Southfield Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9

A most attractive Bath stone fronted semi-detached Victorian villa with versatile accommodation arranged over three floors on a plot of circa one fifth of an acre. Suitably set back from its side road location yet within a few minutes’ walk of the varied amenities of Westbury village, the house is ideally suited to growing families looking for space, attractive gardens and convenient location set within the appeal of a Victorian era home.

Southfield Road is a relatively quiet tree lined side road just outside the hustle and bustle of Westbury village. The acclaimed Redmaids High School is literally at the top of the hill. The house is first glimpsed via the gated drive set into a natural stone boundary wall. Set approximately 70 feet back from the road, the front garden highlights the attractive nature of the house with its honey-coloured Bath stone elevations festooned with wisteria and set under a slate tiled roof. The drive provides ample off-street parking before giving way to an area of lawn and path to the side of the house.

With raised hall floor entrance, the hall provides an elegant returning staircase to the upper and lower floors making this middle floor the heart of the home. To the front sits a bright and airy sitting room with triple sash bay window featuring working shutters. The impressive plasterwork and coving around the ceiling are hallmarks of the architecture of the time, whilst an ornate fireplace with wood burner provides a focal point to the room. Across the hall is a superb full width kitchen/diner. Very much the hub of the home, the kitchen features an AGA and a range of tasteful wall and base units that suit the period of the property. The dining/family part of this space again hosts a wood burner set into the fireplace, ornate plaster work and a comprehensive range of built-in book shelves. The substantial rear windows incorporate French doors opening onto a raised deck area suitable for bistro table and chairs with several steps down into the delightful rear garden.

The impressive staircase leads to a light-filled landing with lantern skylight and ornate coving and gives passage to four ample-sized bedrooms and a family bathroom. Bedroom 1 is to the front, with a triple window, feature fireplace, coving, carpeting and ample space for freestanding furniture. Bedroom 2 overlooks the rear garden and is of comparable size to Bedroom 1, again with carpeting, coving and attractive tiled fireplace. Bedroom 3 overlooks the front, comfortably accommodates a double bed, has coving and is carpeted. Bedroom 4 is to the rear and is a good-sized single room currently used as a study. The family bathroom on this floor is fitted with a white suite comprising bath, shower over bath, basin and WC.

The lower ground floor offers adaptable accommodation that offers great flexibility for families. This level can be accessed both by internal stairs connecting to the hallway and also by an external door to the side of the property. The space offers two good sized rooms, one to the front and one to the rear, which can be flexible in their usage, for example as additional bedrooms, a playroom, office space or hobby room or used as a bedroom and sitting room for a family member looking for a little more independence within the home. There is also a door which opens to the front garden. The good-sized utility room offers space for plumbed white goods, whilst the bathroom on this floor has a white suite comprising bath, WC and basin, together with a separate shower. Tongue and groove and part tiling gives the room a period feel. The outside storage areas can be accessed from the side basement door or from the outside side door.

The rear gardens are a delight and credit to the owners’ work over their time in the property. They have created a verdant oasis in the city. Stone walling and established trees give structure and definition to a garden with a substantial and established shrub borders. To the rear, an archway leads to a secret garden with a secluded seating area perfect to enjoy the last rays of sun at the end of the day. There is also a bridge over a pond leading to a secluded summer house, with an acer and ferns providing a tranquil and restful setting.

A beautiful property that is rare to the market. Viewing highly advised to avoid disappointment.