4 bedroom detached house for sale

Backwell Court is situated in a stunning and private setting adjoining open farmland, with superb and extensive views towards the grounds of Tyntesfield to the northeast and the woods of Backwell Hill to the south. It lies within the green belt and is approached via a long, sweeping drive through a stone‑pillared, gated entrance. Although the property resembles a much older period house, the present owner purchased the site and the building then on it in 2005, rebuilt that property to create the present Cottage, and constructed Backwell Court in 2009. The buildings are finished to an exceptionally high standard, with emphasis on energy efficiency, insulation, and low maintenance. Reclaimed stone and pantiles have been used and the elevations of Backwell Court have stone quoins.

Backwell Court is extremely well presented and enjoys wonderful open views over its grounds in all directions. There is underfloor central heating throughout, and part of the ground floor is laid with porcelain tiles. Hardwood windows are fitted with double‑glazed units. The sitting room features a hand‑carved stone fireplace and has provision for installing a log‑burning stove. The breakfast kitchen is fitted with walnut units, and integrated appliances include a Rangemaster cooker with induction hob, dishwasher, separate fridge and freezer, and a wine cooler. The utility room is adjacent to the kitchen and has matching units. From the dining area, bifold doors open onto a partly covered stone‑paved terrace overlooking the grounds, designed for entertaining.

On the first floor, the large principal suite includes a well‑appointed en‑suite bathroom with separate shower, an en‑suite dressing room, and a bedroom with bifold doors opening onto a balcony with extensive views. There are four further bedrooms, one with an en‑suite shower room, and a family bath/shower room.

THE COTTAGE
The Cottage is self‑contained, centrally heated, and finished to the same high standard as the main house, also enjoying lovely views. The sitting room features a carved stone fireplace with a log‑burning stove, and the breakfast kitchen is fitted with a range of units, separate fridge and freezer, oven with hob, and a dishwasher. There is a bathroom on the ground floor, while the first floor comprises a double bedroom and a small single bedroom. Outside, there is parking and a designated area of garden. Lying behind the house is a detached stone and pantile garage block, constructed in the same style as the house and cottage, incorporating two carports, studio/workshop, gym and cloakroom.

GARDEN AND GROUNDS
The garden and grounds are a delight and have been professionally designed and landscaped for interest and ease of maintenance. Solid timber gates on stone piers open to a long sweeping drive passing the house to a large parking area in front of the garage block. Around the gardens and grounds which are bordered by mature mixed and beech hedgerows, are shaped large expanses of lawn interspersed with ornamental and specimen trees, including silver birch, inset beech hedgerows, and beds planted with flowering shrubs, topiary bay trees, and lavender borders. A rear pergola overlooks the circular lawn, with a southwest stone entertaining area and a northeast tree‑planted tump forming a copse.

Location
Bristol 8.5 miles, Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station 1.2 miles, M5(J19) 7 miles, Bristol Airport 4 miles, Backwell Village 1.2 miles, Cribbs Causeway Regional Shopping Centre 12.7 miles

Backwell Common, with its variety of interesting properties, lies just over a mile north east of the village. Backwell is a thriving and very popular village with a number of shops, pub, church and village hall. There is a primary school and Backwell Academy is Ofsted rated. The Downs preparatory school at Wraxall is 2.4 miles. There is an excellent choice of private schools in Bristol and also at the Sidcot Quaker School in Sidcot.

Directions
When in Backwell Common, having approached from Chapel Hill, Backwell Court is seen about 0.25 mile along on the right hand side.