Georgian Home with Heated Swimming Pool
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Summary: Bridge House Somerset is a stunning historical family Georgian country house constructed in the late 1700's from distinctive honey-coloured Hamstone set in a quiet, pretty South Somerset village. The house has direct access to endless dog walks, and cycling routes and is only 35 minutes from the beaches on the World Heritage Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Stunning spacious accommodation just perfect for extended family holidays, celebrations, or relaxing escapes with friends and families. The Space: Bridge House Somerset is a beautiful grade II listed historic country house at the foot of Ham Hill Country Park. The house offers a warm and spacious welcome making it an ideal venue for gatherings and celebrations with friends and family. It has 5 large Georgian bedrooms, a heated swimming pool, two wood burning stoves, snooker room, games room, office/library, sitting room, well equipped large family kitchen, and laundry room with a large freezer, fridge and separate drinks fridge. Bridge House Somerset is an enchanting grade II listed historic country house, exuding charm, and elegance. Key Features: 5 Large Georgian Bedrooms to sleep 10: two of which have additional single beds providing flexible sleeping for larger groups or families. All linen is provided and is Dusk Egyptian cotton WIFI: There is fast broadband throughout the house Large Kitchen: The well-equipped kitchen is ideal for entertaining, featuring an oil-fired AGA, two electric Neff ovens, gas hob, and dining space for ten. There is a separate room off the kitchen with plenty of freezer/fridge space together with a dedicated drinks fridge Heated Swimming Pool: Relax and unwind in our heated pool, heated from May to October Pool Safety Cover: An electric pool safety cover that gives complete peace of mind keeping the little ones safe Snooker Room: Challenge your friends to a game on the antique snooker table, complete with a TV and wood-burning stove for cozy evenings Games Room: Enjoy this relaxed room with original Georgian French doors opening directly on to the large, private garden. There are numerous games to choose from, along with a Smart TV for movie nights Library/Office: This room has an easy-to-use gas fire, comfy sofas for a quiet reading space, and plenty of table space for puzzle enthusiasts. The fibreoptic broadband also makes this an ideal room for remote working Wood-Burning Stoves: Both the sitting room and snooker room have Clearview wood burners for cosy nights in the Spring and Autumn Washing Machines: There are 2 washing machines and 3 large environmentally friendly ceiling-mounted drying rails Plenty of Parking: Private gated off-road parking for up to six cars, making it easy for everyone to park and unpack. EV Charger: Convenient charging point in the car parking area for electric cars (additional fee). Bedrooms: there are five large, unique and newly renovated bedrooms with wide, light original Georgian windows. The master bedroom has a hand made elm super-king-size bed and an en- suite with a bath and walk-in wet room shower overlooking the garden A further three of the bedrooms have king-size beds with the final bedroom having a comfortable double bed. Two of the bedrooms have an additional single bed providing flexible sleeping arrangements, accommodating larger groups or families The property has three well-equipped bathrooms and 2 separate WCs: The Master Ensuite has a free-standing bath and walk-in wet room shower; the second bathroom has full sized Savoy bath and a separate shower; the third bathroom has a large modern walk-in wet room shower. There is one WC on the ground floor and one on the first-floor landing Two of the bedrooms have separate original Victorian porcelain wash basins Accessibility: The house is Grade II Listed and is not suitable for those using wheelchairs or for those who find gravel and/or stairs challenging. The old original stone outside pathways are uneven and can be slippery when wet. Other things to note We have a gardener who cuts the grass and keeps things tidy - he will try to do this on change-over days, but depending on the weather he may need to do this at other times Travel Cot: We do have a pop-up travel cot but guests will need to bring their own bedding. Dog Owners - Only 1 dog per booking – no dog larger than a Labrador or Retriever. There are many beautiful dog walks locally, and the beaches on the Jurassic Coast often accept dogs, particular in Autumn/Winter, with Eype Beach being one of the best beaches in Dorset for dog owners with year-round dog access. The kitchen and it’s hallway is large with plenty of room for your dog and their bedding. A dog crate can be easily accommodated in the kitchen hallway. To protect the carpets and furniture, dogs are strictly not allowed upstairs or in any other areas of the house at any time. We live next door with our very friendly Irish Terrier, and it is therefore important that your dog is