battery storage is charged either by the solar panels (which create approximately the equivalent of £800 per year), or it can also be charged up overnight using a low rate tariff meaning that any electricity purchased from the grid is at least half price. Further savings are made with the 2 Electric vehicle charging points: One charges from the battery and the other can be used to charge up overnight again at a discounted price.
Planning
Full planning permission has been granted for a substantial dwelling on the lower area within our total ¾ acre site. Full details can be found at P/20 03241/F
Directions
From M5: J15/16 & M4: J20 at the Almondsbury interchange/roundabout.
Follow signs for Thornbury & exit onto A38 North towards Thornbury.
Travel north on A38 for 2½ miles.
Pass the bp garage on the rhs. (You are about ½ mile away)
Pass the speed camera on rhs. (You are almost there)
Start to slow and indicate left.
Look for the 40mph sign & 2 telegraph poles on the lhs.
There is a blue bus stop on the rhs;
look for our lane in between the telepgraph poles on the left and between house numbers 23 and 29. Turn left onto the lane on the lhs.
(If you reach the traffic lights at the junction with B4427 to Yate you have gone too far).
Willis House
umber 27 can be found about 20 yards down the steep private lane on the right hand side. It is a cream rendered house with solar panels on the roof.
Please do not go to the bottom of the lane.
Swing onto the parking area in front of the house
Travelling from the north
If you are travelling from the north, you may be travelling south on M5 and you may wish to exit at junction 14. Continue south along the A38 for about 6 miles.
When you reach the village of Rudgeway you will see The Masons Arms pub on the lhs. Continue on past and straight over at the traffic lights. You will see a large lay-by on the right hand side. Start to indicate right. About 20 yards past the end of the lay by, (on the lhs you will see a converted chapel and a 40 mph sign). Turn right between house numbers 29 and 23 and between two telegraph poles.
Willis House / number 27 is about 20 yards down the lane on the right hand side, it is a cream rendered building with solar panels on roof. Do not drive to the bottom of the lane. Swing onto the parking in front of the house
Representing an extremely rare and exciting opportunity to secure an individual detached home with adjacent building plot and second income from a holiday let, Willis House is a beautifully appointed property that has been thoughtfully modernised and extended by the current owners over the past 18 years. Exceptionally well located and strategically positioned to take full advantage of some spectacular views to the rear, this exceptional family home provides spacious accommodation that is both flexible and versatile in arrangement. At ground floor level the accommodation comprises; a large lounge with feature fireplace, generous kitchen/diner incorporating granite work surfaces, large study, cloakroom and utility, while at first floor there is a stunning bathroom and three double bedrooms, the master with en-suite dressing room and en-suite shower room. Furthermore there is a fourth bedroom and additional kitchen/living room that is arranged as a self contained holiday let that currently attracts a regular income. "This however could be reinstated within the main house if desired". To the rear, magnificent views can be enjoyed from the stunning gardens that have been beautifully landscaped to work in harmony with the contours of the land, which slope away into a lower section of garden where the building plot is situated. Finally the green credentials of this handsome home are satisfied in the form of the gas central heating being complimented by photo-voltaic solar panels, solar water heating panels, a home electric storage battery and 2 electric vehicle charging points. Council tax band F.
Entrance
Via Canopy to part glazed hardwood front door to
Hallway
Double glazed windows to front and side with feature turned spindle staircase rising to first floor, walk through storage cupboard providing inter- connecting (lockable) access to the rear lobby and annex, additional storage cupboard and radiator.
Cloakroom
Obscure UPVC double glazed window to side, WC, wash hand basin. Part tiled walls and radiator.
Lounge (7.44m x 4.47m)
UPVC double glazed windows to side with double glazed French doors opening to rear terraced patio. Feature bath stone fireplace that incorporates a multi fuel stove, 2 x radiators and two sets of French doors opening into:-
Kitchen/Diner/Living Room (7.24m x 4.80m)
Double glazed window overlooking rear garden with double glazed French doors opening onto patio, tiled floor and 4 x radiators. Extensive range of cream fronted floor and wall units with large central island incorporating granite work surfaces and single drainer sink unit. The central work station also incorporates an induction hob with overhead extractor. Furthermore there is an Integrated american style fridge freezer, double oven, microwave, coffee machine and dishwasher.
Utility Room (2.49m x 1.79m)
Part glazed hardwood door to rear patio and garden. Range of floor and wall units with contrasting work surfaces incorporating single bowl sink unit with mixer tap over, plumbing for washing machine, vent for tumble dryer and heated towel rail.
Landing
L-Shaped landing with coved ceiling, access to loft with pull down ladder, two UPVC double glazed windows to front, radiator, "Sonnen" electric battery 12.5kw hours charged by Solar Panels.
Bathroom (3.30m x 2.67m)
Obscure UPVC double glazed window to rear and tiled underfloor heating. White suite comprising roll top bath, large tiled shower enclosure, vanity unit incorporating wash hand basin, part tiled walls and two heated towel rails.
