- Individual detached property
- Two reception rooms
- Idyllic village location
- Kitchen and separate utility
- In need of modernisation / updating required
- Generous plot with spectacular far reaching views
- Long gated driveway and garages
- No onward chain
- 1976 sq.ft / 183.5 sq.m
An exceptional and rare opportunity to acquire a detached five-bedroom property in need of renovation, nestled into the hillside towards the top of Woods Hill in the idyllic village of Limpley Stoke. Situated on an elevated and generous plot, this property offers 1,976 sq ft of accommodation over two floors. The rarity of the location, coupled with the substantial size of the plot and spectacular setting, will appeal strongly to those looking to create a long-term, bespoke family home in this most idyllic village setting.
A versatile five-bedroom detached home occupying an elevated, generous plot in an idyllic village setting. Offering 1,976 sqft of versatile accommodation arranged over two floors, this property presents a rare and exciting renovation opportunity. With its spectacular, far-reaching vistas over the Avon valley and substantial grounds, it is the perfect canvas for buyers looking to create a bespoke, long-term family residence.
A long, gated driveway accessed from Woods Hill leads to two adjoining garages. The main entrance opens into a welcoming hallway. From here, a wide opening leads into a bright, dual-aspect sitting room, where two sets of sliding patio doors frame incredible views and open directly onto a full-width sun terrace.The hallway also connects to a formal dining room and a separate kitchen.
Beyond the kitchen, a practical porch offers direct access to both the front and rear gardens, as well as a separate utility room. A spacious second bedroom and a family bathroom complete the ground-floor layout.
The upper level comprises four further bedrooms and a family shower room. The impressive main bedroom features a large dormer window showcasing panoramic views of the valley. The fourth bedroom is a well-proportioned single. Bedrooms three and five are currently interconnected, with bedroom three accessed directly through bedroom five offering excellent potential for reconfiguration into a dressing room or an en-suite.
The property is enveloped by generous gardens that offer immense potential for creative landscaping. A standout feature is the expansive patio sun terrace, elevated directly above the twin garages, which provides the perfect vantage point to take in the dramatic views of the declining front lawn and the valley beyond.
Limpley Stoke is a highly sought-after, vibrant village of approximately 600 residents offering a warm and active community. Village life centres around the historic 12th-century St Mary's Church and the Middle Stoke Village Hall, which hosts regular art classes, exercise groups, and community events. At the bottom of Woods Hill, residents can enjoy the community-owned Hop Pole Inn pub, alongside the King George V Park, a stunning wildlife haven complete with a children's play area, picnic spot, and boules piste.
The adjacent village of Freshford offers a further array of excellent amenities, including the community-run Galleries Shop and Cafe, the well-regarded Inn at Freshford public house and restaurant, and a highly praised local primary school. For commuters, Freshford Station provides frequent, direct rail services into Bath Spa. The property is also perfectly positioned for access to Bath City Centre (just over 4 miles away) and its premier independent schools, including Monkton Combe, Prior Park, King Edward's, Kingswood, and the Royal High School, as well as Bath University.
Viewings to be arranged through Strattons and Partners. Sole agent. No onward chain.
Entrance - 7'4" (2.24m) x 4'10" (1.47m)
Fixed front window. Wall light point. Radiator.
Hallway - 11'10" (3.61m) x 5'6" (1.68m)
Wide opening with stairs down to sitting room with side railings. Understair cupboard. Radiator. Door to continued hallway.
Sitting Room - 22'4" (6.81m) x 14'0" (4.27m)
Two double glazed sliding patio doors to patio garden terrace. Double glazed side window. Wall mounted electric fire. Two radiators.
Patio Garden Terrace - 23'3" (7.09m) Max x 17'5" (5.31m) Max
Paved with balustrade and railings to sides and front. Two sets of double glazed sliding patio doors to sitting room. Gated side access to concrete terrace/path.
Hallway - 11'5" (3.48m) x 5'11" (1.8m)
Staircase to first floor.
Kitchen - 18'3" (5.56m) Max x 16'0" (4.88m) Max
Rear and side windows. Vinyl floor. Laminate worktops with one and a half bowl sink and drainer. Plumbing for dishwasher. Space for range cooker with cooker hood above. Kitchen cupboards and drawers. Arched opening to rear hall/lobby.
Dining Room - 14'0" (4.27m) x 9'0" (2.74m)
Front and side windows. Two radiators.
Rear Hall - 10'3" (3.12m) x 3'11" (1.19m)
Glazed doors and fixed windows to front and rear gardens. Vinyl floor. Radiator.
Utility Room - 10'0" (3.05m) x 6'8" (2.03m)
Side window. Laminate worktops with sink and drainer. Vinyl floor. Vaillant gas boiler. Plumbing for washing machine. Low level cupboards. Radiator.
Hallway - 6'8" (2.03m) x 4'1" (1.24m)
Doors to bedroom 2 and bathroom.
Bathroom - 7'4" (2.24m) x 6'7" (2.01m)
Double glazed rear windows. Tiled walls. Panelled bath with shower over and glass shower screen. Hand basin. LLWC. Radiator.
Bedroom 2 - 13'10" (4.22m) x 11'10" (3.61m)
Side window. Fitted wardrobes. Radiator.
First Floor Landing - 9'6" (2.9m) x 5'11" (1.8m)
Loft access ceiling hatch.
Bedroom 1 - 20'8" (6.3m) Max x 15'4" (4.67m) Max
Dormered front windows. Double glazed side window. Fitted cupboards and wardrobes. Two radiators.
Bedroom 3 - 12'0" (3.66m) x 8'9" (2.67m)
Dormered front windows. Storage cupboard. Radiator. Door to bedroom 5 / office.
Bedroom 4 - 13'8" (4.17m) Max x 7'4" (2.24m) Max
Double glazed side windows. Radiator.
Bedroom 5 / Office - 10'4" (3.15m) x 8'9" (2.67m)
Dormered front windows. Door to bedroom 3. Fitted shelving and desk area.
Shower Room - 15'0" (4.57m) x 5'4" (1.63m)
Two velux windows to rear. Vinyl flooring. Part tiled walls. Shower enclosure. Hand basin. Shaver point. LLWC. Two radiators. Chrome heated towel rail. Large storage cupboard to far end with eaves storage cupboard to rear.
Driveway - 80'0" (24.38m) Approx x 23'0" (7.01m) Max
Tarmac driveway leading to garages with side hedges and five bar gate to Woods Hill.
Rear / Side Garden - 70'0" (21.34m) Approx x 50'0" (15.24m) Approx
Hedge boundaries. Grass bank with trees and shrubs. Garden path to perimeter of property.
Front / Side Garden - 76'0" (23.16m) Approx x 54'0" (16.46m) Approx
Elevated patio sun terrace with balustrade and railings. Concrete terrace with stepped garden path past a grass/shrub bank with gated access to Woods Hill below. Trees and shrubs to side. Garden path to perimeter of the property.
Garages - 13'0" (3.96m) x 8'4" (2.54m)
Two garages of equal size with dividing wall underneath the patio sun terrace, both with double garage doors to driveway. Side window to the left hand garage.
Council Tax
Wiltshire, Band G
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
