A beautiful Victorian residence situated in the very heart of this popular Chew Valley village.

Description

Chew Magna has long been considered one of the prime villages within the region and justifiably so – conveniently located between Bristol and Bath and retaining a thriving community spirit with four public houses on the doorstop, a bustling parade of local shops and eateries and thriving rugby and cricket clubs. What is more is that everything is on the very doorstop of The Old Vicarage which is tucked away in the centre of the village yet set in delightful large and private grounds – a rarity indeed.

Set at the head of a long private lane, it is possible that even local residents may not be aware of the property’s existence. It is attached on one side but given the scale of the original house, this does not impact upon the home’s privacy or it’s quiet enjoyment. In recent years, a family member has lived independently in a fully self contained one bedroom annexe on the ground floor, proving the home perfect for multi-generational living or for those keen to generate income from short term rentals or Air B & B. The principal accommodation is arranged three floors with an additional games/cinema room in the basement with a bar and a superb wine cellar. A driveway allows off road parking for three cars plus an attached single garage. The central entrance hall with cloakroom leads to a very fine 27’9 drawing room with a working fireplace and two large windows and a glazed door commanding a lovely aspect across the beautiful rear garden. The wonderful 33’ kitchen is the social hub at the heart of the home, extending to a relaxed dining area which in turn leads through to a family room at the far end of the house. A fully glazed garden room forms the perfect link to the grounds with a staircase leading down to the basement. Beyond a separate utility room, an internal door opens to the self contained annexe, allowing for this area to be fully incorporated into the accommodation of the main house if preferred.

On the upper two floors there are five further bedrooms, with the main bedroom arranged over half of the entire first floor creating a luxurious exceptionally spacious suite with a particularly fine bathroom with plenty of built in wardrobe space. There are two bedrooms on the second floor with a third bathroom (excluding the annexe) - an area that would make a superb independent space for a growing teenager.

The level lawned garden is surrounded by deep set and well established flower and shrub borders and feature fine specimen trees, creating an ambiance more akin to a remote country home than one so close to a bustling village high street! A large fish pond adds to the sense of calm and tranquillity and a flagstone terrace with pergoda seating is perfect for outdoor entertaining. Within the rear garden an 18’ cabin offers potential from those wishing to work from home or to create a home gym.

Location

The Old Vicarage is situated in the centre of Chew Magna, which is a popular Somerset village in the Chew Valley close to the Mendips. Amenities within the village include a well-stocked supermarket, master butcher, coffee shop, travel agent and post office. There are also four public houses nearby. The village’s situation in the Chew Valley offers commuters excellent access to the regional centre of Bristol which is 8 miles to the north and the Heritage City of Bath which is 15 miles to the east. The Cathedral City of Wells, which offers further facilities, is 14 miles to the south. The Chew Valley and Blagdon lakes are close by, notable for their fishing, birdlife, sailing and nature study amenities.

Square Footage: 4,282 sq ft



Additional Info

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Gas central heating