House For Sale £1,295,000
The Lodge is an Individual detached house built in 1998, which is traditionally styled with elevations faced in stone and render with traditional mullioned windows and a slate roof. It is one of three individual properties which enjoy a delightful location within the grounds of a Victorian mansion house, divided into luxury apartments. The three properties have the exclusive use of 7.5 acres of parkland and grounds surrounding the mansion and have the exclusive use of an estate tennis court. In addition to this, The Lodge has good size private gardens which back onto fields on two sides providing a delightful country location.
The accommodation offered by the property is highly adaptable and there is clear potential to create an annexe if required. Presently the property is approached through a spacious entrance hall with three separate reception rooms with the living and dining area linked (but can easily be separated if required) together with a refitted 19ft kitchen with luxury high gloss white units and a range of built in appliances. In addition on the ground floor there is a cloakroom with wc, utility room and a games room and is equally suitable as a guest suite as it features two large built in cupboards and an en suite shower room. A spiral staircase leads down to an area presently used as a gym which has access to the double garage. The first floor has a beautiful landing area with four double bedroom, two of which have en suite facilities, the others served by a family bathroom.
The Lons is superably situated approximately 7 miles equidistant to the cities of Bath and Bristol with their renowned range of amenities and attractions. The Town of Keynsham which has a railway station, and a Waitrose Food Store is 2.5 miles away and there is easy access to the Bristol Ring Road and Gallagher Retail Park at Longwell Green.
Just to the north of the property lies the Lansdown Hills on the fringe of The Cotswold Escarpment with easy access to Junction18 of the M4.
In fuller detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):
Open Storm Porch - Double glazed entrance door leading to
Entrance Hall - An impressive introduction to the property with parquet flooring and a turning staircase rising to first floor with storage cupboard beneath. Two radiators, ceiling mounted downlighters, glazed double doors to sitting room and doors leading off to other principal ground floor rooms.
Cloak/Wc - Refitted with a white suite with chrome finished fittings comprising low level wc and oval wash hand basin with pillar mixer tap. Heated towel rail.
Sitting Room - 5.96m x 5.0m (19'6" x 16'4") - Double glazed sash windows to the front aspect, double glazed French doors leading to garden terrace. Attractive period style fireplace with living flame gas fire, ceiling mounted downlighters, two radiators.
Dining Room - 6.09m x 3.48m (19'11" x 11'5") - Double glazed sash window to rear aspect and double glazed French doors to the garden terrace. Radiator, door to hallway and connecting door to kitchen.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 5.90m x 3.47m (19'4" x 11'4") - The kitchen has been refitted with a comprehensive range of luxury high gloss white wall and floor units with black granite worksurfaces and upstands. Extensive range of drawer and cupboard storage space including a double larder unit and pull out storage drawers, inset one and a quarter bowl sink unit with pillar tap and built in appliances including fridge, freezer, dishwasher, integrated wine cooler and five ring range cooker with gas hob and electric ovens.
Utility Room - 2.27m x 1.92m (7'5" x 6'3") - Fitted work surface, wall and floor cupboards and inset circular stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Ample appliance space, radiator, floor mounted gas fired boiler and double glazed door to outside.
Study - 4.67m x 2.52m (15'3" x 8'3") - Double glazed sash windows to front aspect, radiator, ceiling mounted downlighters.
Lobby - Double glazed velux to rear aspect, spiral staircase to lower ground floor level. Free standing sauna.
Guest Suite - 6.0m x 4.67m (19'8" x 15'3") - Presently used as a games room with double glazed sash window to the front and two double glazed velux windows to the rear. Radiator, two deep built in storage cupboards.
En Suite Shower Room - Circular double glazed window. Heated towel rail. White suite comprising wc, wash basin and fully tiled shower enclosure with thermostatic shower head. Tiled surrounds.
Lower Ground Floor -
Gym - 5.52m x 1.89m (18'1" x 6'2") - Ceiling mounted downlighters, radiator, door to
Double Garage - 6.16m x 6.m (20'2" x 19'8") - Twin up and over entrance door, power and light connected, wall hung gas fired boiler (supplying guest suite).
First Floor -
Feature Landing - Approached by a turning staircase from the ground floor level with double glazed sash windows at the half landing level, shelved linen cupboard, access to roof space.
Bedroom - 4.97m x 6.32m to max reducing to 4.59m (16'3" x 20 - Enjoying a dual aspect with double glazed sash windows to the front and double glazed sash windows to the side overlooking the garden. Ceiling mounted downlighters, radiator.
En Suite Bathroom - Double glazed sash window to side aspect overlooking the garden, fully tiled walls and floor. Suite of spa bath, oval wash basin and wc, heated towel rail.