Bedroom 1 (4.80m x 4.06m)
UPVC double glazed window to front with views towards the Welsh Hills and Severn Bridge. There are French doors to the side leading to a bridged path that takes you to a secluded decked part of the garden with views. Built-in wardrobes and walk in dressing room. 2 x radiators
Dressing Room (2.72m x 1.76m)
Obscure UPVC double glazed window to rear, dressing table and open fronted wardrobes and radiator.
Ensuite
Obscure UPVC double glazed window to front, white wc, wash hand basin and tiled shower enclosure, tiled underfloor heating and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2 (4.47m x 3.97m)
UPVC double glazed windows to either side and double glazed French doors to Juliette balcony with extensive views towards the Welsh hills. 2 x radiators.
Bedroom 3 (3.40m x 3.40m)
UPVC double glazed window to front, coved ceiling and radiator.
Annex
The Annex can either be accessed from its own front entrance or via the main house
Annex Hallway
Inter-connecting door from the main house, there are storage service shelve and further lockable door opening to Annex lobby
Annex Lobby
With service equipment and radiator, there is a hardwood door opening to a covered area leading to the rear yard. This secluded and private area also provides bin storage facilities
Kitchen/Living Room (5.36m x 2.84m)
UPVC double glazed window to rear, UPVC double glazed French doors to the front. Range of floor and wall units with contrasting work surfaces incorporating stainless steel single drainer sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, dishwasher and fridge. Radiator and staircase to first floor
Bedroom (5.50m x 3.55m)
UPVC double glazed window to both front and rear with double glazed window to side. 2 x radiators.
Shower Room
W.C., wash hand basin, tiled shower enclosure and heated towel rail.
Rear Patio
Side access, wood log store with flower bed and outside water tap.
Gardens
Occupying a sizeable established plot totalling three quarters of an acre - ( to include the building plot). This fabulously landscaped garden incorporates a plethora of established specimen shrubs and mature trees with naturally formed rockery and woodland. The gardens are terraced with private seating areas and patios at various levels to take in the marvellous vista's. Following the natural contour of the land the grounds have numerous hidden areas of fascination and interest that are an obvious draw to wildlife with all species of birds and other creatures visiting to either drink from the pond or feed from one of the many bird tables and feeders. A feature of particular note is the decked octagonal gazebo with seating, from which can be enjoyed the most incredible views and sunsets. Furthermore, there are gravelled and paved paths that lead to various corners of the garden where you will find an aluminium framed greenhouse, chicken run and large insulated workshop with power and light. Water tap.
Front Garden
Well tended and maintained flower beds with shrubs borders incorporating Wisteria, Pyracantha and established Itea.
Parking
Hard standing to the front for numerous vehicles, two electric charging points, one from Solar battery, one from the mains.
Solar Panels
There are both wet solar panels to produce heat for the hot water system and photo voltaic solar panels which produce electricity for the home battery system. The battery storage is charged either by the solar panels (which create approximately the equivalent of £800 per year), or it can also be charged up overnight using a low rate tariff meaning that any electricity purchased from the grid is at least half price. Further savings are made with the 2 Electric vehicle charging points: One charges from the battery and the other can be used to charge up overnight again at a discounted price.
Planning
Full planning permission has been granted for a substantial dwelling on the lower area within our total ¾ acre site. Full details can be found at P/20 03241/F
Directions
From M5: J15/16 & M4: J20 at the Almondsbury interchange/roundabout.
Follow signs for Thornbury & exit onto A38 North towards Thornbury.
Travel north on A38 for 2½ miles.
Pass the bp garage on the rhs. (You are about ½ mile away)
Pass the speed camera on rhs. (You are almost there)
Start to slow and indicate left.
Look for the 40mph sign & 2 telegraph poles on the lhs.
There is a blue bus stop on the rhs;
look for our lane in between the telepgraph poles on the left and between house numbers 23 and 29. Turn left onto the lane on the lhs.
(If you reach the traffic lights at the junction with B4427 to Yate you have gone too far).
Willis House
umber 27 can be found about 20 yards down the steep private lane on the right hand side. It is a cream rendered house with solar panels on the roof.
Please do not go to the bottom of the lane.
Swing onto the parking area in front of the house
Travelling from the north
If you are travelling from the north, you may be travelling south on M5 and you may wish to exit at junction 14. Continue south along the A38 for about 6 miles.
When you reach the village of Rudgeway you will see The Masons Arms pub on the lhs. Continue on past and straight over at the traffic lights. You will see a large lay-by on the right hand side. Start to indicate right. About 20 yards past the end of the lay by, (on the lhs you will see a converted chapel and a 40 mph sign). Turn right between house numbers 29 and 23 and between two telegraph poles.
Willis House / number 27 is about 20 yards down the lane on the right hand side, it is a cream rendered building with solar panels on roof. Do not drive to the bottom of the lane. Swing onto the parking in front of the house
