House For Sale £1,300,000
A beautifully presented, four bedroom, detached, family home with simply stunning, far-reaching views. Set in the Cotswold AONB it has been extensively refurbished throughout to a very high standard. Idyllic countryside living yet providing easy access to the city of Bath.
Description
A beautifully presented, four bedroom, detached family home. Its elevated location provides far reaching panoramic views of the surrounding Cotswolds AONB countryside and valley. The current owners purchased this property with a view to rebuilding and refurbishing literally from the ground up with the mindset to create a high-end finish, family home whilst taking every opportunity to embrace and frame the views through large bespoke windows. This has certainly been achieved with modern open-plan living to the ground floor, four good size bedrooms, study, spacious garage and large balcony to appreciate the view. Externally the gardens encircle the house providing various seating areas and ample driveway with parking for at least four vehicles. A unique family home in a simply stunning location with easy access to the city.
Accommodation
Foyer
The double height foyer is filled with natural light and has an original suspended Edison bulb lighting feature, with recessed spotlights in the stair skirting for soft low lighting.Features: Upright black feature radiator. Nest central heating and security programmers. Under the stairs are four deep, concealed drawers (bespoke carpentry) for additional storage Inset sunk coir matting by front door.
Kitchen
The open plan kitchen is light and spacious, with solid ash fitted units painted ice blue. Windows have motorised remote control blinds. Tiny recessed spots are fitted in plinths for soft, low-level lighting. It has a large sliding window overlooking the rear garden, which is very useful when dining on the terrace. Features: a Schock granite 1.5 bowl sink (extremely durable & carbon neutral), integrated 90cm induction hob and extractor, Bosch integrated fridge freezer, conventional oven, combi oven/microwave and dishwasher. Bespoke units include a four-drawer stack, two 90cm wide units with two deep pan drawers and concealed inner top shelf. Oak, dove-tailed baking tray storage drawer, cutlery and utensil drawers. Pull out larder with solid bases.. Caesarstone Quartz worktop, with lifetime warranty, is extremely durable and carbon neutral. 17 blue electric sockets, 2 with integrated USB sockets, 2 banks of blue dimmer light controls.
Utility Room
Ice blue kitchen units continue from the kitchen, with soft low-level lighting under wall cabinets and an integrated, silent air circulation unit. A large window overlooks the back garden. Features: Rangemaster Arlington deep stainless steel sink. Electric and gas smart meter. 10 blue electric sockets. Space for a second fridge-freezer.
Lounge / Dining Room
The open-plan dining/lounge area is light and bright with large glass sliding doors, fitted with full-length motorised blinds. Three lights suspend over the dining area.At the front is the lounge area with big picture windows giving stunning views over the Limpley Stoke valley. There is an open fireplace which gives a cosy ambience on a winter's evening. Features: 3 upright feature radiators with concealed pipe work. Slate hearth. Oak beam suspended mantel. Chimney breast wired in sockets for plug and aerial for a mounted screen. Carbon monoxide alarm. 10 electric sockets plus 3 lamp sockets wired to the wall switch.
WC
Kartell sink by Laufen. Bespoke carpentry built-in storage. Integrated air circulation unit.
Flooring
Eco Soft Tone Raw look 'superb grade' engineered oak, grown in the Czech Republic, with matching skirting throughout the ground floor.
Boot Room / Lobby
The boot room is fitted with bespoke carpentry: with built-in storage, incorporating a cupboard, shoe storage and a long rack of matt black coat hooks. The marmoleum durable flooring, made from natural sustainable raw materials, provides a practical entry point after a muddy walk. Features: Low lighting recessed spotlights in stair skirting. Feature shelf with soft integrated lighting. Security Programmer. 6 black electric sockets.
