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" Built in the 1930s by the revered ?Stride? building family. The Strides trade mark style was well proportioned rooms, striking wood panelling and an abundance of natural light from large windows and patio doors. This property has seen substantial changes in recent years including sympathetic extensions and a complete renovation. The house offers excellent lateral space, with all principle rooms providing an aspect over the South West facing rear gardens. The entrance hall gives the first glimpse of the many original features with wood panelled walls, solid wood floors and wonderfully crafted door furniture. A ?heart of the home? has been created to the rear of the property with a large extended kitchen/breakfast/family room. This beautiful and spacious room has two separate areas and is uniquely combined, creating a large and usable space. The bespoke kitchen has deep granite work tops, central cooking island and an extensive array of integrated appliances. The breakfast/family room has an abundance of natural light from its floor to ceiling patio doors providing access to the rear patio as well as a bank of windows and skylights.

The kitchen is superbly backed up by a utility room with space and plumbing for a washer and dryer and has an independent sink as well as a boiler room. There are further bespoke fitted cupboards as well as a back door and space for coats, shoes, boots etc.

A door from the kitchen leads directly through to the formal dining room, which has ample space for a large dining table, chairs, dresser etc. The original design concept of the house was to provide an open plan space perfect for entertaining, or more closed of spaces when needed. This is evident with large double opening doors from the hall onto the kitchen and breakfast/family room as well as the drawing room. The drawing room has both a front and rear aspect as well as a striking Claygate inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove.

Further ground floor rooms include a large home office, guest bedroom with en suite and access to the garage. This whole area lends itself well to becoming an independent annexe.

The master suite has a range of bespoke fitted wardrobes and spectacular views over the rear garden and trees of Sneyd Park. The en suite bathroom was again part of the refurbishment programme, as were all of the bathrooms. Bedrooms two and three to this floor were designed with family needs in mind, as both bedrooms are generous doubles with walk in dressing room and a shared en suite bathroom, creating a Jack & Jill effect. Both bedrooms are unique in character with independent shapes and aspects. The fourth bedroom also has integrated wardrobes and there is a large hall cupboard. The main family bathroom has an independent bath, large double walk in shower and further facilities.

Stairs then lead to the top floor. This floor could easily provide a further bedroom suite should you wish, but is currently used as a games rooms with ample space for a snooker table, cinema room etc. There is also eves storage and spectacular panoramic windows offering peaceful wooded views.

Mariners Drive is one of Bristol?s most prestigious roads. Nestled in the ever popular Sneyd Park and coveted due to the large plots and generous family houses. The properties are only situated on one side of the road, affording an open green aspect to the front and rear. The ? acre level gardens are spectacularly landscaped with both generous front and rear areas giving a ?country feel? to the house.

The much loved 400 acres of the Durdham Downs is situated on the edge of Sneyd Park offering wonderful walks and weekend sporting activities. Communication is also first class with access to the motorway networks via the M5 at junction 19 and in turn the M4. Cribbs Causeway, one the South West largest shopping centres, is situated close to this motorway junction. More locally, there is a range of convenient shops at Stoke Hill, Clifton Village and White ladies Road. There are many state and private schools in the vicinity, including Elmlea School, Westbury Park Primary School, Badminton School and Redmaids School. Also popular with local families are Clifton College, Clifton High School, Bristol Grammar School and Queen Elizabeth?s Hospital School.

The grounds are a particular feature of this property and
are substantial to both the front and rear. The Cotswold chip drive provides ample space for numerous cars and access to the
garage. The remainder is laid to lawn with some well stocked
surrounding borders. To the rear is a generous patio area,
accessed from many of the principle rooms, providing the ideal al fresco dining setting while well connected with the house. The garden is then split into two areas, the majority of which is laid to lawn creating a great family area, but is well stocked with some superb specimen trees, beautifully stocked borders and a number of seating zones. The second section provides a more working garden with an old stable block to the rear complete with two stables and a tack room, currently used as storage. This, subject to the necessary planning permissions, could be converted into an artist studio or home office as it offers a generous foot print. The whole house has been superbly finished and well planned providing the ideal family accommodation with the highest possible standard. This exceptional property and road has stood the test of time and is well regarded by the local community. "