An exceptional Grade II Listed Georgian country house standing in an elevated position with far-reaching views over its parkland towards the Chew Valley.
Harptree Court is thoughtfully arranged on an east-west axis, ensuring the principal rooms face north or south, maximising sunlight and the breath-taking views. The main rooms overlook the north lawn, separated from the rolling parkland by a beautifully refurbished wooden bridge and a classic ha-ha.The wide doorway, adorned with a patterned fanlight, leads into a spacious entrance hall featuring a large, welcoming fireplace. Off the entrance hall, the dual-aspect drawing room boasts a magnificent fireplace and connects directly to the dining room, a wonderful space with tall ceilings and a bay window overlooking the grounds. The impressive, panelled reception room at the end of the ground floor is triple aspect, with glass doors opening onto a south-facing paved terrace, perfect for outdoor entertaining. The crescent-shaped morning room is ideal as a study or reading room. The staircase hall, lit by a circular ceiling light, leads to the delightful kitchen/breakfast room equipped with a four-oven AGA and linked to a prep kitchen and pantry.The staff flat, comprising a kitchen, sitting room, bedroom, and bathroom, has independent access via a side door to a courtyard with ancillary bin, log, and miscellaneous stores.The main staircase leads to a spacious landing and a wide corridor off which all principal bedrooms lie. The principal bedroom features a lovely bay window and an en suite bathroom that connects to a dressing room with superb views. Three further bedrooms have en suite bathrooms, while another has access to a bathroom or shower room.In the west wing, the principal guest bedroom with an attached nursery uses one of the beautifully presented new shower rooms, making it ideal for guests with children. Four additional bedrooms, a refurbished bathroom, laundry room, and drying room complete this wing. A separate staircase descends to the rear hallway.Laundry Cottage and Victorian Stable YardLaundry Cottage, adjoining the stable yard, offers vehicular access from the village via the western gate. It includes a kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. The Victorian stable yard features a U-shaped layout with garaging and carport on one side, a two-storey traditional stone stable block opposite, and a two-storey stone range of stores, workshop, and additional stables. Further former stables lie behind the yard.The TreehouseBuilt in 2011, the self-contained treehouse is discreetly tucked away among mature trees north of the main house. Accessible via a pathway flanked by attractive estate fencing, it includes a large verandah, a king-size bed, a glorious copper bath, a shower, WC, and a kitchen/sitting/dining area with a wood-burning stove, dishwasher, small cooker, gas hob, and fridge. Currently let out for holiday stays, the treehouse is a unique feature of Harptree Court.To the northeast, a range of former farm buildings, set on the far side of the fields with independent road access, are suitable for residential development, subject to planning consents. Other outbuildings include a series of old greenhouses likely dating from the Victorian era, located in the walled garden.Harptree Court is set within magnificent mature gardens and grounds. The lower drive winds through mature trees, past spring-fed lakes and an ornamental bridge, offering glimpses of the house. The upper drive, flanked by fields and lined with Lime and Sweet Chestnut trees, provides views over Chew Valley Lake. Both drives arrive at the south lawn, featuring spectacular specimen trees, a rock garden, paved gardens, and a lily pond with a pavilion. A hard tennis court lies between the stable yard and village lane, and the original walled garden extends to nearly two acres east of the house.Additional InformationMobile Coverage:Please look a