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"A significant and versatile family home situated less than 100 yards from Whiteladies Road and only a quarter of a mile from Durdham Downs.

Description

A substantial Grade II Listed period townhouse situated less than 100 yards from the wide range of amenities on Whiteladies Road and offering flexible accommodation measuring approximately 3,674 sq ft.

Behind the elegant fa ade, accommodation is spread over four floors with an abundance of period charm still intact. Entry is via a private and landscaped south facing garden with a flagstone pathway leading to the front door. At the front elevation, a generous and light filled sitting room enjoys a green outlook over the enclosed front garden. There are a number of period features visible including detailed cornicing, ceiling rose, picture rails and a period fireplace with a slate hearth and marble surround. Along the hall and at the rear of the plan is the drawing room, bathed in light via two large sash windows, one of which opens completely to provide level access to the rear garden. Completing this floor is a useful store room formerly the Butler s Pantry , adjacent to the drawing room, and cloakroom.

Stairs descend to the lower ground floor which includes the generous kitchen dining room with a number of solid wood base units and gas fired Aga. Quarry tiles run underfoot and a doorway opens into the laundry utility room. There is a pantry and large storage cupboard as well as space for a large dining table. There is an additional storage cupboard under the stairs, suitable for wines. At the rear of the plan is a large reception room, previously used as a dining room and now used as a music room, with a large walk in cupboard. There is plenty of natural light via a large sash window overlooking the rear garden. A door at the rear of the hall opens out to a rear courtyard, with store room and steps up to the rear garden.

There are two double bedrooms on the first floor including the principal bedroom a generous room stretching the full width of the property and including a number of period features. A large sash window at the front elevation, almost entirely floor to ceiling, allows plenty of light to pour in due to the southerly orientation. The bedrooms are served by a four piece family bathroom with free standing roll top bath, separate shower, basin and WC. The spacious landing includes an airing cupboard housing the boiler. Stairs rise to the top floor with two spacious bedrooms served by a shower room.

The south facing front garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a flagstone pathway leading to the front door. Enclosed by boundary walls and trees providing plenty of privacy. At the rear, accessed from both the ground and lower ground floors, is the private rear garden stocked with a number of fruit trees, various seating areas and access to the garage with power and lighting , which fronts on to Lower Redland Road.

Location

Enjoying a peaceful location yet within proximity of many amenities including nearby Whiteladies Road with coffee shops, restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies, GP practice and weekly farmers market. The 400 acres of open space at Durdham Downs is only a quarter of a mile away, perfect for leisure including walking, running and team sports. Located off Redland Green and close to the popular Redland Green School there a range of amenities including a children s play area, health and leisure and tennis clubs.

Situated within a few hundred metres of St John s infants school and within proximity of a number of highly regarded schools including Clifton College, Clifton High, Cotham Gardens primary and Cotham Secondary.

There is good access to the city centre and Clifton Down train station less than a 10 minute walk has a service to Temple Meads which serves the wider country. For road transport the nearby A4018 provides direct access to the commercial centre and the motorway networks, M5, M32 and M4. Bristol International Airport is situated approximately 8.8 miles south of the city.

Square Footage 3,674 sq ft



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