Backwell Hill, Bristol, BS48

Nestled within 1.39 acres of seclusion, Woodlands is a stunning lateral home offering unparalleled privacy and tranquillity. Set back from the road and screened by mature trees, this exquisite property is a sanctuary of space and comfort.

As you step inside, you are greeted by an inviting entrance hall complete with ample shoe and coat storage. The heart of the home is a spacious, recently fitted kitchen breakfast room, perfect for culinary endeavours and family gatherings. Adjacent to the kitchen is a separate utility room and a convenient cloakroom.

The expansive 'L'-shaped sitting and dining room is a testament to thoughtful design, featuring a cozy log burner and doors that open to a charming garden room. This space offers a seamless connection to the outdoors, with stunning views of the beautifully maintained grounds.

Woodlands boasts four generously sized double bedrooms, providing ample space for family and guests. Additionally, there is a fifth bedroom currently utilised as a study, ideal for working from home. The home is serviced by three contemporary bath/shower rooms, ensuring comfort and convenience for all residents.

The outdoor space is equally impressive, featuring several outbuildings that enhance the property's functionality and appeal. An oversized double garage with an adjoining workshop, a secondary workshop, and a wood store provides ample storage and workspace. The gardens, a true horticultural delight, wrap around the property and are incredibly private.

Electric wooden gates open to a grand driveway that meanders through beautiful mature trees, leading to the rear of the property. Here, a large hardstanding area provides parking for multiple vehicles and a motor home, discreetly out of sight. The grounds include a picturesque fishpond, attracting wild ducks and adorned with seasonal flowers including wild orchids. A well-maintained vegetable plot, expansive lawns, and mature shrubs complete this outdoor paradise.

Situated on Backwell Hillside, Woodlands offers a serene retreat with the convenience of a short commute to Bristol Airport and nearby amenities in both Nailsea and Backwell. This exceptional property combines luxury living with the beauty of nature, making it the perfect home for those seeking peace, privacy, and proximity to city conveniences.

Experience the epitome of refined living at Woodlands, where every detail has been meticulously crafted to offer a lifestyle of elegance and tranquillity.

Village information:
Backwell is a charming village in North Somerset, situated about seven miles southwest of Bristol. It is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with lush green fields and woodlands that offer ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. The nearby Backwell Lake is popular for picnics and spotting wildlife. The village has a strong sense of community, supported by local shops, including a bakery, coffee shop, and convenience stores, as well as several pubs. Educational facilities in Backwell are excellent, with the highly regarded Backwell School and several well-regarded primary schools in the area, attracting families seeking quality education. Continued on next page……

Despite its rural charm, Backwell is well-connected, with Nailsea and Backwell railway station providing regular train services to Bristol and Weston-Super-Mare. The village is also served by several bus routes and is close to major roads, including the A370 and the M5 motorway, ensuring easy access to the wider region. This blend of natural beauty, community spirit, excellent educational facilities, and convenient transport links makes Backwell an attractive location for a high quality of life.

Sellers insight:
“It was the position of the property set back from the road and the neighbouring properties that first attracted us to Woodlands,” say the current owners of this North Somerset home. “The first time we drove up the long driveway and saw its grounds, we were hooked. With the magnificent trees, the shrubs, the lawns, it almost felt like a parkland setting.”

During their time at Woodlands, the owners have made numerous improvements to the property. “Inside, we have extended and refitted the kitchen with ‘Wren’ cabinetry,” they say, “as well as transforming the family bathroom and creating new en suites for two of the bedrooms. Outside, besides necessary maintenance work, we have installed Solar Electric and Water panels on the large south facing roof. Our biggest project, however, has been relandscaping the gardens: we have planted trees; created a large pond which is now teeming with wildlife; redeveloped and planted the borders; established a productive vegetable plot; installed a large 'Hartley Botanical' greenhouse; and replaced existing tumbledown sheds with new architect designed garages and workshop.”

Now, this is the ideal home for everyday life and entertaining alike: “We have hosted many gatherings for family and friends over the years, and currently enjoy having four generations of the family living with us. Christmas is a special time and makes the best use of the wonderful kitchen – the heart of the home! - and the reception rooms. In the summer, the kitchen and conservatory are both wonderful rooms from which to enjoy the woodpeckers, nuthatches, bullfinches and all the other birds and wildlife which visit the garden. Most of all, we will remember the outside events, from garden parties and barbecues on the attractive paved patio, to games on the lawns, with sunny and shady spots to relax in according to preference. We have had so many good times here and made memories aplenty to take with us.”

The local area has much to offer, too. “There are highly regarded Junior and Secondary schools in the village,” the owners say, “as well as local shops, a post office, hairdressers, and excellent doctors' and dentists’ surgeries. The larger town of Nailsea is only 3 miles away for Waitrose, Tesco and much more besides. Buses run frequently through the village and the mainline rail station to and from the South West, Bristol, Bath, London is only 2 miles away. There is a great sense of community in the village, and we shall miss our neighbours dearly. Most of all, we love the woods and walks all around Woodlands, as well as having such easy access to the wonderful city of Bristol.”