The Lake House, Nempnett Thrubwell, Blagdon BS40 7XD £1,300,000 Freehold

The Lake House, Nempnett Thrubwell, Blagdon, Nr Bristol BS40 7XD

5 3 4 2 Acres EPC G

£1,300,000 Freehold

Description Set in a gloriously rural location overlooking Blagdon Lake at The lower ground floor can be accessed via doors at the front the end of a quiet country lane and yet only 13 miles from or rear and has a useful configuration of rooms with a gym Bristol centre. This outstanding and individual home is nestled area, pantry, wine cellar, boiler room and laundry room. This into the hillside and has been cleverly designed to embrace the area has potential to be a self-contained annexe subject to the outstanding countryside views and peaceful location it necessary consent. occupies. On the first floor there is a generous and light landing. The Built in the 1960s as a fishing lodge the house was extensively sumptuous master bedroom suite makes the most of the and imaginatively updated by the current owner and has outstanding views and benefits from a balcony with glass generous and flexible living space arranged over three floors double doors leading to an outdoor seating area and has a combining some of the finest views in the area. contemporary wood burning stove and wooden floors. The dressing area is fitted with wardrobe and cupboards and opens Located at the end of a quiet county lane there is ample parking into the bedroom. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a to the front of the property, with steps leading up to the front freestanding copper bath, separate shower and basin set into door. The oak front door leads into a light and welcoming a vanity unit. The guest suite occupies the other end of the entrance hall with galleried landing above. The kitchen area is house and has a separate door leading to the gardens which fitted with a range of wall and floor cabinets with an electric does give this a degree of independence from the rest of the red double oven Aga, sink, electric oven and hob, all finished first floor. This room has super views and a well-appointed en- under a Welsh slate worktop. The floor is made from reclaimed suite bathroom. There are three further double bedrooms and maple boards from a sports hall. The kitchen area opens into two-family bathrooms. the dining area which has large picture windows overlooking the lake and valley below with doors leading onto a balcony Outside and outside seating area. There is a family room/study with The gardens and grounds are a delight and meander down open fireplace and picture window overlooking the gardens. towards the lake in a series of terraces. There are several The sitting room has a fireplace with Bath stone surround and private seating areas and the gardens are well planted with a marble hearth and enjoys views over the countryside. There mature shrubs and trees with vegetable beds and a wildlife is a good-sized cloakroom with ample storage for coats and meadow. There is a separate sloping paddock measuring just boots. The ground floor space is both flexible and hospitable over an acre and a timber kennels/field shelter with a gravelled and lends itself very well to entertaining or large family parking area. In all the gardens, grounds and paddock total gatherings. just over two acres.

Location Bordered to the south by the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within striking distance of Bristol and Bath and interspersed with dairy farms, pretty stone-built villages and the Chew Valley to the North. The centrepiece is the village of Chew Magna which has rural Somerset’s only Michelin-starred pub, The Pony & Trap and the Boutique country hotel The Pig a few miles away. Nempnett Thrubwell is about 13 miles South of Bristol and 20 miles from Bath. Bristol, Bath and Wells all have a range of primary and secondary schools for boys, girls and mixed schooling. Private schools include Queen Elizabeth Hospital School, Bristol Grammar School, Clifton College, Millfield School, Kingswood School, Badminton School, Prior Park College, Monkton Combe, Wells Cathedral School and the Bruton Schools amongst many others. Chew Valley School and The Blue School in Wells are highly regarded state schools. Recreational activities in the area are superb with the Chew Valley and Blagdon lakes appealing to the sailing enthusiast, with outdoor activity centre with dry ski slopes, horse riding, walking and mountain biking all on the doorstep.

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MDH (CH) 26576 26/02/2020

Local Information Nempnett Thrubwell Motorway Links  A303, A36 Local Council: BANES  M4, M5 Council Tax Band: G Train Links  Bath Heating: Oil central heating  Bristol Services: Private drainage. Mains water and electricity Nearest Schools  Bristol, Bath, Bruton, Chew Valley Tenure: Freehold  Street, Monkton Combe and Wells