6 bed Detached

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£1,395,000

6 bed Detached

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BR/BA:

6 BR

Location:

Leigh Woods, Somerset

Description:

An impressive detached family house situated in the enviable area of Leigh Woods with views towards neighbouring Ashton Court Estate and its open parkland.Built in the 1950s the house has been exceptionally maintained by the current owner to include replacement of all windows to quality double glazed units, a new central heating system with pressurised water system, palatial marbled bathrooms with Jacuzzi baths and steam showers as well as the installation of a modern fitted kitchen with black granite work surfaces and hand made front and internal doors. The spacious, light and airy accommodation (circa 4743 sq ft) is arranged over two floors and includes reception hall, cloakroom, large reception/dining, 3 further receptions, kitchen/breakfast with granite work surfaces & utility room, spacious master bedroom with Ensuite, bed room 2/guest suite, 4 further bedrooms (2 Ensuite) & family bathroom.Externally, the house benefits from a fabulous heated swimming pool that has decked areas surrounding. The swimming pool and rear garden offer total privacy and seclusion with the decked area providing ample seating for sunbathing and entertaining. The front garden and driveway also provide total privacy and seclusion and have automated wrought iron entrance gates opening onto Rownham Hill. The driveway allows ample parking for several cars and accesses a double garage with electric up and over door.

Description
An impressive detached family house situated in the enviable area of Leigh Woods with views towards neighbouring Ashton Court Estate and its open parkland.

Built in the 1950s the house has been exceptionally maintained by the current owner to include replacement of all windows to quality double glazed units, a new central heating system with pressurised water system, palatial marbled bathrooms with Jacuzzi baths and steam showers as well as the installation of a modern fitted kitchen with black granite work surfaces and hand made front and internal doors. The spacious, light and airy accommodation (circa 4743 sq ft) is arranged over two floors and includes reception hall, cloakroom, large reception/dining, 3 further receptions, kitchen/breakfast with granite work surfaces & utility room, spacious master bedroom with Ensuite, bed room 2/guest suite, 4 further bedrooms (2 Ensuite) & family bathroom.

Externally, the house benefits from a fabulous heated swimming pool that has decked areas surrounding. The swimming pool and rear garden offer total privacy and seclusion with the decked area providing ample seating for sunbathing and entertaining. The front garden and driveway also provide total privacy and seclusion and have automated wrought iron entrance gates opening onto Rownham Hill. The driveway allows ample parking for several cars and accesses a double garage with electric up and over door.

Ground Floor

Entrance Vestibule
A solid mahogany double front door with over window opens into the entry vestibule. Marbled walls and floors. An internal, glazed door opens into the reception hall.

Reception Hall
Central to the house with carpeted staircase leading to the first floor galleried landing. A large picture window within the stairwell allows good natural daylight.

Cloakroom
The cloakroom is divided into two parts, the first providing for a hanging area for coats etc, a further door leads to a fully marbled cloakroom with separate low level WC, pedestal washbasin and chrome towel rail. A frosted window overlooks the rear elevation.

Reception/ Dining room
An exceptionally large reception room enjoying a dual aspect with double glazed windows to the front and rear gardens. Attractive polished limestone fireplace which includes a gas fire. This reception room provides an ideal room for entertaining and has a recessed dining area to one end. This reception room is reached off the reception hall through attractive double doors. A door to one corner leads to the spiral staircase linking bedroom 2. Six wall uplighters. TV and telephone point.

Study/ Games room
A window overlooks the rear elevation. Includes fitted units and shelves. TV point.

Family room
The family room is reached off the reception hall as well as via double doors from the kitchen/breakfast room. A large picture window overlooks the front patio and garden. TV point.

Kitchen/Breakfast room
A large picture window overlooks the rear garden and swimming pool. In addition there is a side window. Attractive range of oak fronted base and wall units with black granite work surfaces and splash back tiling surround. The units include glass fronted display cabinets, sliding waste bin, saucepan drawers as well as the following integral appliances: Bosch dishwasher, Bosch microwave, Rangemaster wine cooler and Fridge/freezer. Single bowl stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Built in Baumatic range cooker with five gas rings and two ovens/grill. Unit under lighting. Ample room for dining table and chairs. The floor is finished in attractive black granite to match the work surfaces. Television point, panelled radiator, ceiling down lighters. Door to utility room.

Utility Room
A window overlooks the rear garden. Built in white base and wall units with black granite work surfaces. Belfast sink unit. Space for free standing washing machine and dryer. Slate tiled floor, door to rear lobby.

Rear Lobby
A small inner lobby provides access to the garden room and garage.

Garden room/Office
Split level with full height sliding doors to one end leading onto the rear garden and swimming pool, thereby providing an excellent entertainment room. There is a further window to the front elevation. Marble display shelving to the one corner. Panelled radiator, television and telephone points (with broadband connection.) Cupboard housing new gas meter.

First Floor

An exceptionally light and airy galleried landing looking into the reception hall. A door to one corner opens onto a south facing balcony. Loft access with fold away ladder. The loft is fully boarded and insulated providing an ideal area for storage of suitcases etc. There is also a shelved airing cupboard.

Master bedroom
An impressive master bedroom of generous proportions thereby providing for a soft seating area to one end. The bedroom enjoys a dual aspect with windows overlooking the front and rear garden; the former of which looks into neighbouring Ashton Court Estate. Comprehensive range of light oak shelved and hanging wardrobes with built in dressing table and bedside drawer units. TV and telephone points. Loft hatch with foldaway ladder providing access to a fully boarded and insulated loft. The loft houses a pressurised water tank (250 litres.) Two wall up lighters.

