Overnhill Road, Downend

"The kitchen is a hub for family life. We love dinner parties for 12+, relaxing on the terrace on long summer evenings and getting sun all day around the gardens. Highlights also include the evening light in the study, having the fire lit in the living room, putting up the (giant) Christmas tree in the turret each year and getting sleep in the super-quiet bedrooms. We regularly walk to FED in Fishponds and onto Oldbury Court with the dog, to Page Park to play with our two year old, and to Downend for cafes/shops/chips/curry."

The home

A truly stunning and unique three/four bedroom Victorian maisonette on Overnhill Road, Downend, a captivating blend of classic elegance and contemporary finishes. This expansive home boasts high ceilings adorned with intricate ceiling cornicing in a variety of rooms, plus substantial windows on the ground floor to maximise the natural light. Entrance is into a shared communal vestibule, leading to a second private hallway. On the first right is the beautifully appointed living room, featuring a striking turret, bath stone fireplace, and picture rails. Adjacent is the boldly decorated family room, currently utilised as an office and comfortably acting as a fourth bedroom option. Continuing through the hallway, you find the spectacular 10x5m kitchen/dining area, with a sizeable island and majestic bay window. Bold tones expertly contrast with the neutral colours on display, along with ceramic tiles underfoot and plenty of floorspace for a separate dining and lounge area. From the kitchen, you access a useful utility and shower room, adding to fantastic storage space on offer. Below the ground floor, is the converted basement, providing three large double bedrooms, all with fantastic storage options, along with a sumptuous four piece bathroom suite, The primary bedroom which is especially impressive, benefits from a walk in wardrobe, and direct access to the bathroom due to the jack-and-gill set up. On the opposite side of the landing, is a second bedroom, boasting an incredible storage cupboard, resulting from the turret above. A third double bedroom acts as the nursey, brightly decorated and completing the interior accommodation.

Note regarding the lease: Property has a head lease and a sub-lease and is equivalent to share of freehold. The property has never had a freehold. Property includes head lease for Upper Maisonette and sub lease for Lower Maisonette. Term of head lease is 1,000 years from 25th March 1892. Term of sub-lease is 900 years from 1st January 1988. No cost to owner of property.

The outside space

The plot of the home is something to behold, starting with a wrap around lawn past the living room and second reception room. Immediately off of the kitchen, is a private sun terrace, facing south and capturing masses amounts of sunlight throughout the day. Walking down the stairs, is an under-croft, central lawn area, spacious brick patio, along with a variety of shrubbery and trees. A handy workshop space, separate large garage and multiple off street parking spaces complete this fantastic property.

Living in Downend

Overnhill Road is a sought-after location for families, situated in Downend, close to Staple Hill and Fishponds. The area has been extremely popular with residents for its quiet, community feel and accessibility to the rapidly improving Fishponds High Street and Staple Hill High Street, including Snuffy Jack’s micropub and FED. The area hugely benefits from several fantastic green spaces, like Oldbury Court Estate, Snuff Mills, Page Park and Stoke Park, all within easy access. For commuters, the area is also very well placed, just a short journey from the City Centre and several major employers in Filton Abbey Wood, Patchway and Aztec West, with several bus and cycle routes available, including the Bristol to Bath path which runs adjacent to the house. The area is also popular with families for having several well-regarded schools in the vicinity.