Property description
SURROUNDING AREAS The village of Pucklechurch although still retaining its village atmosphere provides access into Yate, Bristol and Bath but is within easy access to motorway links and the Avon ring road. It is situated in the heart of the historic royal hunting ground of Kingswood Forest.
The parish church of St Thomas a'Becket is the focal point of the village. It is largely of 13th century origin, although it was restored in 1890. It retains a Norman north doorway and a late perpendicular style tower. The expansion of Pucklechurch was based on its agriculture and coal-mining industries. Farming, the prominent industry for many years, has declined more recently. Coal mining came to an end in 1936 when the mine flooded, although the miners' cottages at Parkfield, about a mile from the centre of the village, still serve as a reminder of Pucklechurch's industrial past.
To the north-west of the village lie two splendid 17th century buildings Grey House (grade II*-listed) and Moat House (grade II*-listed). The important Denys family lived at Grey House and also at Dyrham. Both buildings display stone gables and mullioned windows. They enjoy secluded positions, hidden away by their high stone walls and wooded grounds.
The north of the village evokes a sense of openness, enhanced by the green and the spacing of buildings. Towards the centre of the village the main thoroughfare is characterised by its wide road with traditional stone cottage and large town houses. Numerous mature trees and occasional areas of grassed open space further add to the overall character of the village.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION This is an excellent family sized detached cottage with five bedrooms, three reception rooms, kitchen and utility room. Situated backing onto open countryside with rural views from most rooms the accommodation is flexible and the study could be easily adjusted to a further bedroom on the ground floor with its own en-suite shower room.
The present owners have been in residence for some nine years during which extensive improvements have been carried out, including new windows and doors, kitchen and bathrooms, new heating system, electrical installation, in fact just about all that could be done has been done to make this a comfortable home.
There is ample parking on the driveway plus a double detached garage.
Altogether an impressive property worthy of a full and early inspection.
Entrance door leading to entrance hallway.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY Side window, understairs recess with power points, modern electric consumer box and meter, laminate wood effect flooring, telephone connection, ceiling mounted smoke detector, staircase leading to first floor, door to dining room, door to living room.
LIVING ROOM 21' 8" x 18' reducing to 12' (6.6m x 5.49m reducing to 3.66m) Large Georgian pane PVCu double glazed window overlooking front garden, PVCu double glazed window overlooking rear garden with views across open countryside, PVCu double glazed window overlooking side garden, PVCu double glazed French doors leading to brick paviour terrace, dressed stone fireplace, two double panel radiators, wall lights, central heating thermostat, CAT 5 connection, television aerial connection.
DINING ROOM 20' x 10' 6" (6.1m x 3.2m) Two large Georgian pane PVCu double glazed windows overlooking front garden, radiator, thermostat for underfloor heating, wiring for wall lights, CAT 5 connection, fireplace with natural stone chimney breast and fire surround, timber bressumer, large quarry tiled flooring, walk through to kitchen, door to study.
STUDY/SIXTH BEDROOM 11' 9" x 9' 6" (3.58m x 2.9m) Large Georgian pane PVCu double glazed window overlooking front garden, PVCu double glazed window overlooking rear garden with views across open countryside, double panel radiator, thermostat for underfloor heating, CAT 5 connection, large quarry tiled flooring, cupboard housing manifold and controls for underfloor heating, door to shower room.
SHOWER ROOM White suite comprising low level w.c, wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splashback, fully tiled shower cubicle with thermostatic shower valve, shower rail and curtain, radiator, pine panelled ceiling with downlights, ceiling mounted electric air extractor, two PVCu double glazed windows.
KITCHEN 13' x 8' 9" (3.96m x 2.67m) Double bowl ceramic sink, range of fitted wall and base units with white laminated doors, brushed stainless steel handles, woodblock working surfaces, concealed lighting over, integrated double oven and grill, LPG five burner gas hob, electric air extractor, plumbing for automatic dishwasher, Worcester floor mounted oil fired boiler supplying central heating and domestic hot water, CAT 5 connection, PVCu double glazed window overlooking rear garden with views over open countryside, part glazed timber door with patterned glass leading to utility room.
UTILITY ROOM 10' x 8' 7" (3.05m x 2.62m) PVCu double glazed windows overlooking rear garden with views across open countryside, hardwood part double glazed door leading to pathway and driveway, white ceramic sink with monobloc mixer tap, fitted base units, space for tumble dryer, space for automatic washing machine, double panel radiator, polycarbonate roof, cloak rack, wall lights.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Balustrade with turned newel post and spindles,two accesses to loft space, single panel radiator, airing cupboard housing insulated hot water cylinder, mains pressure hot water system with electric immersion heater and central heating timer control clock, large Georgian pane PVCu double glazed window overlooking front with views across open countryside, PVCu double glazed window overlooking driveway, PVCu double glazed window overlooking rear garden with views across open countryside.
BEDROOM ONE 12' 6" x 11' 11" (3.81m x 3.63m) Large Georgian pane PVCu double glazed window overlooking front with views over open countryside, PVCu double glazed window overlooking side garden, CAT 5 connection, double panel radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 11' 11" x 9' 9" (3.63m x 2.97m) Large Georgian pane PVCu double glazed window overlooking front with views over open countryside, PVCu double glazed window overlooking driveway at side, wash hand basin set on vanity unit with tiled splashback, double panel radiator, CAT 5 connection, pine floorboards.
BEDROOM THREE 11' 3" x 8' 9" (3.43m x 2.67m) PVCu double glazed window overlooking side garden, PVCu double glazed window overlooking rear garden with views across open countryside, double panel radiator, CAT 5 connection.
BEDROOM FOUR 11' x 8' 10" (3.35m x 2.69m) Large Georgian pane PVCu double glazed window overlooking front with views across open countryside, double panel radiator, CAT 5 connection, pine floorboards.
BEDROOM FIVE 10' 11" x 7' 5" (3.33m x 2.26m) Large Georgian pane window overlooking front with views across open countryside, double panel radiator, CAT 5 connection, pine floorboards.
BATHROOM ONE 9' 10" x 5' 7" (3m x 1.7m) PVCu double glazed window overlooking rear with views across open countryside, white suite comprising ceramic tiled panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., thermostatic electric shower valve, shower head on sliding rail, shower head and curtain, chrome plated towel heater/radiator, electric air extractor.
BATHROOM TWO PVCu double glazed window overlooking rear with views across open countryside, white suite comprising ceramic tiled panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., thermostatic shower valve, shower head on sliding rail, shower rail and curtain, part tiled walls, white towel heater/radiator.
GARDEN FRONT Facing due South, driveway behind five bar gate leading to double detached garage, gravelled driveway providing ample off road parking for several vehicles, mature trees, conifer screen hedge.
DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE Twin up and over doors.
GARDEN SIDE Facing due West. Mainly laid to lawn, brick paviour patio area, mature borders, raised ornamental pond, greenhouse, backing onto open countryside.
GENERAL The property is fitted with a security alarm system, intelligent programmable lighting system and broadband connectivity.
TENURE: Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND: E
METERED WATER SUPPLY: NO
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING: E
EXACT AGE OF PROPERTY: APPROX 200 YEARS OLD, EXTENDED APPROX 100 YEARS AND 60 YEARS AGO.
TOTAL FLOOR AREA: 177 m. sq.