Bell Lane, Pilning, Bristol, BS35 4JS | Property for sale | Savills
2,102 sq ft(195.28 sq m)
Excess of £1,200,000

Bell LanePilning, Bristol, BS35 4JS

  • Sold

Key features

  • Sold in December 2022
  • Located at the end of a very long private drive
  • Totally refurbished and remodelled detached family home
  • 22' kitchen/family room
  • 2 receptions and ground floor study
  • 4 bedrooms, 2 ensuite and family bathroom
  • 600 sq ft garage
  • Secure modern barns totalling over 4920 sq ft
  • Delightful gardens with sun deck and hot tub

An exceptionally rare opportunity to combine family living with modern storage barns offering a myriad of a uses in grounds of 5.24 acres

About this property

  • This most individual detached home occupies a wonderfully discreet and private position tucked away at the head of an exceptionally long driveway surrounded by open farmland on all sides. The home represents a superb proposition for those seeking to blend their work and home life or for those requiring extensive secure storage facilities, whether to house work equipment, perhaps a large car collection or to create a leisure suite combined with a large office in the grounds (subject to planning).

    An electric gated entrance leads to the beautifully landscaped and colourful well stocked gardens with a sweeping gravel driveway providing parking adjacent to the property in conjunction to the substantial four car garage. The original part of the house dates to the 1800's and in 2015, the current owners achieved planning to substantially increase the footprint of the house creating the a light filled home which seamlessly combines the attractive stone architecture of the front elevation with a cool contemporary wing to the rear. The home is approached via a welcoming reception hallway with open glass and Walnut staircase leading to the first floor with a wonderful full height two storey window flooding this area with a great deal of natural light. The choice of finishes in the home is superb with smart oak doors architraves and skirtings and the whole of the house is beautifully decorated and appointed throughout. A key feature of the home is the huge kitchen family room which is fully glazed on two sides with sliding doors opening directly to the sun trap terrace perfect for entertaining with a raised decking area and integral hot tub. The Kitchen is sleek and uncluttered with extensive storage cabinets and large built in larder fridge and separate freezer, twin Neff ovens, microwave and Neff induction hob and dishwasher. Set off the hallway is a good sized utility room with plumbing for washing appliances, a Belfast style ceramic sink and now top of many buyers lists, a dedicated dog shower sensibly situated next to the doorway for swift access with muddy pets! There is underfloor heating throughout the whole of the ground floor, the dining room is an open plan arrangement set off the hallway with a feature Victorian style fireplace with oak surround which reflects the original character of the older part of the house with window bench seat and working shutters. Adjacent to this room is a study with cloakroom alongside and the sitting room is of a generous proportion commanding exceptional views over the adjoining farm land to the wooded hillsides beyond. A stylish Morso wood burner creates an elegant focal point to this room. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, three of which feature high vaulted ceilings with both the principal bedroom and guest rooms being en suite , the former with its own dressing area. In addition, there is a family bathroom with Rocco sanitaryware.

    A front pathway is flanked by heavily planted flower beds and leads to the oldest part of the house, the 1800 gable end. With its twin gables and stone façade with stone mullion windows you might think you are approaching an entirely period cottage and it is only when stepping round the side of the house the true extent of the property becomes apparent. There is a further decked seating area to the side which with the pathway extending to the rear entertaining space which has been landscaped to make the most of the outstanding far reaching views. The steel framed garage is beautifully tidy with a twin steel roller shutter doors and a high pitched roof, built in storage cabinets and a washroom and WC. A bridge crosses the Rhyne which is haven for local wildlife and leads to two further barns one of 3600 sq ft and the other of 1320 sq ft. both barns and the garage have all been built within the last five years and they are fully alarmed with power, light and the larger with solar panelling which is connected to the house electrics. . Mezzanine levels in both provide further storage and they are both set within a large area of paddock within the grounds extending to circa 5.5 acres.

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As a dog owner and keen walker, I love the thought of being able to step directly from my gardens to an expanse of open countryside beyond!

David WildProperty agent

Local information

  • Pilning benefits from St Peters Primary School just 2.2 miles and independent preparatory school Tockington Manor School just 4.4 miles away. The house is conveniently positioned with several amenities on the doorstep. Within the village is a popular pub, a convenience store and a post office, and a bakers and other amenities are within approximately a 1.5 mile walk along the Bristol Channel at Severn Beach. Along with the shops and restaurants at Cribbs Causeway are just 4.2 miles away. For the commuter it offers easy access to the M5 motorway network, via junction 18 at Avonmouth. Bristol Airport is less than 20 miles away offering flights across the UK and Europe. Bristol Parkway also opens up train travel to many UK cities and only 6.5 miles away. Bristol City Centre is only 8.8 miles away.

Additional information

  • EPC Rating: C
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: E