For Sale6 Bedroom Detached House in The Street, Alveston, BS35£1,500,000

This Grade II Listed farmhouse dating back to at least 1628 boasts an abundance of flexible living accommodation over three floors plus a separate self-contained cottage converted from the old bakehouse, as well as over 4 acres of land, stables, equestrian arena and delightful walled garden. The main house has some wonderful original features combined with modern conveniences, and boasts over 4,132 sq ft of internal accommodation, comprising on the ground floor of a beautifully panelled historic drawing room, a lovely farmhouse kitchen featuring Neptune units, Lacanche gas range cooker and marble worktops, utility room, cosy snug with a wood burning stove, dining room and downstairs shower room. One staircase leads up to a large home office or studio situated above the kitchen. The second staircase leads to the bedroom accommodation on the first floor with a spacious principal bedroom, two double bedrooms, one single bedroom and a family bathroom. On the top floor there are two more expansive bedrooms and a very large attic room with wood beams. Furthermore, there is a useful cellar and attached old dairy used as a workshop. The owners have converted the old bakehouse into a separate self-contained stone-built cottage, with stone flag floors, a well-appointed kitchen, bathroom with a walk-in shower and separate roll-top bath, a spacious sitting room with high vaulted ceilings, original wooden beams, and wood burner. The first floor mezzanine is used as a home office and has a separate double bedroom overlooking the garden and abundant walnut tree, perfect accommodation for a relative or as a holiday cottage. Outside The property boasts over 4.16 acres of grounds that include two generous fields, a walled garden and a small orchard of apple trees behind the barn. The barn has a secure tack room as well as individual stables for 4 horses within the main building. In addition, there are 3 cow byres and additional storage. There is an outdoor equestrian arena and a large, tarmacked yard which can accommodate several card and horse trailers. A delightful walled garden with original staddle stones. The cellar has a vaulted ceiling and is accessible from both within the house down a curved stoned staircase or via the terrace area to the rear of the house. Situation Street Farm is situated on The Street, a highly sought after location on edge of Alveston, a well connected and accessible South Gloucestershire village that has a good range of everyday shops, pubs, chemists, post office; plus a wider choice in nearby Thornbury. The Mall at Cribbs Causeway is 7 miles’ drive. Bristol, about 13 to the south, while the beautiful city of Bath, with its superb architecture, history and shops, is 21 miles via the M4. Cheltenham, Gloucester and Swindon are also within daily commuting distance. There is a good choice of both private and state schools in the area. The former include Tockington Manor and the various schools in Bristol such as Redmaids High, Clifton College and Badminton School. Sporting opportunities include a variety of golf courses, The Wave surfing lake and many equestrian events including Badminton Horse Trials. Communications are excellent. Junction 16 of the M5 is 5 miles drive. Bristol Parkway station is 7 miles, from which direct rail services to London Paddington take from 73 minutes. Bristol International Airport is 23 miles away. Property Ref Number: HAM-57282 Additional Information Services: Mains electric & water, Oil fired central heating. Private drainage via a Sewage Treatment Plant. Local Authority: South Gloucestershire Council Council Tax: Band G Notes : There is a public footpath through the fields from The Street running parallel to the A38. There is a right of way to a neighbours property to allow for the spectic tank to be changed. Additional information - Detached country house - Equestrian property - 6 bedrooms - Separate self-contained cottage - Grounds total over 4 acres - Paddocks Arena & Stables - Walled gardens - Near the village of Alveston Key information Council Tax Band: G Tenure: Freehold