4 bed detached house for sale

Elms Cross House, Bradford On Avon BA15

A rare and enchanting former coach house, built in 1876 and cherished by the current owners for the past 36 years as a much-loved family home. Set in a wonderfully tucked-away position at Elms Cross, with far-reaching countryside views and a true sense of peace, this is a home rich in history, creativity and heart.

Full of colour, character and bohemian charm, the house has the unmistakable feeling of somewhere deeply loved. Period proportions, high ceilings, timber floors, sash-style windows and characterful details create a warm and atmospheric home - one that feels both inspiring and grounding. This is not a conventional property, but a place with spirit, story and wonderful possibility.

From the moment you step inside, the entrance hall gives an immediate sense of the home’s character, with its striking staircase and generous period proportions. The main family kitchen/living room is the heart of the house - a warm, inviting space with a relaxed country feel, centred around a wood-burning stove and opening directly onto the garden. It is a natural place for cooking, gathering, dining and everyday family life, while the adjoining pantry, utility and additional storage bring excellent practicality to this characterful home.

One of the most captivating features is the substantial art studio - a wonderfully atmospheric room, full of natural light, character and possibility. Once the space where the coaches were stored, it now forms part of the main house and adds a rare sense of history and flexibility to the accommodation. Currently used as an artist’s studio, it could equally lend itself to a creative workspace, wellness room, home business or impressive additional reception space, perfectly reflecting the home’s bohemian spirit and creative heart.

The house also offers a separate office, small orangery and cloakroom, giving a versatile layout that can adapt beautifully to modern living.

Upstairs, the generous master bedroom is a particularly peaceful and memorable room, complete with walk-in wardrobe, en-suite bathroom and a beautiful picture window framing the far-reaching countryside views. There are a further three double bedrooms, served by the family bathroom, along with a generous study landing which adds excellent flexibility - ideal as a reading area, home office space or quiet place to pause and enjoy the character of the house.

Outside, the gardens are a delightand sat in approx half an acre. Mature, established and abundant, they include a productive kitchen garden, lovingly cultivated to provide fruit and vegetables throughout the year. With open countryside beyond, the setting offers a wonderful connection to the seasons and a peaceful backdrop to everyday life.

After 36 years in the same ownership, this is more than a house coming to the market - it is the passing on of custodianship. A house of love, warmth and creativity, ready for its next owner to honour its past while shaping its future.