Chew Magna, Somerset

About the Property
The Firs is a Grade II listed property forming the west wing of an impressive village house, believed to date from the 1760s with later extensions. Approached from the High Street, the property offers well-proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors, together with a double garage and extensive private gardens. The current owners have carried out a number of improvements and attractive redecoration, while retaining a wealth of original period features.
About the Inside
The accommodation is full of character, with period fireplaces, shuttered windows, window seats and ceiling cornices throughout. The impressive orangery and staircase hall provides a wonderful entrance, with a turning staircase and bi-fold doors opening onto the garden. A superb bespoke kitchen with marble worktops and integrated appliances, including a Lacanche range cooker, leads through to the dining room and pantry. The elegant sitting room features attractive panelling and overlooks the gardens. There are five bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en suite shower room, together with a family bathroom, study and a versatile second-floor bedroom with potential roof terrace. The lower ground floor provides a utility room, shower room, cinema/occasional bedroom and two cellars.
About the Outside
The property is approached through impressive wrought iron gates to a gravel parking area and double garage. The beautifully established south-facing gardens are a particular feature, with mature trees, well-stocked borders and a series of lawned terraces descending towards the River Chew. A gravel terrace immediately behind the house provides an excellent space for entertaining, with far-reaching views across the gardens and surrounding Chew Valley countryside. Beyond the lawns are a summer house, kitchen garden and natural garden leading directly to the river frontage.
About the Area
Chew Magna is a highly sought-after village in the heart of the Chew Valley, surrounded by beautiful countryside and situated approximately 8 miles south of Bristol. The village offers an excellent range of amenities including a village shop, post office, cafés, pubs, restaurants, doctors’ surgery, dentist and primary school, together with a popular weekly market and active community.
The surrounding Chew Valley provides an abundance of opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits, with Chew Valley Lake and Blagdon Lake close by. The nearby city of Bristol offers extensive shopping, cultural and leisure facilities, while Bath is also within easy reach.
There are excellent road connections to Bristol, Bath and the wider motorway network, making Chew Magna an appealing location for both families and commuters.
Useful Information
Postcode - BS40 8PW
Local Authority - BANES
Council Tax - G
Energy Performance Certificate Rating - E
Services - Gas, electricity, water, mains drainage
Tenure - Freehold
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the Vendors agent Killens
Heritage Category – Listed building
Grade – II
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