8 bedroom detached house for sale

An attractive Grade II listed Georgian family home on the outskirts of Bath offering five bedrooms, an attached two bedroom cottage, gym/office, garaging and about 1.83 acres of garden.

Description

Conygre House is approached from the village via an impressive, newly laid driveway bordered by mature flower beds and newly-planted lime trees. This exceptional three storey Georgian home is immediately impressive to the eye, and a circular gravel driveway frames the front of the wisteria clad façade.

The front door opens into a spacious and welcoming reception hall with beautiful tiled floor. To the left lies a large living room, with attractive Bath stone fireplace, newly installed wood burner, and original sash windows complete with shutters. Across the hall, the formal dining room offers a stylish entertaining space, featuring a feature fireplace, generous proportions and large sash windows that bathe the room in natural light.

To the rear of the house is the fabulous open plan living space that houses the kitchen, breakfast room and family room, the true heart of the home. Recently fitted and finished to an exceptional standard, the kitchen includes a gas fired Aga (with additional electric functionality for the summer months), Samsung appliances and contemporary grey cabinetry. This versatile open plan space incorporates kitchen, dining and family areas, all with underfloor heating beneath an attractive tiled floor. The family room is bathed in sunlight with two walls of fully glazed and an oversized ceiling lantern overhead, nicely contrasted against the exposed stonework of the original rear façade. French doors open from this area onto a wide flagstone terrace, creating an ideal area for al fresco dining and entertaining. A cloakroom and spacious utility room housing the boiler and water tank complete the ground floor.

From the entrance hall an impressive open staircase rises to the first floor half landing, where there is an wonderful vaulted bedroom with en suite shower room. On the first floor are two further double bedrooms, each with fitted wardrobes, enjoying attractive views over the gardens and grounds. A large family bathroom services these bedrooms on this floor.

The second floor features two fabulous bedrooms, one en suite, both with vaulted ceilings and mezzanine areas, interconnected by a useful loft space. A further modern family bathroom serves this floor.

The Cottage
The recently renovated adjoining cottage provides superb ancillary accommodation. The property can be accessed from the main house, or by its own front door which enters the stylish kitchen/breakfast room. The ground floor provides a well sized sitting room featuring French doors opening onto its own private garden and patio, a double bedroom and a modern bathroom. Underfloor heating extends throughout the ground floor, while the first floor comprises a further double bedroom, single bedroom and shower room. The cottage has been meticulously updated in recent years with new wiring, insulation, tiling and a new gas boiler, creating an entirely modern and independent living space.

Outbuildings

A versatile ancillary building offers excellent flexibility of usage as a gym, home office or studio. It features underfloor heating, a tiled floor, WC, kitchenette and useful loft storage. The heating system is powered by solar panels, adding to the property's sustainability credentials.

A set of newly constructed garages, built in natural Bath stone with reclaimed tiles, provides space for up to four vehicles. Both the front and rear driveways are accessed via electric gates, and the property benefits from a comprehensive security camera system.

Garden & Grounds

In all, the gardens and grounds extend to about 1.83 acres and have been thoughtfully landscaped by the current owners to create a variety of outdoor spaces. A generous flat lawn is bordered by mature shrubs and fruit trees, while six raised vegetable beds and a substantial fruit cage cater to keen gardeners. The owners have embarked on a substantial tree-planting program in recent years, and additional features include a sunken trampoline and children’s climbing frame, making the grounds both elegant, private and familyfriendly.

Location

Conygre House is located on Loves Lane, perfectly positioned in the attractive village of Farmborough. The property benefits from the convenience of village life, and enjoys delightful views of the open countryside to the rear.

Set amidst attractive surrounding countryside the village of Farmborough is located approximately 8 miles south west of the Georgian City of Bath. Local amenities include a community store/cafe, pub, car garage, church, village hall, pavilion, recreational ground and a popular primary school.

Farmborough is well connected by road with the A39 and A368 providing easy access to Bath and Bristol. The nearest railway stations are Keynsham which provides connections to Bristol, and Bath Spa which offers onward connections through to London Paddington (from 75 mins).

The World Heritage City of Bath is renowned for its vast array of cultural, shopping, leisure and sporting facilities. Highlights include the Holburne Museum, the city’s first public art gallery housed in a Grade I listed building at the end of Great Pulteney Street, and No.1 Royal Crescent, an immersive museum that brings Georgian life to vivid reality.

Beyond individual venues, the city’s museum and gallery scene which spans the Roman Baths, the Jane Austen Centre, the Victoria Art Gallery, and more, providing a year round calendar of exhibitions, talks and events.

Shopping and dining are abundant. The elegant Milsom Street area blends premium brands with independent boutiques across Green Street and Shires Yard, while South Gate which is adjacent to Bath Spa station, offers a wide selection of high street names, cafés, restaurants and an Everyman boutique cinema.

Square Footage: 7,415 sq ft


Acreage: 1.83 Acres