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Guide Price£1,400,000

Six bedroom detached Country House, Chew Magna

Land size
2.7 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Charming detached country home with scenic countryside views
  • Spacious farmhouse-style kitchen with breakfast area
  • Three elegant reception rooms ideal for family living and entertaining
  • Six well-proportioned bedrooms, plus a study or potential seventh bedroom
  • Two bathrooms offering ample family accommodation
  • Attached annexe wing with scope for conversion (subject to planning)
  • Double carport with adjacent workshop
  • Set in generous grounds extending to approximately 2.7 acres
  • Additional land available by separate negotiation

Description

Moorledge Farm is a beautifully preserved 17th-century English farmhouse nestled in the picturesque Chew Valley, offering peace, privacy, landscaped gardens, and open fields, the property enjoys a discreet and idyllic setting at the end of a private drive shared with just one neighbouring home. With planning permission already secured for a generous annexe/extension.
Totalling 2.7 acres. A further 1.65 acres available by separate negotation.

A Timeless English Farmhouse with Exceptional Character, Glorious Gardens & Approved Annexe Plans in the Heart of the Chew Valley

The Property

Dating back to 1665, the farmhouse features a charming mellow stone façade and unmistakable curb appeal. Inside, the home exudes period charm with flagstone floors, exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces, and a welcoming layout that blends formal and informal living spaces.

A central entrance hallway leads to two generous reception rooms: a characterful drawing room with a wood-burning stove set within a deep-set inglenook, and a dining room ideal for entertaining, complete with an open fireplace and garden access via double doors.

The heart of the home is a large, traditional farmhouse kitchen featuring an oil-fired Aga, electric oven with ceramic hob, original display cabinet, and walk-in larder. Adjacent is a cosy snug with dual-aspect views over the garden, offering the perfect space for relaxing.

Accommodation
Spread over three floors, the property offers six double bedrooms. The first floor includes four doubles, including a principal suite with a spacious en suite bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and freestanding Victorian-style tub. A second family bathroom, also with a roll-top bath, serves the remaining bedrooms.

The top floor offers two further bedrooms and a charming central seating area with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams—ideal for a private office, teenage retreat, or creative studio.

Outbuildings & Potential
A significant highlight is the adjoining coach house with approved planning (Ref: 00/00107/FUL) to create a generous two-storey annexe perfect for extended family, guest accommodation, or rental potential.

An oak-framed car barn sits at the front of the property, providing covered parking and workshop space. Part of the barn has already been converted by the current owners into a studio/workshop, with excellent potential for a home office or gym.

To the rear, a paddock with stables and a barn may be available via separate negotiation, further enhancing the lifestyle potential of this unique home.

Gardens & Grounds
The gardens are a true delight meticulously landscaped with deep borders, ornamental trees, expansive lawns, and tranquil seating areas. To the front, a private walled garden with a historic well creates an intimate outdoor space, while the main garden to the rear backs onto open countryside, offering far-reaching rural views and complete privacy.

Location
Located just outside the highly sought-after village of Chew Magna, Moorledge Farm sits within the stunning Chew Valley and the Mendip Hills AONB. The village offers a wide range of amenities including independent shops, pubs, restaurants, and excellent schools.

Bristol (8 miles) and Bath (11 miles) are easily accessible, as are Bristol Airport, major motorway links (M4/M5), and mainline rail services. The surrounding area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with nearby lakes, trails, and scenic countryside offering endless recreational opportunities.

Useful Information

Postcode - BS40 8TL
Local Authority - BANES
Council Tax- F
Services - Mains Electricity, Mains Water, Oil & Private Drainage (Septic tank)
Energy Performance Certificate Rating - E
Tenure - Freehold
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the Vendors agent Killens

Identity verification - Please note, Killens LLP are obligated by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulations checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property. We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £25 inc. VAT per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted, and our purchaser information form is completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both parties respective conveyancing solicitors.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

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

This Property£518,519 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £189,032 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

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

Property Features

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

25 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

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

  • Stanton Drew Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    47
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Chew Magna Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    100
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bishop Sutton Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    174
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Chew Stoke Church School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    185
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Pensford Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    100
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Chew Valley School1.3 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,180
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bridge Learning Campus3.5 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    3 to 16
    Pupils
    1,202
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • E-Act Merchants' Academy3.9 milesOfsted: Inadequate
    Ages
    3 to 18
    Pupils
    1,018
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    753
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Oasis Academy John Williams4.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    858
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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 Chew Magna, Chew Magna1 mile
Spar Wick Road, Bishop Sutton1.7 miles
Spar - Winford, Littleton, Somerset, BS402.1 miles

GP surgery

Chew Medical Practice1.5 miles

Pharmacy

Chew Pharmacy1 mile

Hospital

South Bristol Community Hospital3.9 miles

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

Parson Street Rail Station5.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Round Farm641 metres

Typical drive times

Keynsham20 min · 8.8 miles
Radstock24 min · 9.9 miles
Bristol (city)25 min · 9.7 miles
Midsomer Norton21 min · 9.7 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

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low 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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