2 bedroom apartment for sale

A uniquely grand and impressive home with outstanding gardens in a prime BS9 location.

Description

A rare and completely unique hall floor apartment of abundant period grandeur with a substantial and exquisitely presented, south facing garden with direct access onto the Downs.
The apartment is accessed via a flight of steps to the private front door which leads into a spacious, tiled hall with dado rails and window onto the garden with cabinet storage below. The WC and fully tiled family bathroom with roll top bathtub are immediately to the right.

The hall leads to the left into a substantial dining room with timber effect composite flooring, high ceilings with pendant lighting, cornicing, dado rails, intricate and ornate ceiling detailing and ample space for dining circa 10 people. A large, arched window onto the drawing room makes for a characterful feature and provides ample natural light.

The adjoining drawing room is simply superb with outstanding proportions and delightful, period details in the form of intricate cornicing, dado rails, arched alcoves, corner window with working shutters and seat and the most wonderful arched bay with full height windows with made-to-measure, embroidered silk curtains offering lovely views. There is an original fireplace with intricate marble surround and hearth, complete with modern gas 'log effect’ fire, which provides further character.

The bespoke Tom Howley kitchen has a southerly orientation with two French doors providing direct access to the garden. The kitchen is marvellous with timber effect Porcelanosa flooring, intricate cornicing and stunning garden views. There are marble worktops and upstand, integrated electrics, integrated sink with Quooker tap and ample timber wall and base units for storage. The appliances are integrated and include a gas fired Millenium Aga with two hot plates and four ovens, larder cupboard with full height Neff fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and wine cooler. A sizeable island provides ample workspace and there is a breakfast bar seating four people. Stylish, contemporary, pendant light fittings juxtapose the period surrounds and the room makes for a stunning, light and bright space in which to cook, dine and entertain.

The bedrooms are both sizeable and equally stunning with abundant original features. Bedroom one is particularly spacious with intricate cornicing, chandelier and two French doors with shutters leading onto a private balcony with a tiled flooring and lovely views. A length of full height, integrated, bespoke wardrobes provides ample storage and there a step leads up to built-in tiled, shower unit with sink.

A fantastic timber archway leads to the second bedroom which is also very spacious with abundant period charm. A full height, glazed arch with double doors leads to the conservatory which can also be accessed off the kitchen. The garden room is a versatile space with underfloor heating and could be used as a study or third bedroom. This room benefits from timber effect Porcelanosa flooring, spot lighting and full height, double glazed bay windows offering exceptional garden views.

Access to the garden is via the kitchen which leads onto a raised, iron platform with original balustrades and a flight of six steps down to the garden. The garden is substantial with a south facing orientation and provides a large, level lawn with well stocked and mature beds including a rose garden, abundant shrubs and specimen trees including two Lilacs and a Bristol Whitebeam with a Wisteria growing through it. A summer house with a secluded flagstone terrace makes for a lovely spot on which to dine outside and could be used as a games rooms, home office or converted to an annex. A gate at the end of the garden leads directly onto The Downs.
The property comes with two singe garages and allocated off street parking for one car.

Location

Sambourne is located in the popular district of Sneyd Park, lying to the North West of the commercial centre, on the edge of The Downs providing 400 acres of parkland on the doorstep with an abundance of flora and fauna.

A popular family orientated location, there are good communication links to the motorway networks, Bristol City Centre and rail services from the two mainline stations Temple Meads and Parkway to a number of cities nationwide.

Independent schools are available from Clifton and Henleaze with Clifton College, Clifton High School, Badminton and Redmaids in proximity.

For shopping there are a number of supermarkets close by, whilst Clifton hosts fashionable boutiques, some restaurants and bars.

Square Footage: 1,962 sq ft



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