5 bed detached house for sale

Main Road, Aust BS35

This wonderful house occupies an idyllic village location with views of the Severn estuary bridge and the rolling countryside hills of South Gloucestershire. It is set on a hill at the end of the village. The dense screening of mature trees means that road noise is minimal. Birdsong resonates everywhere. The garden is rich in wildlife with an array of birds, deer, owls, weasels and hedgehogs. With a meticulous eye for detail, the current owners have spared no expense renovating this Grade II Listed Georgian property to create a fabulous family home set over 3 floors. With high quality fittings and stylish classic design throughout including heritage radiators & paints by Little & Green and Earthborn. The house itself boasts many beautiful period features, such as the wood panelling in the sitting rooms, wooden sash windows, oak beams and fireplaces with flagstone hearths, whilst also being brought into the 21st century with modern design in the kitchen and bathrooms. The entrance hall leads to the front sitting room that has a warm and cosy feel with its original fireplace and wood burning stove, wood panelling, sash windows and window seats. There is a useful study or home office, and a family room in the centre of the home, also with a wood burning stove, that leads into the fully fitted country style kitchen. This kitchen has a fully fitted induction hob, double ovens, American style fridge / freezer and original stone flag floors. There is space for dining, and patio doors leading out to a large sheltered walled terrace for alfresco dining and garden. The ground floor is completed with a guest cloakroom and stairs down to the vaulted cellar which is used as a home gym. The first floor provides two generous double bedrooms, a paneled large family bathroom with bath and large shower. The house laundry /utility room is also on this floor, so no washing is taken downstairs. The next half landing takes you to the large oak beamed principal main bedroom with views over open fields. There is also an en-suite shower room. The third floor has two further large double bedrooms sharing a shower room.

The house is currently used as a luxury holiday rental (), receiving 100% 5 star reviews, all highlighting its peaceful and convenient location. As such, it benefits from no onward chain.

Outside

The main house is approached by a wonderful west facing formal pillared walled garden leading to the front door of this statuesque Georgian home. Main vehicle access is up a long driveway (with right of way to the property) to the extensive parking area. There is an array of stone buildings presently used for hay and garden machinery, One of these buildings has sink, toilet and electricity with further cabling set up ready for an electric car charging point. The kitchen patio doors open onto the private terrace and secluded garden perfect for barbeques and outdoor entertaining. Thick hedging and mature trees on the boundary. There is also the option to purchase, or rent, additional land, including the paddock directly behind the house, for which full planning permission has been granted for a new agricultural building.

Situation

The house sits in an elevated position at the far end of the village, surrounded by mature trees on one side, and benefits from a lack of passing traffic owing to the road terminating just beyond the property. Aust is a small and friendly village with a popular heritage pub, 'The Boars Head', a beautiful church and surrounding countryside with a recently created nature reserve. Locally there is a plethora of walks, bridle paths and cycle routes. Other nearby amenities for leisure and sport are well catered for in the attractive market town of Thornbury. In addition, and not just for surfers, a short drive away is 'The Wave', an inland surf destination offering other activities for family fun.
There is excellent schooling for all ages nearby, with easy access to central Bristol, communication links are also first class with access via junction 1 of the M48 which in turn becomes the M4 motorway alternatively joining the M5 at junction 15. Bristol Parkway Station is a short drive away by car and offers high speed train links to London in 90 minutes and 3 miles away is Severn Beach Railway station offers direct lines to Clifton in Bristol & Cardiff Central. Many local children attend Tockington Manor School, Clifton College, RedMaids, Bristol Grammar School, Monmouth and Wycliffe. The newly built Two Bridges Academy School for children with special learning needs and Marlwood are also close by.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-55544

Additional Information

Central heating via lpg, mains drainage, water and electric. WiFi available throughout the house.
South Gloucestershire Council, Tax Band E