3 bed house for sale Bellhorse Lane, West Harptree, Somerset, BS40 6ER
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
Panoramic lake views, timeless character & contemporary comfort. Bellhorse Cottage is an exceptional detached period home occupying an elevated position above Chew Valley Lake with breathtaking panoramic views across the lake and surrounding Somerset countryside. Believed to date from the 17th Century, the property has been extensively refurbished and thoughtfully extended to create a beautifully balanced home where period character blends seamlessly with contemporary design.
- Property type
- House
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Floor area
- 2,418 sq ft
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council tax
- Band F (Approx £3,443/year)Bath and North East Somerset's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept for band F. Your bill may differ: single-person and other discounts may apply.
- Postcode
- BS40 6ER
Key features
- Detached 17th Century cottage
- Stunning Chew Valley views
- Three/four double bedrooms
- Bespoke handcrafted kitchen
- Open-plan family living
- Landscaped cottage gardens
- Air source heat pump
- Planning consent for garage
Floorplan
Price guide
£434 per sq ft, above the middle of recent sales in BS40 (£274–£469, 10th–90th percentile, 202 sales over 24 months).
Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 202 homes sold in BS40 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in BS40 →
Location
Bellhorse Lane, West Harptree, Somerset, BS40 6ER
In the Mendip Hills National Landscape, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Contains Natural England data © Natural England, Open Government Licence v3.
Sold prices in BS40
HM Land Registry sales in BS40 — none recorded yet for BS40 6ER. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The White House, Potters Hill BS40 9XD Detached | Detached | Jul 2026 | — | — | — | £400,000 |
| 5, The Old Surgery, 14, South Parade BS40 8SL Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jul 2026 | 1,033 sq ft £469/sq ft | 1,033 sq ft | £469 | £485,000 |
| 74, Broadoak Road BS40 5HB Detached | Detached | Jul 2026 | 980 sq ft £362/sq ft | 980 sq ft | £362 | £355,000 |
| The Old Forge, Silver Street BS40 5QE Detached | Detached | Jul 2026 | — | — | — | £370,000 |
| Ruby Cottage, Blackmoor BS40 5HJ Detached | Detached | Jul 2026 | — | — | — | £510,000 |
| 6, Brooklyn BS40 5LJ Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 | 1,292 sq ft £366/sq ft | 1,292 sq ft | £366 | £472,500 |
| 3, Says Path BS40 5AN Terraced | Terraced | Jul 2026 | 1,001 sq ft £335/sq ft | 1,001 sq ft | £335 | £335,000 |
| Flat 14, The Lodge, School Road BS40 5NA Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jun 2026 | 635 sq ft £164/sq ft | 635 sq ft | £164 | £104,000 |
Area insights
The neighbourhood around this property.