Ensuite shower room
An attractively presented ensuite with marbled walls and floors throughout. A window overlooks the front elevation. Large walk in glazed shower cubicle with chrome tap fittings, WC, pedestal washbasin with chrome tap fitting and mirrored wall cabinet. Ceiling down lighters and chrome towel rail.

Bedroom 2/ Guest suite
A large double bedroom which is accessed off a separate landing. A spiral staircase leads to the principle reception room
on the ground floor. The bedroom is also reached via bedroom 4. An attractive double glazed bay window to one end overlooks the front garden with view towards neighbouring Ashton Court Estate. Two large walk-in shelved and hanging wardrobes with mirrored doors. Telephone and TV points.

Ensuite Bathroom
A large ensuite bathroom with frosted double glazed window to the rear elevation. The ensuite has an impressive fully
enclosed Jacuzzi/steam shower which includes seating and a radio. There are two oval shaped glass washbasins set within
glass surround and chrome tap fittings. Glass over shelf and wall mirror. Ceramic tiled floor and marbled walls. WC,
chrome towel rail

Bedroom 3
A double bedroom with double glazed window overlooking neighbouring Ashton Court Estate. This bedroom has a large
walk in shelved and hanging wardrobe with fitted wall mirror. Ensuite includes Jacuzzi fitted shower.

Ensuite bathroom
A window overlooks the front elevation. Fully enclosed Jacuzzi/shower, low level WC. Pedestal washbasin set within a vanity unit. Fully marbled floor and walls, chrome towel rail and glass fronted wall cabinets. Ceiling down lighters.

Bedroom 4
A frosted window overlooks the front garden and neighbouring Ashton Court Estate. This bedroom is reached off the galleried landing as well as by a separate door opening onto the second landing and spiral staircase. There are two fitted wardrobes and a dressing table. Door to ensuite bathroom.

Ensuite bathroom
A frosted window overlooks the rear elevation. Fully enclosed Jacuzzi/shower as well as separate Jacuzzi bath. Washbasin set within vanity unit, glass mirrored wall cabinet, ceiling down lighters and Expelair. Fully tiled floor and walls, chrome towel rail.

Bedroom 5
A double glazed window overlooks the rear garden. Two deep shelved and hanging wardrobe.

Bedroom 6
A glazed window overlooks the rear garden and swimming pool. Built in shelved and hanging wardrobe.

Family Bathroom
Two frosted windows overlook the rear garden. Jacuzzi bath with chrome tap fittings. Wash basin set within vanity unit and granite surround. Low level WC, mirrored wall cabinet, Expelair and full width wall mirror. Granite floor and marbled walls. Ceiling down lighters.

External Area

Boiler room

Gas fired Potterton 80 kilowatt condensing boiler supplies swimming pool central heating and domestic hot water. The boiler is a pressurised system providing continuous hot water.

Pool / Pump Room
The swimming pool is heated automatically via an installed hot water heat exchanger supplied direct from the boiler together with an automatic chlorine and sand filter system together with the automated electronic pool cover system. A WC is also installed.

Rear Garden & Swimming Pool (Approx 96 x 53)
The rear garden and swimming pool offer total privacy and seclusion and can be reached by two pathways to either end of the house. Access is also reached off the garden room. Undoubtedly, one of the mains features of the property is the heated swimming pool which sits within a raised platform with timber deck surrounding. The pool is 24.0 length x 11.6 and 4m wide steps to one end with underwater lighting. The pool has a depth of 1.20m throughout and is finished in a variation of mosaic blue tiles. A fully retractable automatic pool cover folds away beneath the timber decking. The landscaped garden has been cleverly arrayed to create the minimum of maintenance and has a scattering of external lighting throughout. A large paved patio area splits the house from the pool area, thereby providing a further area for children's play or entertaining. Further external lighting, water tap with 40.0 hose. The large decked area surrounding the pool provides an ideal area for sun bathing, external dining etc

Front Garden (Approx 96 x 67 max depth narrowing to 42)
The front garden enjoys a southerly facing aspect and is surrounded by a 6 stone wall providing privacy and seclusion. Automated wrought iron entrance gates open off Rownham Hill onto a bituman driveway providing ample parking for 5/6 motor cars. There is a level lawned area with mature flower border surrounding and a raised patio terrace circa 40 x 12 leading to the front. The sun terrace has a Pillard Balustrade and external lighting.

Location

Leigh Woods is a highly sought after environs part of which is designated a Site of Specific Scientific Interest. The fashionable shopping district of Clifton (1 mile) is accessible via the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge and other amenities are available at the neighbouring village of Long Ashton (3 miles.)

For the active, a host of sporting, social and recreational facilities are readily available in and around the area with two reputable golf courses at Failand, Redwood Sports and Leisure complex and the beautiful open grounds of Ashton Court Estate, which is ideal for walking and horse riding.

Directions

Travelling from Clifton via the Clifton Suspension Bridge on the B3129 continue nearly as far as the junction traffic lights. Approximately 50 yards on the left hand side prior to the lights and opposite Church Road junction, take the slip road signposted Bristol A369. Turn left onto the main road and Amberwell House is approximately 100 yards on the left hand side.

Other Information

VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment with Hydes Of Bristol.
TENURE: We understand the property to be Freehold & Free
SERVICES: We understand all mains services are connected to the property.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: North Somerset Council (01934 888888)
COUNCIL TAX BAND: Band G

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Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Sq feet:

4,743 sq. ft.

Amenities:

Dishwasher, Fireplace, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Parking, Patio/Deck, Pool, Refrigerator, Storage, TV, Washer Dryer

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Phone:

01179 731525

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