18 Knoll HillSneyd Park | Bristol | BS9 1RA

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* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Seller InsightThis detached four-bedroom family home, which has an integrated single garage, is located on the north-west side of Bristol’s attractive public open space, Durdham Down.

Originally built in the 1930s, the house was later extended and has since undergone a complete and sympathetic refurbishment by the current owners.

The owners bought the property just over three years ago, having been attracted by both the size of the property and its position. The house was in need of a complete update, including windows, doors and flooring; the owners replaced a large conservatory at the rear with a new roofed extension that provides a refurbished wrap-around kitchen and family room, where bi-folding doors open to the garden, and folding doors give access to the lounge. The utility room, which had been added at an earlier date, needed a plaster skim to eliminate a former external wall, as well as refurbishment to match the new kitchen. On the first floor, a second en suite shower room was added and bathroom facilities were updated throughout.

There are well-maintained gardens to the front and rear; the front includes a rockery that possibly dates from the 1930s. Adjoining the house at the back is an extensive decked area that has been added by the owners, while the remainder is laid mainly to lawn with some mature trees at the far end. Tall trees on the north side were removed and replaced with fencing to bring more light into the garden, which remains completely private and is not overlooked. It offers plenty of space for ball games or a marquee but may also provide a keen gardener with scope for further development.

The property is within easy reach of the popular Durdham and Clifton downs, Bristol Zoo and the Whiteladies Road with its bars, restaurants, Waitrose store, and Clifton Down Shopping Centre. While set in a quiet residential area, the house is also perfectly poised for access to the city centre, having bus stops just a short walk away; Bristol’s central retail amenities include the Cabot Circus shopping centre and there are excellent rail and road links, particularly to London.

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An exceptional detached family home, arranged over two floors with planning consent for a loft conversion. Recently extended to the rear, the house has been extensively refurbished and finished to an exacting standard throughout.

• Detached family home• Entrance hall • Stunning kitchen / dining / family room• Sitting room• Study / snug• Utility room• Cloakroom• Master bedroom with en-suite shower room• Guest bedroom with en-suite shower room• Two further bedrooms• Family bathroom• Extensive loft with planning consent for two further bedrooms and a bathroom• Off-street parking and deep front garden• Single garage

• Superb rear garden and decked terrace

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SituationKnoll Hill is situated in a sought after position within 0.2 miles of The Downs presenting an ideal lifestyle opportunity for families of all ages.

There are nearby shops (0.9 miles) in the village of Stoke Bishop with Clifton Village just over a mile away, and Whiteladies Road giving access to the city centre. Transport links are excellent, with J17 of the M5 (Cribbs Causeway) some 4.8 miles away, and J18a of the M5 just 4.8 miles to the west. Temple Meads (4.3 miles) provides regular train services to London and the wider national rail network.

Local schools include Badminton School for Girls, Clifton College and Clifton High School; as well as Redmaids School and Bristol Grammar School. Sporting facilities can be found nearby at David Lloyd gym and tennis centre in Westbury on Trym, with many miles of wooded walking & bike trails in nearby Ashston Court and Leigh Woods – not to mention the 400 acres of The Downs accessed a short distance from the house.

18 Knoll Hill is an exceptional family home, sympathetically extended and recently refurbished by the current owners to an exacting standard throughout, providing buyers with a turn-key opportunity to move straight in and enjoy the fabulous space, natural light and flexible family layout. High quality features such as the Porcelanosa kitchen and bathrooms, Amtico flooring and carefully crafted oak doors create a bespoke look and reinforce the individual nature and high quality of the finish.

Recently extended to the rear, as well as refurbished throughout, the stunning family kitchen opens up to provide an expanse of dining space, along with a light filled family room with bi-fold doors opening straight out onto the decked terrace and into the superb garden beyond.

Throughout, attention to detail is paramount – with electric blinds hidden in the Velux windows (ideal on hot, sunny days), and a welcoming yet low maintenance Amtico floor flowing from the generous entrance hall into the kitchen, family room and sitting room. The Porcelanosa kitchen is complete with excellent storage solutions, along with integrated Neff appliances, American style fridge, wine cooler, polished granite work surfaces and breakfast bar.

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Opening up from the family room via glazed bi-fold doors, as well as accessed via the entrance hall is a charming sitting room; perfect for adults to claim when the children have gone to bed, and finished with a stone fire surround and coal effect gas fire. On the opposite side of the hall is a generous study, snug or children’s playroom – with views up the driveway. In addition, there is a well-equipped utility room with a rear door into the garden, and a beautifully finished cloakroom, complete with low level w.c and wash basin.

Upstairs the high quality of workmanship remains, with four bedrooms accessed from the first floor landing, and reached via a newly refurbished staircase. At each end of the landing is a well-proportioned bedroom suite (with particularly fine views from bedroom two); each finished with a Porcelanosa shower room complete with over-size shower trays, heated towel ladders and tiled floors. Each of the shower rooms has opaque double glazed windows, as does the superbly appointed family bathroom. This serves bedrooms three and four, and is finished with a panelled bath with an integrated thermostatic shower above, heated towel ladder and tiled floor.

Above the landing is access to a generous loft space. This has planning consent (PP-04611002) to be converted into two bedrooms sharing a separate bathroom – perfect for a growing family, or for those who wish to add their own mark to this already stunning family home.

OutsideApproached via Knoll Hill, and set back behind a deep front garden, there is enough parking to the front of the house for several vehicles along with access to the single garage, which is complete with power, light and rear door to the garden.

To the rear, there is a stunning family garden with superb views to the west. Fully enclosed but exposed to catch much of the day’s sun it is laid mostly to lawn with a large deck terrace – perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining – accessed from the kitchen / family room. To the bottom of the garden is a storage shed and covered veranda, screened by mature conifers and a Holm Oak, behind which is an area perfect for further hidden storage and composting.

Services All mains services connected. Post code BS9 1RALocal Authority Bristol City Council: Tel 0117 922 2000

Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with Agents Fine & Country Bristol. Tel 0117 973 3081

DirectionsFrom the Fine & Country Bristol office, proceed north along Whiteladies Road and across The Downs onto Stoke Hill. At the traffic lights, turn left onto Downleaze and the third turning right onto Ivywell Road. At the crossroads, turn left onto The Avenue and continue until it dips down into Knoll Hill. No. 18 is a short distance along on the right hand side.

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 700540 RegisteredOffice: Andrews Estate Agents Ltd, The Clockhouse, Bath Hill, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 Printed 16/2/16

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Fine & CountryTel: +44 (0)117 973 3081bristol@fineandcountry.com147 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2QT

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