Property description
A fantastic detached Grade II listed family home with excellent equestrian facilities and outbuildings, set in about 4 acres of gardens and grounds, just outside Bath. Further land available.
DESCRIPTION The property sits within its gardens and grounds and is approached by a tree lined driveway. The house is a deceptively spacious four bedroom property that retains many of its original period features including an inglenook fireplace, exposed beams and original doors. The mature gardens surround the property, and a well appointed stable yard with all weather manege make this a super base for equestrian activities. A wooden front door leads into the entrance hall with flagstone floor. The sitting room enjoys a dual aspect with views of the garden. The drawing room is light and airy with a focal inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove inset. There is good provision for storage throughout the property with built-in cupboards. The kitchen and dining room adjoin each other with a dual aspect. The kitchen has a traditional cream oil fired Aga and is fitted with a range of Shaker style wall and floor cabinets and fitted appliances. A hardwood conservatory runs along the back of the house providing an an additional garden room with a door into a further room, currently used as a gym. A study, utility room and cloakroom complete the downstairs space. On the first floor the master bedroom is light and spacious with a well appointed en-suite bathroom and built-in wardrobes. There are two further bedrooms and a bathroom on this floor; with a fourth bedroom and en-suite shower room on the second floor.
OUTSIDE The property has ample gravelled parking to the front with a detached garage to one side. The garage has current planning consent for conversion into a one bedroom annexe. The gardens are planted with a selection of shrubs and fruit trees and offer privacy and seclusion. The lawned area slope down into a patio and BBQ area directly behind the house.
The Stable Yard
A well planned L shaped building with four stables, a tack room with toilet and kitchen area, feed room, and machinery store, all enclosed with a fenced yard area. There are two further detached timber stables adjoining one of the paddocks. An open fronted two bay hay barn faces the stable yard with an enclosed muck heap area and hard standing for horse boxes and trailers. A 60mx20m all weather manage has a wax and rubber surface and is enclosed by wooden post and rail fencing.
DIRECTIONS From London follow the M3/A303 route exiting the A303 at Stourhead. From Bath follow the A367 Wells Road. The turning for Camerton is signposted from this road. On entering the village continue down the hill, and through the village as the road narrows. The turning for Bridge Place Farm is on the right hand side.
LOCATION Camerton is a small village on the outskirts of Bath, with the neighbouring villages having good facilities including a small supermarket, pubs and sports facilities. Peasdown St John is five minutes away, and the Bath Park and Ride is approximately 15 minutes away. Peasedown St John has its own doctors surgery, new hospital, dentist, Tesco Express, Co-op Food, hairdressers, pubs, cafe and vets as well as infant and nursery schools. There is an, excellent number of state and private schools in the area, with excellent private schools in Wells, Downside and Bath. The Mendip hills provide a variety of leisure pursuits including horse riding, hunting, walking, cycling diving, dry ski slopes all in the vicinity. Tourist attractions such as Longleat, Bath and Stourhead a short distance away, with Bristol Airport also within easy reach. Equestrian facilities in the area are good with Hill House Farm, West Wilts Equestrian centre and Bath riding club all having regular fixtures. Hunting is with the Mendip and Sou
Property Features :
- Four bedroom house
- Three reception rooms
- Three bathrooms
- Period features
- Gym
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