Property description

Coalpit Heath is a large village with a strong community feel, located to the north east of Bristol and within 3 miles of the town of Yate and some 4 miles of Chipping Sodbury. In the locality there is a convenience store with post office, a newly-opened Sainsbury's, several churches, garages, several hairdresser's, a doctor's, a chemist's, a butcher's, a farmshop, parks, public houses and cafes. A diverse range of clubs and societies meet in the village. A wide variety of sporting interests are also catered for and of special mention, is the renowned 27 hole golf course, The Kendleshire and for anglers, Bitterwell Lake. Equally, there are many bridleways and footpaths in the fields on the fringes of the village, including the picturesque Frome Valley walkway.



Primary education is at either The Manor, Coalpit Heath Church of England Primary School or the Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' Watermore Primary School situated in Frampton Cotterell, the neighbouring village. Independent primary schooling can be found in nearby Winterbourne. Secondary and Sixth Form education can be found at The Ridings Federation Winterbourne International Academy.



Bristol City Centre is within 8 ½ miles of Coalpit Heath, and the M5 and M4 are approximately 6 ½ miles away, with the M32 being approximately 6 miles away. The main line railway station at Bristol Parkway is within a 4 mile drive, a smaller station is at Yate three miles away and Bristol airport is approximately 16 ½ miles to the south. The village is well-served by several bus routes, stops only being a few minutes' walk away.

 

This attractive stone Victorian semi-detached house is situated in the popular village of Coalpit Heath adjoining the Frampton Cotterell boundary. It enjoys easy access to local shops and schools, including The Ridings High School, as well as the motorway networks, Bristol City Centre and The Mall shopping complex at Cribbs Causeway.



The double glazed windows are wood effect PVCu throughout with lead lattice and there is gas central heating. The ceiling height of 9'2" creates a feeling of internal spaciousness.



The characterful accommodation with numerous period features comprises on the ground floor a sitting room with woodburning stove, dining room with Victorian cast iron fireplace, fully fitted cream 'Shaker' style kitchen/breakfast room with some built in appliances, Belfast sink and beech working surfaces as well as central island and slate tiled floor and cloakroom.



On the first floor are two double bedrooms, a further single bedroom/study and the family bathroom with roll top bath with ball and claw feet and shower over.



Externally the front is bounded by low stone walling with gravelled areas, gated side access leads to a pleasant good-sized rear garden which is fully enclosed and mainly laid to lawn. There is an outbuilding for additional storage/potential conversion. Significant loft space could also be incorporated into further living accommodation, if required (subject to planning).



The property has to be viewed to fully appreciate all that is on offer.

 

Hardwood panelled front entrance door with decorative iron furniture and borrow light leading to hallway.



ENTRANCE HALLWAY: Stairs to first floor with turned newel post, spindles and hand rail, slate tiled floor, single panel radiator, deep roll top skirting, ceiling rose, power point, RCB electric consumer box, smoke alarm. Pine panelled door to cloakroom and wood effect PVCu double glazed window with lead lattice.



CLOAKROOM: Recently re-fitted. White suite comprising close coupled w.c., wall mounted wash hand basin, fully tiled walls, slate tiled floor, double glazed window with diamond leadwork.



SITTING ROOM: 13' 10" x 12' (4.22m x 3.66m) Wood effect PVCu double glazed window with lead lattice and security locks overlooking front aspect, wood burning stove, ornate coving, picture rail, deep roll top skirting, double panel radiator with thermostat, wiring for two wall lights, ceiling rose, power points, television point, telephone point, dimmer switches.



DINING ROOM: 13' 11" x 11' 11" (4.24m x 3.63m) PVCu wood effect double glazed window with lead lattice and security locks overlooking front aspect, Victorian cast iron fireplace, slate tiled floor, ornate coving, picture rail, deep roll top skirting, double panel radiator with thermostat, wiring for two wall lights, power points.



KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 13' 10" x 10' 5" (4.22m x 3.18m) Wood effect PVCu double glazed window with lead lattice and security locks overlooking rear aspect, window seat, comprehensive range of cream 'Shaker' style base and eye level units with Pine knobs, the eye level units having cornice and pelmet and glazed display cabinet, the base level units having four drawer pan unit, integrated fridge, integrated freezer, plumbing for automatic washing machine, white ceramic Belfast sink with gold tone Victorian style taps over, beech working surfaces, concealed lighting, stainless steel cooker hood and extractor fan, central island with beech working surface, 'Valiant' boiler, for gas central heating with 'Life Style' controls for gas central heating concealed behind 'Shaker' style door, multi coloured ceramic tiling, slate tiled floor, power points, roll top skirting, eight downlighters and wooden panelled door to rear.



FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Wood effect PVCu double glazed window with lead lattice to half landing with deep sill, gallery styled landing with turned newel post, spindles and hand rail, PVCu wood effect double glazed window with lead lattice and security locks overlooking front aspect with deep sill, coved ceiling, ceiling rose, loft access, deep roll top skirting, smoke alarm, power point, radiator with thermostat, pine panelled doors to bedrooms one and two.



BEDROOM ONE: 14' x 12' (4.27m x 3.66m) PVCu wood effect double glazed window with lead lattice and security locks overlooking front aspect with deep sills, double panel radiator with thermostat, coved ceiling, ceiling rose, deep roll top skirting, power points.



BEDROOM TWO: 13' 11" x 12' 2" (4.24m x 3.71m) PVCu wood effect double glazed window with lead lattice and security locks overlooking front aspect with deep sill, coved ceiling, ceiling rose, deep roll top skirting and power points.



SECOND LANDING AREA: Coved ceiling, deep roll top skirting, Pine panelled doors to bedroom three/study and bathroom.



BEDROOM THREE/STUDY: 10' 1" x 6' 9" (3.07m x 2.06m) Two PVCu wood effect double glazed windows with lead lattice, security locks overlooking rear garden, power points, single panel radiator.



BATHROOM: 3.18M x 3M (10' 5" x 9' 10") Recently re-fitted. White suite comprising close coupled w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, roll top bath with ball and claw feet, telephone style chrome shower/mixer tap over, thermostatic shower valve, tiled bath surround, extractor fan, wood laminate flooring and chrome towel heater/radiator.



FRONT GARDEN: West facing. Enclosed by stone wall with South Cerney gravelled areas. Jasmine and wisteria cover part of the front elevation.



REAR GARDEN: 33ft x 53ft East facing. Fully enclosed by lapped fencing and mature conifer and holly bushes, mainly laid to newly reseeded lawn with graveled pathways and patio area for summer al fresco dining, flowerbeds with shrubs and climbers, various trees including lilac, apple, magnolia, eucalyptus, corkscrew hazel and willow and gated access to front.



OUTBUILDING: Stone and brick built outbuilding with three doors providing useful storage space with pitch and tiled roof. Electric and light. (Planning permission was granted for a two storey extension but this has now expired).



GENERAL: The property benefits from a security alarm system.



TENURE: Freehold



COUNCIL TAX BAND: C



METERED WATER SUPPLY: NO



ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING: F



AGE OF PROPERTY: Late Victorian/Edwardian



TOTAL FLOOR AREA: 110 m.sq.