This substantial double bay fronted Victorian style home is sure to impress all who view. Located in a desirable road close to varied local amenities.
The property is approached on the ground floor through a panelled entrance door which leads to a reception porch, beyond which is a well proportioned living room featuring a square double glazed bay window to front and a fireplace with a wood burning stove. Beyond the living room is a a good size dining room and a large kitchen/breakfast room as well as a downstairs cloak/wc. The ground floor layout allows a good degree of versatility and presently the dining room is used as a playroom and the kitchen is of sufficient size to easily accommodate dining.
The first floor has three double bedrooms, the front facing bedroom is particularly notable as it runs the full width of the property. There is a good size family bathroom on the first floor with a four piece suite.
Externally there is a courtyard garden to the front and an enclosed rear garden with a useful outdoor store and a covered area immediately beyond the kitchen door, an ideal place for storage and clothes drying in inclement weather.
Hampden Road lies to the east of the A37 Wells Road close to Arnos Park and within easy walking distance of the Wells Road which offers a good range of shops and amenities including a variety of eateries and enjoys excellent transport links to the City Centre, less than 2 miles away and offering amenities on a regional scale including Temple Meads Railway Station.
From the rear of the house on the first floor widespread views across the City can be enjoyed.
In fuller detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):
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This substantial double bay fronted Victorian style home is sure to impress all who view. Located in a desirable road close to varied local amenities.
The property is approached on the ground floor through a panelled entrance door which leads to a reception porch, beyond which is a well proportioned living room featuring a square double glazed bay window to front and a fireplace with a wood burning stove. Beyond the living room is a a good size dining room and a large kitchen/breakfast room as well as a downstairs cloak/wc. The ground floor layout allows a good degree of versatility and presently the dining room is used as a playroom and the kitchen is of sufficient size to easily accommodate dining.
The first floor has three double bedrooms, the front facing bedroom is particularly notable as it runs the full width of the property. There is a good size family bathroom on the first floor with a four piece suite.
Externally there is a courtyard garden to the front and an enclosed rear garden with a useful outdoor store and a covered area immediately beyond the kitchen door, an ideal place for storage and clothes drying in inclement weather.
Hampden Road lies to the east of the A37 Wells Road close to Arnos Park and within easy walking distance of the Wells Road which offers a good range of shops and amenities including a variety of eateries and enjoys excellent transport links to the City Centre, less than 2 miles away and offering amenities on a regional scale including Temple Meads Railway Station.
From the rear of the house on the first floor widespread views across the City can be enjoyed.
In fuller detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):
Gournd Floor -
Panelled entrance door with fan light window leading to
Porch - Glazed inner door and screen to
Living Room - 4.80m into bay x 4.85m narrowing to 3.97m (15'8" i - Square double glazed bay window to front aspect with plantation shutters. Attractive classical style fire surround with marble hearth and wood burning stove, flanked by arched shelved alcoves. Stripped floorboards, picture rail, two radiators. Staircase rising to first floor.
Dining Room - 4.80m (to max) x 3.69m (15'8" (to max) x 12'1") - Double glazed window to rear aspect. picture rail, stripped floor boards, radiator. Understairs storage cupboard.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 5.0m x 3.27m (16'4" x 10'8") - Double glazed window to side aspect and door to outside and double glazed window to rear. Oak flooring, two radiators. The kitchen is furnished with a range of modern wall and floor units with contrasting wood work surfaces and tiled surrounds. The units provide a good amount of drawer and cupboard storage space and feature a inset one and quarter bowl sink unit with mixer tap. There is plumbing for both automatic washing machine and dishwasher and space for a range cooker with a stainless steel canopied extractor hood above. Useful shelved storage/cloaks cupboard (excluded from measurements).
Cloak/Wc - White suite with chrome finished fittings comprising wc, and wash basin with tiled splashback. Oak flooring, extractor fan, radiator.
First Floor -
Landing - Door to staircase to loft.
Bedroom One - 4.90m into bay reducing to 3.80m x 4.82m (16'0" in - An impressive room with a square bay window to the front aspect and a further double glazed window both with plantation shutters. Cast iron fireplace, stripped floorboards, dado rail. Radiator.
Bedroom Two - 3.70m x 3.31m (12'1" x 10'10") - Double glazed window to rear aspect with views across the City of Bristol. Radiator. Built in wardrobe (included in measurements).
Bedroom Three - 3.75m x 2.22m plus recess (12'3" x 7'3" plus reces - Double glazed window to rear aspect with views across the City of Bristol. Radiator.
Bathroom - 2.34m x 2.31m (7'8" x 7'6") - Double glazed window to side aspect, ceiling mounted downlighters and extractor fan. White suite with chrome finished fittings, tiled surrounds and floor. The suite comprises a wc, wash basin with mixer tap, bath and separate fully tiled shower enclosure with thermostatic shower head. Chrome finished heated towel rail.
Second Floor -
Loft Room - 4.83m to max x 4.81m to max (15'10" to max x 15'9" - Double glazed and velux window to rear aspect with widespread City views and sky light window to front. Access to under eaves storage area, two radiators.
Agents Note - The loft room has a fixed staircase approach and good head height. However, to the best of our knowledge whilst the conversion is longstanding it does not have the benefit of building regulation approval. Therefore the property is being sold as a three bedroom and the loft is not included as a habitable room.
Outside -
To the front of the property lies a tiled courtyard style garden with a walled boundary and railings to Hampden Road.
Rear Garden - 8.25m deep x 4.88m wide (27'0" deep x 16'0" wide) - The garden is laid to a brick paved terrace with a lawn and flower and shrub beds including a prolific wisteria to the rear boundary. There is a useful garden store attached to the rear of the house which contains the gas fired combination boiler.
Useful Covered Area - 6m x 1.45m (19'8" x 4'9") - Situated just beyond the kitchen door an ideal area for storage and drying.
Tenure - Freehold subject to a rent charge.
Council Tax - According to the Valuation Office Agency website, cti.voa.gov.uk the present Council Tax Band for the property is C. Please note that change of ownership is a 'relevant transaction' that can lead to the review of the existing council tax banding assessment.
Agents Note - According to the Estate Agents Act 1979 we hereby disclose that the Vendors are related to a partner in Davies & Way.
To help you with your purchasing decision we have supplied information and links for guidance so you can satisfy yourself that the property is suitable for you.
Mobile & Broadband
https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/
Flood Risk
https://www.gov.uk/request-flooding-history
Coal Mining and Conservation Areas
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-coal-mining-information#coal-authority-interactive-map-viewer
Find conservation areas | Bath and North East Somerset Council (bathnes.gov.uk)
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-regulations/conservation-listed-buildings-and-the-historic-environment/conservation-areas
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