5 bed detached house for sale

Park Road, Thornbury BS35

‘Park Gates’ – a substantial detached 1950's family home situated in a highly desirable spot on the 'Castle' side of Thornbury convenient for The Castle School (Secondary), Manorbrook and St. Mary's (Primary/Junior) schools, plus lovely country rambles along the footpaths beyond St. Mary’s Church and Thornbury Castle. The house and adjoining annexe enjoy a fantastic 0.27 acre plot and the gardens are an absolute delight. At the front there are lawned gardens bounded by a mature hedge, slightly elevated above the road, with off-street parking for several vehicles and an attached garage to the side. To the rear, south-facing lawned gardens slope gently up past mature trees and shrubs across the lawn towards a productive vegetable garden and greenhouse behind. Inside the main house, on the ground-floor, you will find a welcoming entrance hallway, a dual-aspect living room with a 'Minster'-style fireplace, a separate dining room with a door to the garden, the fitted kitchen, a cloakroom/WC and the utility area. Upstairs there are four generous bedrooms and the family bathroom - with both bath and shower cubicle. The annexe includes a living room at the front, a shower room, kitchenette and a double bedroom with patio doors overlooking the garden - ideal for a dependent relative. This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a lovely family home in one of Thornbury's most sought-after locations. Highly recommended!

Thornbury is a thriving market town surrounded by beautiful open countryside, situated to the north of the City of Bristol and the M4/M5 interchange, with excellent commuting links via the motorway network and by rail from Bristol Parkway Station (Paddington/South Wales). The part-pedestrianised and historic High Street offers a wide variety of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. ‘The Mall’ at Cribbs Causeway is a short drive to the south, for those looking for a wider range of High Street brands. Local facilities and amenities include the leisure centre and swimming pool, the golf course, the library, plus open community spaces, parks and sports grounds/clubs – including tennis, cricket, rugby and football. The town is blessed with a number of primary and junior schools, plus The Castle secondary school (www.the ) which is situated close to Thornbury’s Tudor Castle, now a luxury hotel. The nearest independent school is Tockington Manor School.