For Sale - 5 bed Character Property

The Gables, Badminton Road, Old Sodbury, South Gloucestershire

£1,250,000 - Freehold

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Description

Stunning 17th Century, Grade II Listed Attached Village Home
Set Back and Private Location with Beautifully Kept Gardens
Accommodation Set Over Three Floors Plus a Fantastic Extension (completed 2021)
Spacious and Versatile Accommodation with 4/5 Bedrooms, 3 Receptions and Study Room
Attractive Period Features - Beautiful Listed Staircase
Generous Modern Kitchen Overlooking Rear Garden
Elegantly Presented Throughout
Extensive Driveway Parking
Council Tax Band - F - South Gloucestershire Council

Occupying an enviable village setting and rare to the market, this beautiful Grade II listed attached period property has a wealth of character and charm and offers well proportioned elegant living space with an abundance of period features. Dating back to the 17th century this large family home sits proudly in a tucked back and screened off position, a short level walk to the heart of Chipping Sodbury where you will find schools, shops and amenities. Arranged over 3 floors the accommodation offers plenty of flexible living space. Once inside the front door character grabs your attention from every angle, the ground floor coming with a welcoming entrance hall and showcasing a gorgeous Listed staircase. From here you will have access to two generous reception rooms, one with a grand inglenook fireplace, then the other with dual aspect and detailed panelling to the windows. There is also a fabulous boot room/utility room with lots of storage and access to the rear garden. You are then invited into an impressive extension which blends beautifully with the charm of the original building whilst incorporating some lovely modern design features. A fantastic kitchen with cooking range, large central island and walk-in pantry has doors overlooking the pretty cottage garden. This then flows into a second hallway, where you have a ground floor shower room and a possible ground floor bedroom or study. A contemporary curved staircase leads up to a glorious reception room which could easily be used as a guest bedroom or additional sitting room, plus there is a further study found here too. The first and second floor provide 4 large double bedrooms, two come with ensuite shower rooms in addition to 2 family bathrooms. Externally, the grounds are well maintained including a large front garden with lawn and gravel driveway providing ample parking and turning. The rear is equally as pleasant with pretty blossoms and mature trees, a large patio area plus an attractive timber summer house. A unique opportunity to continue the custodianship of this wonderful old village home.

Area Description

Situated between (and walking distance to both) the bustling market town of Chipping Sodbury and the lovely semi-rural village of Old Sodbury, this family home also has easy access to the A46 which leads to the M4 Junction 18 (approx. 3 miles) so both Bristol and Bath are within commuting distance. A short drive will also take you to Westonbirt Arboretum and the market town of Tetbury. There are several attractive countryside walks in the immediate area which include the Cotswold Way and the Frome Valley Walk. The village of Old Sodbury has a C.O.E Primary School plus a private nursery, a village hall, a public house, Church, petrol station and Hotel accommodation. Chipping Sodbury has a busy High Street with a variety of shops and businesses, plus a golf course and good sport facilities. There is also a large and comprehensive shopping centre in neighboring Yate, plus there are several primary schools and Chipping Sodbury secondary school.

Directions

Leaving Chipping Sodbury and heading towards Old Sodbury on the Badminton Road, continue past the Bell Inn Public House on your right, then take the turning that crosses the common - also on your right. Follow the private lane and just prior it bending to the left, you will see The Gables set back on your right fronting a large gravel driveway.

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