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" This imposing and elegant 5 bedroom, 4 storey Victorian dwelling boasts an impressive selection of original features and offers the opportunity for a new owner to modernise and return this historic home to its former glory.

* Period property * Four floors of accommodation * Three reception rooms * Kitchen/breakfast room * Five bedrooms * Two bathrooms * Shower room * Detached garage * Off street parking * Substantial grounds * River frontage * Marketed with no onward chain *

Enjoying a highly convenient location, only a few minutes stroll to Keynsham High Street and mainline railway station, this exceptional home directly backs onto and has several rooms overlooking the historic Abbey Park. The property is believed to be constructed of original stonework from Keynsham Abbey circa 1860's, as expected for a property of this standing the home offers an exceptional collection of original features although presents scope for a new owner to further enhance and modernise. 

Internally the accommodation is arranged over four floors which provides a great deal of versatility. The home is entered via the ground floor which consists of two substantial bay fronted reception rooms and a bathroom. From this floor the lower ground floor is accessed in addition to the upper floors. The lower ground floor currently consists of a bay fronted kitchen, further reception room, butler's pantry off the hallway and a store room

(offering huge potential for further accommodation). To the upper two floors, five double bedrooms are found in addition to a family bathroom on the first floor and shower room on the second floor. All bedrooms enjoy far reaching views of either Abbey Park (including the Abbey ruins) or the rear garden which gently slopes down into the River Chew. 

Externally the home sits within generous grounds, the front benefiting from a formal lawn, blocked paved off street parking for several vehicles and a detached garage. The rear is tiered in places and gradually slopes down to the River Chew which enjoys direct access and exclusive fishing rights. In addition to several lawns, the rear garden further offers generous vegetable plots and hard-standings for outbuildings.

A wonderful home boasting an enviable location, only a short walk to High Street amenities and with exceptional transport links to both the cities of Bath and Bristol. Coupled with this convenient location the property enjoys a village like feel due to the extensive grounds and wonderful views of neighbouring parkland.

In fuller detail the accommodation comprises; (all measurements are approximate):

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALLWAY: 3.30m x 2.00m

(10' 9" x 6' 6") to maximum points. Glazed windows to front and side aspects, exposed original stone work, door leading to hallway.

HALLWAY: 4.15m x 3.50m

(13' 7" x 11' 5") to maximum points. 'L-shaped' hallway with original style cornicing, high level skirting boards and original balustrades. Radiator, power points, stairs rising to first floor landing, doors to rooms. 

RECEPTION ONE: 5.50m x 5.30m

(18' x 17' 4") to maximum points into bay. Original sash bay window to rear aspect overlooking rear garden, original style cornicing, ceiling rose, dado rails and high level skirting boards. Feature electric fire, radiator, power points.

RECEPTION TWO: 5.75m x 4.35m

(18' 10" x 14' 3") to maximum points into bay. Original sash bay window to front aspect overlooking front garden, original cornicing, ceiling rose, dado rail and high level skirting boards. Feature open fireplace with wooden mantel, radiator, power points.

GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM: 2.10m x 1.85m

(6' 10" x 6') to maximum points. Secondary glazed window to side aspect, matching three piece suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, panelled bath, extractor fan, tiled splashbacks to all wet areas.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

HALLWAY: 3.00m x 2.00m

(9' 10" x 6' 6") to maximum points. Obscured glazed door to side aspect, leading to gardens, walk in butlers pantry with built in dresser, radiator, power points, doors to rooms. 

RECEPTION THREE: 5.65m x 5.30m  (18' 6" x 17' 4" ) to maximum points into bay. Secondary glazed sash bay window to rear aspect overlooking rear garden, original style cornicing, dado rail and skirting boards. Open fireplace with stone surround, radiators, power points. 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 6.00m x 4.35m  (19' 8" x 14' 3" ) to maximum points into bay. Original sash bay window to front aspect. Kitchen comprising range of matching wall and base units with tiled work surfaces, bowl and a quarter stainless steel sink with mixer tap over. Integrated double electric oven, four ring electric hob and oversized extractor fan over, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space and power for low level fridge. Floor mounted gas boiler sat within chimney recess, radiator, power points, tiled splashbacks to all wet areas. Ample space for family size dining table.

STORE ROOM: 6.85m x 2.70m narrowing to 1.50m  ( 22' 5" x 8' 10" narrowing to 4' 11" ). A partially decorated room, currently used for storage with a great deal of potential to provide further accommodation. Windows to side aspects, power and plumbing for washing machine.   

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: 2.40m x 1.55m

(7' 10" x 5' 1") to maximum points. Stairs rising to second floor landing, doors to rooms.

BEDROOM ONE: 5.55m x 5.40m

(18' 2" x 17' 8") to maximum points into bay. Original sash bay window to rear aspect overlooking rear garden, original style cornicing, dado rails and skirting boards. Radiator, power points, pedestal wash hand basin, bidet.

BEDROOM TWO: 5.00m x 4.30m

(16' 4" x 14' 1") to maximum points. Original style sash windows to front aspect overlooking nearby parkland, original cornicing and dado rails. Radiator, power points, pedestal wash hand basin.

BATHROOM: 2.10m x 2.10m

(6' 10" x 6' 10") to maximum points. Sash windows to side aspect, matching four piece suite comprising pedestal wash basin, low level WC, bidet, panelled bath, radiator, tiled splashbacks to all wet areas. 

SECOND FLOOR

LANDING: 2.70m x 2.50m  (8' 10" x 8' 2") to maximum points. 'L-shaped' room with window to side aspect, access to loft via hatch, doors to rooms. 

BEDROOM THREE: 4.95m x 4.40m  (16' 2" x 14' 5") to maximum points. Dual original sash windows to front aspect overlooking nearby parkland, radiators, power points. 

BEDROOM FOUR: 4.35m x 2.70m  (14' 3" x 8' 10" ) to maximum points. Original sash windows to rear aspect overlooking rear garden, radiator, power points.

BEDROOM FIVE: 4.35m x 2.70m

(14' 3" x 8' 10") to maximum points. Original sash window to rear aspect overlooking rear garden, radiator, power points. 

SHOWER ROOM: 1.85m x 1.55m  (6' x 5' 1" ) to maximum points. Window to side aspect, matching three piece suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, walk in shower cubicle with electric shower over, radiator, tiled splashbacks to all wet areas.

EXTERIOR

FRONT OF PROPERTY: Pretty front gardens, mainly laid to lawn with wall and fenced boundaries, well-stocked flower beds. Gated path providing access to front door and steps to rear garden. 

OFF STREET PARKING: Blocked paved off street parking for several vehicles, accessed via dropped kerb providing access to garage. 

GARAGE: Detached single garage accessed via up and over door.

REAR GARDEN: Tiered rear garden that boasts a wealth of foliage, several lawns, large vegetable plots and hard standing for outbuildings. Walled and fenced boundaries directly backing onto and overlooking the River Chew. 

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