Summary - BELLHORSE COTTAGE BELLHORSE LANE WEST HARPTREE BRISTOL BS40 6ER
4 bed 2 bath House
Light-filled period home with dramatic lake views and large private garden.
Triple-aspect master suite with vaulted ceiling and stylish en suite
Open-plan kitchen/dining with bespoke ash units and quartz island
Spectacular panoramic views across Chew Valley Lake
Landscaped gardens approx. one third of an acre with pond
Gated entrance, wide gravel driveway and generous off-street parking
Energy-efficient: air source heat pump, underfloor heating, high insulation
Drainage via septic tank; may require future maintenance or desludging
Council tax Band F — high annual running cost
This newly refurbished 17th‑century cottage blends period character with contemporary living, designed for comfortable family life and entertaining. The heart of the home is a light-filled open-plan kitchen/dining space with bespoke ash cabinetry, quartz worktops, central island and direct garden access — perfect for daily family use and social gatherings. Vaulted ceilings, an entrance atrium and extensive glazing maximise the spectacular panoramic views across Chew Valley Lake.
Accommodation is flexible: a triple-aspect master suite with vaulted ceiling and en suite anchors the first floor, supported by two further double bedrooms and a ground-floor fourth bedroom currently used as a study. There is scope to reconfigure the master into an additional bedroom if required. High-spec insulation, double glazing and an air source heat pump with underfloor heating provide modern energy efficiency and comfort.
Outside, gated access leads to a wide gravel driveway and generous parking for several vehicles. Landscaped gardens of around a third of an acre include lawns, wildflower beds and a natural pond with waterfall — a private, low-density setting ideal for children, pets and outdoor entertaining. Note practical points: drainage is to a septic tank and council tax is high (Band F), mobile signal is average. Overall this is a rare rural home offering period charm, contemporary standards and outstanding lake views, well suited to families seeking countryside living with good links to Bristol, Bath and Wells.
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