Location

A prime family home literally on Durdham Downs with 400 acres of parkland and recreational space. There are a range of amenities less than 500m away at North Views including Waitrose, Orpheus cinema and a number of coffee shops. A little further is Whiteladies Road, approx. 1.3 miles away with fashionable bars and bistros.

There are schools in abundance, state and independent, these include Westbury Park Primary and Redland Green for the former and with Badminton, Redmaids and Clifton College for the latter. Health, tennis and squash clubs are also nearby.

The satellite train station at Redland Green has direct access to Temple Meads with services to a number of cities nationwide. The nearby A4018 is the main arterial road to Bristol's commercial centre and also the motorway networks.

Description

An exceptional six bedroom Edwardian detached family home, fronted by off road parking leading to a detached garage and a sizeable garden (approx. 77ft x 50ft) with direct access onto Durdham Downs.

A welcoming reception hall provides access to a flexible ground floor plan including a generously proportioned and bay fronted sitting room with a range of period features including original cornicing, plate rail, stained glass windows and exposed floorboards. There is a beautiful stone fireplace with wood burning stove and period style radiators. Adjacent is the family room with further features including ceiling coving and picture rails. A door opens into the utility room with ground floor shower room and a secret bookcase door leads into a private study.

The heart of the home is the open plan kitchen, dining and breakfast room. Spanning the full width of the property with level access out to the enclosed garden. The beautifully appointed kitchen is well equipped with a range of base units and large central island with overhanging breakfast bar. There is plenty of space for soft seating and formal dining. A large pantry provides further storage. Completing the ground floor is a useful WC and separate boot room.

Stairs rise to the first floor which includes four double bedrooms, all benefitting from a high degree of natural light and the rear bedrooms enjoy views across Durdham Downs. A four piece family bathroom serves the bedrooms on this level.
The principal bedroom is on the top floor, vast in size with a range of in-built storage, free-standing bath and en suite shower room. Across the hall is a further guest suite with en suite shower room and access to the eaves storage.

Externally the property is fronted by a private front garden, flagstone driveway and path leading to the entrance. At the end of the drive is a detached double garage with pitched roof, power and lighting. The south-westerly facing rear garden is private and enjoys sun throughout most of the day. There is a paved seating area with pergola over, small orchard area with various fruit trees and level lawn. There is gated access directly onto Durdham Downs with approx. 400 acres of open parkland.