Bedroom Two - 4.30m x 3.12m (14'1" x 10'2") - Double glazed sash window to rear aspect, radiator. built in wardrobes (excluded from measurements).
En Suite Shower Room - Double glazed sash window to side aspect overlooking the garden. White suite comprising wc, wash basin, tiled surrounds, fully tiled shower enclosure with thermostatic shower head, Heated towel rail.
Bedroom Three - 4.25m x 3.69m (13'11" x 12'1" ) - Double glazed sash window to rear aspect, radiator, walk in wardrobe (excluded from measurements).
Bedroom Four - 3.70m x 2.81m (12'1" x 9'2") - Double glazed sash window to front aspect, built in wardrobe (excluded from measurements). Radiator.
Family Bathroom - 2.89m x 2.20m (9'5" x 7'2") - Double glazed velux window to rear aspect. Heated towel rail. Fully tiled walls and floor. Suite comprising bath with mixer tap incorporating shower attachment, wash hand basin and wc. Separate corner shower enclosure with thermostatic shower head.
Outside -
The house is approached from the Bath Road over a sweeping driveway which leads through the grounds to the property, which is situated to the rear of the mansion house. From the shared driveway there is direct access to a private block paved driveway providing ample off street parking and the approach to the integral double garage. There is a courtyard area at the rear of the property with the majority of the garden being to one side and directly accessible from the main reception rooms. It comprises a wide paved terrace with steps leading to an extensively lawned garden with three main tiers and a number of mature trees. The garden adjoins open countryside to two sides. In total the private plot extends to approximately half an acre.
Beyond the private garden the property enjoys a shared interest in the 7.5 acres of parkland surrounding the mansion house which includes the use of an estate tennis court. This provides a truly delightful setting and is maintained by a management company of which the three house owners are members, with one of the householders organising maintenance through an external contractor.
Tenure - Freehold. The shared grounds are on a separate title vested in the management company for which there is a service charge of approximately £X per annum (TBC).
Council Tax - According to the Valuation Office Agency website, cti.voa.gov.uk the present Council Tax Band for the property is G. Please note that change of ownership is a 'relevant transaction' that can lead to the review of the existing council tax banding assessment.
Agents Notes - This is a property that requires internal viewing to fully appreciate the quality and extent of the accommodation and setting. There is a courtyard area at the rear of the house which was previously decked, this is largely been removed and is ready for the new owners to landscape to suit their own requirements. A number of the trees are protected by Tree Preservation orders, to ensure the protection of the beautiful environment.
The accommodation offered by the property is highly adaptable and there is clear potential to create an annexe if required. Presently the property is approached through a spacious entrance hall with three separate reception rooms with the living and dining area linked (but can easily be separated if required) together with a refitted 19ft kitchen with luxury high gloss white units and a range of built in appliances. In addition on the ground floor there is a cloakroom with wc, utility room and a games room and is equally suitable as a guest suite as it features two large built in cupboards and an en suite shower room. A spiral staircase leads down to an area presently used as a gym which has access to the double garage. The first floor has a beautiful landing area with four double bedroom, two of which have en suite facilities, the others served by a family bathroom.
The Lons is superably situated approximately 7 miles equidistant to the cities of Bath and Bristol with their renowned range of amenities and attractions. The Town of Keynsham which has a railway station, and a Waitrose Food Store is 2.5 miles away and there is easy access to the Bristol Ring Road and Gallagher Retail Park at Longwell Green.
Just to the north of the property lies the Lansdown Hills on the fringe of The Cotswold Escarpment with easy access to Junction18 of the M4.
In fuller detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):
Open Storm Porch - Double glazed entrance door leading to
Entrance Hall - An impressive introduction to the property with parquet flooring and a turning staircase rising to first floor with storage cupboard beneath. Two radiators, ceiling mounted downlighters, glazed double doors to sitting room and doors leading off to other principal ground floor rooms.
Cloak/Wc - Refitted with a white suite with chrome finished fittings comprising low level wc and oval wash hand basin with pillar mixer tap. Heated towel rail.
Sitting Room - 5.96m x 5.0m (19'6" x 16'4") - Double glazed sash windows to the front aspect, double glazed French doors leading to garden terrace. Attractive period style fireplace with living flame gas fire, ceiling mounted downlighters, two radiators.
