Property description
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Forming an important part of Winterbourne history and built in 1789 as a purpose built hat factory, an industry that functioned in the area for almost 300 years and now bursting with a superb combination of character and up to date contemporary living the property offers four reception rooms, conservatory, modern fitted kitchen, cellar/playroom and cellar/cinema room, master bedroom with dressing room and ensuite, bathroom with ball and claw feet bath and separate shower cubicle, gardens, double detached garage.
SURROUNDING AREA Winterbourne is a large village situated on the north side of Bristol, with an array of facilities including a Bank, local Co-Op Store, Post Office, Hair Dressers, Opticians, Library, Doctors Surgery and Dentists. The village is partially surrounded by woodland and fields, with lots of footpaths and bridleways criss-crossing the countryside, including the popular Frome Valley Walkway. A large duck pond overlooking the Frome valley provides a relaxing spot for fishing, or feeding the ducks and geese, and a public nature reserve is a pleasant area for dog walkers.
There are a number of primary schools in the Winterbourne area, including an independent Prep School. Secondary and Sixth Form education can be found at The Ridings' Federation Winterbourne International Academy.
Winterbourne is about 2 miles from the M5 and M32 and 5 miles from the M4. The main line railway station is within a 2 mile drive at Bristol Parkway. Bristol airport is approximately 15 miles to the south. Bristol City Centre is approximately 7 miles away.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY Victorian style clay tiled floor.
STUDY 13' 3" x 12' 0" (4.04m x 3.66m) Two fitted bookcases with cupboards under, open fireplace (suitable for open fires).
LOUNGE 13' 3" x 12' 0" (4.04m x 3.66m) Fireplace with cast iron wood burning stove, walk through to conservatory.
CONSERVATORY 13' 3" x 10' 10" (4.04m x 3.3m) Of hardwood effect PVCu double glazed construction.
SNUG 12' 4" x 12' 1" (3.76m x 3.68m) Fireplace with cast iron wood burning stove, cupboard housing Vaillant gas fired boiler supplying central heating and domestic hot water, solid oak floor.
KITCHEN 16' 5" x 10' 0" (5m x 3.05m) Full depth pantry for integrated refrigerator, granite worksurfaces, island unit, Neff induction hob with electric air recirculator over, Neff steam oven and grills, Neff integrated dishwasher, space for automatic washing machine, separate integrated freezer, corner unit with complicated shelves.
DINING ROOM 16' 7" x 11' 10" (5.05m x 3.61m) Fireplace, gas point, beamed ceiling.
CELLAR/PLAYROOM 11' 6" x 10' 9" (3.51m x 3.28m)
CELLAR/CINEMA ROOM 15' 6" x 10' 1" max. (4.72m x 3.07m)
BEDROOM ONE 13' 2" x 12' 1" (4.01m x 3.68m) Three banks of fitted wardrobes, double panel radiator.
DRESSING ROOM 6' 9" to wardrobe door x 6' 0" (2.06m to wardrobe door x 1.83m) Double panel radiator.
ENSUITE Back to wall w.c., vanity basin set in vanity bar, double width shower cubicle with glass sliding door and matching side screen, fully tiled walls, thermostastic shower valve, chrome plated towel heater.
BEDROOM TWO 13' 3" x 12' 2" (4.04m x 3.71m) Airing cupboard with foam lagged hot water storage tank and electric immersion heater, access to loft.
BEDROOM THREE 13' 0" x 12' 1" (3.96m x 3.68m)
BEDROOM FOUR 9' 3" x 9' 1" (2.82m x 2.77m) Access to loft.
FAMILY BATHROOM 12' 2" x 8' 9" (3.71m x 2.67m) Freestanding bath with ball and claw feet, side filling shower/mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled w.c., shower cubicle with glass door, fully tiled walls, Mira Event XS electric shower heater, recessed ceiling spotlights.
GARDEN FRONT Facing due East. Yellow flint stone driveway accessed via five bar gate leading to double detached garage, mature trees and shrubs.
DOUBLE DETACHED GARAGE Two up and over doors, power and light.
GARDEN REAR Facing due West. Fully enclosed and private, including stone built barbecue on original flagstone patio.
GENERAL TENURE: Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND: F
METERED WATER SUPPLY: NO
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING: E
EXACT AGE OF PROPERTY: 1789
TOTAL FLOOR AREA: 233m2