HUGE COTTAGE HAS LOTS OF POTENTIAL

The Old Post Office at Aust, which is for sale from Besley Hill Town & Country Homes at Thornbury for £450,000, is a huge character cottage with scope for a wide range of uses. In addition to providing ample family accommodation, having five bedrooms and five reception rooms, the property has a private rear garden with outbuildings, an old bakery, extensive garaging and secure car parking for numerous vehicles. Selling agent Andrew How says: “Although the house is very much a home for the large or growing family, it could also be of interest to a car enthusiast or, subject to obtaining the necessary permission, a purchaser in search of a property in which to start a business because this is a vast area with fantastic potential for further development.” The Old Post Office, which still has a traditional red telephone box and postbox outside, is located in the heart of historic Aust just a short stroll from the 13th century church and the village pub. Although some cosmetic updating may be desired, the cottage has been extensively refurbished and modernised within recent years, including a new roof in 2009, “As substantial character property of this nature is very rare, we would encourage early appointments to view,” adds Andrew How. For further details and to arrange a viewing, contact Andrew at Besley Hill Town & Country Homes, 57 High Street, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 2AP, tel 01454 411522, email thornbury@besleyhill.co.uk