3 bed detached house for sale

Knole Park, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32

Beautifully renovated Grade II lodge offering vaulted living space, flexible bedroom accommodation, landscaped gardens and off street parking at the gateway to Knole Park.

Description

A thoughtfully renovated Grade II listed lodge providing versatile accommodation arranged over two floors, further benefiting from listed building consent for a single storey side extension to create a modern glass kitchen extension (ref: Pp/0715/hh).

A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully renovated Grade II listed lodge set at the entrance to Knole Park. The property offers flexible living space including a striking vaulted sitting room, well arranged kitchen and three bedrooms across two floors. Set within a landscaped 0.17 acre plot, the gardens provide privacy, seating areas and space for family use, complemented by off street parking and a highly accessible village location. The property also benefits from listed building consent for a single storey side extension, designed as a modern glass kitchen addition. The approved scheme preserves the integrity of the Grade II listed building while introducing a contemporary glazed element to enhance the ground floor accommodation, granted under application reference pp/0715/hh.

• Standout features include a vaulted dual aspect sitting room, exposed stonework, original timber detailing and a ground floor bedroom.

• Landscaped gardens extending to approximately 0.17 acres with lawned areas and seating terraces.

• Gravelled driveway providing off street parking for multiple vehicles, positioned discreetly to the side of the property.

• Sought after Almondsbury location with village amenities and excellent transport links.

The living room
A striking vaulted living room forms the heart of the home. The space is defined by exposed stonework and revealed timber structure, creating a characterful setting that reflects the building’s historic origins. Dual aspects provide outlooks across the gardens, while the open layout allows for a variety of seating arrangements without compromising flow. The scale and architectural detail combine to deliver a room of genuine presence and versatility.

The kitchen
The well planned kitchen is arranged to maximise practicality and day to day use. The layout provides ample preparation surfaces alongside a full range of storage, with space for freestanding appliances where required. A rear facing window offers an outlook across the garden, while direct access to the utility room enhances functionality and supports everyday living.

The ground floor shower room
A contemporary ground floor shower room providing well considered facilities to serve both the principal bedroom and main living areas. The space is arranged to accommodate a walk in shower, wash basin and WC within a compact and efficient layout. A window allows for natural ventilation, while durable finishes support practical day to day use.

The primary bedroom
A substantial ground floor bedroom offering generous proportions and a distinctive sense of character. Exposed stonework and original timber beams define the space, reflecting the historic fabric of the building while allowing for a flexible arrangement. A freestanding bath is positioned within the room, creating a practical and self contained suite supported by the nearby shower room.

The second bedroom
A generous first floor bedroom defined by its pitched ceiling and exposed timber framework, creating a distinctive and character rich space. Stonework walls and original structural details reflect the heritage of the building while allowing for a comfortable bedroom arrangement. The room’s proportions support additional storage or occasional seating, with a layout that remains practical beneath the sloping rooflines.

The third bedroom
A comfortable first floor bedroom offering a practical and adaptable layout. The room provides ample space for a double bed along with additional storage, making it well suited to guests, a nursery or home working. Windows overlook the surrounding grounds, while the room’s proportions allow it to function easily as a full time bedroom without compromise.

The bathroom
A well appointed first floor bathroom providing a comprehensive range of facilities arranged within a generous footprint. The room incorporates a freestanding bath alongside a separate walk in shower, supported by twin wash basins and a WC to accommodate everyday use with ease.

The garden
The property sits within an established and thoughtfully landscaped plot extending to approximately 0.17 acres, arranged to offer a balance of lawned areas, planting and defined seating spaces. Stone boundaries and mature trees provide a strong sense of privacy, while a paved terrace creates a natural setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. The garden also incorporates a dedicated children’s play area, making it well suited to family life.

Planning application
The property further benefits from listed building consent for a single storey side extension, approved under application reference pp/0715/hh. The consented scheme proposes a contemporary glazed kitchen addition positioned to the side of the lodge, creating a larger kitchen and dining space with a strong connection to the garden. The design has been carefully considered to complement the historic fabric of the Grade II listed building while introducing a modern architectural element.

Location

Set at the entrance to the private enclave of Knole Park, the property occupies a prominent and characterful position within the sought after village of Almondsbury. The village offers a strong sense of community alongside everyday amenities including a village shop, public houses, church and medical facilities.

A wider range of shopping, dining and leisure options can be found at Cribbs Causeway, while Aztec West provides nearby employment opportunities.

The location is particularly well placed for commuting, with straightforward access to the M4 and M5 motorway networks and onward routes into Bristol, South Gloucestershire and beyond. A selection of well regarded schools are available in the surrounding area, making the setting appealing for both families and professionals.

Services

The property benefits from underfloor heating throughout the ground floor with radiators serving the first floor, all supplied via an air source heat pump providing space heating and domestic hot water. Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected, and broadband availability supports everyday connectivity.

Broadband Speed: Ultrafast broadband available. Download speeds up to 1800 Mbps and upload speeds up to 220 Mbps (source: Ofcom checker).

Mobile Coverage: Likely available from Three, EE, O2 and Vodafone (source: Ofcom checker).

Flood Risk (Long-term forecast): According to the Environment Agency’s long-term flood risk data, the property is currently at very low risk for river and surface water flooding.

Fees

Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange

A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold Subject to Contract. The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange of Contracts.

The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the Buyer withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for one or more of the following reasons:

1. Any significant material issues which individually are more than 1% of the agreed purchase price and are highlighted in a survey and were not evident or drawn to the attention of you, the Buyer, prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.
2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title.
3. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain.
4. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.

The reservation fee will be 0.5% of the accepted offer price for offers below £800,000 and 1% for offers of £800,000 or over. This fee, unless specified otherwise, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed.

Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and/or the reservation fee retained. For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property. The reservation fee will not be refunded where there is an inability on the part of the Buyer to raise any required mortgage after the Memorandum of Sale is completed.

Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all reservation fees outlined above.