2 bed bungalow for sale

Southernwood, Gillets Hill Lane, Temple Cloud, Bristol BS39

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Discover a rare opportunity in Temple Cloud with this charming 1930s detached bungalow, offered without an onward chain. Occupying a generous plot, this home presents an exciting prospect for those looking to modernise and create a bespoke living space with picturesque views over Hollow marsh towards the Mendips. The property has been cherished by the same family since 1959 and retains many character features which are wonderful to see and can be blended with modern style of living after a programme of renovations.

Step inside to find a welcoming hallway featuring traditional wooden doors and tiled flooring. The heart of this home is the expansive L-shaped living/dining room, a bright and airy space benefiting from a dual aspect outlook. Single glazed French doors open to the rear garden, while sash windows to the rear and side invite abundant natural light. A classic fireplace with a stone surround and open fire provides a cosy focal point, perfect for relaxing evenings.

The kitchen, with its practical layout, includes a range of wall and base units, laminate work surfaces, and a dual drainer sink. With spaces for a cooker, fridge, and washing machine, along with a floor-mounted Worcester oil boiler, it's ready for contemporary upgrades. A convenient lean-to offers additional versatile space.

This bungalow features two well-proportioned double bedrooms, both offering varnished wooden floorboards and sash windows, creating a sense of character and warmth. The shower room is equipped with a double shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, and a low level WC. A fantastic bonus is the converted loft room, accessible by ladder, providing extra functional space with a dormer window, power, light, and eaves storage.

Outside, the property boasts matured gardens surrounding the bungalow. The front garden is enclosed by stone walls and hedges, featuring a lawn, a variety of shrubs and flowers, and a charming pond with a water fountain. A glazed veranda at the front offers an ideal spot to enjoy the garden views. The rear garden is a private patio area, complete with an outside tap and a block-built shed. Adding to the unique appeal is a separate parcel of land located directly behind the property. This overgrown area offers significant potential, as seen with neighbours, for additional gardens, a garage, or extra parking.

Parking is ample, with a single garage and a shingle driveway within the front garden, secured by double gates. An additional parking space belonging to the property is conveniently located across the track.

Location

Located in Temple Cloud, the property benefits from a peaceful village setting while retaining easy access to surrounding areas. This is a unique opportunity to shape a cherished pre-war bungalow into a home designed for modern living, blending timeless character with personalised comfort.

Hallway

Traditional wooden door with obscure glazing to the front aspect, storage shelves and a tiled flooring with a wooden door leading into the living room.

Living/Dining Room - 7.27m x 7.16m max l-Shaped(23'10" x 23'5")

Single glazed French doors and windows to the rear aspect, single glazed sash windows to the rear and side aspects, coved ceiling, picture rail, four wall mounted lights, fire place with a stone surround, slate hearth and an open fire, three radiators and television aerial.

Kitchen - 2.99m x 2.82m (9'9" x 9'3")

Door to the side aspect and two single glazed windows to the side and rear aspects, one is a sash window, cupboard housing the consumer unit, a range of wall and base units with laminate work surfaces, stainless steel sink with a duel drainer, extractor hood, spaces for a cooker, fridge and washing machine, floor mounted Worcester oil boiler and tiled flooring.

Lean too - 3.13m x 1.52m (10'3" x 4'11")

Door into with a single glazed window surround, corrugated plastic roof, radiator and concrete floor.

Bathroom - 2.06m x 1.7m (6'9" x 5'6")

Obscure single glazed sash window to the rear aspect, extractor fan, partially tiled walls, radiator and vinyl flooring. There is a three piece suite comprising of a double shower cubicle with a mixer shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and a low level WC.

Bedroom One - 3.69m x 3.35m (12'1" x 10'11")

Single glazed sash window to the front aspect, picture rail, radiator and varnished wooden floor boards.

Bedroom Two - 3.62m x 3.03m (11'10" x 9'11")

Single glazed sash window to the rear aspect, picture rail, radiator and a varnished wooden floor boards.

Loft Area - 5.52m x 3.78m (18'1" x 12'4")

Double glazed dormer window to the front aspect, power, light and several eave storage cupboards.

Rear Garden

Enclosed with wall boundaries, side access gate, laid to patio paving with a pathway, outside tap, oil tank and a block built shed with two glazed windows per and light measuring 3.91m x 1.82m.

Front Garden

Enclosed with stone wall and hedge boundaries, double gates with a footpath leading to either side of the property to the rear garden. There is a glazed veranda to the front overlooking the garden. The main area is laid to lawn with a variety of shrubs and flows adorning the boundaries. Centrally is a pond with shrubs and flower surrounding it. There is a water fountain feature set within the wall.

Additional Garden

Directly to the rear of the property is a parcel of land that belongs with the property, It has a wire fence and hedge border. The garden has wooden shed and stretched back to the large Beech tree. It has become overgrown. Neighbours have utilised theirs to create parking, a garage and gardens.

Garage - 3.5m x 2.82m (11'5" x 9'3") measured externally

A single garage located in the front garden with dual barn doors to the front and a window to the side aspect with power and light.

Driveway and additional parking area

Within the front garden next to the garage is a driveway laid to shingle which can accommodate one car with ease. There are double gates that secure the parking area.
To the opposite side of the track is a further parking space that can accommodate one car which also belongs with the property.

Agents Notes

Kindly note some items mentioned or seen in the photographs may not be included in the property, please check with the Property Agent. For further information or details about this property please visit.

EPC = pending, Council Tax Band – D (£2287.20 pa estimate) – Bath & Northeast Somerset, Services - Mains electricity, Oil Tank, Mains water, Mains drainage. Freehold property. Built 1930's

The property is subject to a grant of probate and has an unregistered title which is being handled by a local solicitor firm.