A prime Grade II* listed townhouse situated in this highly regarded square

Description

A fine and imposing Grade II* listed townhouse situated in this historic square and with elevated views taking in the cityscape and with Cabot Tower behind. The property has been run successfully as an Airbnb with treatment rooms on the lower ground floor and yet offers enormous scope for reinstatement to a family dwelling. Plenty of original detail remains and there is a natural flow to the accommodation with dedicated entertaining space and six bedrooms, all with en suite facilities. To the rear of the property there is off street car parking for two or more vehicles as well as a sunken terrace and an atrium below.

Approached via an entrance vestibule this leads through to the reception hall with a rising staircase to the upper floors including a Mahogany turned handrail. In evidence are ceiling roses, some cornice and an ornate arch. Timber floors extend through the ground floor circulation areas and there remains a staircase to the lower ground floor, should one wish to incorporate this within the principal house. There are two receptions, a useful store room, a shower room and a rear half glazed door to the terrace and car parking. The principal room on the first floor enjoys a pleasant aspect overlooking the square gardens with triple sash, three quarter length windows, working shutters, high ceilings with a cornice and a rose and a feature fireplace with an ornate marble surround. Timber floors have again been laid throughout the first floor level. The kitchen is well appointed with a wide array of wall and base units with Silestone worksurfaces and various integrated appliances. The upper floors incorporate the six aforementioned bedrooms, all of which include en suite shower rooms.

Location

Berkeley Square is located within the midst of Bristol and Clifton’s thriving city with a host of amenities on the doorstep. Within Queens Road and Park Street there are bars, boutiques and restaurants as well as supermarkets including a Waitrose. For sporting endeavours, there gyms, a tennis club and golf courses in Long Ashton and Failand. There is good ease of access to the city centre and the business district, whilst surrounding there is plenty of wide open green space and historic monuments. A short walk down Park Street will provide waterfront walks with further bars and restaurants as well as water activities. For the commuter, arterial roads provide ease of access to the motorway networks and there are rail services available from Bristol Temple Meads serving the wider country. There are a number of good independent schools nearby including QEH and Bristol Grammar and in nearby Clifton Village, Clifton College and Clifton High School. For further and higher education, Bristol University is nearby as well as institutions such as the Royal West of England Arts Academy and Bristol Royal Infirmary.