Bristol, Somerset

Blacknest Farm Cameley Lane | Hinton Blewett | Bristol | Somerset | BS39 5AL

BLACKNEST FARM

A fine detached period residence situated in the Somerset village of Hinton Blewett, dating from the early 19th Century.

KEY FEATURES

This well presented family home has been extended and updated over the years, with approx.. 24 acres of well-tended gardens and surrounding fields. The spacious accommodation includes a stunning galleried dining hall, 5 double bedrooms and a single bedroom, 3 bathrooms including 2 en suite, 4 reception rooms, a recently extended kitchen/breakfast room and separate utility room. Outbuildings include 3 stables, a double garage, an old milking parlour, and a gym. There is also a putting green and an outdoor heated swimming pool.

Description

The house is approached from a quiet lane through two sets of gates and along a sweeping gravelled driveway, which opens up to a parking area with magnificent tree in the centre and further parking for many vehicles.

This elegant family home has many fine period features including tall sash windows, working shutters, latched doors and fine cornicing. The principal rooms are spacious, bright and the property immaculately presented throughout.

A glazed garden room leads through to an impressive galleried dining hall with minstrel’s gallery, perfect for entertaining. There is a good size study and a warm and light south-east facing drawing room with sash windows and working shutters and an attractive fireplace with jetmaster stove.

This leads through into a stunning orangery, built to a high specification, approx. 10 years ago with underfloor heating and which provides a tranquil and sunny spot from which to enjoy the extensive views over the grounds.

There is a snug/sitting room with a log burner and a study.

The kitchen/breakfast room has been extended to create a wonderful bright room, with a glass wall which allows the natural light to flood the room, 4 velux windows, marble flooring and bifold doors to the terrace. It features exposed French oak A frame beams and is fitted with double butler sink, bespoke modern units and with an electric Total Control Aga with hotplate, wood and granite work surfaces, a central island/breakfast bar with inset microwave.

Off the kitchen is a cool north facing pantry and a utility room with a range of units and plumbed for washing machine and dryer with another butler sink which leads to the back door with cupboard housing the boiler and access to loft storage. There is a back staircase which leads up to a small ‘loft room’ which could be a bedroom or study.

There is also a spacious cloakroom with WC with coat hooks and storage for boots and shoes.

Upstairs, off the galleried landing with circular roof light, is the dual aspect master suite with dressing room, lined with fitted wardrobes and luxury bathroom with freestanding roll-top bath and shower, a guest bedroom also with en suite with double sized walk-in shower. Three further bedrooms are serviced by a family shower room.

Outside

The delightful gardens are well maintained, with lawned areas and stocked with a wide variety of mature trees, including an orchard area with Bramley’s, russets and other varieties of apple, flowering shrubs and a pond, bordered by two willow trees and which is a haven for wildlife. The kitchen doors lead to a sheltered southwest facing area with a terraced pool and seating area, perfect for dining al fresco and to the front of the property is a putting green.

Outbuildings

include a very spacious stone former milking parlour. With the necessary permissions this could be developed into further guest accommodation or for dual living. There is also a triple garage/workshop and two stables in this block. It is worth noting that permission has been given for an equestrian arena nearby. A separate outbuilding houses a gym which would also be suitable for an office with heating/ air conditioning unit and pipes in place for possible reconnection.

Location

The area is renowned for the quality of its schools. Primary schools include those in neighbouring villages Bishop Sutton, East Harptree and Clutton. State secondary schools include The Blue School in Wells and Churchill Academy School. In the independent sector are Wells Cathedral School, Millfield School and King’s Bruton. A wider variety are available in nearby Bath, Bristol and Sidcot. There are a wide range of outdoor pursuits available including walking in the Mendip Hills and nearby Cheddar Gorge, sailing & fishing at Blagdon and Chew Valley Lake, a Site of Special Scientific Interest as well as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are also tourist attractions like Longleat and Wookey Caves, Bath races and rugby, Golf clubs, horse riding, local spas and gyms, steam trains, festivals and events.

The property is conveniently located for travel, 9 miles north of Wells, 13 miles from Bristol and 15 miles from Bath. Access to the M4 motorway network at junction 18, (approx. 23 miles) and access to the M5 at junction 21 (approx. 17 miles). Regular train services to London Paddington run from both Bristol Temple Meads (from 104 minutes) and Bath Spa (from 84 minutes). Bristol International Airport is approximately 10 miles away.

Other information

• electric gates

• Oil fired central heating

• Drainage by septic tank

• Council: Bath & NE Somerset, Band H

• EPC Rating F

• Freehold

• Monitored alarm system

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 07.06.2023

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