3 bed detached house for sale

Park Corner, Freshford BA2

Ref JF0940

An enchanting detached cottage brimming with character, situated in the highly sought-after, quintessential English village of Freshford. Boasting 3 to 4 bedrooms, a detached garden studio, and views across the the village to the Limpley Stoke Valley, this historic home offers a perfect blend of country charm and modern versatility.

Stepping inside the property from the driveway down a few stone steps and through the front door into the hallway, the entrance features practical storage for coats and shoes. A short flight of stairs to the right leads up to a bright, dual-aspect double bedroom illuminated by an additional Velux window. Positioned near a convenient shower room a few steps further along the hallway, this space serves as an ideal guest or teenager's bedroom suite.

Descending into the heart of the home, a wooden floored inner hallway guides you into a spacious yet cosy sitting room. Characterised by warm wooden flooring and a feature log burner, this inviting space accommodates oversized sofas and features patio doors opening directly onto the garden, perfect for entertaining or quiet evenings by the fire. Adjacent to the sitting room is a bright home office overlooking the garden, which offers potential as a fourth bedroom.

This inner hallway also leads to the expansive farmhouse-style kitchen/diner. Anchored by a grand stone fireplace with a second log burner and striking flagstones, this room is the ultimate social hub, offering a fantastic canvas for re-imagining the layout. The kitchen area has space to accommodate all modern appliances, including an American-style fridge-freezer, dishwasher, and a range cooker/Aga, and is supported by a separate utility room with direct garden access.

A second staircase rises to the first floor, at the bottom of which there is family bathroom that serves two further bedrooms. These include a charming single bedroom, ideal as a nursery, dressing room, or study, and an impressive principal bedroom featuring exposed beams, wooden flooring, and dramatic vaulted ceilings that create a wonderful sense of space and character.

The generous, level garden is an oasis of calm, framed by stunning views stretching towards Murhill and Winsley. A standout feature is the standalone, fully powered studio equipped with Wi-Fi, an exceptional workspace or creative retreat. The outdoor space features a delightful patio area designed for al fresco dining and winter stargazing around a fire pit. A sunny garden benefits from a terraced level with a gravelled area ideal for enjoying afternoon tea or the evening sun.

The property further benefits from off-road parking for two vehicles, with the potential to add a single garage or carport (subject to planning permissions) and would lend itself to the addition of an EV charger. To note there is already an outside water tap and electricity sockets on the drive side of the house.

Freshford is one of the most desirable villages in the area, on the edge of the Cotswolds and in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Boasting a vibrant community spirit with additional village facilities include a tennis club, children’s play park, and playing field. On the edge of the village, Homewood Hotel and Spa provides an added touch of luxury, offering fine dining, hotel accommodation, and spa and leisure facilities.

The Galleries community shop and café, the newly reopened Inn at Freshford, and an excellent primary school, and pre-school add to attraction for families and couples, professional singles alike. Commuters will delight in the train station in the village a 20 minute walk away from the cottage and offering a 10-minute journey to Bath Spa and direct links to London Paddington (approx. 1.5 hours). The nearby A36 provides swift access to the M4 and the South Coast, while idyllic country walks to Bradford-on-Avon, Iford, and Bath are right on your doorstep.

Year round this is the perfect location from those halcyon summer days ambling through fields and lazy afternoons idling the time away by the river to the autumn and winter months dog walking in muddy boots.

Early viewing is highly advised to appreciate the scope, charm, and vistas of this unique village home.

** Please take a few minutes to view the video with this property to get a better idea of the layout as this is a unique house.