St. Helens Road, West Bridgford, NG2

A BEAUTIFUL BLEND OF 1930s CHARACTER AND CONTEMPORARY FAMILY LIVING...

This impressive four-bedroom detached home offers a wonderful combination of original 1930s character, thoughtfully designed extensions and generous family accommodation, all set within a highly desirable residential area of West Bridgford. Dating back to 1931, the property retains an abundance of charming period features, including original wood panelling, decorative stained-glass windows and an impressive inglenook-style fireplace, while the architect-designed extension introduces striking vaulted ceilings and open-plan living spaces. With a substantial rear garden, driveway and detached garage, this distinctive home offers an exceptional setting for modern family life. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a characterful entrance hall showcasing original oak flooring, traditional wood panelling and a staircase framed by beautiful stained-glass windows. The ground floor offers three versatile reception rooms, including an inviting living room centred around an impressive brick inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove and original 1931 panelling. An adjoining family room provides a further space for relaxing, while the heart of the home lies within the extended open-plan kitchen and dining area. Designed with family living and entertaining in mind, this impressive space features vaulted ceilings, exposed wooden beams, large windows and glazed doors overlooking the garden. The kitchen is fitted with wooden units, Iroko hardwood worktops, a central island and a Smeg five-burner gas hob, complemented by a De Dietrich extractor hood and a useful pantry. A ground floor W/C completes the accommodation. The first floor accommodates four well-proportioned bedrooms, each offering its own character and versatility. The generous master bedroom features original pine flooring, fitted sliding-door wardrobes and an impressive bay window incorporating original stained-glass detailing. Bedroom two provides further fitted storage and ample space for both sleeping and working from home, while bedroom three is particularly striking, featuring a vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden beams, Velux roof windows and a large window overlooking the rear garden, alongside the convenience of an en-suite shower room. The fourth bedroom offers additional flexibility, making it equally suited to use as a bedroom, nursery or home office. A family bathroom completes the first-floor accommodation. The property has also benefited from significant improvements, including a Grant R290 air source heat pump, ten new radiators and a pressurised 185-litre hot water cylinder, installed in April 2026. Heating and hot water can be managed through an on-site controller and the Econet app, while electric underfloor heating serves both the family bathroom and en-suite. The exterior was repainted in 2025, with external woodwork repaired and renovated, further complementing the home's traditional appearance. Externally, the property enjoys an impressive frontage with mature trees, established shrubs and neatly maintained hedging. A generous block-paved driveway provides off-road parking for multiple vehicles and leads to a detached garage with an electric roller door. To the rear lies a beautifully established garden, offering an extensive lawn surrounded by mature trees, flowering borders and established greenery. A spacious paved patio provides a wonderful setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, with further seating areas, raised stone planters and a timber shed. The garden offers a delightful balance of open lawn and established planting, creating an inviting outdoor space for the whole family to enjoy. Situated in the heart of West Bridgford, the property is ideally positioned for the area's excellent range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities. Central Avenue and Bridgford Park are within easy reach, alongside well-regarded schools and excellent transport connections into Nottingham City Centre. The nearby River Trent and Victoria Embankment also offer opportunities for scenic walks and outdoor recreation. Combining timeless architectural character with generous, adaptable accommodation, contemporary heating improvements and an exceptional garden, this is a truly distinctive family home in one of Nottingham's most desirable residential locations.

Entrance Hall

2.03m x 4.35m

The entrance hall features original oak flooring, traditional wood-panelled walls and exposed ceiling beams, showcasing the property's charming 1931 character. The space benefits from a radiator, a staircase leading to the first-floor accommodation with a wooden balustrade, and original stained-glass windows with secondary glazing to the side elevation. A wooden entrance door provides access into the property, with further doors leading to the ground-floor rooms.

Front Reception

3.79m x 4.38m

The front reception room features laminated wood-effect flooring, a radiator and ample space for a range of freestanding furniture. This impressive room benefits from a raised ceiling, decorative ceiling coving, fitted storage cupboards with shelving above, and a large bay window to the front elevation. A wide curtained opening leads through to the adjoining living space, creating a versatile and sociable layout.

Living Room

4.6m x 4.24m

The living room features laminated wood-effect flooring, ample space for a range of freestanding living room furniture. The room showcases beautiful original 1931 wood panelling surrounding an impressive inglenook-style brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove, creating a charming focal point. Further features include two original stained-glass windows with secondary glazing positioned either side of the fireplace, decorative ceiling coving, a ceiling rose, two windows with a glazed door leading through to the dining room, with a wide opening providing access to the adjoining family room.

Family/ Dining Room

5.81m x 3.28m

The dining room offers a wonderful open-plan space with ample room for a large dining table and chairs, ideal for family dining and entertaining. The room benefits from Karndean flooring, impressive vaulted ceilings with exposed wooden beams, and a Velux roof window. The space flows seamlessly into the adjoining kitchen, while large glazed windows and French patio doors to the rear elevation provide views over the garden and direct access to the outdoor space.

