Clifton, Bristol, BS8

6 Cornwallis Avenue is a lovingly maintained and stylishly refurbished and recently extended Victorian townhouse offering versatile and elegant accommodation across three well-planned floors. The property has undergone extensive recent refurbishment, including restored sash windows, a landscaped courtyard garden, a new kitchen and a new central heating system with Nest “smart” controls.

In addition the house has been sympathetically extended with a superb “side-return”; fully opening up the rear of the house to create a fabulous family space leading directly in to the garden.

Upon entering the home, you are welcomed into a charming hallway via a useful entrance porch, with a hand made replica front door of the original, featuring a stained-glass window providing beautiful natural light, with a fitted cloak room complete with a w.c and washbasin fitted under the stairs.

To the right of the hall is the charming sitting room; with detailed ceiling cornice work, a feature open fireplace with carved Lions' Heads fire-surround flanked by bespoke storage cabinets, and wooden flooring made of engineered oak which are in excellent condition.

A triple sash bay-fronted window with stained-glass panels above adds charm and an abundance of natural light. These sash windows have been replaced with handmade windows and to fit the original stained glass.

To the rear is a superb family room, again with a stripped wooden floor and, created by the recent side-return, fully open to the kitchen and dining room beyond.

This is an incredibly versatile and flexible space, currently dressed as the children's playroom but easily pivot to a second reception room, leading directly into the kitchen and dining groom.

The kitchen & dining room are exquisite; beautifully proportioned and immensely sociable. The stunning oversized roof light floods the area with daylight, complementing the central island with breakfast bar and a full suite of premium appliances, including a Bosch dishwasher, Fisher & Paykel American-style fridge freezer and Fisher & Paykel stainless steel range cooker.

The kitchen has ample built-in storage with high quality Quartz worktops and flows seamlessly, via steps, into a landscaped rear garden; perfectly positioned to capture the sun and ideal for summer entertaining.

From the entrance hall, wooden stairs lead to a half-landing with a versatile fourth bedrooms; currently dressed as a study and creating an ideal home office which could easily revert back to smaller bedroom or nursery.

To the front is the luxurious main bedroom, with space for a super king bed, bespoke fitted headboard and suite of fitted wardrobes, two new retro-style radiators and large, refurbished sash windows letting in swathes of natural light. Elegant ceiling cornicing completes the room.

To the rear of the first floor landing is a generous second bedroom with a feature fireplace, floor-to-ceiling bespoke cupboards and another oversized sash window for maximum light.

A floor-to-ceiling bookcase on the landing provides further storage space and creates and a charming homely fitted feature.

The family bathroom has been finished to a very high standard; featuring a cast-iron Claw & Ball foot rolltop bath and high-spec fittings from Heritage Bathrooms. The matching basin, w.c and thermostatic shower are complemented by electric underfloor heating, a heated towel rail, stylish tiling and frosted windows that offer privacy without sacrificing natural light.

From the first floor landing a timber staircase, illuminated by a Velux window above, leads to the top-floor bedroom.

This bright and airy space enjoys dual Velux windows and excellent built-in storage running along the eaves. It easily accommodates a double bed space for a chest of drawers and bedside tables, with access to a beautifully finished, fully tiled ensuite shower room. This is finished with an oversize walk-in shower, frosted window, heated towel rail and attractive modern fittings.

The views from the bedroom stretch over the neighbouring rooftops and beyond towards Ashton Court and Bedminster Down.

OUTSIDE

The landscaped rear garden is a private suntrap, with a north-west orientation and, because its elevation, catching much of the day's sun.

Surrounded by greenery on all three sides and situated towards the end of the no-through road it is a traffic free haven and an immensely safe and sociable space to enjoy and entertain.

With raised beds, cedar cladding for privacy and an all-weather artificial lawn for children to play on, it is a wonderful family space; complete with a sensible sized paved terrace for al fresco dining and a BBQ / grill. The garden provides day long and year ‘round use – perfect for lounging from morning through until night.

A concrete shed has been re-roofed and is used as a shed/bicycle store providing further additional storage.