4 Bedroom Detached House, Upper Langford, Bristol, BS40

Set in a private and secluded position within the Mendip Hills, Brookside Cottage is a charming detached home that combines a wealth of character with well-judged modern additions. The accommodation is arranged to suit day-to-day family life, with generous reception space, flexible bedroom options and a garden that feels notably sheltered and peaceful.

The ground floor is centred around an impressive kitchen/breakfast room, designed very much as a practical hub for entertaining as well as everyday living. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of high-gloss units in a soft duck-egg blue, complemented by a large central island incorporating pop-up power. Integrated Neff appliances include a dishwasher, eye-level double oven, induction hob and an angled glass extractor. From here, double doors open into a substantial conservatory which provides an excellent continuation of the main living space. With room for both dining and relaxed seating, and a log-burning fireplace for year-round use, it works particularly well for larger gatherings. Double doors also open directly out to the rear garden.

Away from the more contemporary areas, the original cottage rooms retain a strong sense of character, with exposed beams and fireplaces creating two cosy reception spaces to use more traditionally as sitting and living rooms.

Finally, a utility/laundry room and family bathroom sit to the far end of the house, and there is also a ground floor bedroom which is well placed for those looking for a degree of independence for a dependant relative, guests, or multi-generational living.

On the first floor are three further bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. The upstairs layout has a distinctive feel, with curved and angled walls reflecting the cottage’s evolution over time. The principal bedroom is a particularly generous room, with partially vaulted ceiling, space for a dressing area and windows to both the front and rear. The remaining bedrooms offer excellent flexibility, including a room with built-in cabin bed, desk and wardrobes, and outlook towards the nearby brook. The family bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower, freestanding bath and a vanity unit with inset wash basin.

Outside

The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and bordered by mature trees and planting, creating a high degree of privacy. A stepping-stone path leads through the front garden to the house, and there is off-road parking, with access also provided to a garage (with light and power) via the nearby bridleway.

The rear garden is accessed via a five-bar gate from Bath Road and feels notably enclosed and sheltered. Two outbuildings add further practical space and future potential: a larger detached garage with surrounding storage yard, and a separate outbuilding with water and electricity that could lend itself to use as a studio or home office, subject to any necessary consents.

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: F

Mains water and electricity, oil-fired heating and private drainage.

Location

Upper Langford offers nearby local shopping and social facilities with a more comprehensive range of shops available at the nearby villages of Congresbury and Winscombe. There is a large, modern medical practice in the village and a handy petrol station and mini-market close by. Primary schooling is available in the village and the excellent Churchill Academy and Sixth Form. Bristol and Weston-super-Mare are within easy commuting distance with a regular bus service available and junctions 20 and 21 of the M5 motorway each around 9 miles away for access to Bristol and beyond. Bristol International Airport is within 6 miles. The village of Yatton (approximately 4 miles distant) has a mainline railway station with direct services to London. The countryside around offers many activities including riding, sailing, fishing, walking and several golf courses. (All distances/times approx.)