TICKENHAM HOUSE TICKENHAM HILL, TICKENHAM, NORTH , BS21 6SW TICKENHAM HOUSE TICKENHAM HILL, TICKENHAM, , BS21 6SW

An elegant period home with beautiful views over rolling countryside

Grade II Listed House Principal 5/6 bedroom residence 26ft kitchen/breakfast room with separate utility 3 generous reception rooms, study and cellars 2 adjoining 3 bedroom cottages and further outbuildings Generous barns offering conversion potential Beautiful 3.7 acre grounds, gardens and paddock

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Savills Clifton 20 The Mall, Clifton Village, Bristol BS8 4DR

[email protected] 0117 933 5800 PROPERTY HISTORY Tickenham House is an exceptional Grade II Listed residence set at the head of an impressive sweeping driveway just 6.8 miles from Clifton Village and with beautiful valley views to the rear across gardens, paddock to the hillside at . Known at one time as the Great House and for a long time as Hales Farm, the main house was believed to have been built during the reign of Queen Anne or possibly George I with modernisation in the 19th Century when it was converted to a farm. Within the 3.76 acre grounds, there are significant outbuildings that offer terrific potential for conversion to ancillary accommodation and in addition to the main house, adjoining it to the right, there are two 3 bedroom cottages believed to date to the 1600. These cottages were once an earlier farmhouse and in recent times they have been lived in by family members and if so desired, they would certainly generate a useful revenue stream from rental income. DESCRIPTION The main house is elegantly presented throughout and whilst offering substantial accommodation, it is of extremely comfortable and manageable proportions with a charming light and relaxed ambience throughout. The house which is believed to date to the 1700s retains some fine period details coupled with sympathetic and stylish modernisation where appropriate. A welcoming central hallway forms an impressive reception area for the house leading to a delightful drawing room on the western elevation with deep dual aspect windows overlooking the front grounds and the lawned walled gardens to the side. A marble fireplace with carved surround forms a focal point within the room that includes deep alcove display and storage areas, intricate architraves, panelling and working shutters. To the far side of the hallway is a separate sitting room, again with marble fireplace with granite hearth and Victorian style cast iron grate. A through study with modern cloakroom leads though to a very generous formal dining room with a smart Jetmaster fireplace and twin 12 pane sash windows to the rear courtyard. Whilst the cottages have independent external access, a substantial oak doorway leads from the dining room directly into the first cottage allowing this to be incorporated in to the main accommodation. The kitchen is a beautiful area, the perfect size for informal entertaining of family and friends with a large dining area and an array of ivory painted storage units that incorporate a Miele ceramic hob, integrated ovens and refrigeration units. A separate laundry room is accessed from the kitchen doorway STABLE to the courtyard and barns. The well balanced bedroom Small stone built stable located at the top of the paddock accommodation is principally arranged over just one and a half floors – the master suite is accessed from the half landing providing THE GROUNDS it with privacy and independence from the other family rooms Much of the charm of Tickenham House lies in its beautiful and guest suite. This is a lovely quiet room with symmetrical built ornamental gardens and grounds that extend to some 3.76 in wardrobes and a large beautifully appointed en suite bathroom. acres. The grounds are laid out for easy maintenance with large There is a separate cloakroom and shower room accessed impressive lawns, mature shrubs borders to the front including a independently from the half landing. A few steps lead up to the naturalised copse which is a haven for local wildlife. A sheltered first floor landing with four double bedrooms, all of which enjoy a and level western lawn is walled on two side with gated access at delightful outlook and a separate family bathroom complementing the far end through to the paddock. Given its orientation, this the separate shower room. The main staircase continues to a huge part of the garden is a wonderful sun trap and the paved terrace second floor gym with plenty of storage cupboards and the most runs from the front of the house through to the French doors amazing views through the wooded valley. directly into the kitchen/breakfast area which capture the best COTTAGE ONE of the sunshine throughout the afternoon and early evening. Perfect for those that enjoy summer parties and outdoor dining. A pathway from the front drive leads through a pleasant The Italianate garden to the rear has been carefully landscaped sheltered garden to the first of the two cottages. This one having to include the central water feature, an ancient Mulberry Tree the option of accessing directly through the main house. On the and small rear lawn sits adjacent to the small stable block and ground floor there is a large entrance hall running the full depth paddock. of the property with cloakroom, access to the rear courtyard and galley kitchen and two reception rooms both overlooking the LOCATION front garden. The staircase leads to three double bedrooms and Tickenham House is situated in a secluded elevated position in a modern bathroom with over bath shower on the first floor. a park-like setting commanding extensive views. The village of COTTAGE TWO Tickenham is approximately 10 miles south west of Bristol, about 6.8 miles from the fashionable Clifton Village with its array of With a side gate off the driveway, the second cottage has a boutiques, bars and restaurants. There are good links to the M5 smaller entrance hall with modern bathroom at ground floor motorway network serving the South West and Midlands and level, again two separate reception rooms and a separate kitchen linking to the M4, South Wales and London. Within the immediate with dedicated utility space and 3 bedrooms. The cottage also environs there are schools, state and independent, notably The has independent access to the side and again can be accessed Downs School and Wraxall and Clifton College and Bristol directly from the main house through the first cottage if Grammar in Clifton. There are many sporting pursuits within included in the main accommodation. proximity, golf courses include Bristol & Clifton, Long Ashton and FURTHER BARNS AND OUTBUILDINGS. Clifton, sailing and fishing are available at Chew Valley Lake, with Main Barn: an impressive property that subject to planning the latter also to be found at Blagdon Lake. There are many riding approval and listed building consent would lend itself and walking opportunities to be found over the Mendip Hills. For exceptionally well to conversion to ancillary accommodation or national and international travel, Bristol Temple Meads provides home office space. an extensive service to a number of cities nationwide and Bristol International Airport has flights to many European and some long Barn Two: houses the oil tank and with garden store flight of haul destinations. external stone steps leads to an unconverted first floor level again offering a good range of potential uses such as games room or home cinema. Studio: this useful stone built building has had a variety of uses over time most latterly as an artist studio but once used as a the local doctor’s surgery. It is conveniently located at the front of the house currently used for storage. Tickenham House 782.6 sq m / 8423 sq ft (Including Cottages) Cellar = 20.7 sq m / 223 sq ft Studio = 24.8 sq m / 266 sq ft Total = 828.1 sq m / 8913 sq ft For identification only. Not to scale.

Second Floor First Floor Cottage 1

Cottage 2 Studio

Barn 2 - Barn 2 - Cellar Ground Floor Cottage 1 Ground Floor First Floor Cottage 2