Ringing Bell House, Harris's Vale, Nr. Coleford, £650,000


Key Features

  • Attractive detached period cottage
  • Beautifully presented accommodation
  • 1/3 acre garden
  • Double garage and off street parking
  • Stunning kitchen extension

    Description

    A superb detached property set in a rural 1/3 acre plot dating from the 18th century and having a stunning kitchen extension and garden.

    Full Description

    Ringing Bell House is situated in a quiet rural position on the edge of the Mendip Hills. In recent years the area has enjoyed a resurgence reflected by the popularity of the renowned Babington House private members club, golf and sports facilities, which is 2 miles away.

    The increasingly popular market town of Frome is approximately 4 miles distant and benefits from a range of facilities and amenities exclusive shops and an artistic community.

    Communication links are within convenient and easy reach via the A303/M3, from the mainline railway stations at Frome and nearby Westbury and from Bristol International Airport.

    There are excellent state schools in the area and independent schools include Downside, All Hallows, Millfield, Wells Cathedral and the Bath and Bristol schools.

     

    Ringing Bell House is an attractive, South-facing, stone built detached house within its near 1/3 of an acre plot situated at the end of a small lane, away from any busy roads.

    The property was originally 3 miners cottages in the late 18th century that fell into disrepair. It has since been reworked to provide one property, and then extended with ample versatile accommodation, yet still offers further scope.

    The gravel driveway leads past the first lawn to a detached double garage, wood store and parking area where steps pass the raised vegetable beds to the terrace which enjoys a view over the other 2 lawns.

    Internally the accommodation gives 2 reception rooms with fireplaces, cloakroom, utility room and vaulted, triple aspect kitchen. Upstairs the landing overlooks the adjoining meadow and leads to 4 bedrooms (one with en suite and family bathroom).

    There are many retained period features that now blend with a contemporary living style and an internal inspection of this property is highly recommended by the vendor’s sole agents.

    remove - One of the original entrances with part obscured glass and leaded light leading to:-

    Entrance Hallway - with stairs rising to first floor, exposed ceiling timbers, wooden doors leading to reception rooms.

    Snug/Reception Room 1 - with 2 front aspect, double glazed, wooden framed opening windows, exposed ceiling timbers, double panelled radiator, wall lights, fireplace with inset Jetmaster fired, wooden surround and mantel and slate.

    Main Reception Room - with stunning feature stone working fireplace, dual aspect to the front and rear with double glazed, wooden framed opening windows, under-stairs storage cupboard, double panelled radiator, wall lights, door leading to:-

    Inner Hallway - with front aspect window, radiator, door to cloakroom, coats cupboard, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, door to kitchen, leaded light door through to the conservatory.

    Cloakroom - comprises low flush WC, part wooden flooring, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and mixer tap.

    Kitchen - with a stunning vaulted ceiling, rear aspect Velux windows, triple aspect double glazed wooden framed windows over looking the garden, handmade in-frame wooden units with butcher’s block work surface areas, triple width gas fired Aga, exposed solid oak flooring, Belfast sink with mixer tap and scored drainer, antique style radiator, feature port hole window, archway to :-

    Utility Room - with solid oak flooring, space for upright fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for dishwasher and butchers block work surface area incorporating single bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, electric back-up double oven, concealed Valiant condensing boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating.

    Conservatory - being a low stone built construction with wooden double glazed windows to 3 sides, polycarbonate roof.





    Landing - with rear aspect double glazed window, single panelled radiator, wall lights, range of built-in wardrobes and storage cupboards, doors leading to Bedrooms 1, 2, 3 and 4, family bathroom.

    Bedroom 1 - with front aspect double glazed wooden framed window, single panelled radiator, telephone point, access to loft space, open archway to :-

    En Suite Bathroom - comprising low flush WC, wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle with wall mounted shower, enclosed panel bath, single panelled radiator, part tiled flooring, part tiled walls, downlighting, rear aspect, double glazed opening window, water heated towel rail.

    Bedroom 2 - with front aspect double glazed opening window, range of built-in wardrobes, single panel radiator.

    Bedroom 3 - with front aspect, double glazed window with window seat, single panelled radiator.

    Bedroom 4 - with front aspect double glazed wooden framed opening window, single panelled radiator.

    Family Bathroom - with rear aspect window, WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath with shower over, half tiled walls, built-in cupboard, radiator.

    remove - The enclosed south-facing private garden enjoys a wonderful sunny aspect being well established and mainly south facing. It is predominately laid to level lawn on multiple levels with well stock shrub borders, various seating areas, garden shed, raised vegetable beds and patio area.

    In addition the property benefits from a double garage building, parking for numerous vehicles, outside lighting and outside water feed.

    Agent’s Note: - The loft is of ample proportion to take a loft conversion subject to the relevant planning with a returning staircase on the landing easily accommodated with the removal of the over-stairs storage cupboards.

    Services: We are advised that all mains services are connected.
    Heating: Gas fired central heating
    Local Authority: Mendip District Council
    Council Tax Band: Band F - £2,084.01 2012/2013

    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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