West Brinsea Farm Congresbury, BS49 Situation West Brinsea Farm Is Set Back from a Quiet Unclassified Lane Which Is Off the B3133 Congresbury to Lower Langford Road

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West Brinsea Farm Congresbury, BS49 Situation West Brinsea Farm Is Set Back from a Quiet Unclassified Lane Which Is Off the B3133 Congresbury to Lower Langford Road West Brinsea Farm Congresbury, BS49 Situation West Brinsea Farm is set back from a quiet unclassified lane which is off the B3133 Congresbury to Lower Langford Road. Surrounded by countryside the property is situated 1 mile from Congresbury, a village with a strong community and a range of shops including post office, butcher, baker, pharmacy, art gallery, florist, newsagent and general stores, a handful of public houses, a church, Mendip Spring Golf Club 0.5 miles, a primary school, library and doctors surgery. There is also a 24 hour Mendip Hills 1 mile, Congresbury service station and convenience store approximately 1.5 miles away. Village 1 mile, 24 hour service station There are both primary and secondary schools in the village of and convenience store 1.5 miles, Churchill and a selection of private schools serving Bristol, Wells and Yatton Railway Station 3 miles, the surrounding area. Motorway network (via J21 of the The motorway network is accessed via J21 of the M5 (6 miles). The M5) 6 miles, Bristol Airport 7 miles main line railway station is at Yatton (3 miles) and Bristol Airport is (all distances are approximate). about 7 miles. Local Authority: North Somerset The Mendip Hills lie about 1 mile to the south and provide good District Council 01934 888 888 walking and riding country and there is fishing and sailing on the Blagdon and Chew Valley Lakes and Cheddar Reservoir. There is also Services: Oil fired central heating, a dry ski slope in Churchill. Mendip Spring Golf Club is 0.5 miles. separate boilers for the house and cottage, mains water and electricity, For sale freehold private drainage. West Brinsea Farm is a substantial 18th Century property which has been altered and extended over the years. A substantial and private farmhouse with ancillary accommodation, outbuildings and land. The extensive accommodation can be used in a variety of ways and connect s as a whole, but equally could provide separate accommodation for extended family or to generate an income. There is also the potential to extend the accommodation further (subject to the necessary consents) where the att ic sp ace above the front of the house could be utilised to create further bedrooms as well 4/5 3 5 as the fi rst fl oor area above the guest accommodation / cott age. The house has a magnifi cent oak framed extension added in 2009 which forms the heart of the house and enjoys views across the private and level gardens. The kitchen / dining / family room includes a Bentons kitchen with granite worktops, travertine fl oor and a wood burner creating a focal point at the far end. Further ground fl oor accommodation includes four reception rooms, all of which wrap around the entrance hall which has a st aircase leading to the fi rst fl oor landing. The landing sp lits where there are four bedrooms and three bathrooms; two of which are en-suite. A st aircase gives access to the att ic sp ace. Beyond the kitchen / dining room there is a utility room which is accessible from the integral double garage. There is also access, which could be closed off , to a sp acious two bed cott age. Both bedrooms are a good size and the sitting room has a double aspect, wood burner and access to the gardens. There is bathroom and a Bentons kitchen. Across a covered walkway is the games room which could be further accommodation if required but has been enjoyed as a ‘party barn’ with bar area and wood burner at the far end. Gardens and Grounds The property is set back from the lane and well screened. The gardens surround the property and can be admired from many of the rooms. They are also accessible from the drawing room, study/ play room, utility room and the kitchen / dining room / family room. Immediately outside this area is the terrace which extends to the large and enclosed gardens. The gardens have had a number of trees planted around the edge, as have part of the two fields beyond, creating a wonderful young woodland with grazing. A large outbuilding is used for storage, includes a WC and in the past has been used for commercial purposes and the running of a business. This would provide