5 Bedrooms Detached house for sale in Gibbet Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol BS14 | £ 925,000

Property Description

A substantial individual detached residence which extends to approx. 3800 sq ft set and is in one of South Bristol most desirable locations on the cusp of town and country with outstanding southerly views across miles of open countryside. Viewing highly recommended.

* Designed to take full advantage of the outstanding setting * impressive reception hall * 2 reception rooms * kitchen/breakfast room * 5 bedrooms, 2 with en suite facilities * bathroom * integral annexe (easily incorporated in to the main accommodation * detached double garage * mature gardens of just over 1/2 acre *

directions: Leaving Bristol on the A37 proceed through Whitchurch village over the hump back bridge and take the next turning right into Norton Lane sign posted to Norton Malreward. Take the second turning on the left hand side into Gibbet Lane where the property will be found on the right hand side recognised by the for sale board. Gibbet Lane rejoins the A37.

This unique detached property is originally believed to date from the 1930's but has been significantly improved and extended over the years to provide extensive accommodation estimated at approximately 3800 sq ft set across two floors and designed with significant inherent versatility allowing it be suitable for accommodating a large family or dependent relatives within in the integral single story annexe.

On the ground floor the property is approached through a vestibule to a large impressive reception hall with doors leading off to principal ground floor rooms and a sweeping oak staircase rising to the first floor with a galleried landing above and useful walk in store room. A glazed screen with arch double doors leads to the well proportioned living room which enjoys panoramic views. A good size kitchen/breakfast room enjoys a similar aspect. There is a dining room together with two bedrooms and a family bathroom. A door from the hallway links to a self contained single storey annexe comprising a good size lounge/dining room, double bedroom, wet room and kitchen. This is ideal for independent relatives but equally can be incorporated within the main accommodation.

On the first floor there is a large master bedroom with panoramic views and en suite shower room and two further bedrooms, one of which has an en suite bathroom.

On the outside the property is set in a plot extending to in excess of half an acre with double electrically operated wrought iron gates leading from Gibbet Lane to a gravelled parking and turning area to one side of which is a large detached double garage. The driveway continues to the far side of the house where there is an extensive hard standing area. The formal gardens lie mainly to the rear and side with a full width sun terrace the perfect spot for alfresco entertaining and to appreciate the simply staggering views. There is a swimming pool to one side which is in need of some refurbishment while the gardens beyond are laid predominately to lawn with trees and shrubs.

Gibbet Lane is a rural although not isolated situation having easy access to the A37 and accessible to South Bristol, the village of Chew Magna and the town of Keynsham. The Cities of Bristol and Bath and Bristol Airport are within easy reach.

In fuller detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):

Ground floor

columned entrance porch: Double doors leading to

vestibule: Terrazzo flooring, coloured glazed inner door and side screen to

reception hall: 6.08m x 4.65m (19' 11" x 15' 3") A most impressive introduction to the property with marble tiled floor, dado, cornice ceiling and light roses. Impressive sweeping turning staircase leading to first floor with galleried landing above.

Large walk in storage cupboard: 3.10m x 1.83m (10' 2" x 6') Double glazed window.

Sitting room: 8.98m x 5.44m (29' 5" x 17' 10") Magnificent oak framed glazed screen to hallway with arched double doors, decorative cornice, double glazed bay window taking full advantage of the panoramic vista over miles of open countryside. Double glazed door to terrace and further double glazed windows with exceptional views. Attractive oak fireplace with marble inset and hearth.

Dining room: 4.66m x 3.16m (15' 3" x 10' 4") Two double glazed windows to side aspect. Attractive cast iron fireplace.

Kitchen/breakfast room: 5.59m x 5.46m (18' 4" x 17' 10") Cornicing and wood flooring. Extensively glazed with double glazed bay window with far reaching views and double glazed door to terrace. Further double glazed windows. The kitchen is furnished with an extensive range of fitted wall and floor units with wood trim work surfaces and tiled up stands, inset sink, Rangemaster cooker with extractor hood, space for dishwasher, built in refrigerator and dresser unit, breakfast bar.

Bedroom: 3.68m x 3.15m (12' x 10' 4") Double glazed window to side aspect. Presently used as a study with fitted desk unit. Boarded cast iron fireplace.

Bedroom: 3.81m x 3.71m (12' 5" x 12' 2") Double glazed window, cast iron fireplace.

Bathroom: 3.13m x 2.58m (10' 3" x 8' 5") Double glazed window to side aspect. Wood flooring. Suite of corner bath with tiled surrounds and mixer tap incorporating shower attachment, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin.

Annexe

kitchen: 3.63m x 3.46m (11' 10" x 11' 4") (Equally suitable as utility room). Wood flooring, double glazed window. Modern wall and floor units, stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for automatic washing machine, tiled chimney breast recess with adjacent alcove cupboard. Door to

lounge/dining room: 8.0m x 5.06m (26' 2" x 16' 7") reducing to 3.43m (11' 3") Two double glazed doors to outside and double glazed windows to two aspects.

Wet room Double glazed window. Low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and fully tiled shower area with floor drain and Triton independent electric shower.

Bedroom: 4.72m x 5.13m (15' 5" x 16' 9") Triple aspect with double glazed windows. Built in wardrobes (included in measurements).

First floor

galleried landing: Double glazed window with far reaching country views.

Bedroom: 7.62m x 5.34m (25' x 17' 6") reducing to 3.48m (11' 5") Double glazed windows to rear aspect with fabulous views across miles of open countryside. Double glazed velux style window to side aspect. Range of built in furniture comprising wardrobe, dressing table and storage (all included in measurements).

En suite shower room: Double glazed velux style window, tiled floor and half tiled walls. Low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and corner shower enclosure with thermostatic shower head.

Bedroom: 4.43m x 2.30m (14' 6" x 7' 6") Double glazed velux style window built into sloping roof line.

Bedroom: 5.47m x 3.13m (17' 11" x 10' 3") (to max). Double glazed window to front aspect and double glazed velux style window to side.

En suite bathroom: Double glazed velux style window. Suite of bath with folding shower screen and thermostatic shower above, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin.

Outside

The property has a walled boundary to Gibbet Lane with double electrically operated wrought iron gates leading to a cerney gravelled driveway, parking and turning area. Large detached double garage 6.84m x 5.70m (22' 5" x 18' 8") roller entrance door, power and light connected, window and door.

The property is set within in a large plot extending in total to approximately 0.58 acres. The driveway leads to a further extensive area of hardstanding to the side of the property suitable for accommodating additional vehicles, caravan, boat etc while the garden lies mainly to the rear and side of the property. To the rear it adjoins open countryside with far reaching rural views. There is an impressive full width paved sun terrace which spans the rear of the property and a swimming pool to one side (in need of refurbishment). The gardens themselves are laid predominately to lawn with borders stocked with shrubs and bushes and a number of trees. There is a timber garden store included in the sale. The photographs barely do justice to the super views which are enjoyed from the garden and terrace.

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