West Harptree, Near Bristol
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The Dipping Well Cottage West Harptree, Near Bristol The Dipping Well Cottage West Harptree, Near Bristol An individual detached cottage with unspoilt views across Chew Valley Lake and beyond. The property also boasts flexible accommodation including four bedrooms and three reception rooms Accommodation Ground Floor Entrance Hall Music Room Dining Room Kitchen Pantry Store Room First Floor Double Bedroom Bedroom/Study Bathroom Shower Room Second Floor Two Double Bedrooms Outside Superb Views of Chew Valley Lake Delightful Extensive Gardens Generous Workshop with Power Connected Double Garage Bristol 12 Miles Bath 14 Miles Wells 10 Miles HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Situation the outside) and offers a wealth of period The Dipping Well Cottage is situated on the features. Upon entering the property you are periphery of the popular and charming village greeted by the reception hall with a staircase of West Harptree on the northern edge of the rising to the first floor and door to the relevant Mendip Hills and close to the Chew Valley. rooms on the ground floor. To the right of the Within the village there is a strong front door is the dining room with a exposed community. There is a well known village stone fireplace and ample room for formal shop bakery and Post Office. There is also a dining. Also accessed from the reception hall church, village hall, two public houses, a is the music room, much like the dining room dentist, doctor’s surgery and beauticians. with an attractive fireplace housing a wood The property is ideally located for those burning stove. Beyond the music room is the commuting to Bristol, Bath and the local recently refurbished kitchen, fitted by market towns. The regional centre of Bristol is Valentino Kitchens (a respected local kitchen 12 miles to the north whilst the Heritage City company). The kitchen is fitted with a range of Bath is 14 miles to the north east. The of matching units set beneath attractive Cathedral City of Wells offers further worktop and includes a built in oven, hob and facilities, including a popular twice weekly a Rayburn. Beyond the kitchen is the pantry farmers market, and is 7 miles to the south. and store room. On the first floor you will find a double High speed rail services to London bedroom with wall to wall fitted wardrobes Paddington are available from Bristol and and an outlook to the front. Also on the first Bath whilst Bristol International Airport is 20 floor is a further double bedroom/study with a minutes (11 miles) away. door leading to the bright and airy sitting The House room which enjoys an open outlook over the The Dipping Well Cottage is a unique period rear garden, there is also a tilt and turn door home full of character charm and intrigue. The providing access to the garden. A shower cottage was originally built around 1450 and a room and spacious bathroom complete the ‘modern’ extension was added in 1540 (some accommodation on the first floor. 90 years later). Over the years the property has A flight of stairs lead from the first floor to a been enlarged further to accommodate a small landing area with access to two further double bedrooms on the second floor. growing family. Our clients have resided at the property for nearly 43 and during their Outside tenure created a lovely family home. The The gardens at the property area a particular cottage is arranged over three floors (this is feature and over our client’s occupation have not obvious when viewing the property from grown to become an attractive area of open space. The main attraction are the unspoilt views across Chew Valley Lake and beyond from the elevated position from where the property sits. There are areas of lawn and well established floral borders as well as a double garage and driveway. Education There is a wide range of educational establishments at all levels in the area from the public and private sectors. There are primary schools in East Harptree, Bishop Sutton and Ubley, all of which are highly rated. The property is in the catchment area for the highly rated Chew Valley Secondary School. There is also a good selection of readily accessible private schools in the locality including Sidcot, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, Millfield and All Hallows. Leisure Pursuits The area is well known for its variety and diversity of sporting and leisure facilities. Walking and cycling may be undertaken in the immediate locality. More formal pursuits may take place at the following locations:- Leisure Centres – Farrington Gurney, Chew Magna and Wells Golf – Farrington Gurney, Mendip and Wells Sailing – Bristol, Chew Valley Lake Fishing – Chew Valley Lake and Blagdon IMPORTANT NOTICE Killens and their clients give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon 01275 333993 as statements or representation of fact. 5 South Parade, Chew Magna, 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and any plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation Bristol, BS40 8SH or other consents and Killens have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by [email protected] inspection or otherwise. General Information Tenure Viewings Freehold Strictly by appointment with the Vendors agent Killens 01275 333993 Services Fixtures and fittings Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. All those items usually regarded as retained to the vendors are specifically reserved out of the sale. Local Authority Bath and North East Somerset Council. 01225 477000. Directions From Bristol, proceed southwards along the A37 for approximately 5 Energy Performance Certificate miles. After Pensford, turn right at the Chelwood roundabout onto the A copy of the energy performance certificate can be found at A368. Continue for approximately 2 miles into the village of Bishop www.killens.org.uk. EPC Rating E. Sutton. Pass through Bishop Sutton and Sutton Wick. Pass through the village of West Harptree. The turning for Harptree Hill will be on you Postcode left and side. The Dipping Well Cottage can then be found on your left BS40 6EH part way up Harptree Hill. www.killens.org.uk .