Property description

BEST AND FINAL OFFERS TO BE RECEIVED BY MIDDAY ON THURSDAY 9TH JUNE 2016. PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE TO REQUEST A LETTER EXPLAINING THE PROCEDURE

Enjoying an elevated position with sweeping panoramic skyline vistas across the city plus views of the Downs to the front; an exceptional and well-presented, 5/6 bedroom Victorian period family townhouse with gardens, balcony and large garage.



GROUND FLOOR

APPROACH:
from the pavement, impressive gate pillars with wrought iron pedestrian gate opening onto a paved pathway leading alongside an immaculate easy maintenance front garden. Solid wood panelled front door with chrome door furniture, fanlight and external lantern light, opening to:-

RECEPTION HALL: - (15' 8'' x 6' 4'' including staircase) (4.77m x 1.93m)
simple moulded cornicing, elegant easy rising staircase ascending to the first floor with handrail and ornately carved spindles, exposed wooden floorboards, tall moulded skirtings, Victorian style radiator, ceiling light point. Staircase descending to the lower ground floor. Four-panelled doors with chrome door furniture and moulded architraves, opening to:-

DINING ROOM: - (15' 7'' x 11' 5'') (4.75m x 3.48m)
a gracious reception room with 9ft high ceiling and ornate moulded plasterwork. Virtually full width bay window to the front elevation comprising three arched sash windows with working shutters and enjoying a fine view over the front garden towards Durdham Downs. Central period fireplace with cast iron surround, decorative tiled slips and ornately carved stone mantelpiece. Recesses to either side of the chimney breast, tall moulded skirtings, exposed wooden floorboards, Victorian style radiator, ceiling light point. Exposed wooden floorboards. Wide walkway leading to:-

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: - (15' 3'' x 11' 11'') (4.64m x 3.63m)
a stylish bespoke kitchen by Harvey Jones of Clifton Village, comprehensively fitted with an array of wood panelled soft closing base and eye level units with a combination of drawers, cabinets and shelving. Roll edged black granite worktop surfaces with matching upstands, Undermount 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink with indented draining board to side and swan neck mixer tap over. Integral Stoves range cooker with 7 ring gas hob, bevel edged tiled surround and extractor hood with lighting. Integral fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Island unit with roll edged solid wooden worktop surface, Undermount circular sink with mixer tap, breakfast bar area and base level drawers and cabinets. A continuation of the exposed wooden floorboards from the dining room, two vertical style radiators, tall moulded skirtings, simple moulded cornicing, ceiling light point, pelmet lighting. A pair of double glazed casement doors with overlight and working shutters which open out onto a sun terrace and enjoy far reaching panoramic rooftop views towards rolling countryside in the distance.

CLOAKROOM/WC: - (12' 0'' x 2' 10'') (3.65m x 0.86m)
low level wc. Wash stand with central wash hand basin and hot and cold water taps plus bevel edged splashback tiling and double opening cupboard below. Victorian style heated towel rail/radiator, inset ceiling downlighters, obscure glazed multi-paned window to the rear elevation, moulded skirtings.

FIRST FLOOR

PART GALLERIED LANDING: - (20' 6'' x 6' 5'' max including stairwell) (6.24m x 1.95m)
part galleried over the stairwell with sweeping mahogany handrail and ornately carved spindles with matching staircase ascending to the second floor level. Multi-paned sash window overlooking Durdham Downs with window seat and concealed storage cupboard. Two central ceiling arches, simple moulded cornicing and tall moulded skirtings. Two ceiling light points. Four-panelled doors with chrome door furniture and moulded architraves, opening to:-

DRAWING ROOM: - (20' 1'' x 11' 9'') (6.12m x 3.58m)
virtually full width bay window to the front elevation comprising three arched sash windows and enjoying views over Durdham Downs. Central original Carron fireplace with cast iron basket grate and surround plus slate hearth and ornately carved stone mantelpiece. Recesses to either side of the chimney breast (both with base level double opening cupboards and one with fitted bookshelving). Tall moulded skirtings, ornate moulded cornicing and picture rail. Two Victorian style radiators, ceiling light point.

BEDROOM 1: - (15' 2'' x 11' 11'') (4.62m x 3.63m)
tall multi-paned sash window to the rear elevation with far reaching panoramic views, central period fireplace with cast iron basket grate and ornately carved mantelpiece, a pair of double opening built-in wardrobes, tall moulded skirtings, simple moulded cornicing, radiator, ceiling light point. Four-panelled door with chrome door furniture and moulded architraves, opening to:-

En-Suite Shower Room/WC:
built-in shower cubicle with travertine tiled surround, folding glass door and built-in shower unit plus handheld shower attachment. Wall mounted wash hand basin with hot and cold water taps and travertine tiled surround. Low level wc. Multi-paned sash window to the rear elevation with louvred shutters, heated towel rail/radiator, engineered wooden flooring, moulded skirtings, inset ceiling downlighters, extractor fan.

