6 bedroom detached house for sale

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Church Lane, Backwell Bristol, North Somerset BS48

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Property features

  • A classic period farm house
  • Part dating from 16th century
  • Grade II listed
  • Standing in over an acre of mature gardens
  • 4 Outbuildings
  • Needing sensitive modernisation and restoration
  • EPC: G

Property description

This is an ideal opportunity for those looking to refurbish a most attractive Grade II listed building part of which dates from the 16th Century and which retains a wealth of original period features and must be inspected internally to be fully appreciated .
The house is perfectly habitable, if somewhat tired at present and could be be restored on a piecemeal or wholesale basis, it will be a magnificent family home once it has received the 'Grand Designs' treatment.
Situation
This property occupies a most attractive position by the church in the older part of the village known as Church Town. The village is a busy thriving community which is a dormitory area for the city of Bristol several miles distant. The local facilities include successful primary and secondary schools, a selection of local shops, a well thought of sports centre as well as an attractive and well attended church all of which combine to give this village a strong sense of identity. Nearby Nailsea has a central shopping centre with a comprehensive range of retail outlets.
Description
This delightful stone built Grade II Listed Somerset farm house, part of which dates from the 16th century, has spacious accommodation arranged principally on two floors with two further attic rooms and a cellar at the south westerly end of the building. It retains a wealth of period features throughout the property including flag stone floors, fireplaces, mullion windows, some with leaded lights, a selection of period doors, an unusual part restored oak spiral staircase formed on a single oak beam all of which combine to make this a house of historic note. This is a house of considerable charm and character with exceptional living spaces.
Accommodation

Hall 4.89m x 4.93m (16'1' x 16'2')
A substantial front door and door giving access to the rear garden, window seat.
Kitchen 4.89m x 3.34m (16'1' x 10'11')
With aga in fireplace, range of floor and wall units, sink unit, secondary staircase.
Dining Room 5.25m x 5.62m (17'3' x 18'5')
With substantial fireplace, book safe
Drawing Room 6.47m x 5.17m (21'3' x 17'0')
With windows to three elevations, fireplace and window seat.
Study 3.58m x 2.44m (11'9' x 8'0')

Lobby and Tower
Housing spiral staircase giving access to the first and second floors.
First Floor

Landing 3.61m x 2.73m (11'10' x 8'11')

Bathroom 2.37m x 3.67m (7'9' x 12'0')
Panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC
Bedroom 1 5.21m x 6.07m (17'1' x 19'11')

Inner Landing
Giving access to secondary staircase.
Bedroom 2 5.03m x 3.91m (16'6' x 12'10')

Bedroom 3 3.47m x 3.52m (11'5' x 11'7')

Bedroom 4 3.39m x 3.46 (11'1' x 11'4')

Bathroom 2 2.37m x 3.67m (7'9' x 12'0')
Panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC
Second Floor

Bedroom 5/Attic Room 10.09m x 5.82m max (33'1' x 19'1' max)

Bedroom 6/Attic Room 5.10m x 5.20m (16'9' x 17'1')

Outside
The property stands to the front of the plot in excess of an acre which slopes upwards to the south east. At the front of the property is the Green an open grassed area which leads in turn to the enclosed front garden both of which have a selection of mature trees whilst the garden also has well established shrubs.
Outbuildings
To the side of the property is a drive giving access to the courtyard with a selection of outbuildings. On the left hand flank of the plot is an agricultural access way over which the property has a right of way up to the back boundary of the plot.

A substantial rear garden is laid to lawn with some mature fruit trees as well as a selection of ornamental tree and shrubs which form the boundary of the property as well as a number of features in the garden. At the top of the garden there is the Well which is believed to be the well featured in the village name.
Tenure
Freehold
Possession
The property is sold with vacant possession
Services
Mains water electricity and drainage are connected. Our client advises us the gas is available in Church Lane.

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Although we endeavour to ensure the accuracy of property details produced and displayed, we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are connected, in working order or fit for the purpose. Neither have we had sight of the legal documents to verify the Freehold or Leasehold status of any property. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor and/or Surveyor. A Buyer must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property. Room measurements should not be relied upon for carpets and curtains. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor.
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Avg. price paid: £281,785
No. of property sales: 253
Avg. price paid: £272,468
No. of property sales: 811
Avg. price paid: £264,567
No. of property sales: 1,335
Avg. price paid: £264,534
No. of property sales: 2,227

Avg. asking price in BS48: £429,164
No. of properties for sale in BS48: 141
Avg. asking rent in BS48: £1,052 pcm
No. of properties to rent in BS48: 11

Property value data/graphs for BS48

Property type Avg. current value Avg. £ per sq ft. Avg. # beds Avg. £ paid (last 12m)
Detached £376,998 £248 3.9 £357,066
Semi-detached £226,514 £228 3.2 £223,675
Terraced £187,295 £222 2.9 £175,973
Flats £132,747 £194 1.7 £145,030

Current asking prices in BS48

Avg. current asking prices in BS48
Property type 1 bed 2 beds 3 beds 4 beds 5 beds
Houses £145,000
(1)
£180,913
(15)
£268,606
(36)
£392,045
(56)
£736,187
(20)
Flats £116,570
(5)
£245,000
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All £121,308
(6)
£184,918
(16)
£268,606
(36)
£392,045
(56)
£736,187
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Current asking rents in BS48

Avg. current asking prices in BS48
Property type 1 bed 2 beds 3 beds 4 beds 5 beds
Houses £425 pcm
(1)
£823 pcm
(1)
£869 pcm
(2)
£1,241 pcm
(3)
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Flats £516 pcm
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£594 pcm
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All £470 pcm
(2)
£708 pcm
(2)
£869 pcm
(2)
£1,241 pcm
(3)
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Fun facts for BS48

Highest value in BS48
Highest value streets Zed-Index What is the Zed-Index
Chelvey Batch £965,788
Cambridge Batch £767,285
Brockley Lane £666,068
Main Road £626,928
Tower House Lane £586,744
Highest turnover in BS48
Highest turnover streets Turnover What is Turnover?
Bell Pit Brow 50.0%
Summerlands 41.2%
Kingshill Gardens 40.0%
Sherston Close 38.9%
Meadow Close 36.4%

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  • Nailsea & Backwell (1.1 miles)
  • Yatton (4.5 miles)
  • Parson Street (5.4 miles)
  • Backwell Church of England Junior School (0.1 miles)
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