4 bed detached house for sale

Henbury Road, Westbury-On-Trym, Bristol BS9

Period charm allied with contemporary living.

Description
A detached bath stone, bay fronted two storey family house of immense character and charm. Extensively renovated and to a high standard and offering a generous family footprint. Malpas Lodge has been the subject of an extensive refurbishment programme and provides both formal and informal living, a plethora of glass provides excellent solar gain and the outlook encapsulates the landscaped gardens which have been imaginatively designed and captures all of the sunny orientations. Notable inclusions include low maintenance double glazed sash windows, a comprehensive heating system, a beautifully appointed ergonomic kitchen and three generous bathroom suites.

Approached via the vestibule and solid front door there is a large and generous reception hall with tessellated tiled floor which extends through to the rear hall and there is a rising staircase with Mahogany turned handrail to the galleried landing above. There are two principal rooms, the drawing room includes a sweeping bay with extensive three quarter length sashes over the front elevation. There is a high ceiling with cornice and a feature fireplace with an inset fire. The dining room has a matching bay and ceiling cornice with an attractive herringbone floor and crittle style doors and surrounds which open directly through to the kitchen/living room. The kitchen has been ergonomically designed with a central island and a range of integrated appliances, these include four Siemens’ ovens, a Fisher & Paykel fridge-freezer and double dishwasher. The living area is bathed in light with electric velux top lights and sliding doors on two sides. Underfloor heating provides ambient warmth and this extends through to the snug room, there are also drop down blinds. The cellar includes CCTV and the solar with a buy back scheme and this also heats the hot water to reduce the energy costs. The first floor features four generous bedrooms, the primary bedroom has the benefit of a comprehensive en suite with free standing egg shaped bath and double width shower with drench head over. There is a walk in dressing room and the three remaining bedrooms which are generous in scale and offer differing orientations are well served by two comprehensive bathrooms.

Outside and to the front there are two ornamental lawns bisected by a pedestrian path to the front door and these are screened by an established Laurel hedge and bounded by a more recently planted Yew hedge. The carriage drive leads to the garage with a roller door for secure parking and beyond is a useful workshop area. The rear garden has been landscaped with shaped lawns on two sides of the house. There are Rose beds, Lavender bushes and established fruit trees, a Cherry and more recent additions include Wispy Silver Birches whilst the flower borders display a wide variety of year round colour. An extensive terrace, directly off the kitchen and snug provides al fresco dining and relaxed seating. There are two pedestrian gates either side with access to the front of the property.

Location
Malpas Lodge is ideally placed being within proximity of an array of shops in Westbury Village.

Landmarks include the Kingsweston Estate and Durdham Downs. There is a health and leisure club in Westbury On Trym as well as golf courses at Henbury and Shirehampton in addition to recreational playing fields.

There are schools, state and independent, primary and secondary within the environs. The A4018 is nearby and considered the main arterial road to Bristol’s Commercial Centre and the M5 motorway network.

Bristol has two mainline train stations, the nearest of which is Bristol Parkway with a number of services nationwide and Bristol Airport has scheduled flights to a number of European destinations.

Square Footage: 3,147 sq ft





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