Cornwall Road, Bishopston

Sold with no onward chain this stylish and beautiful home has a southwest-facing garden and is within the Redland Green APR. Having been carefully and thoughtfully renovated by the current owners, the interior perfectly balances period character with modern living.

The accommodation on the ground floor comprises a classically proportioned living room with a bay with double-glazed windows framed by half-height shutter blinds, coving, a picture rail, stripped wooden floorboards, built-in cabinets and a cast iron period fireplace with decorative tiled inserts. The adjacent second reception has been remodelled and is currently used as a playroom, utility room and downstairs w.c. The utility room has a range of wall and base units, worksurfaces incorporating a sink, space for a washing machine and a door to the w.c. An impressive kitchen/living space is located at the rear. This light and bright room has numerous skylight windows, exposed steel and timber beams and cork flooring, bringing contemporary design to this well-considered space. The kitchen has sleek units with a quartz worktop over and a central island/breakfast bar with a sink and power sockets. A large picture window with seating provides a central feature with views towards the trees beyond, while floor-to-ceiling windows and a glazed door leads onto the garden from the side return extension.

On the first floor are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The front bedroom spans the width of the house and has a bay with double-glazed windows, a fireplace and built-in wardrobes. Next door is the second bedroom with a fireplace, painted floorboards and a double-glazed window. The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite while the third bedroom beyond has a window overlooking the garden.

A further staircase leads up to the principal bedroom at the top of the house. This well-designed room has dual aspect windows, including large windows overlooking the rear garden with views towards the City and Dundry hills. The ensuite has a large walk-in shower cubicle with Terrazzo wall tiling.

Externally, at the rear is an attractive, southwest-facing garden with lots of greenery. There is a patio seating area close to the house, while the centre of the garden is laid to lawn, flanked by well-planted borders with the leafy backdrop of trees beyond. Cornwall Road is a popular location with an annual street party. It is in the APR for Bishop Road and Redland Green schools and is close to the popular amenities along Gloucester Road.