KEY FEATURES

Outbuildings

To the right elevation of property is collection of former farm buildings, which are in use, as follows:

The Piggery

Three separate areas, now used for storage with trellis covered in roses and vines. There is also a gardener’s WC and outside tap.

The Studio

A spacious two storey building, perfect for a home office/playroom. The top floor is light and airy with double glazed and Velux windows.

The Old Granary

This is situated above the garage block and is a self-contained annexe with glazed hallway on two floors which was installed by the present owners, allowing easy access from the main house. This provides a sunny seating area, perfect for admiring the garden from a raised position. The entrance is on the ground floor and the accommodation is accessed via a wooden staircase. This includes a reception room with vaulted ceiling, log burning stove and Velux windows, two bedrooms, a kitchen and bathroom, benefitting from underfloor heating. There is also an exit to the rear from the reception room which allows for easy access to the village. This is perfect for a dependent relative or b&b guests.

To the rear of the The Old Granary is a driveway to Sutton Yard. This is owned by the Sutton Farm and includes a double car port. There are three houses which have right of access over this land.

Garages

There are two double and a single garage with up-and-over doors, power and lighting.

Swimming Pool

Also in this corner of the property is the luxury indoor heated swimming pool complex. The pool has a retractable cover and is approx. 8ft in the deep end. The complex includes a changing room with basin, shower room and WC and a room for the boiler/plant.

Stables

On the left hand side of the drive is a path with five bar gate leading to the barn and stable block which was built by the present owners. The stables could house up to 4 horses and there is a separate tack room.

The Gardens

The property sits in impressive gardens which have been landscaped and include lawned areas and prolific borders. The gardens are delightful and include features such as a sunken garden, terraced areas for outdoor dining, a safe area with tree house and sandpit for children and more quirky features such as a working well and an old cider press. There are a wide variety of plants, shrubs, hedging and mature trees. The adjoining land includes fields and woodland. The paddock to the top includes a variety of fruit trees including apple and pear. In all the land amounts to approx. 15 acres.

Location

Bishop Sutton is an active Somerset village with facilities including shops, post office and store, community library, tennis club, a church and The Red Lion Pub. There is a choice of state schools including Bishop Sutton at primary level and the well-regarded Chew Valley and Churchill Academy Schools for secondary level are within easy distance. Independent schools can be found in Bath, Bristol, Wells and Sidcot. A wide range of outdoor pursuits are available including sailing and walking at nearby Blagdon and Chew Valley Lake, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest as well as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property is conveniently located for travel. There is easy access to M5 via Junction 21 for the motorway network and Bristol Airport is just over 8 miles away.

Directions: On entering the village of Bishop Sutton from the east side on the A368, the entrance to Sutton Farm can be seen on the main road, to the left hand side after passing the entrance to the tennis club on the right. Look out for the F&C board.

Features:

• Freehold

• Gas central heating

• Mains drainage

• EPC rating E

• Intruder alarm

• Not a listed property

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate 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 01.02.2023