I have been down in the Chew Valley area today and on my way to the property, squirrels were scampering up trees and pheasants flying into hedges as I drove along country lanes with grass growing down the middle of them. It was misty and had been raining, so it was a bit like driving down two rivers. I got there via SatNav, so in effect I was driving blind, but I got there, even though it was a slightly circuitous route. The house was large and light and pleasant. It had a most glorious aspect but, oh dear oh dear oh dear, this must have been one of the best examples of a poorly maintained house I have seen for while. Nevertheless, I know my Clients will be happy with it, even though it probably needs most things doing to it. The charm of the house, apart from everything needing doing to it, is its situation, a quiet and peaceful retreat close to the water's edge of one of the lakes…   more »