After 29 happy years, the owner of Coldharbour Cottage is ready to pass on this beautiful home, rich in history, character, and quiet beauty.

‘This is a very special house that really offers the good life. It is secluded and peaceful – a place to escape the outside world whilst also offering a vibrant village lifestyle close by.’

Originally three one-up, one-down farm workers’ cottages, the property carries a fascinating past. From its early days through ownership by coal miner brothers, to its reinvention in the mid-twentieth century, traces of its history remain throughout.

Today, the cottages have evolved into a warm and welcoming detached five-bedroom home, set within generous and beautifully curated grounds. Inside, the two-storey house offers five bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with a large country style kitchen, two reception rooms, a library and a downstairs utility room and loo. The drawing room is a particular highlight: ‘In winter it’s cosy and calm, perfect for sitting by the wood burner, while in summer it opens to the garden with the scent of roses drifting in.’

The kitchen, complete with an Everhot™ used for both cooking and heating, forms the heart of the home – ideal for cooking, gathering, and family time – while a practical boot room, also with a wood burner, provides the perfect space for muddy boots, coats and dogs. A cold room offers a great space to store preserves and produce.

Work from home in any number of the spacious rooms or comfortable nooks, or even out by the pool! Or, with good road links to Bath, Bristol and London, getting to the office will not be a problem.

Outside, the gardens are abundant with mature fruit trees as well as a large vegetable garden that will keep you stocked with fresh food all year round. Extensively developed over the years, the grounds now represent a classic English cottage garden that have earned awards for four consecutive years.

‘The numerous seating areas have been carefully designed to catch the sun throughout different times of the day. The terrace at the rear is also shaded by a wisteria clad pergola.’ The grounds offer complete privacy, with no passing traffic and minimal light pollution, creating uninterrupted views of the night sky.

Two sun houses catch the evening light perfectly, while the swimming pool area, complete with an established fig tree, provides a Mediterranean style suntrap and cocktail area in warmer months. ‘This property acts as both a sunny summer paradise and a cosy winter retreat.’

‘Despite its tranquil setting, the property remains well connected, with nearby towns, schools, and amenities all within easy reach, as well as excellent access to Bath.’

‘This is a perfect house for guests and a growing family, with lots of indoor and outside living space.’

‘Wildlife thrives here, from deer and hares to owls and red kites. It’s like having a front row seat to nature.’

‘It’s a home that balances history, nature, and comfort in a truly unique way.’


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