* Freehold
* Detached period home
* Wonderful individual charm and character
* Glorious south facing views
* Beautiful peaceful grounds of 0. 62 acre
* 20’2 lounge
* Dining room
* 24’ Aga Kitchen/breakfast room and utility
* Four bedrooms, two bathrooms
* Gravelled parking forecourt for numerous cars
* EPC Rating = G
A totally unique and very special home in the most magical, idyllic setting
adjoining open, rolling countryside yet just moments drive from the edge of
the city.
Description
This truly outstanding country home occupies the most wonderful, idyllic
position set on the very edge of this fine and historic estate commanding
exceptional views across the rolling countryside.
Set in the grounds of Barrow Court which was once the site of a Benedictine
Nunnery, the beautiful historic buildings were transformed at the end of the
19th Century into a private Victorian Estate, and more latterly in the 1970’s
into 18 individually owned homes. Much of the appeal of Barrow Court lies in
its stunning, beautifully maintained grounds that adjoin the picturesque open
countryside, a tranquil, rural oasis only 3. 5miles from Bristol Airport, and
6. 5 miles from Bristol City Centre. Within Barrow Court, the Garden House was
built in 1846 as a home for the Head Gardener and without doubt occupies the
prime position, tucked away at the head of a long driveway, bounded stone
walled gardens to one side and offering a wonderful sense of privacy and
seclusion and perfectly orientated to capture sunshine through the majority of
the day from its superb south facing aspect. The house was carefully
remodelled and extended in 1980 by the current owners and great care was taken
to blend the external architecture with the original, replicating stone
mullion leaded light windows throughout and with warm exposed timbers,
stripped flooring and exposed internal brickwork in the arts and craft style.
The home offers parking immediately to the front for seven or eight cars and
would be a excellent proposition for those that enjoy entertaining large
numbers of family and friends with the choice of raised terraces and
magnificent, sweeping lawns. The property also has access to the communal
tennis court.
The formal entrance hall is set on the southern, garden side the house,
leading to a good size dining room with an open working fireplace. A lovely
historic panelled door leads into an oak porch with seating and a fine place
to take in the views and shelter from the elements.
To the far side of the main hallway a large 20’ lounge with triple aspect
windows and an additional wood burning stove set into the brick built chimney
breast. An under stairs area provides space for fridge, freezer and additional
storage and immediately opposite is a cloakroom with plumbing for laundry
appliances. The large and relaxed kitchen is extensively fitted with solid
wood, hand - built cabinets, walk in larder and includes an oil fired Aga. The
Aga provides all hot water and central heating. The stripped pitch pine
staircase is a charming individual feature leading to a long sunlit landing
that winds its way across the first floor of the property. At one end is a
magnificent principal bedroom with a high vaulted ceiling, exposed roof
trusses and with the benefit of its own en suite bathroom. There are three
further bedrooms, again all with vaulted ceilings and each one commanding
superb open views .
A particular feature of the gardens are the lovely espalier fruit trees that
create an informal border to the ornamental gardens with delightful lawn
walkway running adjacent to the Ha Ha on the boundary with open pasture land
beyond. A particular nice place to sit and take in the views is set alongside
the boundary wall, from which uninterrupted country views across the valley
towards the historic National Trust Tyntesfield Estate on the distant hillside
can be enjoyed. There is substantial hardwood glasshouse with a further area
of seating under the dappled shade of a climbing Wisteria. Set off the
driveway and creating a sheltered and discreet day to day entrance to the home
is a small walled courtyard with doorway directly into the kitchen.
Location
Barrow Court is located in the much sought after village of Barrow Gurney with
good local farm shops nearby as well as the popular pub, The Princess Motto.
Bristol City Centre is 7. 2 miles away and Clifton Village is 6 miles away.
Bristol International Airport is 4. 2 miles away and Nailsea and Backwell
station is 3. 3 miles away with frequent direct services to London. There are
extensive countryside walks to be found in the local vicinity and a number of
outdoor pursuits and sports centres readily available nearby.
Square Footage: 2, 113 sq ft
Acreage:
0. 62 Acres
Additional Info
Private water supply
Mains electricity
Drainage: Cesspool
The property is located within the listed curtilage of Barrow Court.

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