Folleigh Lane | Long Ashton
For Sale
A distinctive and most inviting 5 bedroom (2 en-suite) detached architect designed family home (circa 2,650 sq. ft.), enjoying an elevated peaceful location with wonderful views. Further benefitting from an exceptional south facing garden, off-street parking for multiple cars and a double garage.
Situated off a sought-after lane in the heart of Long Ashton within striking distance of Bristol, yet with a sense of peace and tranquillity. Local shops and bus connections are nearby, as are wonderful country walks.
Versatile accommodation with an interesting and pleasing layout including incredible sitting room, separate kitchen/dining/living room, 5 bedrooms (2 ensuite), utility room, ground floor cloakroom/wc, useful workshop and woodstore, and a gorgeous, glazed garden room with wood burning stove and beautiful views across the valley.
Outside the property there is a landscaped driveway affording plenty of off-street parking with double garage beside, and exceptional gardens mainly laid to lawn with well-stocked planting areas, vegetable patches and much more. The gardens enjoy a sunny aspect and incredible views towards Bristol.
Designed by the current owners (architects) and enjoyed since constructed in 1982, this much-loved bespoke home in a special location offers something unique.
Property Features
- A distinctive and most inviting detached architect designed family home (circa 2,650 sq.ft)
- Enjoying a wonderful elevated and peaceful location with far reaching views
- Versatile accommodation with an interesting and pleasing layout
- 5 bedrooms (2 en-suite) & 2 reception rooms
- large south facing garden
- Off-street parking for multiple cars
- Double garage
GROUND FLOOR
APPROACH:
going up Folleigh Lane take the first right hand fork and after approximately 50 metres take the next right hand fork where Fernhill House will be found a short distance along on the right hand side. Landscaped brick paved driveway leads down to the right hand side of the property and allows off road parking for at least two cars. There is a double garage off to the right hand side and several steps and a pathway lead off the left hand side of the driveway to the covered entrance to the property where you will find the main front door to the house and further door to side accessing a generous wood store (11’8” x 7’5”) (3.56m x 2.26m).
ENTRANCE HALLWAY:
a welcoming central entrance hallway with inset spotlights, tiled floor and doors leading off to the sociable kitchen/dining/living space and ground floor cloakroom/wc. A half flight of stairs leads down to the lower mezzanine landing with doors off to the workshop and a generous understairs storage cupboard and radiator and further half flight of stairs ascend into the principal sitting room. Off the lower landing there are doors off to bedrooms, 3, 4, 5 and a family bathroom/wc.
KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING AREA: 28' 5'' x 13' 0'' max in kitchen space (8.65m x 3.96m)
a gorgeous light filled sociable kitchen/dining/living area with abundance of natural light provided by the south facing glazing with wonderful uninterrupted views across the valley over local fields towards the Dundry Hill in the distance. The kitchen area has a modern fitted kitchen comprising base and eye level cupboards and drawers with granite worktop over and inset 1½ bowl sink and drainer unit, integrated gas hob with extractor hood over, integrated eye level electric oven with combi oven over, wide wall opening with over hanging breakfast bar connecting to the dining and living area which provides ample space for seating and dining with tiled flooring and sliding doors accessing the garden room and further door which also connects through into the principal living room. Off the kitchen there is also access to a generous utility room.
UTILITY ROOM: 10' 8'' x 10' 7'' max(3.25m x 3.22m)
good sized practical utility space with plumbing and appliance space for washing machine, dryer and fridge/freezer. Base and eye level units with worktop and sink over, wall mounted Worcester gas central heading boiler, eye level double glazed window and part glazed door accessing the garden.
GARDEN ROOM: 18' 5'' x 7' 8'' (5.61m x 2.34m)
a wonderful glazed south facing sun room with breathtaking south facing views and wonderful cityscape view to side. Wood burning stove, tiled floor and door accessing the paved seating area of the rear garden, perfect for outdoor entertaining.
SITTING ROOM: 19' 6'' x 18' 5'' (5.94m x 5.61m)
breathtaking light filled sitting room with high sloping ceiling and feature glazing including a bay to side offering exceptional elevated views over the gardens and right across Bristol towards the Mendip Hills. There is a feature recessed fire with tiled hearth and central column chimney stack, contemporary radiators, folding doors accessing a half flight of stairs up to bedroom 1 and further door accessing bedroom 2.
BEDROOM 1: 14' 8'' x 12' 3'' (4.47m x 3.73m)
a good sized principal double bedroom with south facing double glazed windows enjoying a wonderful view across the valley towards Dundry, radiator, door accessing a good sized walk through dressing room, further doors access a linen cupboard and en suite shower room/wc.
En Suite Shower Room/wc:
shower enclosure with system fed shower, low level wc, wash hand basin set into a counter with storge beneath, built in mirror with light over, high level double glazed window and heated towel rail.
BEDROOM 2: 14' 6'' x 9' 2'' (4.42m x 2.79m)
full height double glazed windows to side overlooking the gardens and enjoying the far reaching cityscape views over Bristol, wood flooring, contemporary upright radiator, inset spotlights and door accessing en suite shower room/wc.
En Suite Shower Room/wc:
system fed shower, low level wc, pedestal wash basin, built in storage with inset spotlights, contemporary upright radiator, tiled floor, part tiled walls and extractor fan.
BEDROOM 3: 12' 3'' x 10' 7'' (3.73m x 3.22m)
(off lower mezzanine landing) a double bedroom with double glazed window overlooking the gardens to the side, radiator and wood laminate flooring.
BEDROOM 4: 12' 1'' x 8' 5'' (3.68m x 2.56m)
a small double bedroom with built in cupboards, radiator and double glazed window to side.
BEDROOM 5/STUDY: 9' 9'' x 7' 3'' (2.97m x 2.21m)
a single bedroom or study with double glazed window overlooking the gardens and a radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM/WC:
a white suite with panelled bath with system fed shower over, low level wc, wash hand basin with storage drawers beneath, part tiled walls, tiled floor, high level window and a radiator.
WORKSHOP: 19' 4'' x 5' 8'' (5.89m x 1.73m)
an incredibly useful workshop space, perfect for crafts and hobbies with a glazed door accessing the gardens.
OUTSIDE
OFF ROAD PARKING & GARAGE:
to the front of the house there is a block paved driveway affording off road parking for multiple cars with a double garage beside.
DOUBLE GARAGE: 17' 4'' x 17' 0'' (5.28m x 5.18m)
up and over door, power and light.
GARDENS:
the property enjoys extensive landscaped gardens to the rear and side of the property with large lawned section to the side enjoying exceptional views over Bristol and well as a south facing aspect. There is a large paved seating area closest to the kitchen/dining/living space, providing a perfect suntrap for outdoor seating , barbequing etc. The garden enjoys an incredible amount of privacy and is well stocked.
IMPORTANT REMARKS
VIEWING & FURTHER INFORMATION:
available exclusively through the sole agents, Richard Harding Estate Agents, tel: 0117 946 6690.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS:
only items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Any other items are not included but may be available by separate arrangement.
TENURE:
it is understood that the property is freehold. This information should be checked with your legal adviser.
LOCAL AUTHIRTY INFORMATION:
Bristol City Council. Council Tax Band: G
