Location

The highly desirable village of Combe Hay lies approximately 3 miles to the south of Bath and is situated in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Combe Hay has interesting historical connections and was listed in The Domesday Book as Crumb. There is a church with a 15th century tower and Combe Hay Manor is a prominent building within the village.

Modern day attractions of Combe Hay include the popular gastro pub, The Wheatsheaf, along with direct access to some wonderful walks in surrounding countryside and along the disused railway lines and canals. Further amenities can be found in the neighbouring village of Wellow, which include a local village shop and primary school.

The Georgian City of Bath provides a comprehensive range of facilities including cultural, leisure and business amenities. There are well-regarded schools nearby in both the state and private sector, including St Gregory's, Monkton Combe School and Prior Park College.

There is a mainline rail link to London Paddington ( journey time from 85 minutes) and Bristol Temple Meads (journey time from 15 minutes). Junction 18 of the M4 is some 14 miles north

Description

This fine detached family home sits in established gardens of 0.45 of an acre and offers 3879 sq ft of versatile accommodation arranged predominantly over two floors. Built with stone faced elevation under a clay tiled roof the property is located in the heart of the village yet in a relatively private setting.

On entering the property there is a welcoming entrance hall with stairs leading off to the first floor, steps down to the utility, pantry and double garage, as well as doors to the principal reception rooms. The property enjoys a spacious sitting room complete with feature fireplace and wood floors. There is a dining room that links to the kitchen/breakfast room and conservatory. The kitchen/breakfast room is very much the heart of the home with easy access to outside as well as the conservatory and boasts a quality fitted kitchen complete with island unit and Aga. There are granite work surfaces and some integral appliances. The conservatory is a welcome addition as it makes the most of its garden views as well as enjoys easy access to the large paved terrace. Additionally to the ground floor is a study/home office, and cloakroom, with boiler room and utility off the double garage. There is also a downstairs WC. To the half landing is access to a further study/bedroom 5 if needed with a large walk-in wardrobe currently used as a linen cupboard. This offers a large degree of flexibility with its use, it also enjoys a triple aspect over the gardens and has the additional benefit of an ensuite. To the first floor are the bedrooms. These comprise of a principal bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room, bedroom two with en suite and two further double bedrooms and a family bath/shower room. All the bedrooms enjoy views of the gardens as well as the neighbouring village.

Outside

Approached off a quiet country lane there is a pull-in and electric gates that leading and down to a parking area and double integral garage with electric up and over doors.

The gardens wrap around the home and amount to 0.45 of an acre. They are predominantly laid to lawn with established, trees, shrubs and flower boarders. Due to the genteel sloping nature of the gardens terraces have been create to provide level spaces for entertaining guests or creating walkways as well as easy to manage beds. Tucked away to one corner is a gravel area complete with glass house ideally placed for the green fingered home owner. There is also a practical stone built shed off the back of the house ideal for garden storage.

The gardens are relatively private and the property well placed within the village with both the church, gastro pub and green all within 0.25 of a mile.