About this property

A stunning conversion of a Grade II listed Victorian former school boasting four en-suite bedrooms plus with self-contained flat above the detached garage, all situated in the centre of this pretty hamlet.

Sandfords Charity School is mid Victorian, Grade II Listed school house conversion, dating from 1842, which the present owners purchased it in 2019 and has since been completely and sympathetically renovated carefully retaining features appropriate to its period. The conversion gave great emphasis to renewable energy and state of the art environmentally friendly running costs by providing ground source under floor heating, new electrics, a new roof and double glazed windows in solid hard wood.

A stone and tile porch opens into the open plan kitchen/breakfast/sitting/dining room, with its striking vaulted ceiling and exposed roof trusses. The kitchen/breakfast room, with oriel window, is fitted with bespoke units and integrated appliances including induction hob, two ovens, microwave and dishwasher. There is also a small utility area. The sitting and dining areas have a solid wood floor and the original stone fireplace is fitted with a log burning stove. On the ground floor there are three double bedrooms, two with en-suite shower room, and family bathroom. A solid wood staircase rises from the inner hall to the first floor, comprising the principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom and eaves loft storage.

In addition there is a detached double garage block with a self-contained flat above. An electrically operated door opens to the double garage, behind which is a utility area with a staircase rising to the excellent flat on the first floor. The open plan kitchen/living room has a vaulted ceiling and a glazed door opens to the balcony with country views. There is a separate double bedroom and a bathroom.

Outside
Immediately in front of the property is parking for four cars. The entrance drive with the detached double garage, and parking for several cars, is approached from Northwick Road. A part walled garden, facing west, is laid to a wild meadow with a naturally fed pond and mature trees. Immediately behind the property, facing south and west, is an area of level lawn and separated by a low wall, is a large paved area, spanning the width of the rear elevation, ideal for entertaining.

Situation
Sandfords Charity School sits at the centre of Northwick with a south west aspect over countryside. Northwick is a small hamlet between the popular South Gloucestershire villages of Pilning and Aust, with excellent local amenities including St Peter’s primary school as well as several pubs, a local shop and lovely countryside walks. There are other excellent schools in the area including Tockington Manor, The Castle School in Thornbury and primary schools in Olveston, Alveston, Almondsbury and Thornbury. Transport links are excellent for the area, with easy access to the whole country via the M4 and M5 motorway network as well as Bristol City Centre via the M32. Bristol Airport is less than 20 miles away offering international flights across the UK and Europe. Nearby Bristol Parkway provides fast train travel to London Paddington and there are local train services from Pilning and Severn Beach stations.

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Additional Information
Mains electrics & water, Ground source underfloor heating to house and flat. Private drainage, Double glazed windows.
Local Authority: South Gloucestershire
Council Tax: Band F

Additional information

• Converted school house
• Environmentally friendly with renewable energy
• Retained period features
• Flower meadow and natural pond
• Excellent access to motorway network
• Surrounded by open countryside
• No onward chain

Key information

Council Tax Band: F

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate