Chestnut House, Bristol Road, Tarnock, BS26 2SB

Description Set within beautifully maintained gardens and enjoying far-reaching countryside views, this charming detached period cottage, dating from around 1800, offers a generous and versatile home combining character features with comfortable modern living.

The ground floor provides a welcoming entrance hall leading to a generous sitting room, featuring a large log burner and dual aspect.

A further reception room currently set up as a snug, also with its own log burner, provides excellent flexibility and could be used as a dining room.

The bright and well-proportioned breakfast room provides an ideal space for entertaining, while the contemporary kitchen offers a modern and practical setting for everyday life.

A separate utility room and WC add further convenience.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, including two particularly generous rooms, together with a substantial family bathroom fitted with both a bath and newly fitted separate shower.

The gardens are a particular highlight of the property, wrapping around the house and providing a attractive setting.

Predominantly laid to lawn, they feature established shrub borders, mature planting and pathways leading around the garden, with plenty of space to enjoy the surrounding countryside.

To the front, a driveway provides ample parking for several vehicles and leads to a large garage, offering valuable additional storage and practical space.

This charming home combines the character and individuality of a period cottage with well-maintained and contemporary living spaces.

The two reception rooms with log burners, four bedrooms, generous gardens, far-reaching views, ample parking and double garage make this a versatile home with plenty to offer, whether for family life, entertaining or simply enjoying its peaceful rural surroundings.

Location Tarnock is a small rural hamlet situated just off the A38, close to the medieval market town of Axbridge and the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills.

The area offers an appealing balance of countryside living and convenient access to everyday amenities, with further shopping, banking and leisure facilities available in nearby Cheddar and Winscombe.

The surrounding countryside provides an excellent choice of walking and riding routes, with Axbridge Reservoir offering sailing and Churchill providing golf and a dry ski slope.

For those needing to commute, the A38 provides straightforward access towards Bristol, while the M5 can be reached via the Edithmead junction outside Burnham-on-Sea.

Bath is also accessible via the A368.

There is a good selection of schooling within the wider area, including Weare Academy First School, Hugh Sexey CE Middle School in Blackford and The Kings of Wessex Academy in Cheddar.

Independent options include Sidcot, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield.

Bristol and Bath are both within reach for shopping, dining, culture and leisure, making this a particularly appealing setting for those looking to enjoy a rural lifestyle without feeling too remote.

Material Information Tenure: Freehold Council Tax: Band D EPC: E Heating: LPG Gas central heating Electricity: Mains Water: Mains Sewerage: Private biodigester sewage treatment system Parking: Driveway and large garage Broadband: Truespeed connected 600mbps Mobile Coverage: Good - EE, O2, Three, Vodafone Disclaimer AVARA Homes endeavour to provide accurate information regarding each property, however prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any measurements, descriptions, services and other information provided.

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