Property history of Yarlington Mill, Rickford Rise, Burrington, Bristol BS40 7AJ, 6th Dec 2011

Most attractive and spacious detached cottage of character in a rural but not isolated setting with far reaching views.

Description
Yarlington Mill was originally a cider mill which became a barn until the 1970's when it was converted into the lovely family home it is today. Occupying a rural, but not isolated setting, within a walk of both Burrington Primary School and The Plume of Feathers pub, and with glorious countryside, walks and wildlife on the doorstep, the property stands in grounds estimated at 1.27 acres which include beautiful formal gardens, kitchen garden, double garage, stable, parking and paddock. The accommodation, which is mainly double glazed with oil central heating, is well presented with spacious rooms, and lots of character. There is a good sized reception hall, drawing room, dining room, study, garden room and cloakroom on the ground floor, plus a kitchen/breakfast room with a cellar beneath. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms (3 of them double), 2 en suite shower rooms, bathroom and separate WC. There is further potential to improve the property, and to make the most of the glorious position and the extensive grounds. Buyers with equestrian interests will love the paddock and the excellent riding country in the vicinity. Families with young children will also appreciate the proximity of sought after Burring Primary School and commuters will love the ease of access to the A38 which is just a few moments' drive away and gives easy access to Bristol and Bristol Airport.

Situation
The property lies between the hamlet of Rickford and the village of Burrington. The hamlet of Rickford is a much photographed village with a true country pub, lake, stream and most beautiful rolling countryside and country walks, over countryside and the Mendips, literally on the doorstep. A true nature lovers' paradise, being rural and peaceful without being isolated, yet the city of Bristol to the north is still within easy commuting distance. The nearby villages of Blagdon and Wrington offer more comprehensive shopping, social and recreational facilities, whilst the village of Burrington boasts one of the most sought-after primary schools in North Somerset. Secondary education is at nearby Churchill with private schools (with bus services) also available in Bristol, Wraxall and Wells. The countryside around is well known for its beauty with a host of country activities in the area including riding, caving, walking, sailing and fishing, plus a sports centre, swimming pool and dry ski slope at Churchill. The national motorway network is within reach at Clevedon and St. Georges, and there is a mainline railway station at Yatton, and Bristol Airport, at Lulsgate, provides domestic and international flights including low-cost operators. Burrington village is located 14 miles south of Bristol, nestling at the foot of the Mendip Hills. It is a quiet hamlet, located well away from the main road and comprising of predominantly period property. Surrounded by the open country and wooded slopes of the Mendip Hills, the village has a popular Primary School ( village hall and ancient Parish Church. Close by is the renowned Burrington Combe, with public house and restaurant.

Directions
Travelling from Churchill Traffic Lights towards Blagdon, proceed into Rickford, turning into Rickford Rise on the right. Yarlington Mill is the first on the left.

Property Details:

Entrance Porch 2.41m(7'11)x1.17m(3'10)
Arched entrance with stone feature, part glazed front door with matching side screen windows. Panelled front door with small pane obscured glass side panels to:

Reception Hall 3.45m(11'4)x3.53m(11'7)
Measurements include handsome hardwood staircase rising to first floor, understairs recess with radiator, coved ceiling, archway to:

Inner Hall 3.63m(11'11)x1.78m(5'10)
Radiator, open through to:

Rear Hall 3.28m(10'9)x0.89m(2'11) + door recess
Radiator, part glazed door to garden.

Cloakroom 1.52m(5'0) narrowing to 0.74m(2'5) x2.06m(6'9)
Coloured suite of low level WC, wall wash hand basin, tiled splashback, window, radiator.

Drawing Room 6.30m(20'8)x5.36m(17'7)
What a lovely room, spacious and well proportioned with an attractive stone fireplace with heavy beam over, and sunken tiled hearth and incorporating log basket and smoke hood, display area either side, 4 wall light points, 2 radiators, hardwood double glazed french doors and full height windows to garden.

Hardwood glazed doors and matching windows opening to:

Garden Room 3.96m(13'0)x3.15m(10'4)
By David Salisbury, in double glazed hardwood with opening windows and roof lights, slate floor, radiator, light and power, double french doors to garden.

