Detached house for sale in High Street, East Harptree, Bristol BS40

Situated on a pretty lane in the heart of the village, this late 1800's extended cottage was formally the post office for East Harptree but is now a comfortable family home offering well-presented accommodation and benefitting from lovely views and a triple garage/workshop with additional parking.

About the Property

Situated on a pretty lane in the heart of the village, this late 1800's extended cottage was formally the post office for East Harptree but is now a comfortable family home offering well-presented accommodation and benefitting from lovely views and a triple garage/workshop with additional parking.

About the Inside

The front door opens into a useful porch which then leads directly into the spacious dual aspect sitting room. To the left is a second reception room currently set up as a gym with a door leading into the utility room. The sitting room opens into the bright kitchen/dining room with views out onto the garden which then connects to the glazed utility room with plenty of worktop space and a cloakroom.

From the sitting room stairs lead up to three light bedrooms with the principal bedroom enjoying countryside views from both windows, and en-suite shower room. The spacious family bathroom has a white suite and built in storage.

From the sitting room stairs lead up to three light bedrooms with the principal bedroom enjoying countryside views from both windows, and en-suite shower room. The spacious family bathroom has a white suite and built in storage.

About the Outside

A large level lawn sits to one side of the property. A driveway leads to a stone built triple garage, formally the local smithy, and benefits from loft storage and additional parking in front. There is power and light which creates a useful workshop area.

About the Area

East Harptree is a thriving community within the Mendip Hills with a village shop run by local volunteers, a well-regarded preschool and primary school, The Waldegrave, a traditional old pub, and hairdressers. In nearby West Harptree are further amenities including a doctor surgery and dentist.
The village is also only a short drive from the Cathedral City of Wells where there are farmers markets held twice weekly as well as many restaurants and cafes.
The M5 motorway (Junction 21) is 15 miles to the west and Bristol Airport is about 9 miles to the north. Bristol Temple Meads and Bath Spa provide regular mainline rail links to London, the Southeast and the Midlands with journey time from Bath Spa to London Paddington around 90 minutes.
Sporting facilities nearby include golf at Wells, Mendip and Farrington. National Hunt racing is at Wincanton, Bath and Salisbury. The Mendip Hills area is highly regarded for its walking, caving, rock climbing and bridleways. Chew Valley Lake is 1 miles away and ideal for sailing enthusiasts. Shooting and fishing are also available locally.

Useful Information

Postcode - BS40 6AY
Local Authority - banes
Council Tax - Band D
Energy Performance Certificate Rating - tbc
Tenure – Freehold
Servies – Oil fired central heating, mains water and electricity
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the vendors agent Killens<br /><br />