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An individually designed detached house with potential in a semi rural position with breathtaking views.

* Reception Hall * Lounge * Dining Room * Kitchen/Breakfast Room * Utility Room * Garden Room * Four/Five Bedrooms * Bathroom * Shower Room * Large Garden * Garage & Parking

DIRECTIONS

Travelling from Bristol on the A38, at Churchill traffic lights turn left onto the A368, proceeding through Upper Langford and on past both turnings for Burrington Combe and Burrington village. The road then bends sharply to the right. After about 300 yards take the first right and drive to the top, turning right into Rickford Rise private road. Bracken Cottage is on the right hand side.

DESCRIPTION

Built in the 1950's, Bracken Cottage is a substantial individually designed detached country house which occupies grounds of about 0.39 acres in a private road on the "Rickford" side of Burrington. The accommodation retains many original features including stained glass windows and a claygate fireplace plus modern amenities including oil central heating and a fitted kitchen/breakfast room complete with Aga.

The position is quite delightful, in a no through private lane, with a mix of house types from modern to period cottages adding to the individual character. The garden is mature and well kept and there are stunning views from the rear gardens, which back onto open fields. Country lovers and walkers could not find a better place to live as there are miles and miles of walks on to the Mendips literally from the front door.

An ideal home for the family too, Churchill Secondary School and Burrington Primary School are enormous attractions.

SITUATION

Burrington village is located 14 miles south of Bristol, nestling at the foot of the Mendip hills. It is a quiet hamlet, located well away from the main road and comprising of predominantly period property. Surrounded by open country and wooded slopes of the Mendip hills, the village has a popular Primary School, Village Hall and ancient Parish Church. Close by is the renowned Burrington Combe, with public house and restaurant. More comprehensive facilities can be found in nearby Wrington and Blagdon which are only a few miles away and offer shopping, social and recreational facilities. Bristol, Weston-super-Mare, Bath and Wells are all within daily commuting distance and for the long distance traveller there is access to the national motorway network, Bristol and Bath. The countryside around is well known for its beauty with many country pursuits available including riding, walking, hunting, caving, dry ski-ing, sailing, fishing and golf. There is a sports centre and swimming pool at nearby Churchill. Secondary schooling both state and private is well catered for with the comprehensive at Churchill and private schools at Bristol, Wells, Sidcot, Bath and Wraxall.

ACCOMMODATIION (All measurements are approximate)

Recessed PORCH with archway. Studded oak door to

RECEPTION HALL

Attractively presented with dado rail, feature gothic style archway, two tiny windows in stained glass with cupboards under to either side of front door. Additional window. Two radiators. Telephone point.

CLOAKROOM

Blue suite of low level WC and corner wash hand basin. Wall light. Window.

LOUNGE

A charming room with claygate style brick fireplace and hearth. Beamed ceiling. Television point. Two radiators. Windows overlooking front and side gardens. Glazed double door with windows to side opening to

GARDEN ROOM

Triple aspect with door to garden. Radiator. Two wall points. Window seat.

DINING ROOM

15' 6" x 9' 9" (4.72m x 2.97m)

Bay window. Three wall points. Radiator. Glazed doors to hall.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

Fitted with a range of base and matching wall units and incorporating single drainer stainless steel sink with taps over, space for fridge, fitted drawers. Leaded light china cupboard and shelves. Tiled splash backs and oak trimmed work tops. Oil fired Aga cooker and hot water heater, cupboards and work tops to side. Beamed ceiling. Window overlooking rear garden. Radiator.

UTILITY ROOM

Range of laminate base and wall units incorporating single drainer sink with mixer tap over. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Plumbing for dishwasher. Boiler cupboard housing Trianco oil boiler. Quarry tiled floor. Beamed ceiling. Opening to

LOBBY

Space for freezer. Double glazed door with matching side window opening to garden. Quarry tiled floor.

Stairs from RECEPTION HALL to

FIRST FLOOR HALF LANDING

Beautiful stained glass window. Stairs to

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Access to loft space. Dado rail. Shelved airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder.

BEDROOM ONE

Triple aspect windows. Two radiators. Wardrobe cupboard with light.

BEDROOM TWO

Sloping ceiling with velux window to side. Window to back. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE

Window to front. Radiator. Door to

EN-SUITE DRESSING ROOM/STUDY/BEDROOM FIVE

8' 3" x 7' 9" (2.51m x 2.36m)

Velux window. Radiator. (This could be an en-suite bathroom, nursery or occasional bedroom if required).

BEDROOM FOUR

Radiator. Window to front. Wardrobe cupboard.

BATHROOM

Floral tirmmed white suite of panelled bath, low level WC and pedestal wash hand baisin. Wood panelling to dado height. Painted floorboards. Marble window sill. Radiator.

SHOWER ROOM

Suite of tiled shower cubicle with Mira shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC. Radiator. Sky light window.

OUTSIDE

Bracken Cottage is set in mature gardens of around 0.39 acres. The front garden is bordered by evergreen hedging and is laid to lawn with numerous shrubs and trees. A double pedestrian gate leads to gravel path flanked by a low stonewall and leading to flagstone patio up to the front door. To the side of the path a flagstone driveway with parking leads to integral garage. Sliding door, loft space, light and power. Door to rear garden.

There is gated access via a side garden area with conifers and shrubs to the rear garden - this has the most stunning of views over the Wrington Vale to Redhill beyond. This garden area is in two halves, the first a formal garden area with lawn, well trimmed ornamental shrubs, trees and flower beds. At the bottom is a patio area positioned to enjoy the view and the setting sun. The boundaries are once again evergreen hedging. Beyond here is a small paddock area with a far boundary of fencing. It is grassed and is an ideal spot as a play area for children or somewhere for a few chickens or a goat.

Oil tank. Outside tap. Outside lighting. Oil central heating. Private drainage.

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991

The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.