A stunning contemporary country house approximately 9 miles from Bath, occupying about 14.76 acres.

Description

Originally built on the site of Kingwell Hall, The Coach House has been extensively renovated and extended by the current owners, who have created an exceptionally well thought out family home.

Accessed from Hayeswood Road drive, the approach to the house meanders through mature woodland until you reach electric gates marking the private entrance to The Coach House. There is a sweeping gravel drive taking you past a large triple garage. A high wall, which is thought to be original with ornate double iron gates leads you into the formal Italianate walled garden.

The handsome façade is of rubble stone over two stories, flanked by pronounced single storey pavilions on either side. Dressed stone window surrounds and a deep overhanging roof line unite the whole and provide classical symmetry.

The house is well laid out to provide excellent entertaining space. On entering the spacious reception hall, your attention is immediately drawn to the wood panelling and normal staircase. The drawing room is very well proportioned and accessed off the reception hall; it has wonderful cornicing, intriguing fire surround and log burner. A study-come-library is also accessed from the hall, as well as a practical ground floor bedroom with en suite shower room.

The open-plan kitchen and family room are the centrepiece of the house. The kitchen is bespoke, and designed by Tom Howley. Most of the appliances are Miele, with the exception of a Fisher and Paykel wine fridge. There are two built-in, American-sized fridge and freezers as well as a large larder cupboard and a further fridge freezer.

The current owners have added a large orangery onto the kitchen, designed by Nick Shipp Architects of Bath. This has created the most exceptional open-plan living, which has been cleverly divided into a dining area and family sitting room. There is a double-sided log burner, as well as under floor heating throughout the entire house.

French doors lead off each side of the orangery, providing access into the kitchen garden to the south and formal gardens to the east and north. The sky lights are electrically operated and the doors are fitted with solar blinds. Off the kitchen, there is a boot room, also designed by Tom Howley, a large utility room, separate WC and plant room.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom is light and spacious with an en suite bathroom and large built-in wardrobes, as well as a subtle built-in air conditioning unit. There are four further double bedrooms (one with an en suite), each with excellent views over the mature gardens and grounds.

OUTSIDE
The gardens and grounds are incredibly special, made up of formal lawns, fabulous herbaceous borders, woodland and fields. The property benefits from plenty of mature trees, including oak and even some Californian redwoods which are thought to have been planted in the Victorian times. The current owners have also undergone an extensive tree-planting operation helped by The Woodland Trust. Of particular note are the white mulberry trees which have been planted in an avenue, and can be seen from the orangery.

The kitchen garden, directly accessed from the kitchen, has numerous raised beds and is watered from a private well which is thought to have originally supplied Kingwell Hall. There is a built-in gas BBQ which is conveniently positioned with access to the kitchen. In addition there is a fruit garden and a useful green house and potting shed.

The tennis court is situated a good distance from the house, and has been well maintained. There is extensive oak framed securing garaging and workshops to the north west of the house with a separate access onto the drive.

Location

The Coach House stands in a prominent position on the edge of the village of Timsbury. There are several local shops for day-to-day needs whilst the Georgian Spa city of Bath, approx. 8 miles north, provides a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities as well as many cultural attractions including the Theatre Royal and the famous Roman Baths.

There is a regular commuter train service running from Bath to London Paddington. Junction 18 is about 18 miles to the north, providing access to London and the South West. Bristol International Airport is also within easy reach.

The area has a very good selection of schools, including King Edward’s, Kingswood and Prior Park in Bath. Wells Cathedral School and Downside are to the south.

The region has many sporting opportunities, including racing at Bath, Cheltenham, Chepstow and Wincanton. There is rugby at Bath and Gloucester, and golf in Bath, Frome and Wells. There is also excellent fishing on the Avon and Frome, as well as walking and riding in the surrounding countryside.

Square Footage: 5,274 sq ft


Acreage: 14.76 Acres

Directions

From Bath follow the A4 west and at the roundabout follow the A39 signposted Wells. Drive through Marksbury and Farmborough. Before reaching High Littleton turn left onto the B3115. The entrance to Kingwell Hall is the first driveway on the right. On entering the estate, take the left fork and follow this to The Coach House which will be found on the right hand side.