Lilymead Avenue, Knowle, Bristol

A wonderful and rare opportunity to purchase a substantial period property on one of Knowle's most sought after tree-lined streets! Available for the first time in decades, viewing is highly recommended!

Overview

On the ground floor of this grand and imposing semi-detached home, off the large porch and entrance hallway which has retained its original tiling, is the lounge, a huge room with high ceilings, a large bay window and other period features including ornate cornicing and ceiling rose as well as a gorgeous fireplace that really draws the eye. The dining room is accessed off the hallway and has a similar fireplace to the one in the lounge. A large square bay window brings plenty of light into the room and provides access to the garden. Three steps lead down from this room to the kitchen, which also has the original access at the end of the hallway. A roomy cupboard under the stairs could be easily converted to a downstairs toilet.

Upstairs are the first three bedrooms and family bathroom. The first bedroom you come to is a double, on a half landing and with a view over the garden. Up again to the main landing are two further bedrooms including the master which is a generous size, a carbon copy of the lounge below it. With its bay window flooding the room with light, there is ample room for wardrobes and other furniture. The bathroom has all of the essentials, some rearranging could allow for a separate shower if desired.

The second floor has two further double bedrooms, one on a half landing as with the bedroom below it and one at top of the second half-flight of stairs. The top bedroom has an en-suite shower room which has access to a large eaves storage cupboard off it. The main attic space is also accessed via the top floor landing. Large and high enough to stand up in a lot of the space, there is reduced head height in places while the remaining attic space which goes over bedroom four and the landing.

Outside

To the front of the property is a leafy garden bursting with colour that does an excellent job at providing some separation and privacy from the street. It is however, large enough to convert to parking as a number of other houses on the street have done. At the rear, the garden is a great size for the area. There is a patio area adjacent to the house, a perfect space for sitting out and watching little ones enjoy the garden, having a barbeque with friends or sipping a coffee on a summer morning. The rest of the garden space is lawn with plenty of other greenery in the form of trees that provide privacy and shade, there is a pond which is a welcome refuge for various animals and notably, there is a secret garden! At the end of the original plot, behind the original stone wall that was once the boundary is a square of land that is a secluded retreat. Enclosed by stone walls, there is fantastic privacy from the houses and gardens behind but the space provides huge potential for someone. A home allotment, a zen garden, space for a hot tub - there are plenty of options!

Location

One of the premier roads in Knowle, Lilymead Avenue is in a perfect location. Close to parks and other green spaces, close to the coveted Hillcrest primary school and close to Central Bristol. Temple Meads station is 0.7 miles away, a short walk of 15-20 minutes - ideal for those needing to commute to London. A number of Bristol's hotspots are within easy reach - Wapping Wharf (1.5 miles) St Nicholas Market (1.4 miles) Finzels Reach (1.3 miles) and King Street (1.4 miles) all offer places to eat and drink with friends and family. The Wells Road is on the door step with cafes, bars and independent shops to enjoy like Bank, Truffled and Floriography while similar options on North Street in Southville and Gloucester Road in Bishopston are a short drive or cycle away. Closer to home, there are green spaces to enjoy with Perrett Park accessed at the end of the road, Victoria Park a few minutes beyond that and Arnos Vale cemetery (through which Arnos Court park can be accessed) is hugely popular for scenic walks without having to travel too far.

We think...

This is a perfect property for those looking for something special! With fantastic space inside and out and huge potential to create the dream home that offers longevity for years to come!

Material information (provided by owner)

This property is freehold, the EPC rating is E and the Council Tax band is D.