A totally unique and very special home in the most magical, idyllic setting adjoining open, rolling countryside yet just moments drive from the edge of the city.

Description

This truly outstanding country home occupies the most wonderful, idyllic position set on the very edge of this fine and historic estate commanding exceptional views across the rolling countryside.

Set in the grounds of Barrow Court which was once the site of a Benedictine Nunnery, the beautiful historic buildings were transformed at the end of the 19th Century into a private Victorian Estate, and more latterly in the 1970’s into 18 individually owned homes. Much of the appeal of Barrow Court lies in its stunning, beautifully maintained grounds that adjoin the picturesque open countryside, a tranquil, rural oasis only 3.5miles from Bristol Airport, and 6.5 miles from Bristol City Centre. Within Barrow Court, the Garden House was built in 1846 as a home for the Head Gardener and without doubt occupies the prime position, tucked away at the head of a long driveway, bounded stone walled gardens to one side and offering a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion and perfectly orientated to capture sunshine through the majority of the day from its superb south facing aspect. The house was carefully remodelled and extended in 1980 by the current owners and great care was taken to blend the external architecture with the original, replicating stone mullion leaded light windows throughout and with warm exposed timbers, stripped flooring and exposed internal brickwork in the arts and craft style. The home offers parking immediately to the front for seven or eight cars and would be a excellent proposition for those that enjoy entertaining large numbers of family and friends with the choice of raised terraces and magnificent, sweeping lawns. The property also has access to the communal tennis court.

The formal entrance hall is set on the southern, garden side the house, leading to a good size dining room with an open working fireplace. A lovely historic panelled door leads into an oak porch with seating and a fine place to take in the views and shelter from the elements.

To the far side of the main hallway a large 20’ lounge with triple aspect windows and an additional wood burning stove set into the brick built chimney breast. An under stairs area provides space for fridge, freezer and additional storage and immediately opposite is a cloakroom with plumbing for laundry appliances. The large and relaxed kitchen is extensively fitted with solid wood, hand-built cabinets, walk in larder and includes an oil fired Aga. The Aga provides all hot water and central heating. The stripped pitch pine staircase is a charming individual feature leading to a long sunlit landing that winds its way across the first floor of the property. At one end is a magnificent principal bedroom with a high vaulted ceiling, exposed roof trusses and with the benefit of its own en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms, again all with vaulted ceilings and each one commanding superb open views .

A particular feature of the gardens are the lovely espalier fruit trees that create an informal border to the ornamental gardens with delightful lawn walkway running adjacent to the Ha Ha on the boundary with open pasture land beyond. A particular nice place to sit and take in the views is set alongside the boundary wall, from which uninterrupted country views across the valley towards the historic National Trust Tyntesfield Estate on the distant hillside can be enjoyed. There is substantial hardwood glasshouse with a further area of seating under the dappled shade of a climbing Wisteria. Set off the driveway and creating a sheltered and discreet day to day entrance to the home is a small walled courtyard with doorway directly into the kitchen.

Location

Barrow Court is located in the much sought after village of Barrow Gurney with good local farm shops nearby as well as the popular pub, The Princess Motto. Bristol City Centre is 7.2 miles away and Clifton Village is 6 miles away. Bristol International Airport is 4.2 miles away and Nailsea and Backwell station is 3.3 miles away with frequent direct services to London. There are extensive countryside walks to be found in the local vicinity and a number of outdoor pursuits and sports centres readily available nearby.

Square Footage: 2,113 sq ft


Acreage: 0.62 Acres

Additional Info

Private water supply
Mains electricity
Drainage: Cesspool

The property is located within the listed curtilage of Barrow Court.