The Wrangle, Compton Martin, Chew Valley

Highfields occupies a commanding and wonderfully private position above the village of Compton Martin, surveying one of the most captivating panoramas in the Chew Valley. From its elevated vantage point, the outlook sweeps across Chew Valley Lake and Blagdon Lake to the Bristol Channel and, on the clearest of days, the distant Welsh hills beyond. It is an ever-changing landscape, animated by shifting light and season, and one that lends the house a remarkable sense of perspective and calm.

Extending to over 5,600 square feet, with additional garaging, stabling and terraces, the house was architect-designed to make the very most of its setting. The principal living accommodation is arranged to embrace the view, with an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and living room forming the natural heart of the home. A dramatic picture window frames the valley like a living canvas, while generous glazing and French doors draw in light and provide a seamless connection to the gardens and fields beyond. A contemporary log burner creates a focal point in the cooler months, and subtle lighting ensures the atmosphere is equally inviting by evening. The kitchen is both elegant and practical, with white gloss cabinetry, Corian work surfaces and a comprehensive range of integrated appliances, centred around a generous breakfast bar designed for relaxed family life and informal entertaining.

A second reception room, complete with a contemporary wall-mounted fireplace, opens onto a substantial roof terrace above the garage - a superb setting for sunset gatherings overlooking the lakes. This versatile space has previously accommodated a full-sized billiards table and served as a music practice room with space for a small ensemble, illustrating the scale and flexibility that characterise the house throughout.

One of Highfields’ most compelling attributes is its adaptability. The layout has been conceived in such a way that the house can function beautifully as a substantial single residence, yet it also lends itself naturally to division into two or even three self-contained living areas, each with independent access and the necessary bedroom, bathroom and kitchen facilities. For multi-generational living, long-stay guests or dependent relatives, this is an increasingly rare and valuable quality, offering independence without compromise. The six bedrooms and five bathrooms are thoughtfully arranged across both floors, many enjoying those far-reaching views, while the ground floor accommodation in particular provides the ideal framework for semi-independent living, complete with its own access, utility space and generous storage.

The grounds extend to around 3.4 acres and provide both amenity and opportunity. Around two acres are fenced as paddocks, complemented by a four-stable block within the curtilage, creating a ready-made equestrian offering. Of particular note is the ability to rent, by separate negotiation, up to a further 14 acres of grazing land immediately across the lane from the owners, allowing horses to be stabled at home with access to extensive pasture quite literally on the doorstep. Mature trees and an apple orchard punctuate the gardens, while a series of well-placed seating areas invite quiet enjoyment of the setting at different times of day. To the eastern side of the house lies a former heated swimming pool with terraced seating and pump room, presenting clear scope for reinstatement as an outdoor leisure facility or reimagining entirely, subject to the usual consents. There is ample space for further landscaping should one wish to introduce formal gardens, a kitchen garden or recreational facilities, and the double garage is complemented by an adjoining workshop suited to storage or hobbies.

Accessed through electrically operated gates, a sweeping driveway provides generous parking and leads to the garaging, while CCTV coverage and the natural protection afforded by surrounding land and hedgerows ensure a high degree of privacy. Despite its rural tranquility, the location is remarkably well connected. Bristol Airport is under 12 miles away, Bristol, Bath and the M5 motorway are all within comfortable reach, and the area is exceptionally well served for schooling - from Chew Valley School and Churchill Academy to Wells Cathedral School, Millfield and Sidcot. The nearby villages of Compton Martin, Chew Magna and Wells offer a genuinely good quality of everyday life.

Highfields is, above all, a house of rare breadth and versatility - a substantial country home capable of evolving with its owners’ needs, set against a backdrop that is nothing short of exceptional. Opportunities to acquire a property combining this scale, flexibility, equestrian provision and outlook are infrequent, particularly in such a coveted Chew Valley position.

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***We expect this property to sell to a buyer looking in the £1,500,000 - £1,750,000 range. Best offers are invited.***

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