This quintessential country cottage occupies a prime position in the centre of Congresbury and is believed to date back to the 1750s.

Originally the village piggery, this pretty property, named Rose Bank, was extended and converted around 100 years ago to create the comfortable, four-bedroom family dwelling that exists today.

North Somerset Times: The cosy sitting room has a beamed ceiling and an inglenook fireplace housing a log burner

Inside, the detached house has several appealing traditional features which add a wealth of character, including beamed ceilings, recently replaced hardwood recessed windows, many with seats, wooden doors, and cosy feature fireplaces.

Beyond the welcoming hallway, there is a cosy sitting room with a beamed ceiling, an inglenook fireplace housing a log burner and charming window seats. There is another spacious reception room, currently arranged as a playroom/office, featuring a beamed ceiling, recessed windows and a substantial inglenook fireplace. The spacious 31ft kitchen/breakfast room has a farmhouse-style look to it and it is flooded with natural light thanks to plenty of windows. The kitchen is fitted with wooden units and worktops and includes several integrated appliances.

North Somerset Times: Outside, the grounds measure almost a 0.4 of an acre.

On the first floor, the layout is fashioned in the style of a Somerset long house with a lengthy landing leading to four bedrooms and a large family bathroom. Three out of the four bedrooms are large doubles and have fitted wardrobes, while some of them have far-reaching views towards Wrington Hill.

Outside, the property sits almost centrally in its grounds which are approaching 0.4 of an acre. With mature hedging and many established trees including silver birch and a magnificent horse chestnut, the gardens offer a high degree of privacy. Open lawns sit to the front of the house while a more formally landscaped garden can be found at the rear. The garden also features many attractive seating areas, a pretty pergola with wisteria and clematis, and a quaint "bus stop" shelter where one can enjoy a sheltered morning coffee together with numerous other terraces and hidden spots.

There is also a studio/barn that offers the scope to be converted into an extension or annexe, subject to planning permissions.

The property offers ample parking space on the driveway and has a single garage.

Rose Bank, Congresbury

Guide Price: £700,000

Agent: Robin King

Agent’s Tel: 01934 876226