an opportunity for those wishing to work from home or to create workshop space or stabling. There is an additional area of pasture which totals approximately 0.2 acres on the other side of the lane. The property totals in all about 5.25 acres (2.13 hectares). Services Oil fired central heating, separate boilers for the house and cottage, mains water and electricity, private drainage. Fixtures and fittings Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others may be made available by separate negotiation. Local Authority North Somerset District Council 01934 888 888 Viewing Strictly by appointment with agents Knight Frank. Tel: 0117 317 1999 Directions (BS49 5JR)) From Bristol take the A38 towards Bridgewater. Turn right to Lower Langford. Proceed to a roundabout and turn right and continue along Stock Lane for approximately 1/1.5 miles. After the lane bears left, take the first left hand turn into Brinsea Batch. Alternatively proceed towards Weston Super Mare on the A370 passing through the villages of Flax Bourton, Backwell and Cleeve. At the traffic lights at Congresbury, turn left on the B3133 to Langford after approximately 1¼ miles turn right into Brinsea Batch. WEST BRINSEA FARM North Somerset West Brinsea Farm, BS49 5JR Approx. Gross Internal Area N Games 5412 Sq Ft - 503 Sq M Room Kitchen/ Guest (Including Garage) Work Room 17.73 x 3.78m Walk Dining Bedroom 1 (Excluding Attic Spaces) 2.97 x 2.90m 58'2'' x 12'5'' Way Room 3.94 x 3.89m 9'9'' x 9'6'' 4.57 x 3.89m 12'11'' x 12'9'' 15' x 12'9'' Out Buildings Approx. Gross Internal Area 17'6'' x 7'6'' 1921 Sq Ft - 178 Sq M 5.33 x 2.29m Guest Sitting Room 6.15 x 5.03m Attic 20'2'' x 16'6'' Space 17.63 x 5.46m Guest 57'10'' x 17'11'' Bedroom 2 4.80 x 3.38m 15'9'' x 11'1'' Lobby Garage Utility Attic Space Attic 5.87 x 5.46m Room Over Garage Space 19'3'' x 17'11'' First Floor Outbuilding Kitchen / Dining / Family Room Attic 12.34 x 4.98m 40'6'' x 16'4'' Study / Bedroom 4 Play Store Breakfast 3.76 x 3.51m Room Room West Brinsea Farm 4.11 x 3.38m 12'4'' x 11'6'' 5.03 x 3.43m WEST BRINSEA16'6'' x 11'3'' 13'6'' x 11'1''FARM Congresbury,North Somerset BS49 Bedroom 3 Drawing Sitting 5.00 x 4.22m Bedroom 1 Room Entrance Room Bedroom 2 16'5'' x 13'10'' 4.62 x 3.76m 4.98 x 4.62m Hall 5.46 x 4.70m 3.86 x 3.45m 4.75 x 2.72m 12'8'' x 11'4'' 15'2'' x 12'4'' 16'4'' x 15'2'' 17'11'' x 15'5'' West Brinsea Farm, BS49 5JR 15'7'' x 8'11'' Approx. Gross Internal Area N Games 5412 Sq Ft - 503 Sq M Room Kitchen/ Guest (Including Garage) Work Room 17.73 x 3.78m Walk Dining Bedroom 1 (Excluding Attic Spaces) 2.97 x 2.90m 58'2'' x 12'5'' Way Room 3.94 x 3.89m 9'9'' x 9'6'' 4.57 x 3.89m 12'11'' x 12'9'' 15' x 12'9'' Out Buildings Porch Approx. Gross Internal Area 17'6'' x 7'6'' 1921 Sq Ft - 178 Sq M 5.33 x 2.29m First Floor Ground Floor © Capture Property Marketing 2012. Drawn to RICS guidelines. Guest All Measurements are approximate and should not be relied on as a statement of fact. Sitting Plan is for illustration purposes only. Not drawn to scale. Living Area/Reception Room 6.15 x 5.03m Attic 20'2'' x 16'6'' Space Kitchen/Utility Bedroom/Dressing Room 17.63 x 5.46m Guest 57'10'' x 17'11'' 0117 317 1999 Bedroom 2 4.80 x 3.38m Bathroom/WC Important Notice: This plan is not to scale (unless specifi 15'9''ed), x 11'1'' is for guidanceLobby only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Regent House, 27a Regent Street All measurements and areas are approximate only (and have been prepared in accordance with the current edition of the RICS Code of Clifton, Bristol BS8 4HR Storage Measuring Practice). Please read the Important Notice on the last page of text of the particulars. © Capture Property Marketing 2015. [email protected] Garage Utility Attic Space Attic 5.87 x 5.46m Room Over Garage Space 19'3'' x 17'11'' First Floor Outbuilding Kitchen / Dining / Family Room Attic 12.34 x 4.98m 40'6'' x 16'4'' I would be delighted to tell you more. Study / Bedroom 4 Play Store Breakfast 3.76 x 3.51m Room Room 12'4'' x 11'6'' 5.03 x 3.43m 4.11 x 3.38m 16'6'' x 11'3'' 13'6'' x 11'1'' James Toogood 0117 317 1991 [email protected] Bedroom 3 Drawing Sitting 5.00 x 4.22m Bedroom 1 Room Entrance Room 16'5'' x 13'10'' Bedroom 2 Hall 3.86 x 3.45m 4.62 x 3.76m 4.98 x 4.62m 5.46 x 4.70m 15'2'' x 12'4'' 16'4'' x 15'2'' 4.75 x 2.72m 17'11'' x 15'5'' 12'8'' x 11'4'' 15'7'' x 8'11'' Knight Frank Bristol Porch First Floor Ground Floor © Capture Property Marketing 2012.
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