A converted barn is for sale near Bristol in a village once named the 'kindest in the UK'. Congresbury in North Somerset won the title back in 2015, and if you have £1m to spare then you can move into the stunning countryside retreat of Bennick Barn at Brinsea.
The detached property is situated in a tranquil setting with rural views, reports Somerset Live. It boasts 2.5 acres of grounds and has an additional barn with planning granted for a one bedroom annex.
Access to the property is along a sweeping tree-lined driveway that is well screened from the road in a private setting. Tall impressive ceilings with exposed wooden beams, deep wooden window sills and a grand log burning stove all feature within the main sitting area, while a short staircase leads down to the semi-open plan kitchen and breakfast area.
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The kitchen with wooden cupboards, stone worktops and Cotswold stone floor sits snug around a corner and also benefits from a separate utility room and large pantry. Both kitchen and breakfast area overlook a pretty walled garden, to the rear of the property.
This can be accessed from wooden French doors, perfect for an al fresco breakfast or morning coffee. Doors from both the sitting room and utility, open into a bright dining space with a feature fireplace and inset log burner, as well as exposed beams and further wooden French doors leading out to the rear patio terrace.
Agents say the property offers flexible accommodation and could be arranged with up to seven bedrooms, with four to the ground floor and three to the first floors.
These rooms are serviced by four bathrooms, one of which is an en-suite to the principle bedroom. A second hall connects the accommodation to an integral double garage with electric doors and wooden stairs lead up to a room above, with stunning views and a Juliette balcony.
Outside, a formal garden with large patio terrace sits to the back of the home. The garden enjoys a southerly aspect and is enclosed by a stone wall to two sides.
Established trees and planted borders provide colour all year around and also many places to sit and enjoy being outside. A picket fence and gate opens into a tranquil spot, somewhat hidden from the main garden with a pretty nature pond, fed by a natural spring and framed by a drystone wall.
The Ox Pen – currently used as a log store, provides the perfect opportunity for a separate annex, office or gymnasium. The barn already has planning permission granted to convert into a one bedroom annex with en-suite, sitting room, separate kitchen and linen store.
This separate building enjoys a further section of garden with a selection of fruit trees and country views. To the north east aspect of the buildings, a large field with an elevated bank to one side and stream with a row of trees to the other.
This vast open level space offers the perfect opportunity for anyone looking for a smaller equestrian home or wishing to keep some livestock or perhaps holiday accommodation (subject to necessary planning permission). A spokesman for agents Fine and Country North Somerset said: “This is overall a beautiful property full of charm and character, offering a country setting with great potential and a convenient location.”
Congresbury earned the prestigious accolade as a result of the Love Congresbury community group launching the 800 Acts of Random Kindness campaign to celebrate the 800th anniversary of St Andrew’s Church in 2015.
The campaign encouraged villagers to be ‘kind to one another’ and led to more than 800 selfless gestures - from feeding a friend’s pet to handing out Christmas presents to elderly residents. That kindness, and togetherness of the community, is still very evident today with the village, with a population of around 3,500, boasting a plethora of local groups from a thriving community cafe to a mums group, guides, karate and a youth club.
Bennick Farm is on the market for offers over £1,100,000. Call 01275 859000 for more details.
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