Bath Road, Upper Langford

Loose Box is the name of the main house, a handsome individual house that has been completely renovated in recent years. The property combines a traditional 1920's frontage which is complimented by a sleek contemporary interior. There is a very attractive landscaped rear garden, perfect for entertaining, and a stunning balcony from which the views are simply breathtaking. There is a lovely ornamental pond on the patio, and the trickling of the water can be heard from the balcony above creating a very peaceful haven to relax. 

In addition to the main house there is a separate two bedroom Coach House that has undergone extensive renovation over the past decade, and completed in 2017. The major renovations of the main house were completed in 2020. 

The impressive entrance, with its electric gates, creates a memorable first impression of the home with the stunning backdrop of the Mendip Hills behind. There is parking for at least 8 vehicles and a commanding triple, wood framed garage/storage facility built to a high standard. 

When you initially look around at the ornate front garden and extensive front patio area, you can see the thought put into creating this wonderful property. Then you see a polytunnel, herb garden, fruit and vegetable growing areas, lots of parking and an impressive, high quality bespoke, apexed three garage storage or garaging facility.  It is understood this will store equine transport. There is also a useful workshop to the other side and a wood store. They are 5/6 stables, 12x12 ft with rubber flooring in 3. There is also a tack room and 2 storage barns, with one of those being used as an additional stable and a useful shed close to the stables.   

The 20x40ft menage/arena is laid with sand and fibre and the surrounding views from the house and arena are superb. The arena snatches the last of the evening sun and gives riders the ultimate experience.  At the top of the field the views extend to Wales, and it is interesting to watch the sea fog rolling in from the coast and observe the changing seasons. Being south facing it commands the sun from every angle, with a number of seating areas to maximise sun or shade. This includes several large patios and a large pergola, ideal for barbeques and entertaining.  

There is a bridle path very close and access to thousands of acres of scenic hacking. Additionally, walks in Dolberry Warren woods and the wider Mendips can be directly accessed from the property. There are accessible walks from the house to the Beacon Batch Trig point, the ruins of Mendip Lodge and the ancient Iron age fort.  There is an abundance of wildlife to be observed and enjoyed. 

There are 5 bedrooms in the main house and one of the downstairs would suit a dependent relative or independent teenager, in addition, there is a separate Coach House annex, which has also been renovated, with 2 bedrooms, one bathroom and an open plan kitchen and lounge. There is also a sun room large enough for furniture and a dining table.  It is separate from the main house to enable independent living but is close enough to ensure regular contact.  It is ideal for a relative or it could generate income as an Air B & B. The Annexes' Garden is manageable and easy to maintain.  

The Coach House is very economic to live in but is comfortable and has a very large loft area with Velux windows and, subject to planning consent, could accommodate one or two extra bedrooms and a further bathroom. 

Main House

The Wren kitchen has a Neff Double oven, hob and extractor and a large Samsung American fridge with plumbing for ice and a cold-water dispenser.  The Island contains a further drinks fridge. There is a utility room housing a built in Candy clothes drier and a washing machine. There is also a large storage cupboard housing the boiler and this can also used to store coats and shoes. 

The lounge area has triple bi-folding doors and another set of patio doors, bringing the feeling of the outside into the house. There is an Arrow wood-burner, built in electric socket in the floor and is a wonderful, cozy, social area.  Underfloor heating services this area. The rest of the house is heated by radiators served by oil. The house is well insulated.

In total the property has 5 Bedrooms (2 upstairs and 3 downstairs) however the rooms on the ground floor are hugely versatile and could be adapted to suit a buyer’s needs. There are 4 bathrooms plus a separate cloakroom, (including 2 that are ensuite) - One of the upstairs bathrooms has a jacuzzi bath and access to a large storage area.  Another upstairs bathroom was recently installed and is an ensuite from the main upstairs bedroom with a rainfall shower and luxury bath, there is also a built-in dressing area.

In addition, there is a separate family bathroom on the ground floor with a rainfall shower. The other ground floor bathroom has a rainfall shower, and the bedroom has a separate access door through a patio door to the bedroom if required. 

There is a separate study/office or hobby room looking out over the garden. The office is accessible from the lounge and is a great place to work from home, looking out onto the front and pretty, alpine garden. It is very quiet and perfect for work or hobbies, whilst still being close to the family.   

One downstairs bedroom has patio doors and independent access and an ensuite bathroom. There is also another family bathroom serving 2 of the other downstairs bedrooms. 

The balcony has arguably the best views possible looking directly on to The Mendips and out over the stables and arena. You can wake up to see your horses and your land. There are patio doors to the large main bedroom which also has a separate dressing area.  In the ensuite, there is a shower with rainfall shower and a large luxury bath.  There is also a unique built-in with a hair drying / make up area overlooking the front garden area.  And, off of the landing is another bathroom with a jacuzzi bath on this floor and another bedroom. 

Coach House

Completely renovated and finished in 2017, the Coach House is set away from the main house, affording it great privacy and space. As with the main house the setting is quite outstanding and you can enjoy wonderful views towards the tree line of The Mendip Hills, there is small, easy to maintain patio and garden.  The Coach House is currently occupied by a dependent relative and is heated by Gas central heating. It comprises an open plan lounge and kitchen with patio doors to the sunroom, bathroom with a rainfall shower and two bedrooms. The loft in the property is huge with so much potential for further bedrooms and an en-suite (subject to the necessary consents).

Gardens and Grounds

Although perfect for those with equestrian interest, there is so much potential for the grounds to be utilised as a setting for a lifestyle business with more than adequate space for glamping, shepherd’s huts or Yurts (subject to the necessary permissions). The fields protect your view and if you are in no way interested in keeping horses or other animals, you can let the paddocks return to nature and simply enjoy the wildflowers and unbroken panorama.

SITUATION 

The highly favoured and convenient village of Langford is nestled in the beautiful North Somerset countryside. Local facilities include the supermarket and filling station a short distance away and the village itself has a popular public house and a hairdressers. The doctor's surgery for the local villages relocated to a brand-new building in Pudding Pie Lane in 2014. A more comprehensive range of facilities is available at the nearby village of Wrington. There is a primary school at Churchill ( and secondary schooling at Churchill Academy and Sixth Form Centre ( which has recently been awarded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. The area around is renowned for its beauty and offers a range of country pursuits including sailing, fishing, dry skiing and sports facilities and for those interested in horse-riding a wide range of equestrian pursuits are available. Langford is within commuting distance of the City of Bristol and the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare and there is access to the motorway network at Clevedon (junction 20) and St. Georges (junction 21). There is an international airport at Lulsgate and access to a mainline railway station at Yatton.

DIRECTIONS

Travelling from Churchill traffic lights on the A368 towards Bath continue of the road for approximately a mile and on the right-hand side you will find the turning for Loose Box.