Kitchen

3.65m x 8.14m

The custom-built craftsman kitchen is fitted with of wooden wall and base units with Iroko hardwood work surfaces, a stainless steel sink and a half with a drainer and a central island incorporating a Smeg five-burner gas hob with a vented De Dietrich extractor hood above. Further features include a range of fitted appliances, tiled splashbacks, Karndean flooring, and recessed ceiling spotlights. A separate breakfast area features vertical and triple radiators and ample space for additional freestanding appliances or breakfast bar. The room benefits from windows to the rear and side elevations, a door providing access to the side of the property and access to a useful pantry currently containing washing machine and vented tumble dryer, while the open-plan layout flows seamlessly into the adjoining family/dining room.

WC

2.05m x 1.2m

The ground floor WC is fitted with a low-level flush WC and a wall-mounted wash basin. The room benefits from partially tiled walls with contrasting decorative borders, a radiator, wood flooring, built-in storage cupboards and a window to the side elevation.

Landing

1.33m x 6.39m

The landing has carpeted flooring and provides access to the four bedrooms and family bathroom, along with access to the fully boarded and insulated loft with pull-down loft ladder.

Master Bedroom

3.54m x 5.03m

The master bedroom features original pine wooden flooring, a radiator and ample space for freestanding bedroom furniture. The room benefits from a range of Sliderobes fitted wardrobes with sliding doors, ceiling spotlights and a large bay window to the front elevation, incorporating original 1931 stained-glass detailing with secondary glazing. An internally insulated wall features recessed wall alcoves with display lighting.

Bedroom Two

3.31m x 3.44m

Bedroom Two features carpeted flooring, a radiator and ample space for a range of freestanding bedroom furniture. The room benefits from an impressive vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden beams, two Velux roof windows and a large UPVC double-glazed window to the rear elevation, offering views over the garden and adjacent Green Line nature trail.

Bedroom Three

3.81m x 3.82m

Bedroom Three features original pine wooden flooring, a radiator and ample space for a range of freestanding bedroom furniture. The room benefits from fitted wardrobes with louvred doors, and a UPVC double-glazed window to the rear elevation, overlooking the garden. One cupboard contains a vanity sink, currently unused.

En-Suite

0.96m x 2.15m

The en-suite is fitted with a three-piece suite comprising a shower enclosure with a wall-mounted shower, a wall-mounted wash basin and a low-level flush W/C. The room benefits from fully tiled walls, tiled flooring, electric underfloor heating, recessed ceiling spotlights and a frosted window to the side elevation.

Bedroom Four

3.07m x 3.04m

Bedroom four features laminate wood-effect flooring, a radiator and ample space for a range of freestanding bedroom furniture. The room benefits from fitted wardrobes with overhead storage cupboards, recessed ceiling spotlights and a window to the front elevation featuring original 1931 leaded glass with secondary glazing.

Bathroom

1.99m x 2.74m

The bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite comprising a panelled bath with an overhead electric shower and glass shower screen, a pedestal wash basin and a low-level flush W/C. The room benefits from partially tiled walls, porcelain wood-effect flooring with underfloor heating, a heated towel rail, an extractor fan, a frosted window to the side elevation and a skylight Velux window.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Broadband Speed - 1800Mpbs | Phone Signal – Mostly Good 4G / 5G coverage | Electricity – Mains Supply | Water – Mains Supply | Heating – Air Source Heat Pump | Sewage – Mains Supply | Flood Risk – No flooding in the past 5 years+ | Flood Risk Area - No| Construction – Brick | Mining Area – Located on a coalfield. No further mining report is currently required for this property according to Mining Remediation Authority records. | Accessibility – No | Other Material / Safety Issues – No known safety issues have been disclosed by the seller. | Any Legal Restrictions – No| Council Tax Band Rating - Rushcliffe Borough Council - Band E | Tenure: Freehold |

DISCLAIMER

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Front Garden

To the front of the property is a beautifully established garden featuring mature trees, shrubs and neatly maintained hedging, complementing the home's traditional brick façade with Tudor-style detailing and an impressive bay windows. A generous block-paved driveway extends along the side of the property, providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles and leading to a detached garage with an electric roller door. The property also benefits from a covered entrance porch, adding to its distinctive character and kerb appeal.

Rear Garden

To the rear of the property is a beautifully established and generously sized west-facing sunny garden backing on to the well-known West Bridgford Green Line nature trail. The garden features an extensive lawn surrounded by mature trees, shrubs and well-stocked planting borders. A spacious paved patio area provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, with direct access from the family/dining room through glazed doors. The garden also benefits from a raised stone planter, raised beds, and a variety of established fruit trees, creating a peaceful outdoor retreat. Enclosed by mature hedging and timber fencing, this impressive garden offers plenty of space for relaxing, entertaining and family activities.

Parking - Garage

17' 8" x 8' 4" (5.38m x 2.53m)

Parking - Driveway