Stonedale, Publow Lane, Woollard, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset

Stonedale has been in the same ownership for over 45 years. Previously purchased privately, this is the first time the property has been publicly for sale, and it is truly one-of-a-kind. Built originally as a detached single-storey bungalow with a large garden and garaging, the current vendors, with the help of a talented architect, have created something rather special. The accommodation is arranged over two floors with 3 double bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor and a further 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the first floor. This arrangement provides great flexibility, and could be ideal for multi-generational living or accommodating someone with limited mobility. With over 4000 sqft of gross internal floor space, the property can accommodate a large family or (as it is currently) a couple with visiting friends and relatives with plenty of room for the grandchildren. The property features a fine galleried garden room which also doubles as a family dining room immediately off the kitchen. It has large full-width sliding doors allowing an open plan flow from the kitchen to the outdoor dining area and garden: particularly useful this summer! Above this room is a further reception room that is glazed and south-facing, overlooking the garden and paddock and with fine views across the Chew Valley beyond.

In 2011 the vendors were early adopters of the Clean Energy Cashback Scheme and have an extraordinary FIT (feed-in tariff) of 76.9p per kWh generated, with an extra 12p per KWh export tariff for the electricity exported through Good Energy. The scheme is index-linked and transferable until 2036.

A number of years ago the vendors had the opportunity of purchasing the adjoining paddock protecting their boundary and providing a paddock for a pony, sheep or maybe alpacas in the future. Gardening is a great passion for the current owners; whilst the main garden is not time-hungry with large lawned areas, a rockery and mature borders, the real time is spent in the kitchen garden which is very productive and currently has asparagus, carrots, onions, potatoes, leeks, kale, sprouts, beans, courgettes, tomatoes,  gooseberries, raspberries and a herb garden.

The previous owner had classic cars and a motorhome, so as well as the property having a triple garage and workshop, there is a large area of hardstanding that is useful should you need to house a caravan, motorhome, boat, trailers etc, and this could easily be used to create additional enclosed garaging if required (subject to planning permission).

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Woollard is a delightful, quiet hamlet 7 miles from Bristol Temple Meads and 9 miles from Bath Spa train stations, providing a quiet village lifestyle close to both Bath and Bristol for their respective amenities and culture and an easy commute to Bristol, Bath or London.

Woollard is well located with several destination pubs and restaurants close-by, including The Pig at Hunstrete and The Carpenters Arms for high-quality dining, and The Compton Inn and The Druid’s Arms for a classic village pub atmosphere. Local shops and amenities can be found in Pensford (1 mile) and in Keynsham (3 miles), which has both a Waitrose and a Tesco superstore. There are several local farm shops nearby, selling seasonal local produce and featuring artisan bakeries, craft butchers, deli counters, and on-site cafés.
The local Pensford primary school and Chew Valley Secondary School are highly regarded.

Further information

What 3 words location: ///enjoyable.secret.care
Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains electricity connected. Septic tank. Full solar scheme with air source heat pumps [and air conditioning]
Council tax: Band G
EPC: Rating D
Viewing: By appointment only with sole agents Stonier Hobbs Residential