Tarnwell House Old Tarnwell Stanton Drew Bristol BS39 4EE

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1 Tarnwell House Old Tarnwell Stanton Drew Bristol BS39 4EE

2 Tarnwell House Since moving into the property 23 years ago, we have carried out a tremendous amount of work to the house and the garden, explain owners Maggie and Tony. Tarnwell House is both secluded and peaceful; when asked what attracted them to the property in the first place and what they would miss the most, Maggie replied, I love the sense of space within the house, and the amount of land you have with it. Tarnwell House is a detached five bedroom house with approximately 1.5 acres of land, a workshop and a double garage. The property also benefits from having a paddock and stables. It is a very private house with wonderful tranquillity and an extremely beautiful view, says Maggie. The garden and woodland area are wonderful, we have a stunning pond and the woods are particularly great for young children, they can camp out and have an adventure, continues Maggie. There are also sheep and cattle in the fields. It is lovely to have nature surrounding us, says Tony. The stables and paddock deserve to be filled with children s laughter and of course horses if you are an equestrian enthusiast, adds Maggie. The house is located in a friendly village, in the area of Stanton Drew. The local village has a lot to get involved in. The village hall holds many events such as the Harvest Festival and summer garden shows, says Maggie. There are plenty of shops nearby and a great local pub, continues Tony. Bristol and Bath are within a five mile radius from us, which is very handy if you have children at university, or need to travel for work, adds Maggie. Tarnwell House is great for a family looking to re-locate to a spacious home within a friendly village. We want the house to be woken up and lived in again, continues Tony. We are sure the new owners will have just as many happy times here as we have, conclude Maggie and Tony. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent

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4 A superb family house in a sought after village with far reaching views, separate paddock & stables, private copse and detached workshop sitting in circa 1.5 acres. Situation Old Tarnwell is a little known corner of the popular village of Stanton Drew, and Tarnwell House sits at the end of its private driveway with far reaching views. The village is small (some 800 inhabitants) but boasts a primary school, public house and Parish Church as well as prehistoric Standing Stones; third only in importance to Stonehenge and Avebury. The River Chew runs through the village, and there is excellent access to open country, bridal ways and walks in the famous Chew Valley. Close by is the larger village of Chew Magna, providing further essential amenities whilst there is easy access to both the larger cities of Bristol and Bath. Schooling is excellent, with the local primary school being held in high regard, and access to acclaimed private schools in Bristol such as Clifton College and The Downs Preparatory School, as well as Millfield School in Street. The Chew Valley enjoys an enviable choice of recreational activities with sailing and fishing on Chew Valley Lake, fishing on Blagdon Lake, numerous golf courses, walks and even a dry ski slope at Churchill on the edge of the Mendips. Tarnwell House Tarnwell House is delightful family home, much loved, cared for and sympathetically extended by its current owners. Approached by two drives; one of which is currently only used as a service drive the other as the day to day entrance, the house flows over two floors and is designed for both rural and family living; with generous reception and dining space, coupled with a large boot room, excellent storage and far reaching views from much of the house. The family sitting room is a particularly lovely space, with two sets of French doors opening up to the outside, and views over the ponies grazing in the paddock. From the kitchen, an inner hall leads to the utility room, and out to the rear courtyard. The kitchen itself is well appointed, with plenty of space for informal dining and family breakfasts. More formal dining can be enjoyed in the dining room; complete with snug, and there is a further study or sitting / play room. Upstairs, the five double bedrooms provide plenty of space; with two having en-suite facilities and the remainder sharing a lovely family bathroom, complete with separate shower. From the master bedroom there are enviable views over the paddock along the valley to Belluton; and from the front bedrooms wonderful views over the Chew Valley. Bristol Airport (6 miles) provides regular continental flights whilst Bristol Temple Meads and Bath Spa train stations (7.5 miles and 11 miles respectively) provide regular services to London Paddington and the wider rail network.

5 Outside It is without doubt the position and size of the grounds that make Tarnwell House such a special place to live. The current owners have planted, and watched grow a fabulous copse; made up of broadleaf and evergreen trees. Though small, there are marked pathways which make for an ideal evening dog walk, and plenty of cleared space to pitch a tent for overnight camping and bonfires. A true rural haven. For those with horses, the post & rail fenced paddock is a delight; overlooked by the house, accessible by car & horsebox and complete with two stables and a tack room. Additionally, the property has a superb detached workshop presenting a number of options for future occupants. The current owner is currently building a handmade wooden boat; there is power and light and the workshop is accessible by car. Set back away from the house, it may lend itself to future development, subject to the usual consents. There is also a detached double garage, with plenty of parking to the front. Services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating system. Post code BS39 4EE Viewing Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with Agents Fine & Country Bristol. Tel Directions From Bristol, head south out of the city on the A37. Continue for several miles, and as you approach the village of Pensford, turn right (signposted Chew Magna) on the B3130. After just over a mile, turn left into the village of Stanton Drew, cross over the River Chew and past the Druid Arms. Turn left onto Upper Stanton and after half a mile turn right into Old Tarnwell. Tarnwell House is few hundred yards along on the left hand side; and enter via the driveway to the right of the Tarnwell House name plaque. Detached family house Three reception rooms Family kitchen / breakfast room Utility room Boot room Cloakroom Master bedroom suite Guest bedroom suite Three further double bedrooms Family bathroom Detached double garage Detached workshop Two stables & tack room Post & rail fenced paddock Private copse Local Authority North Somerset. Tel

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7 Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed

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