Study
This beautiful study was designed for long hours of working from home. The large window overlooks the valley, and the bespoke carpentry fitted shelving on parallel walls provides ample storage for books, files and larger storage items beneath. Features: Downlighting and an alternative low-level soft lighting is embedded in book shelves. 8 electric sockets, 2 usb sockets, landline phone and ethernet connection point.
Bedroom One
This large, spacious master bedroom has a cantilevered window bay with a 3.5m wide window, affording superb views of Winsley Hill. A large walk-in wardrobe with motion-sensor lighting, hanging rail, shelving, worktop and sockets, means the bedroom can remain clear of additional furniture, maintaining a sense of space. Features: 10 electric and 2 USB sockets, 2 round pin lamp sockets controlled by switch beside bed. Ensuite.
Ensuite Shower Room
Underfloor heating, wall-to-wall glass shower wall, rainhead shower and wall/handheld shower. Feature wall of matt Casablanca tiling, with niche, fitted furniture and worktop. Bathroom cabinet with lighting and power supply. Chrome dual-fuel towel warmer. Marmoleum durable flooring made from natural, sustainable raw materials. Integrated, silent air circulation unit.
Bedroom Two
This double bedroom has been designed with flexibility of use in mind. There is a built-in wardrobe, and another built-in shelved cupboard for storage. Features: High-level wall plug socket and aerial socket for a mounted screen. 10 electric sockets. Landline phone and ethernet sockets.
Balcony
The view of the valley from the balcony is breathtaking, the frameless glass ensures an uninterrupted panorama.
Bedroom Three
Overlooking the back garden, with large windows. This double bedroom has a built-in wardrobe with lighting, hanging rail and shelving. 10 electric and 2 USB sockets.
Bedroom Four
This double bedroom has stunning views from two aspects. The large window overlooking the valley is 3.5m wide! It has a walk-in wardrobe with lighting, hanging rail and shelving, so no furniture need block the views. 12 electric sockets and 2 USB sockets (This bedroom doubled as a dream working from home workspace during lockdown)
Family Bathroom
The family bathroom has a four-piece suite including a walk-in shower with tiled niche, rainhead shower and wall/handheld shower. Underfloor heating, fitted furniture and worktop. Chrome dual-fuel towel warmer. Bathroom mirror with lighting. Flush bath tap for small children. Integrated, silent air circulation unit.
Storage Rooms
2 walk-in linen/storage cupboards with lighting and built-in shelving.
Notes
Central heating provided by Worcester boiler system fitted in 2019, with a 10 year warranty and annual service record. The efficient heating system has concealed piping to all radiators. All lower-ground and ground floor rooms are fitted with security sensors.
Attic One
Insulated and boarded with lighting.
Attic Two
Insulated and boarded, lighting and fitted ladder.
Garage
Teckentrup automated, sectional garage door, under warranty and serviced annually. Motion sensor lighting. Blind socket wired in for car charging, plus 4 sockets. External tap.
Terrace
Situated in an elevated position in the back garden with remarkable views down the valley. Perfect for outside dining. Features: Weather-proof double electric socket. Festoon lighting.
Side Patio Area
Planted raised beds. Wall lighting. Weather-proof double electric socket.
Externally
Motion sensor lighting outside, including back and front doors and parking area (also controlled by switches indoors). External tap. Parking for 4x cars.
Gardens
Stocked with trees, shrubs and plants including hazels, lilac, elderflower, laurels, smoke tree, barberry, flowering currant, weigela, forsythia, fuschia, roses (shrub and climbing), Scotch roses, crocosmia, hydrangea, clematis (Montana), a variety of ferns including tree ferns, valerian, lavender, many spring bulbs, peonies, wall flowers, forget-me-nots, begonias and geranium beds and a very impressive walnut tree.
Finishes
All doors for rooms, cupboards and wardrobes are matching oak veneer, treated with Osmo matt oil, and fitted with Karcher door furniture. Walls and ceilings painted in matt emulsion, all woodwork painted in eggshell finish, in Farrow and Ball colours. Integrated smoke/heat detection system fitted in each room.
