7 bed detached house for sale

Marsh Common Road, Pilning BS35

Spanning over 4,164 sq ft, this spacious property has many possibilities, either as a wonderful home for a large family, an excellent HMO rental investment (subject to permission) or potentially a development opportunity for 5 x 2 bedroom terraced houses on the site (subject to planning permission). This impressive and spacious residence, accessed via a grand hallway with a striking staircase, beautifully blends original charm with versatile living. The ground floor offers a generous kitchen/diner, a large living room with additional kitchen facilities, one further reception rooms, a utility/shower room, and a bedroom with its own WC. Two additional ground floor bedrooms benefit from private entrances and en-suite bathrooms, making them ideal for guests, tenants, or for multi-generational living.

Upstairs, the first floor comprises six well-sized bedrooms served by three bath/shower rooms, offering ample accommodation for larger families or those seeking flexible space. The property also includes a detached studio/outbuilding complete with its own kitchen area, shower room, and mezzanine sleeping level—perfect for use as a guest suite, home office, or creative space.

Outside

Externally, the front garden is enclosed by stone walls and hedging, with a driveway providing parking for two vehicles. A larger parking area to the left accommodates approximately 8–10 cars. Gated access leads to a secure courtyard garden, ideal for pets and children, which opens onto the main garden—a spacious lawn with a covered patio area, perfect for alfresco dining or a hot tub, and enjoying open countryside views. An additional lawned garden sits behind the ground floor bedrooms with private entrances, enhancing the sense of privacy and space. Further benefits include a large workshop/store, boiler house, and oil tank, completing this exceptional and versatile property.

Situation

Located on the outskirts of the village of Pilning, the property benefits from both being on the doorstep of the fabulous South Gloucestershire countryside, offering wonderful outdoor pursuits including cycling and walking, whilst also being within an easy commute to Bristol or over the Severn Bridge to Wales. Pilning is one of the small number of well-regarded South Gloucestershire villages with excellent local amenities including St Peter’s Primary School as well as 2 pubs and a local shop. There are other excellent schools in the area including Tockington Manor, The Castle School in Thornbury and primary schools in Olveston, Alveston, Almondsbury and Thornbury. Transport links are excellent for the area, with easy access to the whole country via the M4 and M5 motorway network as well as Bristol City Centre via the M32. Bristol Airport is less than 20 miles away offering flights across the UK and Europe, nearby Bristol Parkway opens up fast train travel to London Paddington and there are local train services from Pilning and Severn Beach stations.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-60342

Additional Information

Local Authority: South Gloucestershire
Council Tax: Band E
Services: Mains water and electric, Oil boiler, Septic tank drainage.