Church Cottage, Church Lane, Chelwood, Nr. Bath. BS39 4NW A charmingly picturesque and substantial period family home with seventeenth century origins, lovingly presented with establi shed and extensive gardens. Situated within 8 miles of Georgian Bath on the edge of the Chew Valley. Spread over three storeys with two staircases Four double bedrooms Master and guest bedrooms with en -suite bathrooms Family bathroom Stunning fitted kitchen breakfast room with Rayburn & interconnecting garden room Two further reception rooms Downstairs cloakroom and utility room/scullery Garage (with s/c work-studio above) Driveway & parking area Detached one bedroom annex with PP for Bed & Breakfast Vendor suited Price Guide £715,000 Description A delight to discover Church Cottage dates from 1640 and has been restored, extended and enjoyed by the current owners who have lived in the house for over thirty years. Lovingly presented the property is rich in period detail, form and proportion, lovers of feature fireplaces, exposed beams and latch doors will delight in the property’s stylistic integrity whilst finding themselves equally struck at how apparently effortlessly more contemporary needs of light, space and comfort, convenience and quality of life have been achieved in its stunning kitchen/breakfast room, utility and three bathrooms (two en-suite). Externally the property sits in just over three quarters of an acre of established, mainly lawned (but with some formerly productive) gardens bordered by the village street to one side. Of particular note is a charming circular timber bothy at the top of the garden complete with light and power for outdoor entertainment or quiet contemplation. Closer to main house is a detached garage with work/studio over and a charming detached one bedroom annex with planning permission for Bed and Breakfast. Location Surrounded by fabulous countryside on the edge of the Chew Valley and within only 8 miles of Georgian Bath, Chelwood is mentioned in the Doomesday book as ‘Cellwert’ and ‘Cleworde’ both meaning ‘Hill Farm’. The village has a long association with the Earls of Warwick and is one of only nine ‘Thankful Villages’, in Somerset, the parish records gratefully stating that all four men who left returned from the fighting at the end World War one. The village is situated less than a mile from the Hunstrete House Hotel and Pig Restaurant and close to the magnificent Chew Valley Lake. Local amenities Pensford, Chew Magna. There are as Primary schools in may be found in the nearby villages of Marksbury, Pensford, and Chew Magna. There are primary schools in Pensford and Marksbury and a choice of secondary education available including the sought-after Wellsway or Chew Valley secondary schools. A much wider choice of shopping, sporting and cultural amenities including a choice of private education is available in either Bath or Bristol (both within 8 miles). Alternatively the picturesque and bustling high street of Keynsham is within 15 minutes’ drive and is within 6 miles. Directions Leave central Bath on the A4 Upper or Lower Bristol Road taking the second exit through Corston at The Globe roundabout. Follow the A39 through Corston and then Marksbury staying right at the traffic lights by the Coop and Petrol Station. Follow the road past the right hand turning to Hunstrete House Hotel and ‘The Pig’ Restaurant. Upon entering the village look for a mirror on the right hand side Church Lane will be found opposite on the left. The driveway and garage for Church Cottage are at the bottom of the lane immediately on the left hand side. Tim Bennett & Associates wish to inform prospective purchasers that these sales particulars are produced as a guide only. No detailed survey has been undertaken. Services, appliances or specific fittings have not been tested. R oom sizes should not be relied upon for carpets, floor coverings and furnishings. Floor plans, if shown are for identification purposes only and are not drawn to scale. Regency House, 2 Wood Street, Bath BA1 2JQ T: 01225 325857 E: [email protected] www.timbennettandassociates.co.uk .