Property description
A stunning and exceedingly spacious, 3 double bedroom Victorian period first floor apartment, of circa 1,350 sq. ft., with separate kitchen/breakfast room (15ft x 12ft), bay-fronted drawing room (24ft x 15ft), 28ft reception hall and drive-thru under cover off-street parking for one car. To be sold with no onward chain.A most impressive and stylish apartment with high ceilings and an abundance of period features combined seamlessly with an array of high quality contemporary additions. The apartment is perfectly situated, being close to both Whiteladies Road and Clifton Village. The quiet, residential road belies its proximity to the eclectic and vibrant bars, boutique shops and fantastic restaurants within walking distance, as well as more essential services such as banks, schools and larger supermarkets. Bristol is widely served by two mainline railway stations, and the property is some 4 miles from junction 17 of the M5 and 3 miles from junction 3 of the M32. Clifton Down train station is also just a short walk away and provides easy access to the city centre.
ACCOMMODATION
APPROACH:
wrought iron vehicular double gates with impressive gate pillars to either side open onto a tarmacadam driveway which leads via a drive through to the carport at the rear of the building. To one side of the driveway a pathway with steps ascending to the main front entrance door which is shared by just two apartments. Solid four-panelled wooden door with fanlight, telecom entry system, overhead light and wall mounted lantern lights to either side, opening to:-
COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL:
travertine tiled flooring, turning staircase ascending to the first floor with three multi-paned sash windows to the front elevation. Private four-panelled door with moulded architraves, opening to:-
RECEPTION HALL: - (28'0\" x 7'8\") (8.53m x 2.34m)
a glorious reception hall with mezzanine level at the far end which enjoys plenty of natural light via a large skylight window. Exposed wooden floorboards, tall moulded skirtings and simple moulded cornicing. Numerous inset ceiling downlighters, concealed radiator, wall mounted telecom entry and fitted bookshelving. Open walkway from the mezzanine level gives access to an inner hallway. Solid four-panelled doors with brass door furniture and moulded architraves, opening to:-
DRAWING ROOM: - (24'4\" x 15'9\") (7.41m x 4.80m)
a fabulous principal reception room, with virtually full width bay window to the front elevation providing south-westerly facing views across to open gardens via three large multi-paned upvc double glazed sash windows each with deep sills. Additional multi-paned sash windows to the side elevation. Chimney breast with decorative fireplace opening and recesses to either side. Exposed wooden floorboards, tall moulded skirtings, picture rail and simple moulded cornicing. Two radiators and four wall light points.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: - (15'0\" x 12'0\") (4.57m x 3.66m)
comprehensively fitted with an array of soft closing panelled base and eye level units with a combination of drawers and cabinets. Wooden worktop surfaces with matching upstands and pelmet lighting. Inset stainless steel sink with draining board to side and swan neck mixer tap over. Integral AEG appliances including 5 ring gas hob, stainless steel extractor hood with integral lighting and eye level electric double oven. Space for dishwasher and tall fridge/freezer. Exposed wooden floorboards, tall moulded skirtings and simple moulded cornicing. Large multi-paned upvc double glazed sash window to the front elevation, radiator, numerous inset ceiling downlighters, fitted bookshelving, glass splashback behind hob.
BEDROOM 1: - (15'3\" x 10'1\") (4.64m x 3.07m)
multi-paned upvc double glazed sash window to the rear elevation with deep sill and radiator below. Fitted bedroom furniture including a pair of double wardrobes, bedside cabinets and a chest of drawers. Tall moulded skirtings, picture rail, simple moulded cornicing and ornate ceiling rose with light point.
BEDROOM 2: - (13'9\" x 9'7\") (4.19m x 2.92m)
two multi-paned upvc double glazed sash windows to the rear elevation with deep sill and radiator below. Built-in wardrobes with ample hanging and shelving space plus further cupboards above. Moulded skirtings, simple moulded cornicing, two wall light points.
BEDROOM 3: - (15'3\" x 7'8\") (4.65m x 2.33m)
multi-paned upvc double glazed sash window to the rear elevation with a deep sill. Tall moulded skirtings, radiator, picture rail, simple moulded cornicing and ornate ceiling rose with light point.
From the mezzanine level which itself is a feature of the apartment by having a large skylight window over and fitted bookshelving, there is an open walkway with moulded architraves leading to:-
INNER HALLWAY:
double opening utility cupboard with space and plumbing for washing machine, slatted shelving over and wall mounted Worcester Bosch gas fired combination boiler which is on a tank feed system. Staircase ascending to the unconverted loft space which at present provides ideal storage with lighting and a skylight window. Four-panelled door with polished chrome door furniture and moulded architraves, opening to:-
FAMILY BATH/SHOWER ROOM/WC: - (11'0\" x 9'0\") (3.35m x 2.74m)
comprising: corner shower cubicle with low level shower tray, sliding glass doors and matching side panels, fully tiled surround and built-in shower unit with handheld shower attachment; twin ended freestanding bath with mixer tap; low level wc; contemporary sink set onto a vanity unit with wall mounted mirror. Obscure multi-paned upvc double glazed window to the rear elevation, two heated towel rails/radiators, fully tiled to dado height and flooring, simple moulded cornicing, inset ceiling downlighters, shaver point, extractor fan.
OUTSIDE
A tarmacadam driveway leads off Alexandra Road to the rear of the property where there is a CAR PORT shared between the three apartment owners. The left hand allocated parking space nearest to the wall belongs to the apartment.
IMPORTANT REMARKS
VIEWING & FURTHER INFORMATION:
available exclusively through the sole agents, Richard Harding Estate Agents, tel: 0117 946 6690.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS:
only items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Any other items such as carpets etc. are not included but may be available by separate arrangement.
TENURE:
it is understood that the property is leasehold for the remainder of an 898 year lease which commenced on 1 December 1973 with an annual ground rent of £1. This information should be checked by your legal adviser.
SERVICE CHARGE:
it is understood that at the time of writing these particulars that there is no formal monthly service charge. Maintenance costs of the building are shared between the owners of the three apartments when necessary. This information should be checked by your legal adviser.
PLEASE NOTE:
1.The photographs may have been taken using a wide angle lens.2.Any services, heating systems, appliances or installations referred to in these particulars have not been tested and no warranty can be given that these are in working order. Whilst we believe these particulars to be correct we would be pleased to check any information of particular importance to you. 3.We endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable but they should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. The seller does not make any representation or give any warranty in relation to the property and we have no authority to do so on behalf of the seller. 4.Please contact us before viewing the property. If there is any point of particular importance to you we will be pleased to provide additional information or to make further enquiries. We will also confirm that the property remains available. This is particularly important if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. 5.Any floor plans provided are not drawn to scale and are produced as an indicative rough guide only to help illustrate and identify the general layout of the property6.Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations, listed buildings or other consents have been obtained. These matters must be verified by any intending buyer7.Please be aware that firstly, areas of first priority (AFP) for schools do change and, secondly, just because a property is located within an AFP this does not mean schooling is guaranteed for resident children. Please make appropriate enquiries of the local authority to ensure you are fully aware of the exact position prior to exchange of contracts.
Property Features :
- Accommodation: reception hall, dual aspect drawing room, separate kitchen/breakfast room, 3 double
- Outside: shared driveway with carport situated at the rear of the building (1 allocated parking spa
- Upvc double glazed sash windows and gas central heating.
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