Deatched property with one acre, Bishop Sutton
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Four-bedroom detached property.
- Characterful country residence.
- Approx 1 acre of beautifully landscaped grounds.
- Far reaching views.
- Highly sought after position near Chew Valley Lake. Characterful country residence.
Description
A substantial four-bedroom detached property set within beautifully landscaped grounds approaching one acre, enjoying far reaching views and a highly sought after position near Chew Valley Lake. Complete with multiple reception rooms, conservatory, garages and private driveway, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful country residence.
About the Property.
Occupying a peaceful setting at the heart of its own grounds, Orchard Cottage is an impressive detached residence combining generous proportions with an abundance of natural light. The property retains a wealth of character features and offers a versatile living space including three reception rooms, a conservatory, a spacious kitchen with separate pantry, and a detached garage.
About the Inside.
Accessed via a practical side boot room, the property opens into a bright and spacious kitchen featuring an oil-fired range cooker, original quarry tiled flooring, and a glazed door leading out to the terrace. A walk-in pantry and separate utility room provide excellent everyday functionality.
The principal sitting room is particularly inviting, with a bay window overlooking the gardens, and double doors opening into the conservatory. A bespoke Bath stone fireplace houses a stylish Charnwood stove, creating a warm focal point. Two further reception rooms to the front of the property offer flexible living or entertaining space, both showcasing impressive stone fireplaces. The dining room also incorporates the main front entrance.
Upstairs, four generously sized double bedrooms all enjoy far reaching views. The principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room.
About the Outside.
A private driveway leads to a generous parking area, carport and garages. The gardens are a standout feature, wrapping around the property and offering a variety of spaces to relax and enjoy the surroundings. These include sweeping lawns, a productive vegetable garden with potting shed, a landscaped pond and rockery, and an established orchard planted with a variety of fruit trees and seasonal flowers.
To the rear, a secluded terrace provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining or entertaining. The property also benefits from private access to a nearby common.
About the Area.
The village of Bishop Sutton is a popular Somerset village located near Chew Valley Lake. The village offers good local facilities including village shop/post office, small supermarket hairdressers, opticians, public house, farm shop and café, tennis club and a well-regarded primary school. There is a daily school bus to Chew Valley Secondary School.
The village is perfectly placed for commuting to both Bristol and Bath. Bristol International Airport a short distance away, mainline railway stations at Bath and Bristol Temple Meads and good motorway access at a choice of M4 and M5 junctions around Bristol and Bath. The Chew Valley is renowned for its beauty, the lakes are noted for their fishing, birdlife and sailing as well as being the location for the popular ‘Salt and Malt’ fish and chip restaurant.
Useful Information.
Postcode - BS39 5XR
Local Authority - Bath & North East Somerset
Council Tax - G
Energy Performance Certificate Rating - E
Services – Oil, Electricity, Mains Water, Private Drainage & Truespeed
Tenure - Freehold
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-10
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,666 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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Utilities & Restrictions
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- Garden
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Bishop Sutton Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 174
- Type
- Academy converter
- East Harptree Church of England Primary School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 88
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Chew Stoke Church School2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 185
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Chew Magna Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 100
- Type
- Academy converter
- Stanton Drew Primary School2.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 47
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Chew Valley School2.2 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,180
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bridge Learning Campus5.5 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,202
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- E-Act Merchants' Academy5.8 milesOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 3 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,018
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Somervale Secondary School6.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 781
- Type
- Academy converter
- Norton Hill Academy6.4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,757
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Amenities
Supermarket
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Pharmacy
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Green space
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Getting Around
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Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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