5 bedroom detached house for sale

MAIN HOUSE

'Laurel House' is a substantial detached period property that occupies a lovely rural position on the outskirts of the popular Mendip village of Churchill. Over recent years the property has been subject to a sympathetic schedule of redevelopment and refurbishment to create what is now a versatile and family friendly home, with excellent social/entertaining space, plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms arranged over three principal floors, along with a superb attached annexe that could either be use as a separate dwelling for a dependent relative, or indeed be utilised as a source of additional income, either by way of a short term let or perhaps even and Air B&B.

On arrival 'Laurel House' strikes an alluring first impression with its bay fronted, stone and brick elevations, attractive entrance porch, clay tiled roof and neat lawned front garden.  To the side of the house a smart block paved driveway sweeps past the property continuing through solid wood gates and into a large rear courtyard providing ample parking for a good number of vehicles, along with accessing the properties triple garage/workshop.

On entering the property through the handy storm porch you continue into a welcoming entrance hallway, off which you will find the many generously proportioned rooms that blend original period charm with chic modern decor, and fixtures. To the left of the hallway is a lovely dual aspect sitting room which features a pretty bay window, oak flooring and a handsome period fireplace which is inset with a cast iron wood burning stove. 

To the opposite side of the hallway is the stylish kitchen/breakfast room which is well fitted with a range of modern cream coloured shaker style units with a quality granite counter top and breakfast bar. The kitchen has twin eye level ovens, six ring gas hob and several integrated appliances, along with a cool wood effect tiled floor. There is a handy utility area and cloakroom with a handy door leading out to the rear parking area. 

Adjacent to the kitchen/breakfast room is a superb family/garden room that is blessed with huge amounts of natural light through its two pairs of bi-fold doors, in addition to a window. This exceptional room is the perfect space for families to gather and enjoy the beautiful west facing aspect over the garden. The room features an Oak wooden floor, feature mosaic tiled wall and contemporary wood burning stove.

Moving onto the first floor you will find three bedrooms, all of which are en-suite, and includes an incredible master suite which comprises three separate rooms, including a sitting/relaxing area, fully kitted out dressing room, luxurious en-suite bathroom, and a stunning bedroom with triple aspect windows and a huge amount of space.

Completing the accommodation of the main house are a further two excellent double bedrooms on the second floor, which share use of a further family bathroom.

ANNEXE

The annexe is a superb two storey building that is attached to the main house, but skilfully separated into an independent living space. With no less attention to detail affording to it when it was converted, this splendid property is perfect for a dependent relative, or indeed be rented out to provide a source of income either by a long term tenant or perhaps Air B&B. Internally the property boast two/three bedrooms depending on how you would like to use the accommodation. On the ground floor there is sitting room with views over the garden, the main double bedroom with shower room, a fully fitted kitchen with a slate floor, French doors, a cloakroom and store room. On the first floor is an open galleried reception area, a further double bedroom, family bathroom and a large store cupboard.

OUTSIDE

Set in approximately 2.7 acres, there are a number of distinct and well kept areas, including a wonderful south/west facing private garden which has a generous level lawn, and is enclosed by an established herbaceous border which is interspersed with a rich variety of small trees and plants. There is a large wooden outbuilding which house a home bar and hut tub and a great sized patio for al-fresco dining and summer soirees. To the rear of the formal lawn is an exceptional kitchen garden, packed full of fruits/vegetables and herbs.

Above the house you will find an orchard which is enclosed by a pretty post and rail fence, with a timber five bar gate. Within the orchard there are apple/plum/pear and cherry trees to name just a few. Beyond the orchard is the paddock, a captivating south facing piece of land which stretches up to the treeline of the Mendip Hills. Left for nature to flourish it has several avenues cut through the long grass in order to access the top of the hill where the panoramic views back over the properties land and surrounding countryside is simply breath-taking. 

There is a huge amount of secure off street parking, and a triple garage which also features a kitchen area and workshop. The house benefits from zoned central heating and a solar thermal hot water system.

WE HAVE NOTICED.

An absolutely wonderful property of an impressive scale and beautiful gardens The excellent annexe is perfect  for a dependent relative or to obtain an income. The paddock, orchard and thriving fruit & vegetable garden offer a little piece of the good life for those with green-fingers.

SITUATION 

The highly favoured and convenient village of Langford is nestled in the beautiful North Somerset countryside. Local facilities include the supermarket and filling station a short distance away and the village itself has a popular public house and a hairdressers. The doctor's surgery for the local villages relocated to a brand new building in Pudding Pie Lane in 2014. A more comprehensive range of facilities is available at the nearby village of Wrington. There is a primary school at Churchill () and secondary schooling at Churchill Academy and Sixth Form Centre (), which has recently been awarded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. The area around is renowned for its beauty and offers a range of country pursuits including sailing, fishing, dry skiing and sports facilities and for those interested in horse-riding a wide range of equestrian pursuits are available. Langford is within commuting distance of the City of Bristol and the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare and there is access to the motorway network at Clevedon (junction 20) and St. Georges (junction 21). There is an international airport at Lulsgate and access to a mainline railway station at Yatton.

DIRECTIONS

Travelling from Churchill traffic lights on the A368 towards Bath continue of the road for approximately a quarter of a mile and the property can be found on your right hand side.