Julian Road, Bristol, BS9

A magnificent Victorian family home with elegant period features and a south facing Garden.

Description

A magnificent Victorian semi detached home rich with history, character, and craftsmanship, 17 Julian Road showcases a wealth of beautifully preserved period features. From ornate cornices and ceiling roses to intricate friezes and a striking shuttered bay window, the property reflects the elegance and architectural quality of its 19th century origins. High ceilings, generous room proportions, and a central stairwell illuminated by a rooftop lantern further enhance the sense of grandeur and light that defines the interior.

Arranged over four versatile floors, the house offers exceptional flexibility for modern family life. The impressive drawing room and music room connect across a remarkable 27 foot span, creating a suite of reception space ideal for entertaining, while the adjoining library provides a more intimate retreat overlooking the south facing garden. The lower ground floor forms the heart of day to day living, with a high spec Tom Howley kitchen, relaxed breakfast area, and a separate formal dining room, perfect for both family meals and special occasions. With five generous double bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms, the layout adapts effortlessly to families of all ages and sizes.

Externally, the property benefits from off street parking, an integral garage, and a beautifully enclosed south facing walled garden, offering privacy, tranquillity, and direct access from the kitchen.

One of the home’s greatest assets is its superb position in Sneyd Park, just 320 meters from the iconic Durdham Downs. These 400 acres of open parkland provide an extraordinary natural amenity on the doorstep, with leafy walking routes, wide green spaces, and a true sense of escape within moments of the front door.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a Victorian home that blends historic beauty, adaptable living space, and a highly prized location close to Bristol’s most celebrated expanse of green.

Location

Sneyd Park lies to the northwest of Bristol’s commercial centre and is considered one of the most sought after residential suburbs in the city. It is a green and leafy area with direct access to the wider amenities of Clifton, which is approximately one mile away and Whiteladies Road which offers a vibrant mix of independent shops, popular cafés, bars and restaurants, all set along one of Bristol’s most lively and well connected street Both state and independent schools are located within a radius of one to two miles.

The famous Durdham Downs are located approximately three hundred and twenty metres away, offering four hundred acres of open parkland with level walking routes, running paths and a trim trail. Sneyd Park also contains its own nature reserve, and there are local shops available in Stoke Bishop which is approximately half a mile away.

Sports and leisure facilities can be found within one mile of the neighbourhood, and transport links provide convenient access to the city centre and the regional motorway network. Bristol is served by two mainline train stations, Temple Meads approximately four miles away and Parkway approximately five miles away, both providing direct routes to London and destinations across the UK.

Square Footage: 3,766 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains water
Mains electricity
Mains gas
Mains drainage
Gas central heating