* Freehold
* Superb family home
* Range of traditional outbuildings
* Stunning views
* 7 acres
Ideally located at the end of Kites Farm Lane, a no through lane on the edge
of the picturesque South Gloucestershire village of village of Upton Cheyney.
A pair of carriage gates open onto the gravel drive, providing access to the
house and outbuildings. A second, estate drive leads through pastureland and
provides access to the property from the south.
Dating from the early 18th century and listed Grade II, Kites Farm provides
immediate appeal. Constructed of the local honey coloured limestone under clay
tiled rooves, the three storey central section is complimented by two storey
wings to either side. The house is fronted by a gravel parking area, enclosed
by estate railings and bordered by wonderful, established gardens with a
profusion of roses, lavender and hydrangeas. The land borders the house to
three sides with open countryside beyond and far - reaching views across the
Avon Valley. The property underwent extensive and sensitive restoration in
recent years, providing today’s stylish and appealing house of 3, 343 sq. Ft.
The rooms are enjoyable and successfully combine modern living with the
historic architectural features of the original house. Mandarin Stone
limestone floors with underfloor heating extend throughout the ground floor
and heritage coloured lime - washed walls make for ideal family living.
From the gravel parking area at the front of the house (south) the front door
opens into a welcoming entrance hall which is central to the ground floor and
has a door to the rear terrace. The staircase to the first floor and doors to
the kitchen and the dining room are also in the reception hall. Very much the
hub of the house, the superb kitchen/breakfast room is equipped with Fired
Earth fitted cabinets and a large central island unit. There is an electric
Aga, traditional walk - in pantry, and space in front of the south facing
windows, for a breakfast table or comfy chairs. A door leads to the spacious
utility room, with sink, cupboards and a stable which opens to the rear
terrace. The kitchen also provides access to the garden/family room with a
trio of French doors (benefitting from combined southern and western aspects),
making it the perfect link between house and garden. There is an Aga wood
burner and lovely views of the garden and paddocks beyond. The study is
reached from the garden/family room and also benefits from the delightful
views. The dining room retains its inglenook fireplace and bread oven, now
fitted with a wood burner. Neighbouring the dining room is the spacious
sitting room with a fine dressed stone fire surround in the French style. This
room also has a double aspect and a door to the rear hall fitted cupboards and
under bench storage. From the rear hall there is access to the cloakroom and
also the necessary boot room which has external access to the rear terrace.
The first floor provides four bedrooms and a family bathroom. Two bedrooms
have ensuite shower rooms and all of the rooms benefit from a southerly aspect
and fine views. The bathroom and ensuite shower rooms are fitted with quality
fittings from Imperial, which are traditional in style as well as travertine
stone with underfloor heating. The family bathroom has a large freestanding
bath and a steam/shower cubicle. The second floor provides a fifth bedroom
with views to both front and rear and a free standing bath to one side. />
Garden and Grounds
The gardens are a joy. An abundance of colour and scent provided by deep and
well established borders which include roses, peonies and hydrangeas amongst
many others, which flank mown lawns and are enclosed by clipped yew hedges
which provide structure and defined areas. There is a gravel seating area,
mown walks and an enclosed children’s play area. The kitchen garden is also
enclosed and stands between the garden and the paddocks. A large stone
outbuilding make an ideal garden store. The house is bordered by stone or
gravel terraces for ease of access. The pastureland borders the property to
three sides and is arranged as paddocks. It is enclosed by post and rail or
stock - proof fencing and hedges. Access is available via five bar gates from
the north or south of the property.
Buildings
A significant attraction are the extensive range of traditional buildings.
They are located to the east of the house and within the land and are arranged
as stables with storage, an open bay hay store. These buildings may provide
potential for conversion to ancillary accommodation (subject to the necessary
planning consents being obtained). A large detached stone barn stand on the
northern side of the paddocks. Overall, this beautifully appointed home
provides a secure and enjoyable environment for families to thrive in comfort
and style.

Situated in undulating countryside between Bristol and
Bath in the picturesque conservation village of Upton Cheyney. Popular and
much sought after Upton Cheyney has the Upton Inn and many walks and
bridleways locally through the local Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The
property is well situated for access to the Bath schools, especially The Royal
High School for Girls and Kingswood. Bath and Bristol both offer Premiership
rugby and Bath Racecourse is nearby. The city of Bath provides a wealth of
cultural, arts, recreational and other leisure pastimes as well as 5
independent schools, two universities and a regular mainline railway service
to London Paddington. Junction 18 of the M4 lies approximately eight miles to
the north.

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