A splendid, elegant 19th century farmhouse, adjoining the churchyard, in the very pretty Chew Valley village of Litton, in easy reach of Wells, Bath and Bristol.

THIERRY HOUSE, LITTON, SOMERSET, BA3 4PW
Wells 7 miles, Bath 13.5miles, Bristol 16 miles, Frome 15 miles, Bristol Airport 11 miles.A splendid, elegant 19th century farmhouse, adjoining the churchyard, in the very pretty Chew Valley village of Litton, in easy reach of Wells, Bath and Bristol.

Summary
This is a large house with generous accommodation, outbuildings and grounds. It includes a porch, dining hall, drawing room, study, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, butlers' kitchen, utility room, conservatory and 2 cloakrooms. Two staircases lead to the first floor which has 6 bedrooms, an en suite bathroom, an en suite shower room, a family bathroom, dressing room and store (housing the boiler).The handsome house stands back within its mature grounds and has outbuildings including a workshop/studio, garage, carport and stable. The gardens include lawns, kitchen garden (with greenhouse) and an orchard area (with a stone style into the churchyard). On the opposite side of the lane is a paddock of about a third of an acre. In all the property totalsabout an acre.

Location
Thierry House, approached from a small lane, enjoys a lovely position in the beautiful village of Litton which is in the rural Chew Valley. Litton, mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Litune, has a highly regarded boutique hotel/pub fringed by the River Chew and the 13th century Church of St Mary (with the churchyard adjoining the gardens). It's close to the villages of Chew Magna, Chew Stoke, East and West Harptree and Chewton Mendip. It's also in easy reach of the cities of Wells, Frome, Bath and Bristol and Bristol International Airport.

Description
Originally called Church Farm, Thierry House is believed to have had a name change courtesy of a Huguenot inhabitant. The church and the house are closely connected as the northern, stonewall boundary of the garden, borders the church yard. In the wall there is an original stone stile connecting the two. This delightful property provides very comfortable and gracious accommodation. It has generous proportions, high ceilings, stone fireplaces, oak floorboards and attractive Edwardian sash windows. Many of the rooms have wonderful rural views. The gardens and outbuildings combine to create an enchanting setting for this very attractive and appealing home.

Accommodation
An oak door opens to the porch and double doors open to the dining hall. This is a versatile room that can ebb and flow depending on requirements. It has a stunning bath stone fire surround and large log burner as a focal point. A bay window to the east floods the room with morning light. To the right is the elegant triple aspect drawing room which has a gas, log effect stove. To the left of the dining hall is a study with a gas, coal effect open fire with a timber surround, again this is a good size room. Next to this is a sitting room which has n imposing bath stone fire surround and an open log fire. Beyond this there is a kitchen/breakfast room which is again flooded by light. A large room with a 4 oven, reconditioned, oil Aga and fitted kitchen units. It functions more as a breakfast room than as kitchen.

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The butlers' kitchen is found to the right and this is where most of the cooking takes place. Fitted units, an integrated dishwasher, induction hob, extractor and eyelevel double oven keep all the cooking and washing up in one place. Beyond this there is a rear hallway with a utility area and downstairs cloakroom. One exterior door opens from here to the front and another to the back. Glazed double doors lead out of the breakfast room into the conservatory which overlooks the rear garden. Double exterior doors lead from here out to an enormous terrace.A second downstairs cloakroom is found off the dining hall by the main stairs. These rise elegantly from the dining hall to a galleried landing.

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Here you will find 6 double bedrooms, some with lovely far-reaching views over very attractive farmland, all with high ceilings and plenty of space. Two have ensuites and the principal bedroom has built in wardrobes and an additional dressing room next door. The landing leads through the first floor to a second set of stairs that descend to the kitchen/breakfast room. Off the landing there is also a useful storage room which houses the boiler.

Outside
Double timber gates open off the lane to a cobbled driveway. This leads to the side of the house and creates an attractive courtyard, bordered by vibrant, floral beds, between the house and the outbuildings. There is parking for several vehicles.The outbuildings consist of a combination of workshop/studio, garage, open carport and stable. All offering different functions and potential. It is worth noting that there is a chimney and fireplace in the workshop.

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The lawn is expansive and bordered by mature trees and shrubs including a large magnolia. At the northern end of the garden is an orchard, kitchen garden and greenhouse. A paved terrace wraps around the house to the east and south side. There is a wonderfully sunny terrace outside the kitchen/breakfast room which is a delightful place to have breakfast. The front of the house is bordered by more floral beds and lawned to the front stone wall. In addition, across the lane is a paddock, hedged and planted with trees. This is a versatile parcel of land that will be subject to an overage.

Tenure and other points
Freehold. Not listed. Mains gas, water, electricity. Gas central heating. Oil fired Aga. Private drainage. Council Tax Band H. EPC rating D.

About the area
The Chew Valley lies on the northern side of the Mendip Hills and is a wonderful rural area of rich arable and grassland interspersed with small traditional villages. There are many local amenities including good local shops, post offices, churches, village schools, pubs/restaurants and many community clubs and organizations. Litton, the nearest village, has a strong, friendly community, with a church, village hall and pub. Chewton Mendip has an excellent primary school, pre-school, village shop, village hall, church and public house.The Cathedral City of Wells offers further facilities, including a twice weekly farmers market, and is 8 miles to the south. The regional centre of Bristol is 14 miles north, whilst the Heritage City of Bath is 15 miles northeast. Both offer a wide range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities.

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There is easy access to the road network. High speed rail services to London Paddington are available from Bristol and Bath and Bristol International Airport is 20 minutes (12 miles) away.There is a wide range of educational establishments at all levels in the area from the public and private sectors. There is a primary school in Chewton Mendip and the local secondary schools are the very popular Blue School in Wells and the Chew Valley School. There is also a good selection of private schools in the locality including Wells Cathedral School, Downside, Millfield and All Hallows.

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The area is well known for its variety and diversity of sporting and leisure facilities. Walking and cycling may be undertaken in the immediate locality. More formal pursuits may take place at the following locations: - Cricket - Chewton Mendip Cricket Ground with clubhouse. Golf - Farrington Gurney, Mendip and Wells. Sailing - Chew Valley Lake. Fishing - Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes. Horse Racing - Bath and Wincanton.

Directions
Post code.BA3 4PW. This takes you to the house. Failing service - From the village of Chewton Mendip on the A39 go west on the B3114. Continue for about a mile to the village of Litton. Pass The Litton Hotel on your right and take the next right onto Litton Lane. The house is first on the left.///requires.static.maternal

Important Notice
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Council Tax Band: H
Tenure: Freehold