Ivy House, Nettlebridge, Radstock, BA3 5AB

Ivy House is a period character cottage originally dating from the early 1800s, which has been extended and adapted over time to create a spacious family home.

Beautifully situated in Nettlebridge a rural hamlet nestled within the scenic Mendip countryside. Dating back to the early 1800s, Ivy House exudes period charm in every detail.

Step through the front door from the additional porch, into an inviting entrance hall framed by original tiled flooring and a curved wooden staircase that ascends to the first floor.

The ground-floor sitting room is bathed in natural light, with a dual-aspect bay window overlooking the garden and features a striking red-brick fireplace set on a York-stone hearth.

Exposed wooden floorboards and sturdy ceiling beams enhance the historic warmth and character of this space.

The heart of the home is its generous 23-ft kitchen/breakfast room, thoughtfully designed with a mix of wall and base units, a built-in double oven and hob, and a charming inglenook fireplace that houses a Rayburn.

Adjacent, a study, accessible via a few steps, offers flexible living space that could serve as a home office or reading room.

A second staircase here also leads to the first-floor accommodation, adding to the fluid and layered layout of the property.

Completing the ground floor is a practical utility/boot room and a downstairs cloakroom. Upstairs, you’ll find four thoughtfully configured bedrooms.

The main bedroom enjoys en-suite facilities, while a well-appointed family bathroom serves the remaining rooms.

Outside, the approach to Ivy House has been made far more accessible, with entry now via a gated driveway off the lane leading from the main road.

The gates open onto a gravelled drive that guides you first to the double carport on the right-hand side, before continuing down to the house itself.

You will also find an attached outbuilding, several useful storage sheds, and a charming summerhouse from which you can enjoy the gardens.

The multiple sheds offer excellent storage options with one currently serving as a home gym.

The gardens are beautifully enriched with a wide variety of flowers, plants, trees, and a delightful pond that provides a haven for wildlife throughout the year.

This property benefits from a high-performance Torrent GreenHeat Solar thermal store, providing an eco-friendly and cost-effective hot water solution.

The system uses roof-mounted solar thermal panels to deliver free, renewable heat throughout much of the year, significantly reducing energy bills.

In addition, the property offers two water solar panels. Together, these features create a future-proof, energy-efficient home.