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).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Yes
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- 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
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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Robin King Estate Agents, Congresbury
1 The Cross Broad Street, Congresbury, Bristol, Somerset, BS49 5DG
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