The Dower House

A beautiful stone built detached 4 bedroom family home, situated in a peaceful no-through road in the sought-after North Somerset village of Wrington with indoor heated swimming pool and three garages.

Description - Summary

A beautiful stone built detached family home, situated in a peaceful no-through road in the sought-after North Somerset village of Wrington. The accommodation includes a hallway, cloakroom with separate WC, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, study, drawing room, master bedroom suite with shower room and dressing room, three further double bedrooms, walk-in airing cupboard, family bathroom, pool room with indoor heated swimming pool with shower/WC and plant room and three garages. This traditional style property was built to a high specification, with local stone and reclaimed elm wooden flooring and is surrounded by beautiful mature, well-tended gardens.

Description

This traditional style family home was built in 1993 by established local builder Ken Biggs Contractors Ltd. To the front of the house is a large parking area with room for several vehicles. The front door leads to a light bright hallway with French doors at the opposite end. Off this is a cloakroom and separate WC.

To the left is the well-appointed spacious kitchen/breakfast room with painted wooden base and wall units, a gas fired Aga with extractor hob over and a separate electric double oven with gas hob, a one and a half bowl sink under the window and integrated appliances. The flooring is solid reclaimed elm and an island unit with generous storage separates the kitchen from the snug area, creating a sociable family space. There are French doors to the south elevation allowing the light to flood into this room and there is a working fireplace on the far wall with marble surround and wooden mantelpiece.

A spacious utility room houses the gas central heating boiler and has plenty of room for a further fridge/freezer storage and shelving and has a terracotta coloured tiled floor. Window and side door leading to covered walkway to the main garage and rear garden.

Further storage is available in the 'tap room'. This cool room with shelving is perfect for storage of food and wine.

The impressive double height dining hall lies at the centre of the house, with a magnificent oak staircase leading to the first floor galleried landing. There are French doors leading out to the garden and a feature 'arrow slit' window above.

Off the dining hall is a study with a window overlooking the side of the house. The large drawing room, leading off the dining hall, is a welcoming entertaining space or quiet place for reading or relaxation. There are three windows, two giving views over the rear garden, ensuring the room has a very sunny aspect. Bookshelves and low cupboards sit either side of the open fireplace. As with most of the downstairs the flooring is reclaimed elm.

Leading off from the drawing room is the attached brick-built pool room of over 1,300 square feet which houses a generously sized heated swimming pool. This is heated by a gas boiler which is located in the plant room at the end of the pool area. There is also a changing room, shower and WC. There are solar panels installed on the roof above the pool which feed electricity back to the national grid and separate heating cells for the pool water.

The current owners have considered converting the pool room into alternative accommodation and have architects plans for a library, media room, gym and 5th bedroom with en suite bathroom.

Upstairs
Upstairs, the bright and airy landing leads off in two directions. To the west is a spacious family bathroom which is part tiled with a raised bath, walk-in shower cubicle, WC and wash basin and ladder style towel rail.

A high door on the landing leads to a deep boarded loft space with good head height.
There are two double bedrooms, one with a window to the side and the second with double aspect and fitted wardrobes.

Off to the east side of the house is an airing cupboard with drop down ladder with access to another boarded loft area. It also houses a hot water tank. (The house was designed so that a lift could be installed if required between the downstairs utility room and the upstairs airing cupboard).

There is a third double bedroom with fitted wardrobe and window overlooking the rear garden.
An archway leads to the master suite. This has a walk-in dressing room, with hanging space and shelving. The bathroom has 'his and hers' hand wash basins, a bath, walk in shower, ladder style towel rail and window overlooking the garden.

At the far end is the spacious master bedroom with 3 windows overlooking the front and rear garden.

Outside

The gardens are delightful. The rear gardens have a terraced area which is a perfect spot for outdoor entertaining and enjoying the gentle sound of water cascading down from the lilypond. The garden is largely laid to lawn with mature borders and a wide variety of shrubs and flowers. To the rear elevation of the house is a magnificent magnolia grandiflora, a thriving Wisteria and a pomegranate tree. Another notable tree is a Judas Tree. The rear garden is enclosed by an impressive 12-foot beech hedge providing a secluded space. To the side of the house is an area planted with lots of fruit trees including apple and pears, different fruit bushes and a greenhouse

The road to the front of the house leading to the third garage is owned by The Dower House and the neighbouring houses have right of way to their own properties.

Location

The village of Wrington is situated about 11 miles from the coast at Weston-super-Mare and approximately three miles from Yatton where there is a mainline railway station with regular trains to Bristol Temple Meads and beyond. Bristol City Centre is easily accessible being only approximately 13 miles away by car.

The attractive village has two popular pubs, a café, Post Office, several shops and hairdressers, and a pharmacy. There is also a primary school, dentist, veterinary clinic, beauty/aesthetics clinic, tennis club, bowls club, church and chapel. Barley Wood Walled Garden is nearby with the acclaimed Ethicurean restaurant, which features in the Michelin guide. The local primary school in Wrington is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a secondary school at Churchill similarly rated, with a range of independent schools nearby at Sidcot, Wells and Bristol. There is quick access to the motorway network via the M5 and Bristol International Airport is close at hand.

•Gas central heating
•Underfloor heating to the downstairs
•Mains drainage
•EPC rating E
•Council Tax – North Somerset, Council band G
•Plot – 0.35 acres
•Tenure: Freehold
•Wrington North Somerset Conservation Area
•Ultrafast fibre broadband
•Entry alarm system

Seller Insight - When the owners discovered that The Dower House, a house that they already knew, was coming onto the market, they jumped with no hesitation and purchased it. "We had always loved the house. Not only did we like the layout and its position in the village, there was always a lovely feeling about it. When we moved in, we instantly felt at home."
Even though the property is 30 years old, the family that built it wanted to add some quirky period property features. They had planned for it to be their forever home, but as often happens, life took them in a different direction. "It is the quirky features that make it so enjoyable to live in. One of the features we love is the tap room/pantry, it's a space that's always cold with a cool area and a marble shelf – it's a wonderful wine store.
The front door is larger than average, giving the entrance a sense of grandeur. The underfloor heating throughout the downstairs is a luxury that is hard to resist. But as you move through the property, it's the unexpected that excites all who visit – behind a pair of double doors, you suddenly come upon the pool. Built from reclaimed red bricks and boasting a vaulted ceiling, it's a space that is bound to be enjoyed by all your family.
"A nice feature of the house is that there is an east wing and a west wing, both having views over the garden. This means that when we have visitors, we all have privacy."
When it comes to the garden, you can instantly tell that this is a cherished part of their home that has been lovingly cared for. "It's very secluded and private. It is our little oasis; we especially love the sound of the water tumbling down the waterfall, it's so peaceful." As there is no through road past the property the location is very quiet, providing an overall relaxing atmosphere.
"The curve of the house enfolds the garden. It's lovely sitting out with a coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening." Behind the large garage you will find a space filled with fruit and vegetables, including apples, pears, raspberries and a greenhouse. The main garden has a herbaceous border filled with roses and hydrangeas, and the tall beech hedge make it incredibly secluded.
Having lived in the village for 40 years, it is evident how thoroughly the owners have loved living here. They have always found it friendly and have seen more young families moving into the area in recent years. There is plenty of things to do, from clubs and societies, to sports including football, cricket, bowls, tennis, badminton, pilates, yoga and much more.
There is a very good primary school and two pubs, a church and a chapel, and lots of walks close by. The village is also home to two general stores and a post office; you can get virtually everything you need. The owners highly recommend The Ethicurean restaurant, which is only a half a mile away.
"We will miss the house and the garden; it is a lovely place to live."