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" A magnificent and generously proportioned (approx. 4468SqFt) 8 bedroomed Victorian town house situated in a quiet and sought after residential crescent just off College Road.
Built circa 1860 and retaining many of its original features the family accommodation is arranged over four floors, the lower of which could provide for a self-contained apartment, alternatively provide additional accommodation to the main house. The orientation of the house allows delightful views over the communal garden of Worcester Crescent towards the glorious period buildings of Clifton College and the Close. The house itself benefits from a delightful enclosed rear garden which enjoys a southerly facing aspect as well as a level lawned garden to the front with pedestrian gate opening onto Worcester Crescent. The property further benefits from a single lock up garage accessed off Worcester Crescent.

The light and airy reception hall is reached off the entrance vestibule which still retains the original parquet flooring. A carpeted staircase with attractive mahogany handrail and balusters leads to the first floor landing. The reception hall includes a cloak/WC as well as providing access to the former butlers pantry/ utility room which in turn leads to the rear entrance lobby and garden. The utility room has a range of useful base and wall units and houses the gas fired combination boiler supplying central heating and hot water to the main house. There are two principle reception rooms both of which overlook the front garden. The drawing room is of generous proportions and has an impressive open marble fireplace with delf tiled fascias. To one end of the reception room is a large full height shuttered sash bay window which includes a window seat, providing good natural day light. The second reception room again has full height sash windows and could provide for a dining room/study/family room or playroom.
To the rear of the house is a large open plan kitchen/dining room which overlooks the rear garden. The kitchen and dining area are split by a central mahogany dresser unit which has been cleverly designed to provide for the storage of kitchen crockery/saucepans etc to one side and to the other open display/book shelving. The hand built timber kitchen units provide for good storage and are finished with Formica work surfaces. There is plumbing for a dishwasher. Double bowl stainless steel sink unit with waste disposal. There is also an opening for a free standing range cooker with extractor unit over. To one end of the kitchen is ample room for a dining table and chairs. A carpeted staircase leads to a half landing which has a useful walk in storage room off. The first floor landing is central to the house and has a secondary staircase to one end leading to the second floor accommodation. The master bedroom is of good proportions and overlooks the rear garden. There are two further double bedrooms to the f The lower ground floor apartment is accessed via a flight of stone steps to the side of the property as well as from a short flight of stairs beneath the main staircase of the house. The accommodation is arranged around a central hallway and includes a living room with original wall dresser, as well as a kitchen/breakfast room overlooking the rear garden. A wall mounted Worcester Bosch gas boiler provides central heating to the flat only. The former butlers pantry, vaulted cellarage and walk in storage room provide for good storage facilities. A double bedroom overlooks the front garden. With a single bedroom to the rear. There is also a showroom/WC.
Externally, the house benefits from an attractive South facing rear garden. The walled garden offers privacy and seclusion and is predominantly laid to lawn with a flag stone seating area ideal for external dining. Mature shrubbery borders surround the garden to three sides and include a small ornamental pond as well as freestanding storage shed. A pedestrian gate leads to a side path linking the front and rear gardens. The side pathway provides for dustbin storage and access to the lower ground floor flat. There is also a water tap. To the front of the house is an attractive level lawned garden with side path leading to the front door of the house. One of the main floral features of the garden is a mature magnolia tree.
The property further benefits from a single lock up garage with an up and over door mechanism which is located to the side of eastern boundary and accesses Worcester Crescent. The garage shares an access with a neighbouring property and has an area of hardstanding to the front for a second vehicle. OTHER INFORMATION VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment with Hydes Of Bristol.
TENURE: We are advised the property is Feehold
SERVICES: We understand the property is connected to all mains services. We understand that there are two separate gas fired boilers supplying central heating to the house and apartment.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Bristol City Council 0117 9222000
COUNCIL TAX BAND: We are advised that the property falls within the council tax band G. LOCATION Worcester Crescent is an address held in extremely high regard. This is owed to the uniquely convenient proximity to local amenities and the breath taking example of Victorian and Georgian architecture that forms one of the citys most prized and widely admired localities. The variety of shops, boutiques and restaurants in Clifton Village are within half a mile as well as the choice of further amenities on nearby Whiteladies Road. Indeed, Bristols City Centre is within only one and a half miles allowing access to the national motorway network via the M32 and rail links to London Paddington from Temple Meads mainline station. The vast expanse of Cliftons Downs can be accessed, quite literally at the top of the road (within half a mile) as can the historic landmark of Isambard Kingdom Brunels world famous suspension bridge spanning the Avon Gorge (in itself, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty). The area is particularly well served for schooling in both state and private sectors with Clifton College being situated within 100 yards of the subject property and Clifton High School for Girls within two minutes walking distance. "