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4 bedroom detached house for sale

Dark Lane, Backwell BS48
Chain-free
Study
Level access
Detached house
4 beds
2 baths
0.23 acre(s)
EPC rating: C
Added < 14 days

Key information

TenureAsk agent
Ground rent£0 per annum | review period: unconfirmed
Council taxBand F
BroadbandUltra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Features and description

  • Beautifully screened setting with gated driveway, set well back from Dark Lane for maximum privacy
  • Backs onto the newly announced protected Ecology Zone with uninterrupted countryside views
  • Superb open-plan kitchen–diner–living space with wall-to-wall bi-fold doors opening to the terrace and garden
  • Exceptional orangery with lantern roof and herringbone brick-tile floor, ideal as further living or annexe space
  • Ground-floor double bedroom with bay window and en-suite, plus study of double-bedroom size
  • Two delightful first-floor bedrooms including a principal suite with full-height gable window and panoramic outlook
  • Spacious first-floor bathroom with lovely rearward views
  • Long block-paved drive, large carport/EV charging station designed for high-roof vehicles, and extensive parking
  • Generous 0.23-acre gardens with level lawns, mature borders, evergreen hedging and insulated/double glazed Cedar studio
  • Finished to an excellent modern standard throughout and available without any onward chain delays

This fabulous home occupies a lovely, well-screened setting, with a gated drive leading to the house, which sits a considerable distance back from Dark Lane. The western phase of the Farleigh Fields development will not adjoin this house; it will ultimately back onto a designated and protected Ecology Zone as the land behind is being reclassified with far-reaching views beyond. The property was originally built in the 1930s and would have been planned as a bungalow. However, in recent years number thirty-nine has been transformed into the impressive house we are able to offer today, with the advantage of no onward chain delay.

The House:
The layout is superb and affords great flexibility. There are bedrooms and bathrooms on both floors, and an outstanding open-plan kitchen–diner–living room with genuine oak flooring, under floor hating and wall-to-wall bi-fold doors leading out to a broad terrace and the rear garden, allowing lovely views beyond.

A Jotul 7 KW wood burning stove stands in one corner of the dining area and a utility room adjoins the well-appointed kitchen that is a delight, having been arranged to take advantage of the outlook to the rear. The kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of timeless Shaker style cabinets with a full size double Rangemaster range cooker and an integrated Wi-Fi enabled dishwasher. Along with the kitchen throughout, the standard of fitment is very high, and alterations have been completed with great attention to detail.

As presently arranged, there is a very appealing ground-floor double bedroom with a bay window and an en-suite shower room, together with a study of double-bedroom dimensions.

An unusual and charming addition to the main living accommodation is an exceptional, purpose-designed orangery with a lantern roof complete with remote control ventilation and Wi-Fi controlled underfloor heating beneath the feature herringbone brick-tile floor. The orangery could be annexed to the main living space if you choose, and there is an adjacent study that adds further versatility to the layout, given its own independent access to the drive.

This area of the house could readily become the basis of an annexe or provide excellent office or consulting rooms at home if needed.

On the first floor, a sitting room has a dormer window allowing an outlook to the front, together with comprehensive built-in storage.

The two first-floor bedrooms are a charming, with a double room again offering an outlook to the front, while the principal bedroom is complete with a full-height gable window offering views of the future Ecology Zone, parkland, Farleigh Fields and the village church.

Finally, a particularly spacious bathroom with a view is a treat designed by Ripples with a full suite including a spacious shower enclosure with heated seating as well as a panelled bath.

Outside:
The house is set well back from the lane and screened by a mature beech hedge, with a gated entrance opening to a long block-paved drive providing parking and turning space for several cars.

The drive arrives at a substantial carport/EV charging station that has been designed to accommodate a high-roof 4×4 such as a Range Rover or even a motorhome, with ca 8’10” (2.7m) headroom giving plenty of clearance.

The lawn at the front of the house is well tended and level, while both the garden and the drive are flanked by smartly clipped evergreen hedges.

There is good access via the side of the house to the terrace at the rear, with the lawn stretching away towards the fields in the distance.

These fields will become the protected Ecology Zone with natural planting; the new development will not extend behind this property. We have a copy of the Autumn 2025 site layout plan depicting the extent of the new development to the north and the surrounding landscaping.

