Apartment, No 5 Sutton Court Bishop Sutton BS39 4DN
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Apartment, No 5 Sutton Court Bishop Sutton BS39 4DN DESCRIPTION rail links to London. Apartment, No 5 Sutton Court is a stunning and breath taking detached mansion situated amongst rolling countryside in the heart of the Chew Valley. SITUATION Sutton Court Dating from the 16th century on the former site of a 14th century The village of Bishop Sutton (www.bishopsutton.org.uk) offers local castle, the house was for centuries the centre of the large land owning faci lities including shop/post office, hairdressers, pub and a well Bishop Sutton estate which was developed by Bess "building Bess" of Hardwick with regarded primary school and church. There is even an Indian her third husband William St Loe. restaurant (Sutton Spice)! There is a daily school bus to Chew Valley Secondary School. The Bath & North East Somerset village is pe rfectly BS39 4DN placed for commuting to both Bristol and Bath, whilst long distance travelling benefit from Bristol International Airport a short distance away, mainline railway station at Bath and motorway access at a An elegant and impressive apartment in this choice of M4 and M5 junctions around Bristol and Bath. The Chew Grade II* listed country mansion f ull of Grandeur Valley is renowned for its beauty, the lakes are noted for their fishing, and in a fabulous location. birdlife and sailing. Country lovers can enjoy all of this plus walking and riding on the Mendips close by. www.bishopsutton.bathnes.sch.uk www.chewvalleyschool.co.uk • A wonderful and sizeable apartment DIRECTIONS Travelling towards Bishop Sutton from Chew Valley lake direction go • Full of character and splendour through the village and turn left signposted to Chew Magna. Take left hand turn to Sutton Court and drive down the drive and through the • Light and airy with high ceilings archway to park in the forecourt. No 5 is in the west wing (on the right). • Three bedrooms, two bathrooms PROPERTY DETAILS A communal entrance hall which leads to the period staircase to only • Drawing room, dining room apartment No 5. Fron t wooden door with glazed panels to side and The house was left to Henry Wyatt, it fell int o neglect until it was over to: • Kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom converted into the fabulous luxury development it is n ow, by the BSG group around 1985. No 5 is particularly favoured, being on the first floor with a triple aspect and stunning views over the grounds. It is • Communal grounds of around 8 acres spacious and elegant, wi th beautiful high ceilings and is bursting at the seams with grandeur and splendour. Features include; stone • Stunning location mullions, original fireplaces and school house style radiators. There are three double bedrooms, each with storage and the master with an en suite bathroom. There is a drawing room, dining room and a spacious kitchen/breakfast room and a visitors cloakroom. The entrance hall is a delight and there is also a further bathroom. Each window has a view of the grounds and the apartment is fabulously light and airy. The running of the building is managed by a management com pany run by the residents themselves and the annual running cost cover s all gardening, water and sewage, fire detection, alarms and extinguishers, all communal interior and exterior electricity, cleaning of communal areas and windows. It also includes a pa yment into a sinking fund for long term maintenance, plus insurance Price Guide £550,000 and maintenance of boilers and insurance for Rentokil. The property is set in around 8 acres of rolling communal grounds, plenty large enough to find a private spot, with glorious views p lus a lake and tennis court. In a popular and convenient setting within easy access of Bath, Wells and Bristol, the M5, Bristol Airport and mainline ENTRANCE HALL Doors to all rooms, ceiling coving, storage cupboard, cupboard housing hot water cylinder. School house style radiator, deep skirting boards. DRAWING ROOM 19' 10" x 19' 2" (6.05m x 5.84m) Window overlooking grounds to the lake, feature period fireplace with stove surround housing open fire and mantelpiece over. School house style radiator, deep skirting boards. Door to: DINING ROOM 21' 04" x 14' 9" (6.5m x 4.5m) Window overloo king grounds to the lake, feature period fireplace, ceiling coving, school house style radiator, deep skirting boards! Door to hallway, door to: KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 19' 2" x 19' 4" (5.84m x 5.89m) Window to side, bay window overlooking grounds to the lake. Range of wall and matching base units with rolled top worksurfaces incorporating 1 1/4 sink and drainer with mixer tap over. Integrated cooker, integrated hob with cooker head over. Integrated fridge, integrated freezer, plumbing for washing mach ine. Ceiling coving, school house style radiator, deep skirting boards. CLOAKROOM WC, wash hand basin, skirting boards. MASTER BEDROOM 21' x 15' 5" (6.4m x 4.7m) Floor Plan Window overlooking grounds and driveway, feature period fireplace, walk in cupboard. School house style radiator, deep skirting boards. EN SUITE BATHROOM 9' 10" x 6' 8" (3m x 2.03m) Modern suite comprising a Jacuzzi bath with shower over, WC and bidet. Wash hand basin with vanity unit under, heated towel rail, part tiled walls. BEDROOM TWO 11' 3" x 11' 2" (3.43m x 3.4m) Window overlooking grounds, school house style radiator, fitted storage, skirting boards. BEDROOM THREE 11' 10" x 12' 2" (3.61m x 3.71m) Window overlooking grounds, fitted wardrobe, school house style radiator, skirting boards. BATHROOM 5' 9" x 7' 10" (1.75m x 2.39m) Fitted suite comprising bath with shower over, WC, wash hand basin. Part tiled walls, skirting boards. OUTSIDE Sutton Court is set in beautifully mature park like grounds of around 8 acres. These grounds are c ommunal and plenty large enough to lose yourself in privacy whilst enjoying the tranquillity and grace of the setting. The long carriage drive sets the tone, leading straight from the road and flanked by an avenue of trees and parkland, it’s easy to imagi ne elegant carriages in past centuries using it in the same way as it us used now. The drive terminates at the house where twin arches lead through a high old stone wall to the courtyard forecourt on the northern side of this lovely house. Here there is a gravelled parking area with a parking space designated with the Number 5. Off to the west and approached by the drive is a stable yard now u sed as garages and carports. There are two garages, which belongs to the property. The gardens themselves inclu de numerous mature specimen trees, a hard tennis court, rolling lawns and terraces, plus a lake. Wildlife includes deer, ducks, swans, pheasants and other birds. The views are beautiful. debbie fortune 9 South Parade, Chew Magna, Bristol BS40 8SH Tel 01275 333888 www.debbiefortune.co.uk 1. These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute an y part of a contract.2. No person in the employment of or agent of or consultant to Debbie Fortune estate agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.3. Measurements, areas and distances a re approximate, floor plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only and dimensions, shapes and precise locations may differ. 4. It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or building regulations consent and that appliances referred to in the details are in safe and working order. .