Dining Room 5.18m(17'0)x3.96m(13'0)
Double glazed hardwood window, radiator, coved ceiling, 2 wall light points.

Study 3.33m(10'11)x2.54m(8'4) narrowing to 2.08m(6'10)
Exposed stone wall, display shelf, radiator, hardwood double glazed window, wall light point.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 3.84m(12'7)x3.00m(9'10)
Fitted with a range of mid oak base and matching wall units with rolled edge worktops with tiled splashback and pelmet lighting. Features include built in eye level double oven, 'Bosch' hob and extractor hood, plumbing for dishwasher, 1 1/2 bowl inset into single drainer sink with mixer tap over. Glazed china cupboards, fitted drawers, shelved larder unit, cork tiled floor, radiator, stone mullion double glazed window, squared opening to:

Utility Area 3.86m(12'8)x2.13m(7'0)
Fitted to match the kitchen and including space for fridge freezer, plumbing for washing machine, butlers sink with brass taps over, radiator, cupboard housing 'Trianco Redfyre' oil fired central heating unit. Trapdoor in floor leading to:

Useful Cellar! 4.88m(16')x3.66m(12') approx.
With water softener, and light and power.

Stairs from Reception Hall to:

First Floor Landing
Double glazed skylight window, radiator, access to loft space, shelved airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder.

Bedroom 1 4.14m(13'7)x3.96m(13'0)
A beautifully light room with dual aspect window, giving far reaching country views, 2 radiators, recess with shelving and giving access to:

Walk In Wardrobe 3.05m(10'0)x1.07m(3'6)
With light, shelving and hanging rail.

Door to:

En Suite Shower Room 2.46m(8'1)x1.14m(3'9)
With cream suite of pedestal wash hand basin, double sized shower cubicle with 'Mira' shower over, double glazed skylight window, radiator.

Bedroom 2 5.23m(17'2)x3.61m(11'10)
Front aspect with lovely views over the paddock, radiator, pedestal wash hand basin, door to Jack & Jill shower room.

Bedroom 3 4.65m(15'3)x3.15m(10'4)
Measurements exclude range of louvre door wardrobes to one wall, radiator, wash hand basin, door to:

Jack & Jill Shower Room 3.02m(9'11)x0.99m(3'3)
Large shower cubicle with chrome shower over, low level WC, access to loft space, double glazed skylight window, interconnecting door to Bedrooms 2 and 3.

Bedroom 4 3.63m(11'11)x2.44m(8'0) max into recess
Measurements exclude large walk in wardrobe with shelf and hanging space.

Bathroom
White and chrome suite of double ended panelled bath with hand held mixer over, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splashback, double glazed skylight window, radiator, shaver/light point.

Separate WC
White low level WC, double glazed skylight window.

Outside
Yarlington Mill is set in grounds of around 1.27 acres (estimate), which include formal areas and a paddock. A 5 bar gate with side pedestrian gate leads to a large area of gravel parking and turning space and leading to:

Double Garage 5.33m(17'6)x5.31m(17'5)
Up and over door, light and power, loft storage.

To the side of the driveway is an old flagstone terrace bordered by low stone walls and giving access to the front door, whilst well stocked shrub borders screen the lane at the side.

The formal garden lies outside the garden room and is beautifully tended and planted with a huge variety of flowers, shrubs and trees. These include herbaceous plants, evergreens, climbers, rockery, plants and herbs. An old flagstone terrace surrounds an ornamental pond with rockery to the side, beyond which is a formerly arranged:

Kitchen Garden
Well stocked and including asparagus and rhubarb. Surrounding here are a number of fruit trees. The rest of this area of the garden is laid to manicured lawns with evergreen and hedged boundaries.

To the rear of the garage is a:

Timber Stable 5.26m(17'3)x3.58m(11'9)
With power, side door to garden, and stable door to side.

To the side is a soft fruit garden with raspberries, redcurrants, gooseberries and blackcurrants, behind which is a tucked away:

Patio Area
With trellis and cottage garden surrounds and plants including roses, clematis, foxgloves etc.

Accessed from the gravel drive and beyond the garden, a 5 bar gate gives access to:

Paddock
Bordered by hedges and walls, and with trees to one side including a mature walnut tree. This area is ideal for a pony, or for 'The Good Life'.