Mellowstones, Staples Hill Freshford, Near Bath BA2 7WL

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1 Mellowstones, Staples Hill Freshford, Near Bath BA2 7WL Guide Price: 1,150,000

2 Floorplan THIS PLAN IS PUBLISHED FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF INTERESTED PARTIES ONLY FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES. ITS ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED, IT IS NOT TO SCALE AND IT IS EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED FROM ANY CONTRACT.

3 Introduction An intriguing, and deceptively large, detached family home in this sought after and stunning location, enjoying superb south facing views across the Iford valley. Dating originally from the early 18 th Century, but comprehensively refurbished and extended by the current owners 4 bedrooms, master with en suite dressing room and shower room, family bathroom Kitchen with breakfast room, dining hall/study, sitting room, dining room/study, utility room, wc Attractive and established mature gardens of around 1 acre with breathtaking views Integral garage. Off road parking for several vehicles Floor area: 199.9sqm 2152sq ft (including garage) Description Dating from Mellowstones was originally a series of three tied cottages attached to the Hinton Priory in Hinton Charterhouse at the head of the Valley. Purchased by the current owners in 1998, the property was comprehensively refurbished, remodelled and extended, effortlessly combining its original charm including a series of feature fireplaces from the original Georgian with the art deco and 1930 s periods. Also worth highlighting is a series of particularly intricate and attractive leaded light windows with coloured insets and mainly floral motifs taken from the original cottages and spread through both floors of the house.

4 Arranged over 2 storeys the property offers spacious and versatile accommodation, thoughtfully placing the master suite and 3 bedrooms at entry level on the ground floor to maximise the stunning views which the house enjoys south across the Iford Valley. Stairs from here then access a series of 3 interconnecting reception rooms below and a stunning kitchen/breakfast room with access to a sheltered sun terrace with veranda and pergola. Surrounded by woodland the property sits in large and established gardens laid mainly to the side. There is an integral garage accessed via the utility room on the ground floor and a large gravelled driveway and parking area to the front. Location Quietly located on the edge of the much sought after village of Freshford, just 8 miles from Bath and only 3 miles from Bradford on Avon, Staples Hill offers easy access to a wide variety of local amenities including the well-reputed Freshford Primary School, local community centre and shop, local garage in nearby Limpley Stoke and the ever popular Inn at Freshford serving highly-reputed country fare and fine local beers. Similar amenities available in Westwood including a garden centre. A rail link at Freshford provides access to Bath with an onward high-speed service to London Paddington (taking 90 minutes approximately). Services to London Waterloo are available from nearby Bradford on Avon and a local bus service and offers a wide variety of shops and amenities. Access to the A36 linking Warminster and Bath will be found above the Freshford Valley and the commuter will be pleased to note that Junction 18 of the M4, giving access to London, North Bristol, the Midlands and the South West (via the M5) is to be found 5 miles north of Bath at Tormarton. Services We are advised that mains electricity, water & drainage are all supplied to the property. (For your information: Gas is supplied by bottled gas. Oil fired heating.) Useful Local Information Website schools, council tax etc. Council Website including Energy Performance Certificate

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7 Directions Leave Bath along the A36 Warminster Road, proceed over the viaduct at the bottom of Brassknocker Hill, continuing uphill through the woods, and past the Rose and Crown Public house on your left hand side. Take the left hand turning signposted Freshford, proceed down this hill through the village passing the primary school. Up into the village centre with the church on your left turning right down the Hill. After a sharp right hand bend, pass The Inn at Freshford on your right, proceed over the stone bridge and up the hill on the other side. Past Woodside Cottages on your left, pass the country house on the right and the turning to Iford. Follow the road uphill past Staples Hill House on your right and through a tight bend in the road on the other side of the bend proceed pass Sunnyside Cottage and Mellowstones will be found on the right. Crown Copyright. All rights reserved. License number

8 APPOINTMENTS TO VIEW AND ALL NEGOTIATIONS MUST BE CONDUCTED THROUGH THE AGENTS. These particulars do not constitute, nor constitute any part of, any offer or contract and all statements made herein are made without responsibility on the part of Pritchards or the Vendor. Any intending purchaser should satisfy themselves as to their correctness. The Vendor does not make nor give, and neither Pritchards nor any person on their employment has any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty in relation to this property. These particulars are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through the agents above. REF 88/LH