10 bed detached house for sale

Church Road, Bristol BS35

Once owned by King Harold of Wessex and later a Crown Estate under William the Conqueror, this extraordinary residence has played host to royalty and legends alike with the Fitzwarin family feud forming the basis of the Robin Hood tales. The 12th-century ruins of St Helen's Church, a Scheduled Ancient Monument within the grounds, further anchor the estate in English heritage. Whilst, recent history saw the estate owned by Rolls Royce in order to entertain foreign dignatries and high profile figures. Currently, it is a 5 star BnB and celebrity hideout with incredible reviews.

Commanding elegance and charm throughout, the principal residence offers over 7,000 sq ft of beautifully presented accommodation, much of which is currently run as a 5-star award-winning bed and breakfast. The house exudes Tudor character with intricate plasterwork, grand fireplaces, deep alcoving, and a host of historical features including original stonework dated to 1634 and various medieval features holding over 1000 years of history.

Grand reception rooms flow seamlessly for entertaining, while more intimate areas cater to refined family living. High ceilings, large windows and splendid vistas over the croquet lawn and surrounding countryside imbue the home with light and tranquillity. The bedrooms are exceptional vast in scale, luxurious in finish, and sensitively designed to reflect the home's rich heritage.

Modernity and practicality are well-integrated: The rear wing features a commercial-grade kitchen and utilities which could, subject to the necessary consents, be adapted to form a large open-plan family kitchen. Alternatively, it is a great addition for those looking to manage the estate as a business. Below, a series of cellars house updated heating systems and offer additional storage.

An outstanding conversion by Rolls-Royce in 2005, the adjacent conferencing barn offers over 3,000 sq ft of bespoke professional space. This high-spec facility features four bright and spacious boardrooms, a skittle alley, office, prep kitchen, goods lift, and state-of-the-art amenities including Lutron programmable lighting, air-source heating, electric Velux windows, and full internet connectivity. With its own entrance and generous parking, this wing of the estate offers exceptional commercial potential or could lend itself to a creative reimagining.

Privately set within a charming walled garden, an additional three-bedroom bungalow enjoys its own gated access, parking, and wraparound outdoor space. Ideal as independent living accommodation for multigenerational living, a guesthouse, or long-term rental, this property adds a valuable secondary income stream or lifestyle flexibility

Old Church Farm's grounds are a blend of formal elegance and productive beauty. The south-facing front gardens include a large lawned croquet area, rose gardens, knot garden, and linked walkways all enclosed by mature planting. A separate walled kitchen garden is brimming with fruit trees, vegetable beds, and ornamental borders.

The historic St Helen's Church, with its 12th-century walls and 14th-century tower, stands proudly on the land a rare and poetic feature entirely owned by the estate. The views from the spire are nothing short of extraordinary, stretching out across the Severn to the hills of South Wales.

To the rear lies an additional 6 acres of stock-fenced paddock, available by separate negotiation as part of the sale to create a total 8 acres of land.

Location

Old Church Farm enjoys a peaceful setting on the edge of Rudgeway, a well-placed South Gloucestershire village. The market town of Thornbury and Cribbs Causeway offer excellent shopping and dining, with Bristol city centre just 12 miles south. The M5 (J16) is a mere 3 miles away, and Bristol Parkway Station offers direct trains to London Paddington in under 75 minutes.

Education in the region is excellent, with both state and private schooling options including Tockington Manor and Clifton College. Sporting pursuits abound, from golf and equestrian events to the renowned Badminton Horse Trials