Detached house for sale in Long Ashton Road, Long Ashton, North Somerset BS41

A home of great character in the heart of this sought after village.

Description
A detached former coach house extended and modernised by the present owners. The property offers a generous family footprint and has the benefit of a significant double garage with hybrid home working offices or studios. Forming part of this niche community and behind secure and electrically operated gates, the Coach House is one of four independent and family owned homes. Constructed from stone elevations and with more recently installed hardwood double glazed casement windows, the property enjoys a sunny and elevated outlook which captures the morning, afternoon and evening sun. Modern enhancements include a comprehensive and sociable kitchen/breakfast room, bathrooms with white suites and chrome fittings and yet there remains plenty of the original character and charm.

The circulation space is generous and the reception hall is the central axis with a flagstone floor and under stairs store. The principal room is split level, triple aspect and enjoys plenty of solar gain. There are two casements and a door leading to the front garden within the living area as well as a feature fireplace and wood burning stove. The dining area also includes a stone fireplace and a picture window over the cobbled courtyard. The kitchen/breakfast room is generous in scale with an oak floor and bifold doors to a flagstone sun terrace and the walled rear garden. The kitchen features a range of wall and base units and appliances include a stainless steel electric oven with gas hob and extractor over, a larder fridge, dishwasher and space for an American style fridge freezer. Located off is the utility room with plumbing for the prerequisite white goods and the wall mounted gas fired boiler. A half glazed door provides access to the garden and there is also a cloakroom beyond.

The first floor features five bedrooms of varying sizes and orientations. The principal bedroom has the benefit of a built in wardrobe and low level eaves store cupboard with dual aspect windows and an en suite shower room. The guest bedroom is equally well appointed with a dedicated en suite shower room and the family bathroom features a free standing bath in additional to a shower cubical, this serves the remaining three bedrooms. The landing includes an airing cupboard and access to the two loft spaces.

Gardens are located to the front and rear with cobbled courtyards ideal for alfresco dining. The front garden is raised and with a shaped lawn and a range of specimens around the periphery in addition to a herb garden. The rear garden is walled and fully enclosed, laid to lawn and with a pedestrian gate to the communal drive. The detached double garage is capacious with two electrically operated roller doors, ample space for cars, storage and a workshop area. A staircase leads to two offices the perfect home working environment. There is an entry phone system should one wish to use as a formal offices space and both rooms are triple aspect with one benefiting from a cloakroom.

Location
Long Ashton is a highly sought after and desirable village lying approximately 3 miles from Bristol’s commercial centre. Ideally placed and on the cusp of the Ashton Court Estate, which offers open parkland, woodland, bridle paths, foot paths, country walks and mountain bike trails. For those seeking further recreational pursuits there are golf courses and a leisure club in close proximity. Long Ashton has an historic hostelry, the Angel Inn and there are also convenience stores within the village.

Nearby Clifton has an array of restaurants, bistros, boutiques and supermarkets. Bristol and Clifton has quality schooling with notable independents such as Clifton College, Bristol Grammar, qeh and Clifton High School.

Bristol’s commercial centre is close by and there are good communication links to the motorway networks, M32, M4 and M5. Rail services are available from Bristol Temple Meads serving a number of cities nationwide and Bristol Airport has flights to many European destinations.

Square Footage: 2,343 sq ft





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