Location
Middle Stoke runs through the charming village of Limpley Stoke which is situated in the Cotswold AONB Avon Valley, between Bath and Freshford. Limpley Stoke has a strong sense of community spirit, and a socially active village hall, with parties and an Art House Film Club for Middle Stokers. Visit to see what's going on. Close by is the Limpley Stoke Play Park, with swings, baby swing, slide, spring bouncer, basketball hoop, boules court, 5-stage activity wooden construction for older children fitness/ balance/ challenge, wildflower banks, shallow brook, benches, picnic table and a barbeque grill in a beautiful setting. This property is well positioned for the highly regarded local Freshford Primary School and a short drive from Ralph Allen School, Monkton Combe School and Prior Park College. Whilst also conveniently located for the University Of Bath, a 6 minute drive away. The Galleries, an extensively stocked shop with cafe/deli (built, owned and run by the people of Limpley Stoke and Freshford) is ten minutes' walk away. Next door to the shop is the Freshford play park, a well-equipped, fun play area with a creative range of equipment, including a climbing wall and a wooden ship. There is also a small football pitch with goals. Further down the road is the Inn at Freshford, a beautiful 16th Century village pub which is located on the banks of the River Frome, providing delicious menus, a cosy restaurant and an attractive, well-designed, terraced eating area.
The two historic towns of Bath and Bradford on Avon are both within 4 miles of the property and provide a wide range of leisure and shopping facilities. Bath is a 10 minute drive, or 30 minutes by bus from the end of the road. For further afield, Freshford Station is less than a mile from the property.
Tenure
Freehold
Stamp Duty
There could be £76,250 Stamp Duty payable upon completion.
Services
Mains gas, electric, water and drainage.
EPC Rating
Band - C
Council Tax
Band - G
Viewings
This property is marketed by TYNINGS Ltd as a sole agent and viewings are strictly by appointment only. All viewings are accompanied and by prior arrangement. Please contact us to arrange a viewing.
Disclaimer
TYNINGS, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning; building regulation or other consents and TYNINGS have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold
Description
A beautifully presented, four bedroom, detached family home. Its elevated location provides far reaching panoramic views of the surrounding Cotswolds AONB countryside and valley. The current owners purchased this property with a view to rebuilding and refurbishing literally from the ground up with the mindset to create a high-end finish, family home whilst taking every opportunity to embrace and frame the views through large bespoke windows. This has certainly been achieved with modern open-plan living to the ground floor, four good size bedrooms, study, spacious garage and large balcony to appreciate the view. Externally the gardens encircle the house providing various seating areas and ample driveway with parking for at least four vehicles. A unique family home in a simply stunning location with easy access to the city.
Accommodation
Foyer
The double height foyer is filled with natural light and has an original suspended Edison bulb lighting feature, with recessed spotlights in the stair skirting for soft low lighting.Features: Upright black feature radiator. Nest central heating and security programmers. Under the stairs are four deep, concealed drawers (bespoke carpentry) for additional storage Inset sunk coir matting by front door.
Kitchen
The open plan kitchen is light and spacious, with solid ash fitted units painted ice blue. Windows have motorised remote control blinds. Tiny recessed spots are fitted in plinths for soft, low-level lighting. It has a large sliding window overlooking the rear garden, which is very useful when dining on the terrace. Features: a Schock granite 1.5 bowl sink (extremely durable & carbon neutral), integrated 90cm induction hob and extractor, Bosch integrated fridge freezer, conventional oven, combi oven/microwave and dishwasher. Bespoke units include a four-drawer stack, two 90cm wide units with two deep pan drawers and concealed inner top shelf. Oak, dove-tailed baking tray storage drawer, cutlery and utensil drawers. Pull out larder with solid bases.. Caesarstone Quartz worktop, with lifetime warranty, is extremely durable and carbon neutral. 17 blue electric sockets, 2 with integrated USB sockets, 2 banks of blue dimmer light controls.