The rear garden is of very good size, amounting in all to approximately 0.23 acre and has been designed by OuterSpace, with well-established borders, mature planting, numerous productive Apple, Plum and Fig trees and a Walnut tree. There are raised beds planted with gooseberries, blackcurrants, raspberries, and rhubarb. An insulated Cedar wood double-glazed studio set to one side and a large timber workshop-garden shed stands at the bottom of the garden.

Services & Outgoings:
All mains are connected. EV charging point. Full gas-fired central heating through radiators and underfloor with Hive (best in class) Wi-Fi control. Plumbed in water softener. uPVC double glazing. High-speed and superfast broadband services are available with connection speeds of 1.1Gb or greater. Cable services are also available in the lane. Council Tax Band F.

Energy Performance Certificate:
The house has been assessed at a good C-72.

Construction:
The house is traditionally constructed.

Mortgages & Finance:
We have an Independent Mortgage Adviser offering FREE impartial, whole-of-market advice. Graham can also help with all manner of wealth-management questions and solutions in association with his dedicated team. Call us on[use Contact Agent Button] to arrange a conversation without any obligation.

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Viewing:
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The Village:
Backwell is arguably the most sought-after village in North Somerset. A wide variety of amenities are offered including doctors’ and dental surgeries, good schooling, coffee houses, hairdressers and a barber, an excellent wine merchant, a good fish and chip shop, local stores, a post office, a vet, two good pubs within walking distance and a village club.

For commuters, Backwell is very well-placed, with Bristol just 8 miles (ca. 13 kilometres) away. Junctions 19 and 20 of the M5 are both within 8 miles (ca. 13 kilometres), and the mainline railway station—less than a 5-minute drive—facilitates long-distance commuting with direct trains to London Paddington.

The SUSTRANS cycle network is close by, with access to Bristol and many other destinations. For more distant travel, Bristol Airport is under 6 miles (ca. 10 km) away, but the village is not under any low-level flight paths.

Local leisure prospects are similarly attractive; between Backwell and neighbouring Nailsea there are a host of clubs, gyms in Nailsea and Backwell, a swimming pool/sports centre in the middle of the village and a David Lloyd club just 5 miles (ca. 8 km) away on the edge of Bristol. Town-centre facilities are offered in Nailsea, with large Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, independent and national retailers and monthly farmers’ markets.

Between Backwell and neighbouring Nailsea there are a host of clubs and societies for all ages and interests with Swimming, Tennis, Badminton, Bowls, Ruby, Cricket, Croquet, and Football to mention just a few of the sporting facilities available. Furthermore, there is a wider selection of cafés, bars, and restaurants in Nailsea including the 5 star rated White Truffle restaurant in Ivy Court.

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Hensons - Nailsea
Hensons - Nailsea
Ivy Court, 61 High Street Nailsea, Bristol, North Somerset BS48 1AW
01275 317669
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Our StoryWhy use Hensons to sell or rent your home? We have been known for challenging tradition in every aspect of our industry since we started in 1909. We really do want to get you the best possible price, in the shortest possible time. Hensons is one of North Somerset's most recognisable and longest established property brands attracting thousands of potential of buyers and tenants every month. In addition, our advanced technology allows us to market your property to buyers and tenants across our entire network of associated offices throughout the region with over 80 branches in the South West, through Bristol, the County Towns and a London office in Chelsea - Fulham where we hold regular westcountry property exhibitions. We have deliberately chosen not to ‘niche’ in any particular market segment, Hensons successfully Sell and Let all types of property right across the price spectrum and we treat every client with the same care and respect. People and Property are as important as each other to us. We understand that many people selling or renting their property like the expertise and knowledge of a local independent estate agency. Others like the choice offered by a large chain of branches. With Hensons you get the best of both, our unrivalled expertise and local knowledge plus over 80 other computer linked estate agencies promoting your home. Your property will be available to buyers contacting any one of these offices and visible on their websites too. This network of linked offices – The Experts in Property, together with the Rightmove and Distinctly Westcountry web sites puts your property in front of the largest possible audience and does not cost you a penny extra! We also hold regular property Exhibitions in our linked Chelsea – Fulham office and every property that we are marketing is showcased. Our full agency service also includes accompanied viewings, professional photography, marketing through newspapers, social media and our Press & PR department get editorial coverage in local regional and national press and magazines while we produce our own glossy property magazine – Distinctly Westcountry which is available from every office and on line. To see the widest selection of properties why not browse through our website www.hbe.co.uk you can contact us by email at info@hbe.co.uk or on the phone with any property related question. Better still call in to meet us, we will always be pleased to see you.
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