Location

Chatley Park is situated just outside the village of Norton St. Philip, near Bath and once was part of the Chatley House estate that now comprises of 4 principle homes.

The village has a thriving community centred around the 14th century church and the well regarded historic George Inn dating back to the 13th century. Local amenities include a Co-op store with post office, a primary school, another village pub, a garage for vehicle repairs and a village hall offering a variety of activities. A bus service to Bath stops in the village. There is an excellent farm shop within half a mile. Bath is a World Heritage site approx. 7 miles away, famed for its Georgian architecture, Roman heritage, and cosmopolitan city centre.

There are excellent schools in Bath and the surrounding area, in both the private and state sectors. In addition, there are two universities in the city and a wide variety of sporting, arts, dining and entertainment facilities. Communications to London are good via either the A36/A303 and M3 or A46 and M4. There is a mainline rail link from Bath Spa to London Paddington - journey time from 75 minutes. Bristol airport is 23 miles away and Frome is 4.5 miles to the south, with the fashionable Babington House members club only 5.7 miles away.

Description

Situated on a former small estate and surrounded by picturesque parkland this fine character family home enjoys the benefit of an idyllic country setting and a large 1.8 acre paddock.

On entering the property there is a welcoming entrance hall, which in turn leads to the principal reception rooms. The property enjoys a spacious sitting room with feature fireplace,double doors to the gardens, a family room with a quality wooden floor and feature fireplace and a spacious kitchen/diner complete with island unit, impressive flagstone floor and space for a range style cooker. Additionally to the ground floor is a cloakroom and study. To the first floor are the bedrooms which comprise of four double bedrooms, two en-suites and a family bathrooms. The bedrooms also enjoy open country views.

Outside
The property is approached off the original estate driveway which is accessed via wooden gates and a cattle grid were the driveway leads up to the house passing the grazing sheep. There is a gravel parking area outside the home suitable for a number of vehicles. There is a pretty wooden latch gate that leads into the gardens that wrap around the home and are laid predominantly to lawn. There is a raised patio leading off the back of the home, which enjoys open views over your paddock and beyond. There is also access to a timber garden room/home office, which has a large window overlooking the paddock. The paddock can be accessed off the garden or from a wide gated entrance from the main driveway. This predominantly level paddock amounts to 1.8 acres and is enclosed by fencing and hedging. The paddock is ideal for a pony of grazing or simply to be enjoyed a a green open space.