Dumpton Cottage, Bellhops Lane, West Harptree, Chew Valley, BS40 6ER
DUMPTON COTTAGE BELLHORSE LANE WEST HARPTREE BRISTOL BS40 6ER
“An idyllic country cottage of around 1500 sq. ft plus annex with beautiful views, set in mature grounds with garden and paddock. Total plot approaching 1.7 acres.”
About the Area West Harptree is a small village located within the desirable Chew Valley and within the unitary district of Bath and North East Somerset. The village is 8 miles (12.9 km) south of Bristol, 10 miles (16.1 km) from Bath and just 6 miles north of the medieval city of Wells (England’s smallest city).
West Harptree is an idyllic village. Nearby Chew Valley Lake is renowned for its excellent walks, ishing and wildlife. Within the village is the Grade II* listed church of St. Mary which has origins from the 12th Century. Day to Day the village is well served having a public house, doctors, dentist and well stocked local shop with post of ice. The neighbouring village of East Harptree offers well regarded education for Primary School ages and the villages are collectively known as the Harptrees. Further services and amenities are available at Chew Magna and secondary education on offer at the Chew Valley Secondary School.
Description Dumpton Cottage is an an idyllic country cottage of around 1500 sq. ft plus annex with beautiful views, set in mature grounds with garden and paddock. Total plot approaching 1.7 acres.
A rare opportunity to renovate/develop this property to take full advantage of the stunning, panoramic views across the Chew Valley Lake.
For the irst time on the market in over 40 years a rare opportunity presents itself in the form of ‘Dumpton Cottage’. A short distance from the centre of West Harptree, one of the most sought after villages in the Chew Valley and with its elevated position, boasts magni icent views; certainly some of the best we have witnessed! Situated within an area of outstanding natural beauty, together with its location and large private drive, ensures the property is extremely private and is not overlooked.
As the property stands, the accommodation is spread across two loors, includes a kitchen/breakfast room with beautiful views of the Chew Valley and access to the garden. The dining room off boasts a large inglenook feature ireplace with sitting room beyond and stairs to the irst loor. The other end of the property offers further accommodation and that can be used as a self contained annex with kitchen, sitting room and bedroom serviced via the bathroom.
The irst loor houses two bedrooms serviced via the main family bathroom that includes separate bath and shower facilities. Quite a feature is the beautiful window seats along the hall.
Outside The property is approached off a quiet lane and up a private drive, to a parking area at the side of the property and a garage integral to the holiday co age. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a selec on of mature trees, shrubs and hedges that provide further privacy. The front of the property is where the property truly shines as you can fully appreciate the stunning views over the paddock below and across the Chew Valley.
Holiday Co age To the le of the parking area is a self contained one bedroom holiday co age, ideal for genera ng income or could be further u lised by a dependant rela ve or teenager.
Services Mains water and electricity, oil fired central hea ng and private drainage.
Direc ons Proceed out of Bristol along the A38 taking the le signposted Winford. Con nue through the village passing the petrol sta on on your le and taking the right at the round-a-bout. Con nue along this road and past Chew Valley Lake keeping right a er the blue bowl and con nuing up the hill. At the cross roads con nue on Harptree Hill taking the le onto Bellhops Lane where the property can be found a short distance along on the right hand side. 69 Princess Victoria Street Clifton Village Bristol BS8 4DD T: 01179 734464 [email protected]
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