5 bedroom detached house for sale

An historic period home of great character set within a lovely village location and with large enclosed and level grounds of over half an acre.

Description

This most individual family home is set on the edge of this delightful North Somerset village and is perfectly placed for swift access to Clevedon, Bristol and the motorway network. This substantial property is believed to be circa 300 years old and one of the oldest houses in the village.

Occupying generous level grounds of over half an acre, the property is approached via a secure gated entrance with a large gravel driveway which crosses a bridge over a pretty rhyne to an extended forecourt parking area to the front of the home. Without a doubt, this is a home of great individuality and charm which will certainly appeal to those seeking a unique home with striking original architecture. There is exposed stone walling, with decorative curves and features archways. The grounds wrap around the house on all sides which include a number of timber outbuildings which could be used as workshops, a gym or a home office.

The house is approached via a substantial tiled entrance lobby with picture windows to the side overlooking the lawned gardens and terrace. This in turn opens to an inner hallway with a good size garden room which provides an relaxed and informal entertaining area with double doors opening on to the garden. This hallway extends to the rear of the kitchen and is currently used as a small open study area with a good size utility beyond and a further doorway to the rear of the house with plenty of storage for outdoor clothing and footwear. The kitchen is central to the heart of the home with wonderful brick arches to either side and a curved brick stairwell, and a further archway leading via the staircase to the first floor. Within the kitchen is an enormous granite breakfast bar with bespoke built in cupboards to the sides, a Neff gas hob and AGA stove set within the chimney breast. A large walk in pantry has space for a tall larder fridge freezer and storage shelves also houses the electricity meters and fuses. Running the full depth of the property is an wonderful open plan sitting/dining room with a high vaulted ceiling above an open Minstrels gallery. Windows above throwing a good deal of light into the room and with Velux, able to look down on the living space from above and perfect for those seeking an area to display the particularly tall Christmas Tree!

The staircase that winds to the first floor has a further galleried area looking down into the hallway, with glimpses of the garden and beyond. There are five bedrooms arranged both spread over the first and mezzanine floors. The principal bedroom has a high vaulted ceiling staircase leading up to an extra large en-suite bathroom with a Whirlpool bath and separate shower. In addition there is a enormous family bathroom with corner bath and Villeroy Bock sanitaryware.

The well tended gardens are predominantly laid to a large expanse of lawn interspersed with fruit trees and with the delightful rhyne that runs through the front of the grounds being a special feature attracting a good deal of local wildlife. Two stone bridges traverse the rhyne adding a good deal of charm to the gardens which are of perfect size for family ball games and safely enclosed for those with young children and pets.

Location

Kingston Seymour is a delightful, small North Somerset village between Clevedon and Weston super Mare on the North Somerset levels. The village lies approximately 15 miles south west of Bristol. The mainline station is found in nearby Yatton providing a high speed train link to London Paddington. The nearby Backwell Secondary School is highly regarded and draws many people to the area and the easy accessibility to the M5 motorway is a big plus for regular commuters.

Square Footage: 4,232 sq ft


Acreage: 0.54 Acres

Additional Info

Mains water
Mains electricity
Mains Drainage

Oi/propane gas central heating