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£700,000

Nailsea, Bristol, BS48

Land size
1.32 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Charming three-bedroom semi-detached cottage
  • Approximately 1,375 sq ft of accommodation (2,405 sq ft inc outbuildings)
  • Set within approximately 1.32 acres including gardens and paddock
  • Character features including fireplaces, exposed beams and leaded light windows
  • Extensive range of outbuildings including garages, workshops, stores and a stable
  • Kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and ground floor cloakroom
  • Excellent opportunity to modernise and enhance
  • Peaceful setting surrounded by National Trust covenanted land with far-reaching countryside views
  • Easy access to Bristol Airport, the M5 and mainline railway services (London Paddington from 105 minutes)
  • No Onward Chain

Description

Tucked away within the historic grounds of Nailsea Court, this charming cottage occupies an exceptional plot of around 1.32 acres, offering a rare combination of character, privacy and exciting future potential.

Although now requiring updating, the property offers generous, well-balanced accommodation with tremendous scope for sympathetic modernisation.

The substantial gardens and numerous outbuildings further enhance its appeal, providing opportunities for those seeking space to garden, work from home or simply enjoy an idyllic setting.

Approached to the front via the shared entrance to the former Nailsea Court estate, and to the rear via a shared private road entrance the cottage occupies an attractive position overlooking its own gardens, and surrounded by farmland that is protected from wholesale development by a National Trust Covenant.

The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall, from which the principal reception rooms unfold. The dual aspect sitting room is full of character, centred around a traditional fireplace and bay window seat. Exposed beams and period detailing serve as a reminder of the property's heritage. Alongside, the dining room provides an ideal space for family gatherings and entertaining with French doors opening on to the garden.

The kitchen/breakfast room is filled with natural light from its triple aspect and enjoys lovely views across the surrounding gardens. Well proportioned it is fitted with a range of units and has space for a freestanding cooker, washing machine and fridge freezer and presents an exciting opportunity to create the heart of the home.

Beyond lies a spacious utility and boot room incorporating a cloakroom/WC, providing practical everyday space with direct access outside.

Upstairs are three good sized double bedrooms together with a generous family bathroom featuring both a corner bath and separate shower. Several rooms enjoy far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.

Outside is where the property truly comes into its own. Extending to approximately 1.32 acres, the grounds comprise formal gardens, mature trees and a paddock, creating an exceptional sense of space and privacy.

A wide range of outbuildings, including garages, workshops, stores and a stable, offers outstanding versatility for storage, hobbies or equestrian interests, with scope for alternative uses subject to any necessary consents.

The generous plot also presents exciting opportunities for extension or reconfiguration of the existing cottage, subject to the appropriate permissions.

Properties within the Nailsea Court Estate rarely become available. Combining period charm, an exceptional plot and enormous potential, this is a unique opportunity to acquire a family home that can be enjoyed and enhanced for many years to come.

Gable End occupies a desirable position on the boundary of Nailsea and Chelvey, conveniently located close to both Nailsea town centre and Backwell village.

Nailsea offers an excellent range of amenities, including a leisure centre, highly regarded primary and secondary schools, and a mainline railway station with regular services to Bristol Temple Meads (approximately 9 minutes) and London Paddington (around 105 minutes). Frequent bus services also provide connections to Bristol, Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding area.

(All distances/times approx.)

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Agents Note: There is a small shared charge (currently £60 per annum) for mains water


EPC Rating: F

Parking - Double garage

Parking - Off street

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-07-08

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,697 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£530,303 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £189,038 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
37 F
70 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating, Gas Central Heating
Broadband
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
Ask Agent
Private Rights of Way
Yes
Listed Property
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Restrictions
Yes

Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Garage, Off-Street Parking
Garden
Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

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

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Grove Junior School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    227
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hannah More Infant School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 7
    Pupils
    176
    Type
    Academy converter
  • West Leigh Infant School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 7
    Pupils
    135
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Francis Catholic Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    142
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Court-De-Wyck Church School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    120
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Nailsea School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,197
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Backwell School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,595
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Clevedon School3.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,390
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Gordano School4.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    2,029
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Churchill Academy & Sixth Form5.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,488
    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.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Hannah More Road Nailsea, Nailsea1.2 miles
Co-op FR Backwell, Backwell1.3 miles
Spar - Backwell, Backwell1.5 miles

GP surgery

Tyntesfield Medical Group1.6 miles

Pharmacy

Cohen Chemists1.5 miles

Hospital

Clevedon Hospital3.5 miles

Green space

Play Space950 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station1.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

St Marys Grove0.8 miles

Typical drive times

Nailsea7 min · 2.2 miles
Clevedon16 min · 5.7 miles
Portishead20 min · 7.6 miles
Bristol (city)22 min · 9.3 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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