4 bedroom detached house for sale

The Square is a detached, four bedroom period property in the heart of the pretty hamlet of Burrington, on the open market for the first time in over 100 years. Sitting within a generous garden of approximately half an acre, planning has been granted to convert the garages and outbuildings into a two bedroom cottage. The property itself now requires a degree of modernisation to transform it into a stunning family home, all within easy commuting distance to Bristol, Bath and Wells. Sold with the benefit of no onward chain.

About the Property.

The Square has been in the same family for generations and has been extended over the years to provide a spacious and characterful four-bedroom property. The original part of the house, which was previously two semi-detached properties and fully refurbished into one complete property in 1970's, includes two generous reception rooms with large inglenook fireplaces housing wood burning stoves, and three bedrooms upstairs. The two-storey extension added in the late 1960's includes the kitchen/dining room with a now decommissioned Aga, shower room and the fourth bedroom and family bathroom, all fully double glazed. The large lawned garden backs onto open countryside and enjoys a productive vegetable garden and greenhouse, and outbuildings together with a double garage with studio room above. This was built in the early 1980's and now has full planning permission ( 23/P/0423/FUL ) to convert into a two bedroom dwelling, perfect for a dependent relative or holiday accommodation. This is the perfect development opportunity which benefits from a plot with an existing house, plus full permission for a second dwelling.

About the Inside.

The entrance hall is to the side of the house with doors into the large living room in the original part of the property. This wonderful room has a stone fireplace and windows overlooking the front and side, polished floorboards and exposed beams. A door opens into a second, cosier reception room with a wood burning stove set in the inglenook, and a glazed door into the dining room. Dark polished floorboards and exposed beams add warmth to the dining space which overlooks the rear garden. A decommissioned Aga divides the room from the kitchen area which is fitted with a range of units and incorporates a pantry cupboard. Off the kitchen is a small utility area and the door to the garden.

Stairs in the entrance hall rise to the first floor with a shower room on a mezzanine level. On the first floor are four generous double bedrooms and the family bathroom.

About the Outside.

The front garden is retained by an attractive stone wall with a gravelled entrance to one side. An arched wooden door set in a stone wall leads to the main door in the side of the property, and on the other side a gated driveway leads to a double garage, single garage and outbuildings.
The expansive gardens are laid mainly to lawn and wrap around three sides of the house, with paved terraces. A vegetable garden and greenhouse are tucked discreetly behind the garage. Mature hedging and trees border the garden with open countryside and lovely views beyond.

The double garage was built approximately 30 years ago and includes a studio room above accessed by an external metal staircase. It has a separate water and electricity supply. This garage, together with a separate single garage and attached outbuildings have planning permission to be converted into a two-bedroom dwelling.

About the Area.

Nestled at the foot of the picturesque Mendip Hills in North Somerset, Burrington village is a tranquil hamlet located 14 miles south of Bristol. Set well away from main roads, this charming village boasts an array of period properties surrounded by rolling countryside and the wooded slopes of the Mendips. Burrington is home to a popular primary school, a village hall, and an ancient parish church, creating a close-knit community atmosphere. Nearby, The Plume of Feathers in picturesque Rickford is a short walk away, along a footpath if you continue down the lane.

Burrington’s prime location offers easy commuting to Bristol, Weston-Super-Mare, Bath, and Wells, with motorway access at Clevedon (Junction 20). Additionally, Bristol International Airport and a mainline railway station at Yatton enhance the village’s connectivity.

The area also excels in education, with Churchill Academy and Sixth Form Centre recently rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, complete with a state-of-the-art sports complex. Excellent private schooling options are also available in Bristol, Wells, Sidcot, Bath, and Wraxall
Useful Information.

Postcode - BS40 7AB
Local Authority - North Somerset
Council Tax -
Energy Performance Certificate Rating - F
Tenure - Freehold
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the Vendors agent Killens