Utility Room
Ice blue kitchen units continue from the kitchen, with soft low-level lighting under wall cabinets and an integrated, silent air circulation unit. A large window overlooks the back garden. Features: Rangemaster Arlington deep stainless steel sink. Electric and gas smart meter. 10 blue electric sockets. Space for a second fridge-freezer.
Lounge / Dining Room
The open-plan dining/lounge area is light and bright with large glass sliding doors, fitted with full-length motorised blinds. Three lights suspend over the dining area.At the front is the lounge area with big picture windows giving stunning views over the Limpley Stoke valley. There is an open fireplace which gives a cosy ambience on a winter's evening. Features: 3 upright feature radiators with concealed pipe work. Slate hearth. Oak beam suspended mantel. Chimney breast wired in sockets for plug and aerial for a mounted screen. Carbon monoxide alarm. 10 electric sockets plus 3 lamp sockets wired to the wall switch.
WC
Kartell sink by Laufen. Bespoke carpentry built-in storage. Integrated air circulation unit.
Flooring
Eco Soft Tone Raw look 'superb grade' engineered oak, grown in the Czech Republic, with matching skirting throughout the ground floor.
Boot Room / Lobby
The boot room is fitted with bespoke carpentry: with built-in storage, incorporating a cupboard, shoe storage and a long rack of matt black coat hooks. The marmoleum durable flooring, made from natural sustainable raw materials, provides a practical entry point after a muddy walk. Features: Low lighting recessed spotlights in stair skirting. Feature shelf with soft integrated lighting. Security Programmer. 6 black electric sockets.
Study
This beautiful study was designed for long hours of working from home. The large window overlooks the valley, and the bespoke carpentry fitted shelving on parallel walls provides ample storage for books, files and larger storage items beneath. Features: Downlighting and an alternative low-level soft lighting is embedded in book shelves. 8 electric sockets, 2 usb sockets, landline phone and ethernet connection point.
Bedroom One
This large, spacious master bedroom has a cantilevered window bay with a 3.5m wide window, affording superb views of Winsley Hill. A large walk-in wardrobe with motion-sensor lighting, hanging rail, shelving, worktop and sockets, means the bedroom can remain clear of additional furniture, maintaining a sense of space. Features: 10 electric and 2 USB sockets, 2 round pin lamp sockets controlled by switch beside bed. Ensuite.
Ensuite Shower Room
Underfloor heating, wall-to-wall glass shower wall, rainhead shower and wall/handheld shower. Feature wall of matt Casablanca tiling, with niche, fitted furniture and worktop. Bathroom cabinet with lighting and power supply. Chrome dual-fuel towel warmer. Marmoleum durable flooring made from natural, sustainable raw materials. Integrated, silent air circulation unit.
Bedroom Two
This double bedroom has been designed with flexibility of use in mind. There is a built-in wardrobe, and another built-in shelved cupboard for storage. Features: High-level wall plug socket and aerial socket for a mounted screen. 10 electric sockets. Landline phone and ethernet sockets.
Balcony
The view of the valley from the balcony is breathtaking, the frameless glass ensures an uninterrupted panorama.
Bedroom Three
Overlooking the back garden, with large windows. This double bedroom has a built-in wardrobe with lighting, hanging rail and shelving. 10 electric and 2 USB sockets.
Bedroom Four
This double bedroom has stunning views from two aspects. The large window overlooking the valley is 3.5m wide! It has a walk-in wardrobe with lighting, hanging rail and shelving, so no furniture need block the views. 12 electric sockets and 2 USB sockets (This bedroom doubled as a dream working from home workspace during lockdown)
Family Bathroom
The family bathroom has a four-piece suite including a walk-in shower with tiled niche, rainhead shower and wall/handheld shower. Underfloor heating, fitted furniture and worktop. Chrome dual-fuel towel warmer. Bathroom mirror with lighting. Flush bath tap for small children. Integrated, silent air circulation unit.
