4 bedroom semi-detached house

A wonderfully located period cottage in the centre of Freshford, with an attractive garden and a garage.

Description

Nestled in the heart of Freshford, one of the area's most sought-after villages, Greyhound Cottage is a delightful and secluded family home brimming with charm and history. This enchanting four bedroom, two storey cottage, originally a stable block for the historic Greyhound Inn, has been cherished by the same family for nearly half a century.

Greyhound Cottage combines historical character with modern comforts in an enviable location. Delightfully presented and offering a versatile layout in an idyllic setting, Greyhound Cottage is the perfect family home in one of the area’s most desirable villages.

The property is accessed from its attractive and secluded front garden in to a warm and welcoming entrance hall, which provides access to the main living areas within the property. The house is bathed in natural light, as nearly every room benefits from the south west facing aspect over the front garden. The ground floor accommodation consists of a spacious kitchen/dining room which acts as the heart of the house, comprising beautiful shaker-style units with a wooden worktop, an aga and stone tiled floors. Next door is a welcoming and comfortable drawing room with a jetmaster fireplace at its centre, and leading to a conservatory enjoying views over the front garden. A dedicated study/fifth bedroom, shower room, playroom and utility room are accessed from the entrance hall, completing the ground floor accommodation, ensuring plenty of space for modern family living.

Upstairs, the property features four generously sized bedrooms, including a principal suite with exposed beams and its own en suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. A second well-appointed family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, all of which benefit from charming views of the surroundings.

Outside

The mature, well-planted sunny garden is incredibly peaceful and offers privacy and a picturesque setting for outdoor enjoyment. The garden is largely laid to lawn with a selection of fruit trees and mature borders, along with a stream bordering the southern edge of the garden, enhancing the surroundings. The property is gated, with off-street parking for multiple cars, a potting shed and a large garage with an adjacent workshop, providing ample storage and convenience.

Location

Greyhound Cottage is situated in the heart of Freshford, an exceedingly popular and attractive village in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village lies approximately 6 miles south east of Bath and about 3 miles from the historic town of Bradford on Avon, which provides a full range of shops and amenities including a leisure centre and library, as well as schools. Freshford village offers a lively community and also benefits from the day to day amenities which include a community shop and cafe, a popular pre-school and primary school and a riverside inn.

Freshford Station is on the Bristol, Bath, Salisbury and Portsmouth mainline with direct services to Paddington taking approximately 75 minutes from Bath Spa and to Waterloo from Bradford on Avon.

Further schooling nearby includes Monkton Combe, Prior Park College, King Edwards, Kingswood and The Royal High School.

Nearby Bath, famed for its Georgian architecture and Roman heritage, is a World Heritage Site and offers a wealth of business, entertainment and recreational facilities.

Homewood Park Hotel and Spa at Freshford provides a wonderful place to stay, whilst the private members' clubs at Babington House and Combe Grove Manor, with their extensive leisure facilities, are also within easy reach. The M4 (Junction 18) is approximately 14 miles away, whilst the A36 provides access to the A303 and M3. Bristol Airport is approximately 26 miles away.

Square Footage: 2,905 sq ft