About this property

A truly elegant stone farmhouse, beautifully designed throughout and with a flexible annexe, separate studio / salon, and walled gardens, offering around 5,700 sq ft of accommodation, in this extremely convenient village between Bath and Bristol.

Court Farm is an elegant stone-built 16th / 17th Century Grade II Listed family home that sits in delightful, well-tended, enclosed level grounds. The current owner has completed an impressive refurbishment, with a high-end kitchen and exceptionally stylish bathrooms, while preserving beautiful original detailing and the historic feel of house. Highlights include intricate carved panels to the drawing room, original exposed beams and dramatic open roof trusses to the high-vaulted upper floor rooms.

The ground floor offers three reception rooms, from a stunning triple-aspect sitting room, to a cosy snug with a magnificent inglenook fireplace, plus an excellent dining room with wood burning stove. The expansive kitchen is sleek, stylish and uncluttered, centred around an enormous marble island that is both practical and a focal point, supported by a separate utility and ground floor WC.

On the first floor, the 20 ft guest suite enjoys an en-suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The top floor is dedicated to a luxurious principal suite for privacy and independence, with exposed original beams and vaulted ceilings, an adjoining en-suite bathroom and adjacent dressing room, ideal as an additional 5th bedroom if needed, that features bespoke wardrobes, dressing table and central drawers.

A self-contained 1 bedroom annexe is situated to the rear of the gardens, and a substantial outbuilding has been converted into a salon/studio with a second 1 bedroom annexe above. These spaces are ideal for guests, multigenerational living, homeworking, creative pursuits, a gym, or for running a business.

Outside
Set behind attractive stone boundaries, the property is approached via a gated pedestrian entrance to the front with a pathway leading to the house and a private driveway circular driveway to the rear providing abundant secure parking.

The front and rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn with impressive specimen trees and established planting, creating a peaceful and private setting totalling 1.25 acres in all rarely found in a village location.

Two secluded paved terraces to the rear provide an excellent spot for outdoor dining, while the elevated oak-framed garden gazebo is perfect for whiling away the evenings under shelter. Furthermore there is a fully enclosed hard tennis court and horse manege to the rear boundary overlooking the fabulous rolling countryside beyond.

Situation
Pucklechurch is a sought-after village on the cusp of the Cotswolds, with a strong community feel, including a post office, newsagents, excellent pubs including The Rose & Crown and The Star Inn, a community centre with playing fields and sports facilities, a local bakery Mr A’s Bakehouse, The Old Dairy café and a convenience store. There is a well-regarded local school, Pucklechurch CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted, as well as providing easy access to the many excellent state and independent schools in Bath and Bristol. The village also enjoys excellent commuting links into both Bristol and Bath and convenient access to the M4, making this an ideal base for town and country living.

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Additional Information
Local Authority: South Gloucestershire Council
Council Tax: Band G
Services: Mains water, drainage, gas central heating and electricity.
Broadband: Superfast broadband available

Additional information

• Approx 5700 sq ft in total including outbuildings
• Principal house approx 4287 sq ft of accommodation
• 5 bedrooms including principal suite
• Self-contained annexe (290 sq ft)
• Studio / Annexe (1123 sq ft)
• Kitchen
• dining room and generous sitting room
• Slim-line heritage double glazing
• Enclosed gardens with mature trees
• Tennis Court & Manege

Key information

Council Tax Band: G

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate