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Stanley HouseTemple Cloud | Bristol | BS39 5BP

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Stanley House“Stanley House has been in the family for 80 years or so, my grandparents used to live here” says Richard. “As they got older and less capable it did become run down. I had very fond memories of being here as a child, when the opportunity presented itself I took the bull by the horns and bought it to renovate for my own family. It took around 20 years to do the whole place. We don’t know how old the house is but we think it must be pre 1900. My grandfather had the bay windows built on using stone from his own quarry.

Annie told us “Having been here for 35 years leaving Stanley House will be a very emotional day. It’s already hard when the grandchildren plead with us to stay but even they are almost too old for endless games of hide and seek, the place needs a family to fill it again. It’s the perfect house for special occasions, plenty of room. The cellar and the walled garden have been great spaces for everything from Christenings, birthdays, halloween, teenage parties to an 80th birthday for Mum. One child seeing the cellar for the first time said “Oh, you’ve got your own pub”.

Richard told us “We are in a good position here 20 minutes from Wells, Bath and Bristol. All three cities are busy with events, lots to see and do throughout the year. Wells, the smallest city in England, has a twice weekly award winning market and plenty of restaurants, as do some of the local villages including one with a Michelin Star. Bristol Airport is also only 20 minutes away. If you are into golf we have Farrington Park just down the road their gym is open to non-golf club members”.

Annie continued “The closest supermarkets are in the small town of Midsomer Norton which is about a fifteen minute drive away. Some years ago a farm shop opened at Farrington Gurney this has now grown into a little shopping village with attractions for children, less than ten minutes away, in the spring you can pick your own tulips there. Schools in the area are good, we have a primary school in the village. Chew Valley School is in an amazing country setting close to the beautiful Chew Valley Lake, one of our sons learnt to sail there while in sixth form. There is also Wells Blue School or the private Cathedral School. The village petrol station houses a convenience store, we also have a Chinese takeaway come fish and chip shop. Buses run from Bristol to Wells and back every half an hour.

Annie and Richard agreed they would both miss lots about Stanley House, the large country kitchen/diner, the walled garden, the views, the spacious cellar but said “It’s time for us to move on now and let a younger family make full use of this lovely home.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.


Substantial Family HouseThree Reception RoomsFive Double BedroomsThree Bath/Shower RoomsUtility and ConservatoryGarage and Workshop with Loft RoomGated Parking for Numerous VehiclesSeparate PaddockWonderful Enclosed Rear Gardens Basement Bar and Games Room

SituationLocated in the popular Chew Valley, Temple Cloud is a village well placed for access to both Bath (11 miles) and Bristol (10.5 miles) – as well as being a little over 10 miles from Bristol Airport. The village has an active village hall, with nearby recreational facilities including several golf clubs, a tennis club and sailing, fishing and walking around Chew Valley Lake.

DirectionsFrom the centre of Bristol, follow signs to the A37 and continue south towards Shepton Mallet. Follow the road for approximately 11 miles and on entering the village of Temple Cloud, Stanley House is on the right hand side immediately after the village green, situated next to the village surgery.


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 16.06.2015


Fine & Country Bristol 147 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2QT

Tel 0117 946 1946


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