Ropewalk Cottage is believed to date from 1650 with some later additions, and is situated in the conservation area on the western outskirts of the highly desirable village of Backwell, only 1.5 miles from Brockley Coombe. The comprehensive shopping facilities including the medical practice, dentist, chemist and Post Office are within easy level walking distance. Local schools are all of a high standard, with Backwell Infants, Juniors and Secondary, as well as independent provision from Fairfield, are all walkable.

The interior is delightful and the atmosphere is warm and friendly, with many features appropriate to the period retained. There are beamed ceilings, exposed ceiling joists, stone fireplaces, and wood and stone floors. The present owner purchased the property in 1998 and has continued to sympathetically maintain it.

The sitting room is a particularly attractive room with an old stone floor, beamed ceiling, a large inglenook fireplace with a heavy moulded beam over, and a bread oven to one side. A concealed turning staircase rises to the first floor. The family room/bedroom four has a beamed ceiling and exposed ceiling joints, showing its original use as a stable.

The dual aspect dining room includes parquet wood floor, and stone fireplace and chimney breast fitted with a log burning stove on flagstone hearth. The kitchen, which opens to the walled garden, is fitted with wood units and double Belfast sinks. The spacious utility/cloak room lies off the kitchen and has room for a downstairs shower room should the family room be used as a bedroom.

All the spacious bedrooms and bathrooms are located off the first floor landing, which shows clear evidence of the early thatched roof. Of particular note is the principal bedrooms with beamed ceiling and ensuite bathroom. There are two further good sized double bedrooms and a family shower room.

Outside
It is approached over a part walled parking area providing parking for three to four cars, as well as an electric charging point. Double gates open into a further drive providing additional parking.

The garden is interesting and private, with numerous mature shrubs. It is south-facing and walled. Immediately outside the rear of the cottage is a part walled enclosed paved area with borders of shrubs and is ideal for entertaining. Outside this area is a raised flagstone section with beds of shrubs and mature trees including a Weeping Birch and Maple.

There is a detached stone and tile garden room/studio with sink and units, with en suite wet room. It provides potential for use as a home office or occasional bedroom, subject to any necessary consents.

Beyond is a pathway to the kitchen garden, including a gated enclosure for a soft fruit area, pond, a covered enclosure originally used as a chicken house, and fruit trees including apple and plum.

From the Bristol direction drive through the village and immediately after a turning to St Margaret's Close on the left and a small set of traffic lights the entrance drive and parking area to Ropewalk Cottage is seen on the left hand side.

Distances
Bristol 8.5 miles, Backwell/Nailsea Rail Station 1.5 miles, M5(J19) 7.75 miles, Bristol Airport 4.5 miles, Clevedon 5.5 miles, Weston super Mare 12 miles (all distances approximate)