Overndale Road, Downend

"One of the things I love most about being here is how close we are to the beautiful Frome Valley. Having a view out over Britannia Woods is something really special and makes every day on the Boardwalk that little bit better."

The Home

Available for the first time in over 20 years, this much-loved three-bedroom semi-detached home is a rare opportunity to acquire a property that has been cared for and enjoyed by just two owners since it was built in the 1950s. Full of warmth, character and natural light, the home retains many of the qualities that make properties of this era so appealing, while offering generous proportions and plenty of scope for its next chapter.

From the moment you step inside, there is an immediate sense of space, with high ceilings, original floorboards and large windows creating bright and welcoming interiors. At the heart of the home is a generous open-plan sitting and dining room, offering a wonderful space for everyday living and entertaining. Crittall-style doors draw the eye towards the garden beyond and create a lovely connection between the house and its exceptionally private outdoor space.

The galley kitchen is well arranged and practical, with direct side access and plenty of opportunity for a new owner to personalise or reconfigure if desired. Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms include a generous principal bedroom and a further room with bespoke fitted storage, alongside a family bathroom. A useful cellar provides excellent additional storage, while the powered garage offers secure parking and a versatile space for hobbies, a workshop or further storage.

Outside

The garden is undoubtedly one of the home's greatest assets. South-east facing and beautifully established, it has been lovingly cultivated over many years to create a wonderfully peaceful and private setting. A series of landscaped terraces, mature planting and abundant greenery give the garden a sense of depth and character, with different spaces to enjoy throughout the day and across the seasons.

Whether it's morning coffee in the sunshine, summer lunches with friends or simply somewhere quiet to escape, the garden offers a rare sense of tranquillity. Further garden space beyond the main terrace provides additional scope for keen gardeners, families or those looking to create their own outdoor retreat. Please note that the trees at the rear of the property have a tree preservation order.

To the front, a private driveway provides off-street parking for up to four vehicles, while side access adds everyday practicality. Combined with the generous garden, powered garage and substantial living space, this is a home that offers a wonderful balance of character, space and potential.

Living in Downend

The area is extremely popular with residents for its quiet, community feel and fantastic local high street amenities in Downend, as well as accessibility to the rapidly improving Fishponds and Staple Hill High Streets, including Snuffy Jack’s micropub and FED. Nearby and virtually on the doorstep is the popular Sandringham Pub, and The Willy Wicket is a short walk. The area hugely benefits from several fantastic green spaces, like Bromley Heath Park, Oldbury Court Estate, Snuff Mills, Leap Valley and Stoke Park, all within easy access by walk or car. 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 ring road is a matter of minutes, connecting the property well with the major motorway and east Bristol. The area is also popular with families for having several well-regarded schools in the vicinity, including Bromley Heath Primary and Downend High School.