5 Bedroom Property for Sale in Pensford

5 bedrooms
4 reception rooms
2, 2 bed cottages
Garage & outbuildings
About 5.8 acres

Freehold

SITUATION:
Lydes Farm is situated in the stunning Chew Valley with the most beautiful rural backdrop. Bristol City Centre is circa 12 miles distant with road and rail networks providing good access to London, the Midlands and the Westcountry whilst Bath which lies to the east of the property is approximately 13 miles distant and offers many cultural experiences. For international travel, Bristol Airport has an extensive schedule of flights to most European and some long haul destinations and is circa 10 miles distant. The nearby villages of Bishop Sutton and Chew Magna meet all the day to day needs with a variety of shops, public houses and schools. Bristol and Bath have a myriad of independent co-education, boys and girls schools in addition to Wells Cathedral and Millfield which are approxaimtely 13 and 21 miles respectively. For sporting pursuits there are many local shoots, fishing syndicates and the immediate countryside offers a wide choice of footpaths and bridle ways. There is sailing on the Chew Valley Lake and professional premiership rugby available from Bristol and Bath as well as horse racing at Bath, Taunton and Wincanton.

DESCRIPTION:
A fabulous period country house. Complete seclusion in this rural valley setting

ACCOMMODATION:
Lydes Farm is a truly outstanding country house with origins dating back to the 17th Century. The property is constructed from mellow stone elevations under a pan tiled roof. There is extensive family accommodation with principal rooms enjoying south and westerly aspects with picture windows, French doors and an Italianate courtyard.The property has evolved significantly during the 20 year occupation of the current owners. A healthy restoration project has been undertaken creating a sumptuous family environment within the main home with influences from traditional country through to modern and cool contemporary. The thoughtfully designed footprint includes a welcoming reception hall with a Mediterranean tiled floor, which is considered the central axis. The triple aspect drawing room combines both formal and informal living and features beamed ceilings, an impressive Minster style fireplace with a herringbone inset and halogen downlighting for mood lighting. Beyond is the recently added Italianate courtyard which captures the late morning and afternoon sun. The dining room is manorial and large enough to accommodate a 12 seat table and is located adjacent to the kitchen/breakfast room. The sitting room is a more intimate space and an ideal winter room with a woodburning stove and bread oven and beyond is the study with an original flagstone floor. The aforementioned kitchen/breakfast room is split and interconnected with vaulted ceilings. There are an array of wall and base units in country pine with solid granite work surfaces, an Aga and various integrated appliances. Doors off the breakfast room lead directly to an intimate courtyard which captures the afternoon and evening sun with dappled shade from the mature surrounding trees. There are ancillary rooms from the home directly to the garaging, which include a utility, cloakroom and boiler room.There are five first floor bedrooms, the master bedroom is situated within a dedicated wing and features a dressing room as well as comprehensive en-suite bathroom. The guest bedroom has a further en-suite facility and the remaining three bedrooms are well served by the recently installed family bathroom.There are beautiful parkland style gardens surrounding the property which offer seclusion, privacy and tranquillity. The eastern curtilage is fringed with a dense copse whilst a large paddock is situated within the northern curtilage. In all the grounds extend to approximately 5.8 acres. The Italianate courtyard is fully enclosed with ornate arches, an ornamental pond and discreet uplighting to highlight the various trees which include fig, olive, various palms and bamboo. There are various outbuildings and these include the aforementioned double garage in addition to an open fronted barn with a flagstone floor and a useful games room or home office which spans the entire garage and open fronted barn. The most recent renovations to this property include two, two bedroom cottages which incorporate the same high quality specification as the main house. The larger of the two could be adapted for an office for those wishing to work from home and features a magnificent room with walnut floor and extensive bi-folding doors to both front and rear. The kitchens have quality polished granite surfaces and integrated appliances including a de Dietrich induction hob and oven, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge. Bathrooms have contemporary white suites with quality Travertine tiled walls and floors.

DIRECTIONS:
From the A37 exit onto the A368 signposted Weston-super-Mare. After travelling for two miles on the A368 turn left into the lane signposted to Folly Farm. Continue up this lane passing the entrance to Folly Farm and travel to the top of the lane where the entrance gates to Lydes Farm will be found.