Arley Hill | Cotham
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Behind an unassuming gate lies this elegant, hidden gem. As you meander up the secret, enclosed front garden path you catch your first glimpse of this tranquil, artistic haven that certainly has the wow factor. A truly unique, light filled, semi-detached 4/5 bedroom, 2 reception room family home is currently owned by creative professionals, who have sensitively and comprehensively renovated and extended to compliment today’s modern living standards. Superbly located in the heart of Cotham, this original Victorian villa blends traditional charm with contemporary flair, where beautiful design, family warmth and comfort is evident in every gorgeous space. Boasting an airy, traditional lounge, a stunning open plan kitchen-dining area, spectacular master bedroom suite, ample bathrooms, private, secluded front and rear gardens plus garage, this house is a must see.
Arranged over four floors with the accommodation predominantly on the ground and first floors.
Perfectly located close to cultural and city attractions. Convenient to both Redland and Montpelier train stations, Cotham Gardens, Gloucester Road and Cheltenham Road. Bannatyne’s leisure centre and Cotham tennis courts are a moment’s walk away. The BRI is a 15 minute walk. 5 minute walk to major bus routes.
In addition to a single rear garage, the property is situated within the CM Residents’ parking zone.
Recently installed double glazed sash windows, a natural Welsh slate roof and newly installed boiler and water tank.
Two new bathrooms installed in 2024.
Spectacular views from the top floor with panoramic cityscape vistas.
No onward chain.
Property Features
- Elegant 4/5 bedroom Victorian Villa
- Exquisitely renovated & stylishly decorated
- Traditional period features blended expertly with contemporary flair
- Spacious & versatile accommodation
- Stunning open plan kitchen/dining/living space
- Spectacular principal bedroom suite with panoramic city views
- Attractive & secluded front & rear gardens
- Garage parking accessed via Brookfield Lane
- Convenient Cotham location close to so much
- No onward chain
GROUND FLOOR
APPROACH:
stone pillared entrance with large, bow top painted wooden gate opens to an attractive garden path running alongside the private front garden, and down the side of the house to wide wooden panelled period door, opening to:-
RECEPTION HALL:
central hall flanked by opposing doors to reception room and kitchen area, door ahead leads down to the lower ground floor. Radiator, high ceilings with ceiling mouldings, varnished wooden flooring and original turning staircase rising to the first floor.
SITTING ROOM: 15' 1'' x 13' 1'' (4.59m x 3.98m)
high ceiling with ceiling mouldings and central ceiling rose, polished wooden flooring, wide angled bay window with wood framed double glazed sash windows overlooking the front garden, cast iron insert fireplace with living flame gas fire, wooden surround and slate hearth, bespoke built-in shelving and cabinets to either side of the chimney breast. Two low level radiators.
SNUG: 13' 0'' x 11' 0'' (3.96m x 3.35m)
open plan with adjacent kitchen but described and measured separately. Dimmer switch LED lighting, bioethanol fuelled stove set into large statement fireplace, porcelain tiled flooring with underfloor heating and bespoke sliding wooden doors conceals a substantial storage area along one wall with lighting and power.
KITCHEN/ DINING ROOM: 31' 10'' x 12' 5'' (9.70m x 3.78m)
measured as one but described separately as follows:-
Kitchen:
natural light from front elevation via wood framed double glazed sash windows set into bay overlooking front garden path as well as double glazed atrium roof. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating continues. Large central island with rounded edge Corian worktops with lit, undercounter seating along breakfast bar, built-in storage and undercounter units along with integrated appliances including wine cooler, freezer, Neff induction hob with ceiling mounted extractor fan. Fitted kitchen eye and base level units along external wall with matching rounded edged Corian worktops and inset stainless steel sink and drainer with adjustable hose mixer tap and full-length glass splashback. Integrated appliances include Liebherr larder fridge, Bosch dishwasher, matching Neff microwave and double Neff electric oven. Colour changing remote controlled light feature, undercounter and floor level lighting, large chalk board feature.
Dining Room:
large extension to the main building with natural light via bi-folding brushed aluminium double glazed doors. Six double glazed Velux skylights set into both sides of roof pitch and two large apex windows to front and rear bring beautiful light and shadow in throughout the day. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating continues. Ample space for dining and lounging furniture. Wired Bose sound system and speakers.
UTILITY ROOM: 7' 0'' x 5' 5'' (2.13m x 1.65m)
tiled flooring with underfloor heating continues, glazed internal door provides borrowed natural light, roll edged worksurface with composite sink with adjustable hose mixer tap and tiled splashback, undercounter units and space and plumbing for two kitchen appliances. Clothes airer on pulley system mounted to ceiling. Loft access hatch with drop down ladder opens to a part boarded storage space with lighting.
SHOWER ROOM/WC:
stylish shower room with natural light from Velux skylight, low level shower tray to walk-in shower area with screen, shelf, tiled walls, oversized rain head shower with additional shower attachment from mains fed system, wc with concealed cistern, wall hung handbasin unit with splashback tiling, large fixed wall mirror, shaving socket, picture light, shelving, extractor fan and mains fed heated towel rail.