Storage Rooms
2 walk-in linen/storage cupboards with lighting and built-in shelving.
Notes
Central heating provided by Worcester boiler system fitted in 2019, with a 10 year warranty and annual service record. The efficient heating system has concealed piping to all radiators. All lower-ground and ground floor rooms are fitted with security sensors.
Attic One
Insulated and boarded with lighting.
Attic Two
Insulated and boarded, lighting and fitted ladder.
Garage
Teckentrup automated, sectional garage door, under warranty and serviced annually. Motion sensor lighting. Blind socket wired in for car charging, plus 4 sockets. External tap.
Terrace
Situated in an elevated position in the back garden with remarkable views down the valley. Perfect for outside dining. Features: Weather-proof double electric socket. Festoon lighting.
Side Patio Area
Planted raised beds. Wall lighting. Weather-proof double electric socket.
Externally
Motion sensor lighting outside, including back and front doors and parking area (also controlled by switches indoors). External tap. Parking for 4x cars.
Gardens
Stocked with trees, shrubs and plants including hazels, lilac, elderflower, laurels, smoke tree, barberry, flowering currant, weigela, forsythia, fuschia, roses (shrub and climbing), Scotch roses, crocosmia, hydrangea, clematis (Montana), a variety of ferns including tree ferns, valerian, lavender, many spring bulbs, peonies, wall flowers, forget-me-nots, begonias and geranium beds and a very impressive walnut tree.
Finishes
All doors for rooms, cupboards and wardrobes are matching oak veneer, treated with Osmo matt oil, and fitted with Karcher door furniture. Walls and ceilings painted in matt emulsion, all woodwork painted in eggshell finish, in Farrow and Ball colours. Integrated smoke/heat detection system fitted in each room.
Location
Middle Stoke runs through the charming village of Limpley Stoke which is situated in the Cotswold AONB Avon Valley, between Bath and Freshford. Limpley Stoke has a strong sense of community spirit, and a socially active village hall, with parties and an Art House Film Club for Middle Stokers. Visit to see what's going on. Close by is the Limpley Stoke Play Park, with swings, baby swing, slide, spring bouncer, basketball hoop, boules court, 5-stage activity wooden construction for older children fitness/ balance/ challenge, wildflower banks, shallow brook, benches, picnic table and a barbeque grill in a beautiful setting. This property is well positioned for the highly regarded local Freshford Primary School and a short drive from Ralph Allen School, Monkton Combe School and Prior Park College. Whilst also conveniently located for the University Of Bath, a 6 minute drive away. The Galleries, an extensively stocked shop with cafe/deli (built, owned and run by the people of Limpley Stoke and Freshford) is ten minutes' walk away. Next door to the shop is the Freshford play park, a well-equipped, fun play area with a creative range of equipment, including a climbing wall and a wooden ship. There is also a small football pitch with goals. Further down the road is the Inn at Freshford, a beautiful 16th Century village pub which is located on the banks of the River Frome, providing delicious menus, a cosy restaurant and an attractive, well-designed, terraced eating area.
The two historic towns of Bath and Bradford on Avon are both within 4 miles of the property and provide a wide range of leisure and shopping facilities. Bath is a 10 minute drive, or 30 minutes by bus from the end of the road. For further afield, Freshford Station is less than a mile from the property.
Tenure
Freehold
Stamp Duty
There could be £76,250 Stamp Duty payable upon completion.
Services
Mains gas, electric, water and drainage.
EPC Rating
Band - C
Council Tax
Band - G
Viewings
This property is marketed by TYNINGS Ltd as a sole agent and viewings are strictly by appointment only. All viewings are accompanied and by prior arrangement. Please contact us to arrange a viewing.
Disclaimer
TYNINGS, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning; building regulation or other consents and TYNINGS have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold
