Prospect House, Freshford, £875,000


Key Features

  • Detached and extended family property

  • Set in beautiful elevated gardens with far reaching views

  • Highly desirable location

  • 5 bedrooms

  • FULL PLANNING PERMISSION IN PLACE FOR REDEVELOPMENT
  • Description

    A substantial 5 bedroom detached house set in an elevated level ½ acre plot with stunning views along the Limpley Stoke Valley and full planning permission for redevelopment.

    Full Description

    The village of Freshford is one of the most desirable locations south of the city of Bath and benefits from many amenities to include a comprehensive shop and cafe, post office and public house, regular train and bus services giving direct access to the city of Bath and Bristol, a much renowned village school, doctor’s surgery and pharmacy, all of which are within ½ mile of the property itself. The village is surrounded by delightful open countryside, including nearby river walks.

    The proximity to the city of Bath is of particular benefit providing a whole range of amenities to include the Theatre Royal, sports facilities, cinema complex and excellent retail outlets. Bath also has a good selection of private and state schools, to include King Edwards and Monkton Combe, both of which are located on the southerly side of the city. The Royal United Hospital is under 6 miles away.

     

    Prospect House is a detached and extended family property set in beautiful and elevated gardens overlooking the Limpley Stoke Valley. Originally the police station for the village and built c.1930 the property has since been extended to give versatile and spacious accommodation.

    The ground floor has a spacious entrance/dining hall which leads to the sitting room, breakfast room, cloakroom and has a split staircase to the first floor. Additionally on the ground floor the breakfast room leads to the kitchen as well as the living room and study area. Upstairs there are 3 well proportioned double bedrooms, en suite facilities to the master and a family bathroom to the first floor and a further 2 bedrooms on the second floor. Nearly all of the rooms have a pretty aspect with some of the rooms enjoying the stunning valley views.

    Externally there are mature landscaped ½ acre gardens encompassing the house with many seating areas to enjoy the views and has many features to include, summerhouse, ornamental fish pond, greenhouse, dovecot and garden shed/workshop. The house also has a double garage and brick block driveway with parking for numerous vehicles.

    Ground Floor - front door leads to:-

    Dining Hall 15’5” x 14’10” - with feature staircase rising and dividing at half landing with further staircases rising to first floor, 2 front aspect double glazed windows, 2 single panelled radiators, under-stairs cupboards, double wooden doors opening to sitting room, double glazed doors opening to living room, breakfast room and study area, further door to cloakroom.

    Cloakroom - with low flush WC with concealed cistern, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, electric heated towel rail, coved ceiling, downlighting, rear aspect double glazed obscured window, alarm console.

    Sitting Room 18’7” x 18’6” - being triple aspect to front and rear with triple stone mullioned windows and glazed sliding patio doors to side leading to garden, feature corner stone fireplace and chimney breast with inset wood-burning stove, stone hearth and mantel, double panelled radiators, wall lights, double opening doors to hall.

    Breakfast Room 16’10” x 10’11” max. - with open square archway to living room, archway to kitchen, glazed door with rear aspect window leading to rear patio and garden, double panelled radiator, wall mounted thermostat for central heating.

    Living Room 12’4” x 10’11” - with glazed sliding doors leading to front, 2 double panelled radiator, feature stone fireplace with stone mantel, surround and hearth, inset gas flame fire, open recessed shelving area, television point, telephone point, open to:-

    Study Area 8’10” x 5’7” - with side aspect double glazed opening window, double panelled radiator.

    Kitchen 20’4” x 8’2” max. - with a matching range of floor and wall mounted units with extensive work surface areas incorporating 1½ bowl ceramic sink with mixer tap, space for oven, space and plumbing for washing machine, space and plumbing for dishwasher, dual aspect with 2 rear aspect opening windows and side aspect double glazed opening door, partially tiled walls, double panelled radiator, laminate flooring, wall mounted timer for domestic hot water and central heating, downlighting.

    Half Landing - with single panelled radiator, triple stone mullioned double glazed window enjoying spectacular views over the Freshford Valley.

    Galleried Landing - with doors leading to bedrooms 1, 2, 3 and family bathroom, side aspect window, stairs rising to second floor, study area with front aspect double glazed window.

    Master Bedroom 18’7” x 15’2” - with dual aspect to front with stone mullioned triple window and to rear with sliding glazed doors and Juliette balcony, 2 double built-in recessed wardrobes, wooden panelled door to:-

    En Suite Bathroom - with low flush WC, enclosed bath with mixer tap and telephone shower attachment, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and matching vanity cupboards over, water heated towel rail, part tiled walls, downlighting, front aspect frosted double glazed window.

    Bedroom 2 16’10” x 12’6” - with side aspect double glazed opening window, single panelled radiator, stone fireplace with stone hearth, built-in double wardrobe/cupboard, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, shaver point and light.

    Bedroom 3 13’1” x 12’2” - with rear aspect double glazed opening windows, single panelled radiator, downlighting, built-in double cupboard.

    Family Bathroom - with enclosed panelled bath, separate glazed shower cubicle with wall mounted shower unit, vanity unit with low flush WC, concealed cistern and inset wash hand basin, part tiled walls, rear aspect frosted double glazed window, water heated towel rail, downlighting, built-in airing cupboard housing hot water tank and with slatted shelving.

    Bedroom 4 12’3” max. x 9’8” - a double bedroom with dual aspect tilt and turn windows to front and side, electric radiator.

    Bedroom 5 9’7” x 8’5” max. - with rear aspect tilt and turn window enjoying stunning views, built-in eave cupboard, electric heater, door leading to loft storage.

    Externally - a brick block paved driveway leads to the front of the property and gives access to the double garage with 2 up and over doors, power, lighting, pitched roof. At the entrance to the drive there are 2 retractable security posts.

    The landscaped gardens encompass the property to all side and are mainly laid to level lawn on various tiers with a plethora of seating areas, arbours and beautifully manicured shrubs, mature trees and attractive flower borders. Additionally there is an attractive patio area, a greenhouse, propagation area, raised vegetable beds, stone walling, a dovecot, a fish pond, summerhouse, garden shed, outside tap , courtesy lighting.

    The views from the garden are most spectacular, looking across to the Limpley Stoke Valley and through the Freshford Valley, across open countryside to Salisbury Plain and Westbury White Horse.

    Services: We are advised that all mains services are connected
    Heating: Full gas-fired central heating
    Tenure: Freehold
    Council Tax Band: Band G - £2,463.58 2011/2012
    Local Authority: BANES
    Directions Take the A36 from Bath and take the last turning to Freshford
    signposted Homewood Park Hotel. Continue past the hotel and High Prospect
    can be found on the right hand side towards the end of the lane.

    Important Notice: Cobb Farr, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning; building regulation or other consents and Cobb Farr have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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