SECOND FLOOR

LANDING: - (7' 6'' x 6' 5'') (2.28m x 1.95m)
enjoying plenty of natural light via a Velux style window, ceiling light point. Four-panelled doors with chrome door furniture and moulded architraves, opening to:-

BEDROOM 2: - (16' 10'' x 11' 9'') (5.13m x 3.58m)
virtually full width bay window to the front elevation comprising three sash windows and enjoying superb views of Durdham Downs, a bank of built-in wardrobes with overhead cupboards, three radiators, moulded skirtings, ceiling light point.

BEDROOM 3: - (15' 4'' x 10' 10'') (4.67m x 3.30m)
multi-paned sash window to the rear elevation enjoying glorious elevated views across Bristol towards rolling countryside with many prominent features on the skyline, a bank of built-in wardrobes with overhead cupboards, period fireplace with cast iron basket grate and ornately carved white painted stone mantelpiece, radiator, moulded skirtings, ceiling light point. Loft access.

FAMILY BATH/SHOWER ROOM/WC: - (11' 9'' x 7' 6'') (3.58m x 2.28m)
multi-paned sash window with elevated views and working louvred shutters. Freestanding roll top bath on ball and claw feet with Victorian style mixer tap and handheld shower attachment. Large walk-in shower cubicle with glass surround and sliding door, bevel edged tiles and built-in shower unit with handheld shower attachment and circular overhead shower. Low level wc. Pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and bevel edged splashback. Victorian style heated towel rail/radiator, engineered wooden floorboards, moulded skirtings, radiator, two wall light points, inset ceiling downlighters, extractor fan, radiator.

BEDROOM 4: - (8' 11'' x 6' 7'') (2.72m x 2.01m)
multi-paned sash window overlooking Durdham Downs, moulded skirtings, radiator, ceiling light point.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

HALLWAY:
flagged flooring stones, understairs storage cupboard, moulded skirtings, radiator, inset ceiling downlighters. Four-panelled doors with chrome door furniture and moulded architraves, opening to:-

STUDY/BEDROOM 6: - (14' 2'' x 11' 11'') (4.31m x 3.63m)
multi-paned sash window to the rear elevation overlooking the rear garden with elevated views beyond. Central period fireplace, moulded skirtings, radiator, ceiling light point.

BEDROOM 5: - (19' 5'' x 11' 8'' max into bay) (5.91m x 3.55m)
bay window to the rear elevation comprising three double glazed sash windows, engineered wooden flooring, chimney breast with recesses to either side (one with fitted shelving), moulded skirtings, radiator, inset ceiling downlighters.

UTILITY ROOM: - (9' 6'' x 5' 9'') (2.89m x 1.75m)
wooden worktop surface, inset stainless steel sink with draining board to side and mixer tap, splashback tiling, overhead shelving and cabinet below. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, space for freezer, tiled flooring, moulded skirtings, ceiling light point. Wall mounted Worcester Bosch gas fired combination boiler with separate immersion tank and pressurised cylinder. Upvc double glazed door opening externally to the majority covered Inner Courtyard.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN: - (32ft x 20ft) (9.75m x 6.09m)
enjoying a good amount of privacy via a front hedge border, an immensely attractive front garden with clipped box hedging and slate chipped surrounds.

LOWER GROUND VAULT: - (20' 0'' x 12' 5'') (6.09m x 3.78m)
paved flooring and covered area with barrelled ceiling, outside water tap and external wall light.

BALCONY: - (19' 6'' x 6' 9'') (5.94m x 2.06m)
timber decked and with wrought iron balustrading on three sides, there is ample space for alfresco dining from which one can enjoy the glorious elevated views. Spiralled staircase descending to:-

REAR GARDEN: - (20' 4'' x 19' 4'') (6.19m x 5.89m)
there is again wrought iron balustrading and the rear garden is level having been designed for ease of maintenance with artificial turf. Considering its elevated view the rear garden enjoys a good amount of privacy whilst maintaining the views that are enjoyed throughout the house levels. Outside water tap and external wall light. A staircase descends to a pedestrian door which opens onto the rear lane. Part glazed wooden door opening to:-

GARAGE: - (20' 3'' x 14' 6'') (6.17m x 4.42m)
up and over door, three illuminate strip lights, multiple power points.

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.

TENURE:
it is understood that the property is leasehold for the remainder of a 1000 year lease which commenced on 2 February 1847, with an annual ground rent of £6. This information should be checked by your legal adviser.

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 property.6.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 buyer.7.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 :

• Excellent location; fronts the wide open spaces of the Downs - a marvellous playground and amenity
• Handy for Whiteladies Road/Blackboy Hill shops, near St Johns Primary School and Clifton College wi
• Easy access to the city centre/business/shopping/commercial districts, the waterfront, university a
• Ground Floor: reception hall, bay fronted dining room with wide wall opening that connects through
• Lower Ground Floor: hallway, double bedroom, study/double bedroom, utility room.