A significant family home situated less than 100 yards from the popular Gloucester Road.

Description

An imposing and generously proportioned period family home on Claremont Road, situated less than 100 yards from Gloucester Road. The property offers versatile accommodation across three floors and measures approximately 3320 sq ft.

Entry is via a block paved driveway and steps leading to the front door. The entrance hall provides an immediate sense of space and hints of period charm including stained glass windows and parquet flooring underfoot. At the front elevation, a generous sitting room includes an attractive period fireplace with gas stove, picture rails and coving. Wood flooring runs underfoot and the sash windows are double glazed. Adjacent is another sizeable reception room with further features including a beautiful fireplace.

At the rear of the plan, another generous reception room includes stripped wood flooring and fitted storage cupboards. Adjacent is the kitchen/breakfast room - the heart of the home. An expansive space affording plenty of natural light via two large sash windows, overlooking the rear garden. There are a number of solid wood wall and base units, four ring gas hob and space for free-standing appliances. There is space for a sizeable dining table and a separate utility room, which provides access to the rear garden, has plumbing for washing facilities. Completing this floor is a useful WC.

Stairs rise to the first floor and a generous landing leads to the principal bedroom, positioned at the front elevation and enjoying far reaching views across the city. Large sash windows allow plenty of light to pour in and there is a beautiful fireplace with marble surround. Adjacent is another sizeable bedroom with fireplace and slate hearth, stripped wood flooring and coving. There are two further bedrooms at the rear of the plan, both with attractive fireplaces and views over the rear garden. The bedrooms are served by two bathrooms, including a generously sized four-piece bathroom suite with free-standing bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and basin. New flooring has recently been laid in the second bathroom. There is a useful storage cupboard beneath the staircase. The fifth and sixth bedrooms are on the top floor, one of which includes a large sash window overlooking the rear garden.

The property is fronted with off street parking. At the rear, the level garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a number of fruit trees including apple and plum. There are a number of store rooms which could be used for various purposes. Enclosed by boundary walls and fencing and enjoying plenty of privacy.

Location

Claremont Road is less than 100 yards from the popular Gloucester Road, enjoying a wide array of amenity including independent shops and hostelries. The open space of St. Andrew’s Park is also nearby - dating back to the 1890’s, the park has a play area, pool and bowling green. Other local parks include Redland Green and Cotham Gardens. The Bristol County Ground is home to Gloucestershire County Cricket Club and often hosts one day internationals. There are a number of sporting clubs/facilities within proximity including gyms and tennis clubs. The property is within catchment for the highly coveted Redland Green secondary. Montpelier and Redland train stations provide access to Bristol Temple Meads, with regular services to London and nationwide. Bristol Airport has flights to numerous European destinations and is approximately 11 miles distant.

All distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,320 sq ft