Detached house for sale in Chapel Lane, Old Sodbury, Bristol BS37

A thoughtfully updated five bedroom character property sitting in the popular village of Old Sodbury

Elm Grove Cottage is situated on the outskirts of the Cotswold village of Old Sodbury towards Doddington in an area denoted as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (aonb). The Cotswold Way passes by the front of the cottage and the Frome Valley walkway forms the boundary to the side. The cottage enjoys open farmland views to the front and lovely westerly aspect to the rear.

Old Sodbury is well situated just a short drive from the historic market town of Chipping Sodbury with a range of independent local shops, pubs and restaurants and the recently opened Waitrose store. The nearby A46 gives great access to the M4 with excellent links to both bath and Bristol City centres. Surrounded by the beautiful Cotswold Countryside the village itself has a coe Primary School (rated outstanding by Ofsted) next to the beautiful St Johns Church, a private nursery (a short walk away), a pub/restaurant (The Dog) at the end of Chapel Lane, a hotel and as mentioned earlier a historic Cotswold Way and The Frome Valley Walkway.

Additional noteworthy features include double glazing, a full oil-fired central heating system, many original features There are reclaimed ledged & braced doors throughout, many ground floor rooms with flag stone floors, first floor rooms have many polished/pained floorboards.

Outside the cottage has a small garden to the front which is brightly planted and enclosed by an original low stone boundary wall. The rear garden is a good size being enclosed on two sides by a natural limestone boundary wall and a large conifer screen to the reaming side making it a private and very usable space. There is a large terrace across the rear of the property with raised lawn and extensively planted borders. There is access on both sides of the property. There is a detached oak framed two bay open carriage garage to the side with limestone pebble driveway affording additional parking. This is accessed directly from Chapel Lane.

Tenure

Council tax band

Accommodation

Elm Grove Cottage offers extensive accommodation to include a snug with log burner set into a Cotswold stone fireplace, a dining hall (currently arranged as a lounge) with original range fireplace, a lovely sitting room with Jetmaster multi fuel fireplace with carved natural stone surround, walk in bay window and a solid oak floor opening into a light and airy conservatory with double doors opening onto the rear terrace. There is a large farmhouse style kitchen with 4 oven Aga, Belfast sink and granite counter tops plus a lovely rustic stone style floor. There is a guest cloak room at ground floor accessed via a very pretty internal lobby with original brick archway leading to the second staircase giving access to the first floor. There is a second hallway with stairs to the first floor which has a utility area/boot room. At first floor level there are 5 double bedrooms accessed by both staircases, a superb family bathroom with freed standing bath, large shower cubical, his and hers sinks a delightful double aspect and polished tumbled limestone walls, a further large wet room en-suite to bedroom three, and a large landing area which has in the past been used as an office and additional bedroom area.

Oak Front Door

With glazed/ leaded glass panel door to..

Tiled Porch

Oak front door with glazed leaded glass panel door to ...

Dining Hall (5.79m x 3.66m (currently arranged as a lounge))

Original range fireplace. Exposed central beam, radiator with gothic style cover, four wall light points, TV aerial point, BT point, cottage style window to the front with seat, second cottage style window to the front. Original ledged and braced stripped pine door with original glazed window to..

Lobby (4.44m x 1.90m)

Radiator with period style cover, large window overlooking the rear garden, Cotswold stone style flagstone floor, boiler cupboard housing Eurocal free standing boiler providing central eating and hot water, BT point, original brick archway through to..

Inner Hall (2.79m x 1.14m (currently arranged as a gallery))

With original quarter turn staircase to the first floor. Large under stair cupboard, radiator.

Guest Cloakroom (2.06m x 0.79m)

Period style medium level WC, matching washbasin inset into the window sill with cupboard under. Limestone floor, original coat hooks, wrought iron fittings.

Sitting Room (5.79m x 3.66m)

Jetmaster multifuell open fire with natural carved stone surround and mantle, four wall lights, sky point. Large walk in bay window to the front, radiator with period style cover, Oak floor, opening through to..

