5 bedroom semi-detached house

A beautiful and private Grade II listed family house.

Description

A fine Grade II listed family house occupying a generous corner plot and with four floors of accommodation. The property has been meticulously maintained and refurbished during the tenure of the present owners and is tastefully decorated throughout with a modern and contemporary pallete. Notwithstanding there is plenty of originally detail on display, whilst modern enhancements include bathrooms, a beautiful kitchen/living and dining room and a lower ground floor which is adaptable.

An attractive Portico and front door with an oval bevelled glass inset leads to the reception hall which is the central axis and there is a rising staircase to the upper floors with a beautiful mahogany turned handrail. Notable features include the sweeping curve of the cornice and a wood floor which extends throughout the principal rooms. The drawing room displays an ornate arch with architraving and doors lead out to wrought iron steps and on to the sun deck which enjoys a southerly orientation. French doors with working shutters lead to a further Juliet balcony and there is a feature fireplace with a marble surround, polished hearth and with an inset gas fire. The kitchen/living and dining room is the heart of the home, generous in scale and beautifully appointed with triple aspect windows including working shutters. A central island with a matte finish marble top includes an induction hob, breakfast bar, wine fridge and an auxiliary oven. There is an aga which is the focal point and base units are topped with matching marble and some timber surfaces. There is plenty of storage with many wall units. The lower ground floor can be self-contained and includes a vaulted utility/reception area which leads to a useful store. There is a fitted kitchen and an open plan living room. There are French doors to a lower enclosed courtyard and a study/gym area. There is also a wet room and bedroom should one wish to accommodate a relative or generate an income.

The upper floors offer five good sized bedrooms served by a family bathroom and a comprehensive shower room. The principal bedroom is dual aspect with a dressing area and casements with working shutters, there are built in wardrobes and ample space for free standing furniture. A further bedroom has advantageous views to the rear, has built in wardrobes and is being used as a study. The top floor features three bedrooms with differing views and orientations, two of which have built in wardrobes. A small lobby area provides access to the roof and parapets and beyond is the dual aspect bathroom with a full suite.

The property occupies a generous corner plot with an ornamental front garden featuring a magnificent flowering Magnolia amongst other specimens. There are wrought iron gates and a pedestrian path to the lower ground floor. Electric gates from Richmond Hill Avenue provide off street car parking and the recently reconstructed double garage has an electrical sectioned door. There is off street car parking behind the retaining wall and plenty of privacy from strategically planted shrubs and trees. The portico dominates the front elevation with low stocked borders surrounding and a Wisteria which produces wonderful spring Racemes. The rear garden and terrace is south facing, walled and with various established shrubs and trees which provide some dappled shade. The lower courtyard is rendered and private for the ground floor and topped with railings and overlooked by the aforementioned Juliet balcony. The garden includes a large sun deck ideal for alfresco dining and to enjoy the sunny orientation.

Location

Richmond Hill is situated close to Clifton Village with its many boutiques, bars and restaurants and yet equidistant to a more eclectic mix within both Queens Road and Park Street. This highly desirable address is close to the University, Royal Infirmary and the Royal West of England Academy. The A4018 is the main arterial road which leads to Bristol's commercial centre and the motorway networks M32, M4 and M5. Rail services are available from Bristol Temple Meads train station with routes to a number of cities nationwide. There are excellent independent schools close by such as Clifton College, Bristol Grammar, QEH and Clifton High School. Waitrose and Sainsburys are within 0.3 miles and there are nearby sporting facilities such as the Nuffield Health & Leisure club, tennis clubs and Durdham Downs which has 400 acres of parkland.

Square Footage: 3,904 sq ft