House For Sale £1,450,000
This stunning property is one of just a few in the valley to offer such immense views. Stretching far and wide across both Chew Valley & Blagdon lakes, the house has undergone a significant amount of refurbishment by the current owners. They have ensured the view is the main focal point throughout, incorporating a wonderfully large picture window in the first reception room making for a spectacular first impression when entering the house.
Hollybush End is located at the top of The Wrangle, a charming approach stretching from Compton Martin to its upper levels on the top of the Mendip Hills - AONB. Sat amongst almost 3 acres of land, the house is approached via a sweeping driveway which circles around to the outbuildings toward the rear of the property.
The entrance hall opens off a small porched area and looks straight ahead towards a completely glazed wall with double doors leading out the walled garden and patio area. Additional light pours in through the ceiling via two clever light wells located above both the entrance hall and first reception room offering a magnificently bright and inviting open plan area.
The first reception room is to the left, separated only by a Crittal inspired glass partition ensuring the magnificent view is in instant sight. A large dining space with a casual seating area looks out to the picture frame window and is comforted by an original Jøtul stove which is a statement piece in itself! We move into the kitchen where the classic AGA sits proudly to the centre and wall units with granite worktops run around the remainder of the room housing an induction hob and fitted double oven. Stone mullion windows can be found here and throughout the ground floor and look out across the valley and gardens plus a third light well offers even more natural light to the room.
Returning to the first reception room we can access the formal sitting room which leads onto a large conservatory and the gardens beyond. Again, there are those views across the valley but also to the rear walled garden and a second woodburning stove provides a perfect snug for those cooler evenings. The conservatory offers a large third reception room with panoramic views across the property and the valley beyond and leading out onto a hot tub and deck area.
The bedrooms occupy both the ground and first floors along with a stylish study and Downstairs cloakroom. There are three double bedrooms on the ground floor, one with an ensuite shower room and an additional single room or additional study and each opening onto an impressive hallway with original parquet flooring that has been beautifully restored and is brightly lit by the floor to ceiling windows looking out onto the rear garden. Upstairs to the master suite where the landing is a room of its own and leads to the bedroom on the left, flooded with natural sunlight thanks to two large Velux windows and cleverly arranged with a hidden walk-in couples wardrobe across the far wall. Opposite the bedroom is the magnificent bathroom with a spacious spa shower and a heavenly freestanding bath, perfectly positioned to look out from a second set of Velux windows and enjoy the nights sky.
Beyond this we can access a vast loft space for which planning permission has been sought to expand the accommodation on this floor and add a rather spectacular terrace overlooking the valley.
There is so much to take in at Hollybush End and with outbuildings, additional land and plentiful mature gardens, this is a magnificent retreat for those seeking a more rural setting yet want to remain just a short commute to Bristol or Bath. There is also scope for additional development to the buildings at the rear (STPP) and potential income from the impressive Shepherds Hut located in the lower orchard, complete with hot tub and separate parking spaces. The garages behind the house store over twenty Solar PV panels, hidden from view to the rear and providing a significant amount of energy and income to the home via an early Feed in Tariff and of course full fibre broadband ensures full connectivity for the whole family.
There is ample parking and several seating areas for intimate alfresco dining or large gatherings but also plenty of quiet nooks to escape to, all surrounded by mature trees and beautifully kept flower beds and lawns. Alongside the gardens there is a field and track to the front of the house that belongs to the property, retaining the open landscape.
