Florence Park | Westbury Park
For Sale
Situated along this much sought after tree lined road in Westbury Park; a beautifully renovated and extended 5 bedroom, 3 bath/ shower room, Edwardian period family house of character, circa 2,440 sq. ft., having stunning 40ft open-plan kitchen family entertaining space opening to a gorgeous south-westerly facing landscaped rear garden and driveway parking for two cars, within 100 metres of Westbury Park Primary School and 800 metres of Redland Green Secondary School (and within Redland Green School’s Area of First Priority for catchment).
A fine period residence (dating from 1903) situated along the tree lined section of Florence Park. The property has plenty of original features such as high ceilings, engineered wooden floorboards, period fireplaces and ornate moulded plasterwork. These blend seamlessly with some well-considered high quality modern improvements such as a modern extension with powder coated aluminium skylights, windows and bi-folding doors, and three luxurious and appointed bath/shower rooms.
Stylish shaker style kitchen with roll edged quartz worktops and single wall panel, Belfast style sink with Quooker mixer tap. Integral appliances including 5 ring induction hob, extractor hood, tall fridge, tall freezer, dishwasher, electric oven and combi microwave/oven.
To state the house has been renovated is an understatement having had a new roof with insulation and eleven solar panels; battery pack connecting to solar panels and solar iboost+ into hot water tank; replacement modern high performance wooden double glazed windows; new carpets and flooring throughout; second floor extension to create utility/laundry room with extensive storage, dorma-sink, new water cylinder, new boiler and central heating system; Hive controlled heating system; new radiators, triple glazed aluminium windows and high specification energy efficient kitchen appliances; solar controlled window Velux; and wood burner. In-built storage throughout property.
The neighbourhood has a great deal to offer. The nearby schools whether state or private are of an excellent standard and are highly regarded, these include Westbury Park Primary (100 metres), Redland Green Secondary School (800 metres), Badminton (950 metres) and Redmaids (1,350 metres). The local convenience store is a nearby Waitrose. Just a short walk away there is a fishmonger, two butcher's shops, cafes, good restaurants aplenty including Little French and Prego, a gastro pub, and many varied independent local shops to explore as well as the local library and independent cinema. Just a short stroll away is the Downs which offers 400 acres of recreational space as well as Redland Green.
Ground Floor: entrance vestibule, reception hall, sitting room, cloakroom/wc, semi open-plan kitchen family entertaining space.
First Floor: split level landing, principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, two additional double bedrooms, family bath/shower room.
Second floor: part galleried landing, two further double bedrooms (five in total), shower room, laundry/utility room.
Outside: driveway parking for two cars, landscaped south-westerly facing rear garden with sitting out area, stone built bike store and level section of lawn. Side access to front of the property.
A magnificent example of its type, this well located fully refurbished and modernised period home ticks all the boxes.
Property Features
- Situated along a prestigious tree-lined road in Westbury Park
- A beautifully renovated 5 double bedroom, 3 bath family home
- Circa 2,440 sq.ft
- 40ft open-plan kitchen family entertaining space
- South-westerly facing landscaped rear garden with bike store
- Within 100m of Westbury Park Primary & 800m of Redland Green Secondary
- Driveway parking for two cars with EV charger point
- New roof with insulation, reinforced joists and 11 solar panels
- Wooden double glazing & powded coated aluminium triple glazing to extension
- A remarkable house with little expense spared & finished to exacting standards
GROUND FLOOR
APPROACH:
solid wood panelled front door with brass door furniture, side panels and stained glass fanlight, opening to:-
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE:
tessellated tiled flooring, tall moulded skirtings, simple moulded cornicing, ceiling light point, coat hooks, shelving, storage cupboard. Part stained glass wood panelled door with side panels and overlight, opening to:-
RECEPTION HALL:
some 23ft in length, having an elegant turning staircase ascending to the first floor with handrail and ornately carved spindles, solid oak flooring, tall moulded skirtings, wall detailing, simple moulded cornicing, Victorian style radiator, ornate ceiling rose with light point, useful storage cupboards, understairs storage cupboard. Panelled doors with moulded architrave, opening to:-
SITTING ROOM: 16' 3'' x 14' 3'' (4.95m x 4.34m)
a gracious principal reception room having wide bay window to the front elevation comprising 4 wooden double glazed sash windows with plantation style shutters. Central period fireplace with inset wood burning stove set upon a granite hearth with ornately carved Carrara marble mantle piece. Recesses to either side of the chimney breast (both having fitted book shelving and double opening cupboards), solid oak flooring, tall moulded skirtings, dado rail, simple moulded cornicing, ornate ceiling rose, ceiling light point, Victorian style radiator.
CLOAKROOM/WC:
low level dual flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, tiled flooring, tiled walls to dado height, inset ceiling downlight, extractor fan.
OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN/FAMILY ENTERTAINING SPACE: 0' 0'' x 0' 0'' (0.00m x 0.00m)
loosely divided as follows:-
Playroom: 14' 3'' x 12' 9'' (4.34m x 3.88m)
central period fireplace with cast iron surround, slate hearth and an ornately carved Carrara marble mantle piece. Recesses to either side of the chimney breast (one with built in shelving), tiled flooring, tall moulded skirtings, Victorian style radiator, simple moulded cornicing, ornate ceiling rose with light point. Wide wall opening through to:-
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 26' 8'' x 18' 2'' (8.12m x 5.53m)
a stylish kitchen with shaker style base and eye level units combining drawers, cabinets, shelving and wine rack. Roll edged quartz worktop surfaces and panel to one wall with undermount double Belfast tyle sink with Quooker mixer tap. Island unit incorporating breakfast bar. Integral appliances including 5 ring induction hob with extractor hood over, tall fridge, tall freezer, dishwasher, electric oven, combi microwave/oven. Ample space for table and chairs, tall moulded skirtings, three Victorian style radiators, high sloping ceilings to the side and rear elevations with four Velux windows, inset ceiling downlights. Powder coated aluminium window with triangular overlight overlooking the rear garden, powder coated aluminium high performance triple glazed bi-folding windows to the side elevation and powder coated aluminium bi-folding doors overlooking and opening externally to the south facing rear garden.
FIRST FLOOR
SPLIT LEVEL LANDING:
tall moulded skirtings, simple moulded cornicing, ornate ceiling rose with light point, additional ceiling light point. Turning staircase ascending to the second floor enjoying natural light via a large Velux window. Panelled doors with moulded architraves, opening to:-
BEDROOM 1: 18' 9'' x 16' 4'' (5.71m x 4.97m)
wide bay window to the front elevation comprising four wooden double glazed sash windows with plantation shutters, ornate case iron fireplace with slate hearth and recesses to either side of the chimney breast, moulded skirtings, wall detailing, built in wardrobes with cupboards above, simple moulded cornicing, ornate ceiling rose with light point, three radiators. Panelled door with moulded architraves, opening to:-
En-Suite Shower Room/wc: 9' 2'' x 5' 5'' (2.79m x 1.65m)
walk in style shower with low level shower tray, glass screen, wall mounted shower unit, hand held shower attachment and an overhead waterfall style shower. Wash hand basin with mixer tap plus cupboards and drawers below. Low level dual flush wc with concealed cistern. Tiled flooring and majority tiled walls, opaque wooden double glazed sash window to the front elevation, heated towel rail/radiator, inset ceiling downlights, extractor fan, wall mounted mirror with integral lighting.
BEDROOM 2: 14' 4'' x 12' 8'' (4.37m x 3.86m)
a pair of wooden double glazed sash windows to the rear elevation enjoying a sunny south westerly orientation, ornate cast iron fireplace with slate hearth, recesses to either side of the chimney breast (one with built in wardrobes and cupboards above), moulded skirtings, simple moulded cornicing, radiator, ornate ceiling rose with light point.
BEDROOM 5: 11' 0'' x 10' 2'' (3.35m x 3.10m)
powder coated aluminium window overlooking the rear garden with sunny south westerly orientation. Built in wardrobe with cupboard above, moulded skirtings, radiator, ceiling light point, recessed shelving.
FAMILY BATH/SHOWER ROOM/WC:
panelled bath with mixer tap. Walk in style shower with shower screen, wall mounted shower unit, hand held shower attachment and an overhead waterfall tyle shower. Wash hand basin with mixer tap and pull out drawers below, tiled flooring and majority tiled walls, a pair of opaque wooden double glazed sash windows to the side elevation, heated towel rail/radiator, moulded skirtings, inset ceiling downlights, extractor fan.
SECOND FLOOR
PART GALLERIED LANDING:
part galleried over the stairwell with handrail and ornately carved spindles, enjoying plenty of natural light via the aforementioned Velux window, moulded skirtings, ceiling light point. Loft access with pull down ladder. At three-quarter landing there is a panelled door which opens to a utility/laundry room. Panelled doors opening to:-
BEDROOM 3:
a pair of part multi-paned wooden double glazed sash windows to the front elevation, painted ornate cast iron fireplace with slate hearth, moulded skirtings, exposed beams with high sloping ceiling, radiator, ornate ceiling rose with light point.
BEDROOM 4:
multi-paned wooded double glazed sash window to the rear elevation enjoying a sunny south westerly orientation. Ornate cast iron fireplace with slate hearth, moulded skirtings, high sloping ceiling with exposed beam, radiator, ceiling light point.
SHOWER ROOM/WC:
built in shower unit with wall mounted electric shower and hand held shower attachment, wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap, low level dual flush wc, tiled flooring and walls, high sloping ceiling with exposed beam and Velux window, inset ceiling downlights, extractor fan, heated towel rail/radiator.
UTILITY/LAUNDRY ROOM:
opaque upvc double glazed window to the side elevation, a wealth of built in storage cupboards ideal for family requirements, wood effect flooring, moulded skirtings, radiator, powder coated aluminium roof light, Belfast style sink with wall mounted hot and cold water taps and splashback tiling, inset ceiling downlights. Wall mounted Worcester Bosch gas fired combination boiler with hot water cylinder and pressurised tank. Space and plumbing for washing machine.
OUTSIDE
OFF-STREET PARKING:
permeable paved off-street parking for two cars with drop kerb license. Gated side access to:-
REAR GARDEN:
enjoying a sunny south-westerly orientation and a good amount of privacy. Immediately to the rear of the kitchen/family entertaining space there is a sunken patio with ample space for garden furniture, potted plants and barbequing etc. Stone built housing for Asgard bike store. A shallow flight of steps then ascends to the remainder of the garden which is level and principally laid to lawn with deep shrub borders to either side enclosed by cedar strip wood fencing with patioed area at the very end of the garden. Outside water tap and lighting.
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 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: F
