7 bed detached house for sale

Upper Tockington Road, Tockington BS32

'Stoneleigh Down' and the adjoining annexe 'Stoneleigh Barn' sit at the head of the most beautiful gardens, abundant with specimen flowering plants, trees and shrubs - interspersed by secluded seating areas, all overseen from the covered veranda at the back of the house - a perfect spot for a morning coffee or evening cocktail. This stunning and unique home enjoys a plot of circa 0.48 acres, with gravelled parking to the front, a workshop/store to the side and a south-facing rear aspect, all set well back from the lane in front. The main house is of an individual contemporary design over three levels - a welcoming hallway connects to an open-plan lounge (with wood-burning stove) and dining space across the rear, with doors to the verandah bringing the outside in. Plus a separate study/music room, a utility room, a cloakroom and a luxury fitted kitchen - complete with an island and a cosy eating/seating area in the corner. The first-floor galleried landing is a lovely space to sit and admire the garden from above, through the full height windows. There are three bedrooms on this level - including the principle bedroom with balcony, fitted wardrobes and en-suite, plus the main bathroom with a high vaulted ceiling and roll-top bath. A walk-through study area leads to another staircase taking you up to bedrooms four and five. The independent two-storey annexe offers both ground and first floor en-suite bedrooms, plus lounge, dining room and kitchen - perfect for a dependent relative or as an additional source of income. There are too few superlatives to describe the gardens fully - they are a delight, attracting visitors through the 'National Open Garden Scheme' - the 's-shaped lawn connects themed areas planted with trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs for year-round interest'. A village oasis - somewhere quite special!

The village of Tockington is situated to the north of Bristol, west of the A38, circa 3 miles from the M4/M5 interchange and about 5.5 miles from Bristol Parkway Station. The neighbouring villages of Olveston, Alveston and Lower Almondsbury provide a range of shops including Post Office, general provisions, butcher, groceries etc. The local centre and market town of Thornbury is approximately 3.5 miles to the north-east. There are local primary schools in the villages of Lower Almondsbury and Olveston. Marlwood School, Alveston (secondary), is approximately 2 miles to the north-east. Tockington Manor School (independent) sits within the village. The popular Swan Public House is situated just off The Green.