Conservatory (3.56m x 2.90m)

Radiator, ceiling fan, two wall lights, opening roof light, Oak floor, double opening to the rear terrace.

Snug/Tv Lounge (5.89m x 3.66m)

Beamed ceiling with exposed central beam, four wall lights, Cotswold stone fireplace with wrought iron log burning stove, two radiators, TV and Sky points. Three windows to the front aspect one with a seat radiator, door to Dining Hall. Door to..

Farmhouse Style Kitchen/Breakfast Room (7.85m x 3.81m)

A magnificent room with inset spotlighting, custom built cabinets including an extensive array of base units with granite counter tops, corner larder and matching corner display unit. There is a four oven Aga set into a rustic brick, tiled and beamed recess. Double Belfast sink with chefs tap and carved drainer. Plumbing for dishwasher, space for American style/side by side fridge freezer. Cotswold stone style flagstone floor, three windows overlooking the rear garden with tiled sills. Stable door with bevelled glass to the rear terrace. TV point, door to..

Rear Entrance Hall (3.81m x 1.14m)

Stairs to the first floor. Two windows overlooking the side access, large under stair area housing plumbing for automatic washing machine, boot and cloak storage area, gothic style radiator cover. Quarter turn staircase to..

First Floor Landing

Master Bedroom (4.37m x 3.66m)

Door to landing, two windows to the front with lovely rural views towards the Cotswold escarpment. Exposed and painted floor boards, radiator, TV point, vaulted ceiling, door to..

Bedroom Two (3.66m x 3.66m)

Door to landing, period fireplace, exposed and painted floorboards radiator, window with lovely rural views, vaulted ceiling. This room is currently arranged as a dressing room an has been used as a nursery.

Bedroom Three (6.25m x 4.88m max narrowing to 3.81m x 1.42m)

Large over stair cupboard with loft access, two radiators, TV point, three windows on two aspects. Door to bathroom.

Second Landing (4.3m x 1.95m)

Radiator, large window overlooking the rear garden, vaulted ceiling, large cupboard, airing cupboard hot water tank with immersion, shelving. This area has been used as an office and occasional bedroom.

Bedroom Four (3.66m x 3.66m)

Exposed whitewashed brick chimney breast, radiator, TV point, window to the front with lovely rural aspect. Vaulted ceiling.

Bedroom Five (3.66m x 3.66m)

Radiator, period fireplace, vaulted ceiling, window to the front with rural aspect.

Ensuite Shower Room/Wet Room (3.15m x 1.88m)

Fully tiled shower area with Mira thermostatic shower with raiser bar, close coupled syphonic WC, pedestal wash basin with waterfall tap, mirror with integrated lighting, radiator. Large window overlooking the rear garden, wall mounted cupboard, part ceramic tiled walls and window sill, vaulted ceiling, extractor fan.

Family Bathroom (3.35m x 2.79m)

Fully tiled in polished tumbled limestone, free standing bath with shower attachment, low syphonic WC, his and hers semi pedestal wash basins with mixer taps, matching mirrors with halogen lighting. Walk in shower cubical with Shower Force thermostatic shower glazed screen, inset spotlights, chrome ladder towel radiator, extractor unit. Doors to the main landing and bedroom three.

Exterior

To the front is a small garden enclosed by a low stone boundary wall. The garden is brightly planted and has a flint gravel finish with carpet stone pathway. To the rear is a good size private garden bounded on two sides by a high natural limestone wall on the remaining side by a mature conifer screen. There is a large flagstone style terrace extending across the rear of the property enclosed by a low stone wall. There is a large lawned area and extensively planted border and island. The rear garden is enclosed and safe for children and dogs. There is a side access on both elevations of the property.

Garage And Parking.

Detached Oak framed two bay open carriage Garage 5.8m x 5.2m to the side with limestone pebble driveway affording additional parking for several cars. The garage and parking are accessed directly from Chapel Lane.

Disclaimer

Under the terms of the Estate Agents Act 1979, Hunters hereby disclose the owner of the property is an employee of Hunters Estate Agents.