5 bed detached house for sale

Bristol Road, Wraxall, Bristol BS48

The Forge derives its name from the stone and tile barn which was the local forge. The house was modernised and extended about twelve years ago. The present owners purchased the property in 2016 and have maintained the house extremely well. In particular, the part walled and private garden has been redesigned. It has superb views across to the Mendip Hills to the south, and to the north, there is a view to the church and to woodland.

The interior of the house is light with good ceiling height and full of charm. There are stone floors on the ground floor and tongue and groove oak doors with latch furniture. The sitting room is a most comfortable room with a stone full height chimney breast and fireplace fitted with a log burning stove and built in log store. The study also provides use as a play room.

The superb open breakfast kitchen/dining/family room is well fitted with Shaker style units, and integrated appliances include two ovens and ceramic hob, dishwasher, and two refrigerators. An island unit provides a breakfast bar and the family/dining area has a fireplace fitted with a log burning stove. French doors open to the garden.

On the first floor there are lovely views either over the garden, or across to the Mendip Hills.

The principal bedroom, overlooking the garden, has a dressing area and en suite shower room. There are four further bedrooms, en suite shower room and family bath/shower room with roll top bath.

Outside
The property is approached through a solid metal sliding gate giving access to a parking area for four cars. Lying adjacent is a detached 26' stone and tile barn/garage, former forge, which has power, light and water.

The rear garden is a delight, attractively designed and a haven for wildlife and birds. It is part walled, against which are espalier apple and pear. There are shaped lawns with shaped beds and borders planted with flowering shrubs and plants, and lawns bisected by pathways. There are timber archways, climbing shrubs include honeysuckle and passion flower, a pond, designated areas for entertaining, and dense beech hedgerow and old stone walls forms part of the boundaries. An integral store room at ground level is accessed externally.

The open views to the Mendip Hills are superb.

Wraxall is a popular village, with a rural atmosphere, about 6 miles west of Bristol. The Forge is situated against a backdrop of the village church and woodland with extensive open views to the Mendip Hills to the south. There are superb walks in the area, including to Tyntesfield, owned by the National Trust.

The village has an active church, village club, primary school and The Downs Preparatory School. Bristol is 6 miles, Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station 2 miles, Nailsea 3 miles, Junctions M5(J20 and J19) 6 miles and 4 miles respectively and Cribbs Causeway Regional Shopping centre is 10 miles.

Secondary schooling is available at Clevedon and Nailsea. There is an excellent choice of private schools in Bristol.