The Old Vicarage

Stowey, Near Bristol

The Old Vicarage

The Street, Stowey Near Bristol

A pretty village house dating in part from the 17th Century with a delightful garden situated overlooking open countryside within this charming and favoured village.

Lower Ground Floor Cellar

Ground Floor Drawing Room  Sitting Room  Dining Hall Conservatory  Kitchen Breakfast Room Cloakroom  Utility Room

First Floor Principal Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom Five Further Bedrooms  Two Additional Bathrooms

Outside Delightful Grounds and Gardens of Approximately 0.67 acres including, Outbuilding with Two Offices, Games Room, Garaging and Workshop

Bristol 10 Miles  Bath 13 Miles Wells 13 Miles  Chew Magna 3 Miles

Situation

The Old Vicarage occupies an elevated position at one end of the village of Stowey. Stowey itself is a small and delightful village in the Chew Valley in Somerset, lying south of the Chew Valley Lake, north of the Mendip Hills and less than a mile from the neighbouring and larger village of Bishop Sutton.

The area is rural yet accessible and is much sought after. Bishop Sutton has a village shop and post office catering for everyday needs, a restaurant and farm shop and a lovely modern village hall as well as many clubs and societies including a thriving tennis club with 5 hard courts. Also nearby is the Michelin star pony and Trap pubic house

The Chew Valley Lake is also nearby and is open for recreational use including sailing and trout fishing and is a popular local attraction with cycle routes along its shores. Worth a visit is the new fish and chip restaurant which has recently opened by the lakes “Salt and Malt”

There are a number of both private and state schools in the region. In Bishop Sutton there is an excellent primary school and in nearby Chew Stoke (approximately 3 miles away) a very highly regarded secondary school (The Chew Valley School). There are also a large number of well known private schools in Bath, Bristol and the wider region of Somerset

The House

The Old Vicarage is a very attractive Grade II listed village property which dates in part from the 17th Century with a white rendered facade to the front of the property and a warm stone facade, typical of this area, to the rear. Historical records show that the Revd. Robert Haynes undertook extensive alterations to the property in 1858, extending the building to provide a fabulous house with wonderful reception rooms, as well as adding stables and a coach house, part of which remain but have been added to giving a useful and practical outbuilding.

The history of the house has been recorded in detail and provides a fascinating picture of the past owners, vicars and curates who have lived at The Old Vicarage.

The house benefits from generous reception rooms with some fine period detailing, such as window shutters and exposed beams. Of particular note is the very large and impressive drawing room, which was added to the rear of the property in the late 19th Century. With a high ceiling, open fireplace, large sash windows as well as French doors overlooking the garden, the gracious drawing room provides excellent entertaining space. The spacious, light and welcoming kitchen/breakfast room benefits from an Aga and views over the delightful gardens. Off the kitchen is an attractive wooden conservatory from which to enjoy the views.

Originally the entrance hall would have been a narrow hall and separate study from which the vicar would have met his parishioners. This has been opened up to create a lovely dining hall with an open fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove and original leaded windows looking out on to the village street.

An elegant and light staircase leads to the first floor, where there are 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms arranged over 2 levels. The older part of the house provides the principal bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms and a bathroom. The further 3 double bedrooms and bathroom are accessed by a wide staircase from the central and spacious landing.

To the front of the Old Vicarage, the property is approached from the street up stone steps to a raised terraced area. To the rear of the property, a pair of black gates lead onto a large gravel area with parking for several cars. A gate in the old stone wall leads into the garden and a stone path through the garden takes you to the rear entrance. The house stands in delightful and well maintained gardens which compliment the property and give views over the adjoining fields and hills beyond.

Immediately adjacent to the house is a large south facing patio surrounded by mature shrubs, topiary and herbaceous flower beds. A large area of lawn is bordered on one side by a pergola, covered with climbing roses and clematis. Clever planting of a copper beech hedge creates a separate area of lawn.

Within the garden there are many fine plants and a variety of trees including a mature mulberry and a beautiful magnolia – a glorious sight in the spring.

Close by the house and behind the garden wall is the very useful and substantial outbuilding which incorporates part of the old coach house, but now provides an open garage, workshop/games room with 2 offices. This building offers potential for a variety of uses, such as an annexe or office accommodation, subject to the necessary planning consents.

General Information

Fixtures and fittings Tenure All those items usually regarded as retained to the vendors are Freehold specifically reserved out of the sale.

Services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Directions Heading south on the A37 from Bristol take the third exit at the Local Authority Chelwood roundabout onto the A368. Proceed along the A368 for Bath and North East Somerset Council. 01225 477000. 2.4 miles then turn left onto The Street also signposted for Stowey. After 100 yards from the junction, and as you come out of the trees, Postcode turn right onto an unmade road. Then after 20 yards, turn left onto BS39 5TH the tarmac drive and through a pair of black gates into the drive of The Old Vicarage. Viewings Strictly by appointment with the Vendors agent Killens 01275 333993

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