5 bed detached house for sale

Featherbed Lane, Clutton, Bristol, Somerset BS39

Built in 1939, Willowridge has been thoughtfully extended and enhanced by its current owners to create a substantial and much-loved family home, offering exceptional flexibility for modern family living and a variety of alternative uses. Tucked away along a quiet country lane in a rural setting on the edge of this sought-after Bristol village, the property enjoys an enviable position, with far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside from virtually every aspect.

Set within an enclosed 0.18-acre walled plot, the property enjoys a private, unoverlooked position and benefits from excellent transport links, with a bus route providing access to Bath, Bristol and Wells - making it an ideal choice for commuters. The property currently offers three bedrooms, which are successfully utilised as an Airbnb.

Approached via a shingled driveway with attractive pillared double gates, the property opens into a generous entrance porch, which leads through to a welcoming central hallway. The hallway features stairs rising to the first floor, a convenient cloakroom, and doors providing access to the dining room and well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room. The dining room is a inviting space, with the main focal point being an impressive Minster limestone open fireplace, complemented by a charming bay window - providing the perfect spot for the Christmas tree! Double sliding doors open into the L-shaped sitting room, which also features an open fireplace, a bespoke illuminated drinks alcove with shelving, and flexible space that could easily be used as a reading area, music room or family space. A door from the sitting room leads into the home office/study, which could also lend itself to use as a self-contained workspace, benefiting from its own external door to the side. Situated to the rear of the property, the kitchen/breakfast room comprises a range of oak units with complementary worktops, together with a fitted breakfast bar providing seating for up to six diners. There is space for an American-style fridge/freezer, along with an space for a range cooker and integrated dishwasher. Doors lead through to the superb conservatory and useful utility room. The UPVC double-glazed conservatory provides an excellent additional reception space, offering a lovely place to sit and relax while enjoying views across the garden and surrounding countryside. The utility room provides a practical and useful area, with the added benefit of a handy broom cupboard.
Upstairs, a galleried landing leads to five well-proportioned bedrooms, four of which are doubles. The principal bedroom and bedroom two each benefit from their own ensuite shower rooms, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. The main bedroom enjoys far-reaching views at the rear across the surrounding countryside and features a fitted suite with wardrobes, cupboards over bedspace and drawer units, providing excellent storage. Bedroom two also enjoys a lovely outlook, with French doors opening to a Juliet balcony - the perfect spot to wake up to a delightful countryside view.
Outside, to the front, a patio terrace occupies a sunny corner of the property, providing an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining. To the side of the house, the garden is mainly laid to lawn with a selection of shrubs and benefits from a storage shed, covered area suitable for a hot tub, and a useful wood store. Gated access leads through to a paved area, which in turn provides access to the rear garden. The fully enclosed rear garden is laid predominantly to lawn with shingled and planted shrub borders. A further patio terrace is positioned between the house and the detached garage, which benefits from a courtesy side door and a remote-controlled roller door.

Agents' Note: This property must be viewed to be fully appreciated, particularly its location, position and the accommodation it has to offer.