About this property

Characterful former schoolhouse dating from 1859, offering spacious accommodation, period features and a private rear garden. Situated in the sought‑after village of Flax Bourton, combining countryside surroundings with excellent access to Bristol and local amenities.

The Old School is an impressive former village schoolhouse dating back to 1859, offering beautifully proportioned accommodation rich in period detail.
A welcoming reception hall with gallery landing immediately sets the tone, with excellent ceiling heights, wood floors that extend throughout the principal living areas, and glazed double doors opening into the rear conservatory, seamlessly connecting the garden with the living space. The elegant sitting room features a Bath stone‑style fireplace housing a wood‑burning stove, while the adjoining study and separate snug/fourth bedroom enjoy a pleasant rear aspect. The kitchen/breakfast room is beautifully appointed with traditional hand‑painted units, a matching dresser, Range Master five‑burner double oven cooker and space for a dining table, plus a separate utility, making it ideal for everyday family life and entertaining. Upstairs, the gallery landing leads to a generous principal bedroom with en‑suite shower room, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom featuring a roll‑top bath.
Throughout the house, original features such as exposed roof trusses, stone mullion windows and stripped floorboards enhance the sense of history and warmth.

Outside
The property is approached via a driveway with stone entrance pillars providing parking and access to the single garage. The gravelled front garden is enclosed by a mature laurel hedgerow, creating a high degree of privacy. To the rear is a fully enclosed garden, mainly laid to lawn, with areas of decking and gravel ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. A summer house and established shrubs and borders complete the garden setting.

Situation
Flax Bourton is a popular North Somerset village, offering a strong community feel, set amidst attractive countryside yet within easy reach of Bristol, only a 5 mile, 11 minute drive, to Clifton or Bristol city centre. The village benefits from a well‑regarded primary school, local amenities and countryside walks, while nearby Nailsea provides a wider range of shops and services. The area is well connected with access to main road links, Bristol Airport and railway stations at Nailsea & Backwell and Yatton.

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Additional Information
Mains gas central heating, water, electric and mains drainage.

Additional information

• Converted village schoolhouse
• Period features throughout
• Private enclosed garden
• Driveway & single garage
• Popular village location
• Easily commutable to Bristol & Clifton

Key information

Council Tax Band: G

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate