Priors Hill, Timsbury, BA2

Setting The Scene

Situated on the rural fringes of Timsbury, just south-west of Bath, Apple Tree Cottage enjoys an elevated setting surrounded by rolling countryside, with far-reaching views and scenic walks from the doorstep.

Timsbury is a thriving village with an Ofsted outstanding primary school, local shops, pubs and cafés, while nearby Priston offers further countryside walks and a popular village pub. Midsomer Norton and Radstock provide a wider choice of shops and leisure facilities.

Families are well served by highly regarded schools on the southern side of Bath, including Beechen Cliff, Hayesfield and St Gregory’s, alongside respected independent options. The University of Bath is also within easy reach.

Despite its peaceful setting, Bath and Bristol are readily accessible, with good road links via the A37 and mainline rail services from Bath Spa to London Paddington.

The Property

Apple Tree Cottage is a beautiful four bedroom extended period home, set within extensive grounds on the rural fringes of Timsbury. Offering more than 2,700 sq/ft of accommodation, the house combines generous, versatile living spaces with original features including exposed beams and impressive fireplaces.

At the heart of the home is the architect-designed kitchen/dining extension, added in 2007. A dramatic vaulted glass ceiling, extensive glazing and two sets of double doors onto the covered veranda create an exceptional space for both day-to-day living and entertaining. There is a lovely feel throughout the house, with the rooms flowing naturally from one to the next and a layout that makes everyday life feel easy. Multiple reception rooms provide plenty of flexibility, while upstairs are four generous double bedrooms, two with their own en-suite shower rooms and a family bathroom with roll top bath.

The grounds are what really set Apple Tree Cottage apart. Lawns, mature planting, and a cutting garden sit alongside an established vineyard planted with two different white grape varieties, offering spectacular far-reaching views from the upper garden. Traditional stables offer further potential, while the substantial driveway provides parking for multiple cars.

Completing the property is a garage with electricity, currently used as a workshop and storage but offering exciting scope for a home office, studio or potentially separate accommodation, subject to the necessary permissions.

Peaceful and private, yet within easy reach of Bath and Bristol, this is a rare country home where the house, setting and extraordinary grounds are equally impressive.