Dining Room - 6.09m x 3.48m (19'11" x 11'5") - Double glazed sash window to rear aspect and double glazed French doors to the garden terrace. Radiator, door to hallway and connecting door to kitchen.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 5.90m x 3.47m (19'4" x 11'4") - The kitchen has been refitted with a comprehensive range of luxury high gloss white wall and floor units with black granite worksurfaces and upstands. Extensive range of drawer and cupboard storage space including a double larder unit and pull out storage drawers, inset one and a quarter bowl sink unit with pillar tap and built in appliances including fridge, freezer, dishwasher, integrated wine cooler and five ring range cooker with gas hob and electric ovens.
Utility Room - 2.27m x 1.92m (7'5" x 6'3") - Fitted work surface, wall and floor cupboards and inset circular stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Ample appliance space, radiator, floor mounted gas fired boiler and double glazed door to outside.
Study - 4.67m x 2.52m (15'3" x 8'3") - Double glazed sash windows to front aspect, radiator, ceiling mounted downlighters.
Lobby - Double glazed velux to rear aspect, spiral staircase to lower ground floor level. Free standing sauna.
Guest Suite - 6.0m x 4.67m (19'8" x 15'3") - Presently used as a games room with double glazed sash window to the front and two double glazed velux windows to the rear. Radiator, two deep built in storage cupboards.
En Suite Shower Room - Circular double glazed window. Heated towel rail. White suite comprising wc, wash basin and fully tiled shower enclosure with thermostatic shower head. Tiled surrounds.
Lower Ground Floor -
Gym - 5.52m x 1.89m (18'1" x 6'2") - Ceiling mounted downlighters, radiator, door to
Double Garage - 6.16m x 6.m (20'2" x 19'8") - Twin up and over entrance door, power and light connected, wall hung gas fired boiler (supplying guest suite).
First Floor -
Feature Landing - Approached by a turning staircase from the ground floor level with double glazed sash windows at the half landing level, shelved linen cupboard, access to roof space.
Bedroom - 4.97m x 6.32m to max reducing to 4.59m (16'3" x 20 - Enjoying a dual aspect with double glazed sash windows to the front and double glazed sash windows to the side overlooking the garden. Ceiling mounted downlighters, radiator.
En Suite Bathroom - Double glazed sash window to side aspect overlooking the garden, fully tiled walls and floor. Suite of spa bath, oval wash basin and wc, heated towel rail.
Bedroom Two - 4.30m x 3.12m (14'1" x 10'2") - Double glazed sash window to rear aspect, radiator. built in wardrobes (excluded from measurements).
En Suite Shower Room - Double glazed sash window to side aspect overlooking the garden. White suite comprising wc, wash basin, tiled surrounds, fully tiled shower enclosure with thermostatic shower head, Heated towel rail.
Bedroom Three - 4.25m x 3.69m (13'11" x 12'1" ) - Double glazed sash window to rear aspect, radiator, walk in wardrobe (excluded from measurements).
Bedroom Four - 3.70m x 2.81m (12'1" x 9'2") - Double glazed sash window to front aspect, built in wardrobe (excluded from measurements). Radiator.
Family Bathroom - 2.89m x 2.20m (9'5" x 7'2") - Double glazed velux window to rear aspect. Heated towel rail. Fully tiled walls and floor. Suite comprising bath with mixer tap incorporating shower attachment, wash hand basin and wc. Separate corner shower enclosure with thermostatic shower head.
Outside -
The house is approached from the Bath Road over a sweeping driveway which leads through the grounds to the property, which is situated to the rear of the mansion house. From the shared driveway there is direct access to a private block paved driveway providing ample off street parking and the approach to the integral double garage. There is a courtyard area at the rear of the property with the majority of the garden being to one side and directly accessible from the main reception rooms. It comprises a wide paved terrace with steps leading to an extensively lawned garden with three main tiers and a number of mature trees. The garden adjoins open countryside to two sides. In total the private plot extends to approximately half an acre.
Beyond the private garden the property enjoys a shared interest in the 7.5 acres of parkland surrounding the mansion house which includes the use of an estate tennis court. This provides a truly delightful setting and is maintained by a management company of which the three house owners are members, with one of the householders organising maintenance through an external contractor.
Tenure - Freehold. The shared grounds are on a separate title vested in the management company for which there is a service charge of approximately £X per annum (TBC).
Council Tax - According to the Valuation Office Agency website, cti.voa.gov.uk the present Council Tax Band for the property is G. Please note that change of ownership is a 'relevant transaction' that can lead to the review of the existing council tax banding assessment.
Agents Notes - This is a property that requires internal viewing to fully appreciate the quality and extent of the accommodation and setting. There is a courtyard area at the rear of the house which was previously decked, this is largely been removed and is ready for the new owners to landscape to suit their own requirements. A number of the trees are protected by Tree Preservation orders, to ensure the protection of the beautiful environment.
