Shrubbery Road, Downend

"On the day I moved into this house in 1998 I knew this was home. It’s been my sanctuary during difficult times and a place to celebrate the good. Wherever I’ve been in the world, I always look forward to coming home and the house never lets me down in its welcome."

The home

Occupying a generous plot on one of Downend's most desirable roads, this elegant semi-detached period home offers approximately 1,420 sq. ft. (132 sq. m.) of beautifully proportioned accommodation arranged across two floors, with an additional loft room. Combining a wealth of original character with practical family living, the property also benefits from a west-facing garden, detached garage and driveway parking for up to four vehicles. Set back from the road behind mature planting, the attractive stone façade provides an immediate sense of the charm found throughout the home. Inside, high ceilings, decorative ceiling roses, feature fireplaces, sash-style windows and original timber flooring all contribute to the property's appeal.

The accommodation is centred around a wonderful dual-aspect living room, where an impressive fireplace creates a striking focal point and French doors open directly onto the rear garden, allowing natural light to flood the space throughout the afternoon and evening. Across the hallway, the formal dining room provides an elegant setting for entertaining, retaining its own beautiful period features and generous proportions. The kitchen overlooks the driveway and offers plenty of storage and worktop space, with exciting potential for a future owner to modernise or reconfigure if desired. The first floor comprises three well-proportioned bedrooms, each enjoying plenty of natural light and continuing the home's characterful feel. A family bathroom serves this floor, while library steps and a second ladder rise to a versatile loft room on the second floor, offering excellent flexibility as a guest bedroom, home office, studio or hobby room.

The outside space

Outside, the west-facing rear garden is a particular highlight. Thoughtfully landscaped with mature trees, established planting, lawn and several seating areas, it provides a peaceful and private setting that enjoys sunshine well into the evening. A detached garage sits alongside the garden, while the extensive driveway to the front comfortably accommodates four vehicles—an increasingly rare feature for homes of this age.

Living in Downend

Shrubbery Road is located in Downend, not far from the main high street and is a favourite area for Bristol families. The area has been extremely popular with residents for its quiet, community feel and fantastic local high street amenities as well as accessibility to the rapidly improving Fishponds and Staple Hill High Streets, including Snuffy Jack’s micropub and FED. The area hugely benefits from several fantastic green spaces, like Frenchay Common, 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, such as Christ Church CofE Junior, Staple Hill Primary School and Downend Secondary School.