Property description

This is a beautiful ex miners cottage dating from 1782 which is bursting with character and charm. The property is located in the heart of the old village on a quiet road and benefits from a garden extending approximately 330ft. Perched on a south facing slope the property has imperious views over the village and the Pensford viaduct. The accommodation comprises:- entrance hall with flagstone floor. Living room with exposed stone wall, fireplace with wood beam over and fitted with wood burning stove which provides heating and hot water. Stairs to first floor with cupboard under and engineered oak floor. Kitchen/dining room with flagstone floor, and bespoke units with solid wood worktops and inset 'Belfast style' sink with mixer tap. Stoves range electric cooker with induction hob. Shelving and plate rack. To the rear is the utility room which has space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, shelving, glazed roof and windows to the rear providing abundant natural light. The first floor landing has doors to the bedrooms and bathroom and stairs to the second floor. Bedroom one is at the front with two windows with views over the village, a built in wardrobe and the airing cupboard. Bedroom two is at the rear. The bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising panel bath with tiled surround and electric shower over, pedestal hand wash basin, WC and chrome heated towel rail. The whole top floor is occupied by the attic room which has exposed beams, exposed stone chimney and 3 skylights providing lots of light. Externally the front garden is laid to lawn and bounded by a wall of undressed stone. The rear garden is on a south facing slope and is arranged in a series of terraced 'rooms', with well stocked flower beds, lawn, decking and patio area, garden shed and further up an area with small trees and at the very top a kitchen garden. As one climbs up the garden lovely views are afforded over the valley towards the viaduct. There is a shared side access path with a right of way to the neighboring properties. This is a lovely village property steeped in history and early viewing is recommended.

Area
Pensford lies in the Eastern end of the Chew Valley 7 miles South of Bristol and 8 Miles West of Bath and is on the A37 road from Bristol to Shepton Mallet. The Chew Valley comprises approximately thirty five thousand acres of unspoilt and protected countryside and is home to Blagdon and Chew Valley Lakes, notable for their fishing, birdlife, sailing and nature study amenities. Pensford has three pubs and various listed National Heritage buildings can be found sprinkled through this chocolate box village. The attractive cottages in this area are popular with couples and small families and are in the Chew Valley Secondary School catchment area with its excellent reputation. It is famous for its 16-arch viaduct where the Great Western Railway used to run and has long since ceased. Church Street is on the Western side of the village and the grade II listed viaduct can be seen from the property. With Bristol only 7 miles and Bath under half an hour's drive both cities are easily commutable.

Entrance Hall

Living Room - 13' 11'' x 12' 10'' (4.23m x 3.92m) max

Kitchen/Dining Room - 12' 10'' x 7' 10'' (3.92m x 2.40m)

Utility Room - 12' 9'' x 4' 2'' (3.88m x 1.28m) max



Bedroom One - 14' 2'' x 11' 7'' (4.31m x 3.52m) max

First Floor Landing

Bedroom Two - 8' 6'' x 8' 4'' (2.59m x 2.54m)

Bathroom - 8' 4'' x 4' 6'' (2.54m x 1.38m)



Second Floor Attic Room - 15' 7'' x 14' 2'' (4.74m x 4.31m) max to eaves

Property Features :

• Period Cottage Dating from 1782
• Two Bedrooms and Attic room
• Living Room with Wood Burner stove
• Kitchen/Dining Room and Utility Room
• Located in the Heart of the Village