Description

SITUATION
Larchwood is situated on the prestigious Cadbury Camp Lane in Clapton in Gordano, North Somerset. This sought after address is renowned for its exclusivity and tranquil countryside setting, providing a private retreat while still being conveniently accessible to nearby towns and cities. Clapton in Gordano is a charming village surrounded by rolling countryside, offering a blend of rural charm and proximity to essential amenities.

The nearby town of Portishead, provides an extensive selection of shops, cafes, restaurants and recreational facilities which includes a marina and coastal walks along the Severn Estuary. For families, the area is well served by schools, both in Portishead and in the surrounding North Somerset region.

For commuters, Larchwood benefits from excellent transport links. The M5 motorway is about 4 miles away, while the nearby rail stations at Nailsea and Backwell offer regular services to Bristol Temple Meads, London and other major cities. Bristol Airport is also conveniently located for domestic and international flights.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Larchwood occupies a particularly appealing, level plot of approximately 2.1 acres, set within parkland style gardens bordered but not overshadowed by surrounding woodland. The setting allows for an abundance of natural light, a rare quality for properties along Cadbury Camp Lane, where many are shaded by protected trees.

Planning permission has been granted for the demolition of the current house and its outbuildings, to be replaced by a substantial five bedroom house featuring an attached garage for up to four vehicles, along with utility spaces. Additionally, the garage block has approved plans for conversion into a two bedroom annexe for family use. Alternatively, subject to the necessary consents, the existing house can be adapted and extended.

Originally constructed in the mid 1950s, the current house was designed to maximise views over the southern gardens. Inside, the reception hall has a staircase to the first floor, cloakroom and access to the principal reception rooms and kitchen/breakfast room. The double aspect drawing room features large glazed doors opening to a conservatory, with views across the gardens. Notable Arts and Crafts details include an inglenook fireplace and hardwood herringbone flooring.

The conservatory is a later addition that connects the interior to the gardens. The dining room, with its wide bay window and oak floor, centres around an open hearth fireplace. Adjacent is the kitchen/breakfast room with fitted units, space for informal dining and a further bay window overlooking the garden. A door leads to a utility room.

The triple aspect study/sitting room includes a fireplace with wood-burning stove, terracotta flooring and access to the garden.

Upstairs, the landing leads to the bedrooms and the family bathroom. Each bedroom is light filled and enjoys southerly or south westerly garden views. The principal suite features a wide bay window, additional side aspect and a door to a dressing area/en suite bathroom, including a freestanding bath, twin basins, WC, and separate shower. The second bedroom benefits from a walk in wardrobe and its own en suite with built in linen storage, while the third also features a bay window and fitted wardrobes, echoing the style of the principal suite.

PLANNING
Reference 23/P/2613/FUL - Demolition of the existing house and surrounding outbuildings and proposed erection of a new replacement 5 bed dwelling and garage for up to 4 cars and utility spaces. Conversion of the existing coach house to form annexe accommodation for family use to include 2 additional bedrooms and associated landscaping works.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The property is approached via remote controlled wrought iron gates set within a pillared entrance, opening onto a long private driveway. This drive passes a detached garage block, which offers both garage and workshop space, accessed via a motorised double up-and-over door. Above, an external staircase leads to a spacious room currently used as a large home office with its own bathroom. Plumbing and drainage are in place, allowing for the addition of a kitchen if required. Attached to the main house is a boiler room/store for added utility.

The driveway arrives at a generous forecourt. To the right, expansive lawns extend to the property's boundary, defined by a traditional local stone wall, with protected private woodland beyond. A productive vegetable garden, complete with a greenhouse and timber potting shed on a hardstanding, lies off to one side, adjacent to a pair of stables and an additional timber storage shed.

The level lawns continue around the west and south sides of the house, where a large terrace adjoins both the main house and the conservatory, providing ample space for outdoor entertaining.

The gardens are landscaped with a vibrant mix of flowering shrubs, bushes and an impressive variety of specimen trees, creating a picturesque parkland setting. A former pond has been converted into a sunken garden and the grounds include several mature fruit trees. At one time, a tennis court was also situated on the grounds, to the side of the house.

Directions

Directions (BS20 7SA): On entering Cadbury Camp Lane, travel down the lane and Larchwood is the second property on the right hand side. What3Words soaks.much.extend