A Victorian detached family house in the heart of the community.

Description

A fine late Victorian detached family house constructed from stone elevations with Bath stone dressing under a pitched and tiled roof. The property incorporates sash windows in the principal rooms, high ceilings and some detail and has been in the same family ownership for 70 years. The property, which is in need of modernisation, is ideally situated and benefits from ease of access to the immediate shops in Stoke Lane, a highly regarded primary school and the open spaces of Durdham Downs and the Kingsweston Estate.

Arranged primarily over two floors, there is the benefit of a sizeable attic which offers scope and with picture windows and a predominantly south, east and west orientation, there is plenty of solar gain. The property is approached via the entrance porch and reception hall with a sprung floor and rising staircase to the first floor. The drawing room is dual aspect with a deep square bay and window seat with a Minster style fireplace acting as the focal point. There are double doors to the conservatory with views of the garden. The dining room also features a square bay with sash windows and there is a serving hatch through to the kitchen. The kitchen/breakfast room has a sliding door to the rear sun terrace. There are a range of wall and base units, sash windows to the side elevation and space for various appliances. The cloakroom lies adjacent and there is also a useful understairs store. The first floor features four bedrooms, the principal bedroom has a built in cupboard and a wet room has been fashioned beyond. The remaining three bedrooms are served by the family bathroom and separate WC. A replacement UPVC door off the landing provides access to a balustraded balcony overlooking the front garden.

A fixed ladder off the landing leads to the attic room and there is also a generous loft space with full head height, which could be adapted subject to the necessary consents.

The property sits in the corner of Abbey Road and with gardens on three sides capturing the sunny orientations. There is a carriage drive and dedicated off street car parking with the front garden enjoying an easterly orientation and the side and rear, south and west respectively. The established gardens are laid to lawn and with mature trees including fruit and specimens as well as stocked borders. A flowering Wisteria adorns the front elevation and the rear garden has the benefit of the aforementioned raised sun terrace. There are useful stores for garden implements and a potting shed in addition to the a cellar which is approached adjacent to the terrace.

Location

A highly regarded road with good access to Stoke Lane shops, which include a super market, newsagents, hairdressers and bakery. Of particular note and merit is the proximity of Elmlea Primary School. The immediate environs offer wide and open recreational space with Durdham Downs and the Kingsweston Estate nearby. There are golf courses, health and leisure clubs and tennis clubs. For the commuter there are links to the motorway networks and Bristol City Centre via the A4018. Rail services are available from Bristol Parkway which is 4.9 miles distant , which serves the wider country and for international travel, Bristol Airport has a number of flights to many European and some long haul destinations.

Square Footage: 3,132 sq ft