Crofton Cottage is a charming detached 4-bedroom residence, set in a unique position with gardens benefiting from a long frontage onto the River Avon. This delightful position overlooks Swineford Lock and Weir and affords fine views along the river towards Bath and across surrounding countryside.
The property is presented in excellent decorative order and benefits from an electric gated driveway providing ample off-street parking, a large double garage (with potential for conversion), extensive landscaped gardens and an elevated timber deck - ideal for enjoying the stunning views across the river to Swineford Lock and Weir.
A superb opportunity to acquire this unique family home in an unrivalled location.
FOR SALE BY AUCTION -
This property is due to feature in our online auction on 16 October 2025 at 6.00pm. Bidding is via proxy, telephone or online remote bidding.
VIEWINGS -
By appointment.
SUMMARY -
STUNNING RIVERSIDE PROPERTY - EXCEPTIONAL VALUE FOR MONEY
DESCRIPTION -
Crofton Cottage is a beautifully presented detached four-bedroom home, enjoying an enviable riverside setting with expansive gardens stretching along the banks of the River Avon. Its unique position offers uninterrupted views over Swineford Lock and Weir, with rolling countryside beyond.
Impeccably presented throughout, this charming residence combines character with modern comfort. The property is approached via an electric gated driveway, providing generous off-street parking, and includes a substantial double garage with exciting potential for conversion, subject to consents. There are impressive landscaped southwest facing gardens, featuring an oak framed covered sitting area, hot tub, paved terrace and an ornamental pond. On the water's edge, an elevated timber deck is perfectly positioned for relaxing or entertaining while taking in the spectacular river and countryside views
This is a rare opportunity to secure a distinctive family home in a truly exceptional location.
LOCATION -
Swineford is a highly sought-after village perfectly positioned between Bath (5 miles) and Bristol (8 miles). The vibrant city of Bristol provides a wealth of shopping, dining, and cultural attractions, while the elegant Georgian city of Bath is famed worldwide for its history, architecture, and charm.
The village itself is home to the popular Swan Inn and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with direct access to scenic walks along the Monarch’s Way and the Cotswold Way leading to Upton Cheyney and North Stoke. Just 3.5 miles away, the nearby town of Keynsham offers excellent everyday amenities including Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, a variety of local shops, and a mainline railway station with direct links to Bath, Bristol, and beyond.
ACCOMMODATION -
The flexible ground floor accommodation comprises an entrance hall, three separate reception rooms, a kitchen, utility room, sun room, cloak room and a study/fourth bedroom. The first floor accommodation is set around a split level landing and provides three double bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms.
Please refer to the floorplan for approximate room measurements and internal layout.
AERIAL IMAGES -
The aerial images provided are for identification purposes only. Please refer to the title plan within the legal pack for confirmation of the property boundaries.
TENURE -
We understand the property is for sale on a freehold basis, please refer to the online legal pack for confirmation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
- The property is situated in Flood Zone 3 and has suffered occasional flooding. We are informed that the property is presently insured for risks including flooding and further details will be available in the legal pack.
- All mains services are connected.
- The main photographs were taken in April 2024 and the drone shots in June 2024.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC) -
Rating: D
COMPLETION -
Completion for this lot will be 8 weeks from exchange of contracts or sooner by mutual agreement.
*GUIDE PRICE -
Guide Prices are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to Reserve Price (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.
RESERVE PRICE -
The seller's minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.
PROXY, TELEPHONE & ONLINE REMOTE BIDDING -
The auction will be held online via live video stream with buyers able to bid via telephone, online or by submitting a proxy bid. You will need to complete our remote bidding form, which is available to download from our website. The completed form, ID (driving licence or passport and a recent utility bill stating the home address of the purchaser) and a bank transfer for the Preliminary Deposit must be received no later than 24 hours before the date of the auction.
PRELIMINARY DEPOSITS -
The Preliminary Deposit required for each lot you wish to bid for is £5,000.
If you bid is successful, the balance of the deposit monies and Buyer’s Premium (£1,800 plus VAT) must be transferred to our client account within 24 hours of the auction sale. If you are unsuccessful at the auction, your Preliminary Deposit will be returned to you within 5 working days.
