4 Bedroom Detached House

Property Description: Guide Price £625,000 - £675,000. Dating from the 1850s, this attractive double-fronted, spacious character cottage combines period charm and a flexible layout for modern family living.

A glazed entrance porch opens into a generous sitting room with original beams, two arched alcoves and a striking inglenook fireplace with wood burner. Two cottage style windows to the front of the room have low deep sills and enhance the sense of space and light in the room.

The sitting room leads into the kitchen with a range of shaker units and a terracotta tiled floor with ample space for a dining table and chairs, or an island. Fitted with an electric oven and hob with space for a dishwasher, the kitchen has original beams and a Stanley range in racing green set in a brick alcove adding to the country cottage style.

To the rear of the kitchen, a dining room, which could also serve as a playroom or additional reception space, features French doors out to the terrace, creating a connection between the house and garden. A downstairs bathroom with separate bath and shower enclosure completes the ground floor layout.

Upstairs there are four bedrooms. A double bedroom to the rear overlooks the garden and has a built-in wardrobe. To the front of the property the principal double bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and space for a wardrobe and chest of drawers. A smaller double bedroom and single bedroom also have vaulted ceilings and beams and all the bedrooms are decorated in understated neutral tones. A family bathroom is fitted with a white suite and includes a shower over bath and a heated towel rail with floor to ceiling tiling.

Outside: The large rear garden is laid to lawn with shaped beds and apple trees and has a paved terrace that wraps around the house, with plenty of room for a table and chairs making it ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. Accessed via the kitchen door there is an outhouse with plumbing for a washing machine and practical storage. To the front, a pretty silver birch tree and hedging line a generous gravel driveway with parking for four to five vehicles. There is gated access from the front drive through to the rear of the property and there is space in the side passage for a log store.

Location: Ubley is a delightful village set at the foot of the Mendip Hills, close to Blagdon Lake, an area renowned for its outstanding natural beauty. The surrounding countryside offers wonderful opportunities for outdoor pursuits, with walking, riding, sailing, fishing and even dry-skiing all within easy reach. The village itself has a welcoming community, a parish church and a well regarded primary school that is sought after by families from both within the village and further afield. Nearby Blagdon provides additional day-to-day facilities including a village store, post office, public house, pre-school and parish church. Secondary education is available at Chew Valley Secondary School and Churchill Academy & Sixth Form Centre, which includes a modern sports complex. A wide choice of independent schools can also be found in Wells, Sidcot, Bath and Bristol.

Ubley is well placed for access to both city and countryside. The vibrant city of Bristol lies just seven miles to the north, while the historic city of Bath, famed for its Georgian architecture and Roman heritage, is under half an hour’s drive to the east. To the south, the charming city of Wells, has a thriving community with a magnificent Cathedral and a wide range of amenities. For commuters, the motorway network is accessible at Clevedon (J20), St Georges (J21) and Edithmead (J22). Bristol International Airport is close by, and mainline rail connections are available from Weston-super-Mare, Yatton and Bristol.

Directions: SatNav = BS40 6PA / What3Words = tile.ironic.fastening

Council Tax: Band E (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to the local authority website.

Local Authority: Bath & North East Somerset Council

Services: Oil fired heating, mains water, drainage and electricity. For broadband and mobile coverage, we advise you check your providers website or refer to an online checker.

Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.

Additional Property Notes: This property is of traditional construction and has had no adaptations for accessibility. It is set within a designated conservation area. Heating and hot water are powered by a back boiler connected to the Stanley range. The windows are double-glazed and replaced in 2025, there is a partially boarded loft and a water filtration system. There is parking for 4 to 5 vehicles on the front drive.

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