Clevedon Road, Failand, Bristol, BS8

4 Bedroom House for sale in Bristol

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OFFERS INVITED BETWEEN £985,000 & £1,050,000 - A charming, particularly attractive and historic 4 double bedroom, 2 reception room, 2 storey family home set in a stunning location. Other benefits include level a 150ft x 70ft garden, ample off road parking, a garage and a lovely outlook over the grounds of the local cricket club. The property offers a beautiful country home in a superb location some 2.5 miles from the Clifton Suspension Bridge, so within easy commuting distance of Bristol. There are some interesting architectural features including intricate archways, lovely flagstone flooring inside and an ½il-de-b½uf window to the facade.

The generous accommodation (c. 2,500 sq ft) is set over two floors. Offered for sale for the first time in 50 years the property provides any incoming purchaser with a practical layout, with some lovely room proportions, and the chance to cosmtetically update it to suit ones own needs.

Outside the property offers the aforementioned charming level gardens which have been beautifully tended to and enjoy the aforementioned lovely outlook over the Bristol Cricket Club playing fields. There is a gravel driveway to the front of the house offering parking for a good number of cars and also allowing access to the large intergral garage.

Longwood House was built by French prisoners-of-war around 1804, potentially as barracks, and later became a Victorian asylum before being converted into individual homes in 1950. Interestingly it was named Longwood after the Emperor Napoleon's residence on the island of Saint Helena.

Other Information - Tenure - Freehold
Services - Mains drainage, electricity and water. Oil fired heating
Local authority - North Somerset Council
Council tax band - F - £2,510.44 per annum
Broadband speeds - Upload - Up to 1,000 mbps - Download - Up to 1,000 mbps
Mobile connectivity - Variable indoor and outdoor - Three, Vodafone, EE and 02
Viewings - Strictly by prior arrangement with sole agents Hydes of Bristol
EPC - Currently G with a potential for C

Summary Of Accommodation - On entering the front door there is an elegant central entrance hallway with a storage cupboard to the left underneath the stairs to the first floor. There is a lovely living room providing ample room for plenty of living room furniture, an original fireplace and a large window to the front elevation offering a door to the garden and lots of light into the room. To the otherside of entrance hallway the spacious dining room, with a large window overlooking the garden, that provides plenty of large dining room table, as per the photos and an original fireplace. The separate kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of wall and floor mounted units, offering plenty of storage, ample room for alarge breakfast table and an oil fired Aga. There is a recessed pantry of the rear of the kitchen. A door from the kitchen leads to a substantial garage providing plenty of room for a car or simply as a useful storage area.

The first floor is accessed via an attractive staircase with a large sash window above the mezzanine half landing, allowing plenty of natural light over the staircase and first floor landing. The substantial main bedroom is off to the right on getting to the top of the staircase, which benefits from a large ensuite shower room. Bedroom 4 is to the left of the landing, which is well proportioned double bedroom with a pleasant view over the garden, which all of the bedrooms enjoy. There is a spacious family bathroom off the landing as well. A corridor off the landing leads to two further bedrooms both of which are generous double bedrooms.

Outside the already mentioned stunning, landscaped gardens with attractive views over the neighbouring cricket club grounds. Further to this there is a driveway laid to gravel allowing parking for a number of cars.

Location - Failand lies approx 3.5 miles from Brunel's famous Suspension bridge which in turn provides direct access to Clifton Village and Bristol City Centre. The village itself offers amenities including a coffee shop/general store, public house, village hall, cricket pitch and church. Failand is an excellent location for active families and sports enthusiasts. The area boasts training grounds for the Bristol Bears rugby team and the Bristol Robins football team, as well as several school sports grounds and clubs including David Lloyd Sports & Leisure. Golf lovers will also appreciate the proximity of two prestigious golf clubs: Bristol & Clifton Golf Club and Long Ashton Golf Club. Long Ashton Village (approx 2 miles travelling distance) offers a further variety of shops, doctors and dental surgeries and other recreational facilities.

For nature lovers, there are stunning walks at your doorstep. Ashton Court Estate offers acres of open countryside proving ideal for walking, cycling and horse riding. Also closeby are Ashton Hill, Belmont Woods and Abbots Pool. The nearby towns of Nailsea and Clevedon offer additional amenities and attractions, while Clifton Village, a short drive away, features a vibrant array of shops & restaurants.

Schools:

Failand is well-served by excellent state and private schools. Flax Bourton Primary and Backwell School are nearby as well as Nailsea School and The Downs Preparatory School. In Bristol itself there are also a number of well regarded private schools including Clifton College, Clifton High, BGS, QEH, Redmaids and Badminton.

Important Note - Hydes Of Bristol and any joint agents give notice that (i) they have no authority to make or give representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. (ii) Any areas, distances or measurements are approximate. The text photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and Hydes Of Bristol have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. (iii) In accordance with the Property Misdescriptions Act, please note that the working condition of these services, or kitchen appliances have not been checked by the Agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed that all were in working order. Please also note that current government legislation demands that as selling agents for this property. This confirmation shall be required prior to the vendor entering into any contract of sale and our instructions from the vendor are to this effect.

Property Ref: 14213_34178796

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