STUDY/BEDROOM 4: 11' 1'' x 10' 10'' (3.38m x 3.30m)
twin aluminium double glazed patio doors open onto the rear garden, wood framed double glazed Velux skylight above with remote control blind. Mezzanine above suspended ceiling covers half of the room providing storage space above. Painted large panel flooring with underfloor heating.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING:
painted wooden turning staircase rises to first floor. Three doors radiate from the rectangular landing, with further painted staircase rising to the second floor.
BEDROOM 2: 15' 0'' x 13' 0'' (4.57m x 3.96m)
wood framed double glazed sash windows to front elevation set into bay with abundant tree and pleasant architectural street scene views and radiator below. Limestone fireplace, mantle and surround with cast iron insert, living flame gas fire and slate hearth. Bespoke built-in wooden wardrobes either side of chimney breast and further pair along internal wall, one with ample slatted shelving and radiator which creates a heated linen cupboard. Ceiling moulding and painted wooden floor.
BEDROOM 3: 12' 7'' x 11' 0'' (3.83m x 3.35m)
wood framed sash windows to side and rear elevations with pleasant views, radiator. Painted wooden floor.
BATHROOM/WC:
beautiful family bathroom, wood framed double glazed window to side elevation, low level shower tray to walk-in shower area with glass screen, tiled walls, oversized rain head shower with additional shower attachment from mains fed system. WC with concealed cistern, wall hung handbasin unit with mixer tap and splashback tiling. Huge, fixed wall mirror, shaving point, picture light, shelving, LED spotlights, extractor fan and mains fed heated towel rail. Inset Bette steel bath with mixer tap with shower attachment and complimentary painted bath panel.
SECOND FLOOR
LANDING:
painted turning staircase leads directly into:-
BEDROOM 1: 17' 7'' x 12' 7'' (5.36m x 3.83m)
occupying the entire top floor of the property; a substantial principal bedroom with large aluminium double glazed dormer with two triangular windows to side and full width sliding windows to rear elevation offering panoramic cityscape views, radiator below, built-in cupboards with storage on both sides. Bespoke built-in bedhead with wooden top and recessed shelving with pocket sockets to each side. Door accessing airing cupboard with hanging rail and wooden slatted shelving and underfloor heating controls, also housing Worcester combi boiler (installed 2020). Dimmer switch with LED downlighting, built-in wardrobes with varnished ribbed wooden doors and an oversized sliding mirrored pocket door opens to:-
En-Suite Bath/Shower Room/WC:
luxurious en-suite with honeycomb tiled floor with underfloor heating, low level shower tray to walk-in shower area with screen and recessed shelf, tiled walls, oversized rain head shower with additional shower attachment from mains fed system. Grohe WC with concealed cistern, wall hung vanity unit with large handbasin and mixer tap, free standing double ended bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, mains fed heated towel rail, alcove with cupboard, shelving and remote control mood lighting. Two large double glazed Velux skylights with integrated blinds. Two tiled access panels, one leading to boarded under eaves storage area, one giving access to water tank.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
From the reception hall, a door with turning oak and stone staircase with integrated lighting descend directly down into:-
BEDROOM 5/MEDIA ROOM: 14' 2'' x 13' 1'' (4.31m x 3.98m)
with natural light via double glazed wood framed door leading out to lower front courtyard and further lightwell to side elevation. LED downlights, alcove beside closed chimney breast with lighted wooden shelving. Wired surround sound and ceiling speakers.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDEN:
very attractive front lawn with south-westerly orientation which is beautifully screened by a mixture of established hedging, mature trees and bedded borders and rockery; as such is a highly useable, secluded space. Wooden recycling bin storage shed, external power sockets and tap.
LOWER FRONT COURTYARD: 7' 6'' x 3' 10'' (2.28m x 1.17m)
accessed from media room with outside lighting and decorative Victorian style tiled flooring.
REAR GARDEN: 25' 8'' x 25' 0'' (7.82m x 7.61m)
garden designer created, contemporary square shaped north-easterly facing rear garden with open aspect helping to provide excellent levels of sun throughout the day. Extensively landscaped around a central lawn, the patio area with porcelain tiles provides a seamless connection to the internal dining area Raised bed borders with themed and established planting create a tranquil oasis in the heart of the city. Two wooden clad seating areas in opposing corners offer both wonderful relaxing and social opportunities. One, a herb lined dining area, the other a spectacular lounging area with a low, built in table with removable top to reveal the large stone firepit. Feature Welsh slate wall and external power sockets. Slatted wooden gate to side return storage area, external tap and additional power sockets. Several, remote controlled, bespoke lighting features create atmosphere after dark . A stone chipped pathway leads to slate steps down to a rear access gate opening to a rear cobbled access lane. Double glazed wooden rear pedestrian door opens into:-
GARAGE: 16' 5'' x 9' 0'' (5.00m x 2.74m)
pitched roof, wood framed double glazed Velux skylight, concrete hardstanding floor, two mezzanine storage areas, power, water tap, lighting and up and over door.
IMPORTANT REMARKS
VIEWING & FURTHER INFORMATION:
available exclusively through the sole agents, Richard Harding Estate Agents.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS:
only items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Any other items are not included but may be available by separate arrangement.
TENURE:
it is understood that the property is Freehold. This information should be checked with your legal adviser.
LOCAL AUTHORITY INFORMATION:
Bristol City Council. Council Tax Band: E