Somerset Street, Kingsdown, Bristol, BS2

An elegant Grade II Listed Georgian family home with far-reaching city views.

Description

Occupying a tranquil position in the heart of Kingsdown is this generously proportioned family home with flexible accommodation measuring approximately 5,789 sq ft, with far-reaching views at the rear. Constructed in 1787 from traditional materials with many period features still intact including sash windows with shutters, cornicing and a number of fireplaces. Ideally located just over half a mile from the popular Gloucester Road and further benefitting from a double garage, providing off road parking for a number of vehicles.

The welcoming entrance hall provides an immediate sense of space and charm with a beautiful arched opening and wood flooring running underfoot. The inviting sitting room is at the rear of the hall, with a wide bay and three large sash windows providing far reaching city views. A range of period features include ornate mouldings, a marble fireplace with woodburning stove and exposed floorboards. There are two openings leading to the kitchen/breakfast room with a range of hand-built units, Iroko worksurface, central island and plenty of space for a sizeable dining table. At the front of the house is a large study/further reception room and adjacent Butler’s Pantry. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a useful WC with plumbing for washing facilities.

A fine period staircase rises to the first floor with four generous bedrooms including the principal bedroom at the rear with far-reaching views and benefitting from an en suite shower room. The bedroom adjacent also enjoys city views and the two bedrooms at the front elevation enjoy a pretty outlook over the front garden. The bedrooms are served by a generous family bathroom and separate walk-in wet room. There are two further bedrooms on the floor above, served by an additional family bathroom. Stairs rise to the top floor and into the roof space; an open area with four Velux windows above and double glazed windows with a door opening out to a flat section of the roof with parapet wall, enjoying the most amazing city views towards Dundry and Lansdown in the distance.

The lower ground floor is accessed via a short flight of stairs at the rear of the reception hall. A versatile and flexible space with generously proportioned rooms, perfect for multi-generational living, games/music rooms or potentially closed off from the main house and let out to provide additional income. There is a sitting room with galley kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom/wc and a workshop room. A set of doors at the rear of the hall flow seamlessly onto the rear garden. A further staircase descends to a vaulted cellar, providing additional storage with power and light.

Externally and at the rear, the property enjoys a generous south facing garden. Accessed from the lower ground floor with steps leading to a large flagstone patio/sitting area, perfect for al fresco dining. There is also a greenhouse on this level, a huge Wisteria, honeysuckle and an evergreen hydrangea. Steps lead down to a lower lawned section of the garden with a sunken trampoline and further garden with deep beds, trees including a william pear, victoria plum, greengage, olive and large variegated maple, as well as mature ferns, shrubs and roses. There is access to the garage from the garden and a further gate opening out to Dove Street, with vehicular access to the garage.

The front garden is accessed across the other side of the cobbled street and is a delightful ornamental garden with stone boundary walls. A flagstone path leads to a patio area, square pond with surrounding Chamomile lawn and a number of shrubs, roses and trees including tulip, loquat, soft fruits (raspberry, blackberry and red currant) and espaliered apple trees.

Location

A very convenient central location being just half a mile from the harbourside to the south, and Whiteladies and Gloucester Roads to the north and east with all the cultural, social and independent shopping facilities and supermarkets offered in those areas

There are a number of highly regarded schools nearby including Cotham Gardens, Cotham School and Bristol Grammar School, as is Bristol University and the BRI/Children's hospitals. Bannatynes Health Club is less than half a mile away with extensive gym and leisure facilities. Kingsdown Sports Centre is nearby (approximately 0.4 miles) with further facilities.

There are good communication links, the A38 (Cheltenham Road) provides direct access to the commercial centre and motorway networks including M32, M4 and M5. Redland and Montpelier train stations provide access to Bristol Temple Meads, serving the wider country including London, Devon and Cornwall.

Bristol Airport is approximately 9.2 miles away and offers flights to a number of European and some long haul destinations.

Square Footage: 5,789 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains water
Mains electricity
Mains gas
Mains drainage

Gas central heating