Property description

An extremely rare chance to refurbish and possibly reconfigure a substantial detached house which backs onto the Durdham Downs. The house was architect designed in circa 1976 and on the market for the first time since 1978 - extremely well thought out and planned at the time but now is understandably a little dated and requires improvement.The accommodation offers 1 or 2 reception rooms, a large kitchen/dining room, separate ground floor study, wc, 4 bedrooms, bathroom and spacious en suite bathroom/wc, a 65ft x 30ft westerly garden, off street parking for at least 2 cars and an attached garage.



GROUND FLOOR

APPROACH:
the property benefits from a wide frontage and has two driveways which provide off street parking for 2 cars. This in turn provides pathway and access through to the front door and in turn into:-

ENTRANCE HALL: - (23'8\" x 5'0\" overall measurements inclusive of stairwell) (7.21m x 1.52m)
stairs rise to first floor, glazing to the right hand side which overlooks the inner courtyard, two large internal windows provide borrowed light into the living room, radiator. Doors open into the large living room. Further section of hallway which opens into the attached garage, downstairs wc and ground floor study, access to roof storage and wc/cloak cupboard.

LIVING/SITTING ROOM: - (overall measurements 38'5\" max into bay x 10'6\" which widens towards the garden to 12'11\") (11.71m x 3.20m/3.94m)
the room can be used as one or separated with a concertina door and a large opening, described separately as follows:-

Living Room: - (front) (15'3\" x 10'6\") (4.65m x 3.20m)
bay window to the front elevation comprising three casement windows, 2 radiators, 4 wall lights.

Sitting Room: - (rear) (19'11\" x 11'0\" widening to 13'0\") (6.07m x 3.35m/3.95m)
floor to ceiling glazing at the rear which includes a sliding door which overlooks and leads directly out onto the rear garden, 2 radiators, ornamental fire surround.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: - (23'9\" x 10'2\" widening to a maximum of 13'6\") (7.24m x 3.10m/4.12m)
described separately as follows:-

Dining Area:
large glazing to the rear elevation overlooking the inner courtyard, radiator.

Kitchen:
range of units which are now dated and most probably requiring replacement, large casement window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden, glazed door to the side opening into a small porch and in turn the rear garden.

STUDY: - (9'10\" x 6'4\") (2.99m x 1.93m)
large casement window the the side elevation, radiator.

DOWNSTAIRS WC: - (4'5\" x 2'4\") (1.35m x 0.71m)
high level window, low level wc, wall mounted wash hand basin, radiator, tiled walls.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: - (overall measurements inclusive of stairwell 15'8\" x 8'9\") (4.78m x 2.67m)
doors open out to bedrooms 1-3, utility room, bathroom and airing cupboard. Large casement window to the front elevation, radiator.

BEDROOM 1: - (18'1\" x 10'2\" max reducing slightly to 8'0\" in width in the covered balcony) (5.51m x 3.10m/2.44m)
spacious double room with large floor to ceiling windows to the rear elevation which overlook the rear garden and beyond over the start of Durdham Downs, radiator, 2 wall lights, 2 steps up lead into the substantial en-suite.

En Suite Bath/Shower Room/WC: - (10'9\" x 10'2\") (3.28m x 3.10m)
a particularly spacious en suite now dated and requiring refurbishment but offering a large bath, separate shower cubicle, 2 wash hand basins, low level wc, bidet, high level opaque windows, radiator, heated towel rail.

BEDROOM 2: - (13'1\" x 9'9\" max) (3.99m x 2.97m)
large glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator.

BEDROOM 3: - (12'8\" x 10'6\") (3.86m x 3.20m)
glazing to the front and internal side elevation, radiator.

UTILITY ROOM: - (6'6\" x 6'5\") (1.98m x 1.96m)
casement window to the rear elevation, wall mounted Worcester gas boiler, sink unit, plumbing for washing machine.

AIRING CUPBOARD:
housing lagged hot water tank and further storage space.

SECOND FLOOR

BEDROOM 4: - (overall 22'8\" x 13'1\" measured into wall below sloping ceiling at approx 4'10\"/1.47m min height above floor level) (6.91m x 3.99m)
unique and substantial room; glazing to the front and rear elevations, vaulted ceiling, storage beneath the eaves.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN: - (approx 36ft to the front door/21ft to the garage x 30ft width) (10.97m/6.40m x 9.14m)
the frontage provides off street parking for at least 2 cars.

INNER COURTYARD: - (approx 13'7\" x 8'6\") (4.14m x 2.59m)
located between the kitchen, hall and garage; paved area with access through into the garage, hall and to the rear garden.

REAR GARDEN: - (approx 65ft x 30ft) (19.81m x 9.14m)
a mature rear garden which enjoys a westerly aspect and takes the majority of the south facing side elevation as well. Mainly laid as lawn with some tree and shrub borders and a patio immediately outside the rear elevation.

GARAGE: - (17'10\" x 7'8\") (5.44m x 2.34m)
outside tap, light and power, gas meter.

IMPORTANT REMARKS

VIEWING & FURTHER INFORMATION:
available exclusively through the sole agents, Richard Harding Estate Agents, tel: 0117 946 6690.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS:
only items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Any other items such as carpets etc. are not included but may be available by separate arrangement.

PLEASE NOTE:
1.The photographs may have been taken using a wide angle lens.2.Any services, heating systems, appliances or installations referred to in these particulars have not been tested and no warranty can be given that these are in working order. Whilst we believe these particulars to be correct we would be pleased to check any information of particular importance to you. 3.We endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable but they should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. The seller does not make any representation or give any warranty in relation to the property and we have no authority to do so on behalf of the seller. 4.Please contact us before viewing the property. If there is any point of particular importance to you we will be pleased to provide additional information or to make further enquiries. We will also confirm that the property remains available. This is particularly important if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. 5.Any floor plans provided are not drawn to scale and are produced as an indicative rough guide only to help illustrate and identify the general layout of the property6.Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations, listed buildings or other consents have been obtained. These matters must be verified by any intending buyer7.Please be aware that firstly, areas of first priority (AFP) for schools do change and, secondly, just because a property is located within an AFP this does not mean schooling is guaranteed for resident children. Please make appropriate enquiries of the local authority to ensure you are fully aware of the exact position prior to exchange of contracts.

Property Features :

• Located in a highly coveted and popular location backing onto the Downs with approximately 400 acre
• Close to a range of popular independent shops along North View including a well-regarded Italian re
• Good local and independent schools, within 1.3km of Redland Green Secondary, within 550m of Elmlea
• Independent schools of Redmaids, Badminton are also within easy reach.
• Ground Floor: entrance hall, living/sitting room 38ft x 13ft, kitchen/dining room 23ft x 10ft, stud