House For Sale £770,000
DESCRIPTION 6 Robinson Close is an attractive bay fronted, brick faced home that occupies a lovely, elevated position towards the top of this popular tree lined cul-de-sac. To the front of the house is a neat lawned garden, bounded to one side by established lavender bushes, a generous tarmac driveway provides ample parking and leads to a double garage, part of which has been converted to a large storage cupboard accessed off the entrance hallway. There is also a useful pedestrian gate to the side of the house for ease of access to the garden. Entering the property under a pillared tiled porch you continue into a light and airy entrance hallway that gives a wonderful first impression. Off the hallway there is the aforementioned, storage cupboard plus a separate cloakroom and stairs that rise to the first floor. To the left of the hall is the bay fronted sitting room which is decorated in a tasteful neutral colour palette and features a handsome period style fireplace with a stone mantle and inset gas fire. To the rear of the sitting room a neat open arch leads through into a separate dining room with patio doors leading out to the garden. Between the dining room and the kitchen/breakfast room is another useful reception room, currently utilised as the study it could provide a child's playroom, music room or even a home office to suit your own needs. The spacious kitchen/breakfast room is another impressive and well-presented room with a lovely dual aspect, it is fitted with a substantial range of beech coloured wall and base units complemented by contrasting black granite counter top. The kitchen features a wall mounted display cabinet, twin eye level ovens and an induction hob with a stylish extractor hood over. There is provision for white goods including an integrated dishwasher, plumbing for a washing machine and an additional utility area with a sink. On the first floor are four of the property's five bedrooms, the master bedroom sits to the front of the house, and is an attractive room with fitted wardrobes and access to its own well-appointed en-suite shower room. The three further bedrooms are all double rooms and share use of smart family bathroom complete with a contemporary white suite with a stylish fully tiled splashback, a heated towel rail and under-floor heating. Completing the upper floor accommodation is a fantastic loft conversion that has a superb gallery landing area that leads into a generous fifth double bedroom with its own en-suite. Bathed in natural light from the well positioned Velux windows, it has the added benefit of plenty of under eaves storage and would be a wonderful guest room for visitors or indeed ideal for an independent teenager. Outside, the beautifully established garden has been lovingly planned and is mainly laid to lawn with interesting borders packed with shrubs, small trees and flowers. A circular patio area provides the perfect spot for al-fresco dining and enjoying the sun for most of the day, whilst a practical paved area lies just outside the house providing a footpath that extends to both sides of the property. As previously mentioned, there is ample off-street parking to the front of the house and a garage, which although part converted still provides more than enough space to shelter a car/bikes and other outdoor equipment. The property enjoys the added benefit of solar panels.
SITUATION Backwell is a suburban village south west of Bristol, on the A370 to Weston-super-Mare. It includes the hamlets of Backwell Common, Backwell Green and Farleigh. Nearby are Nailsea, Flax Bourton, Yatton, Brockley and Barrow Gurney. Backwell Lake is next to the road between Nailsea and Backwell and is just north of the railway station. The village has a long history, appearing in the Domesday Book in 1086 with the name 'Bacoile' meaning 'The well back on the hill'. The well is still in existence. Many residents of Backwell commute daily to Bristol by car via the A370, bus or train - the railway station has a direct service to London. Backwell is close to the M5 motorway and Bristol International Airport at Lulsgate is 3 miles (4.8 km) away by road. The airport serves both domestic and international routes, and is one of EasyJet's hub airports. Backwell has excellent infant, junior and secondary schools; West Leigh Infant School, Backwell Church of England Junior School and Backwell Secondary school which is currently OFSTED rated 'good', and also consistently features high in the league tables for GCSE results, and is recognised as one of the best state schools in North Somerset.
DIRECTIONS Entering Backwell from the direction of Bristol continue through the village and across the crossroads at Station Road. Follow the main road leading out of the village towards Congresbury, turning left onto Robinson Way. Proceed up Robinson Way and follow the road into Robinson Close where number 6 can be found on the left-hand side.
OUR VENDOR SAYS We love our home which we have had since new and where we have brought up our family. It is in a quiet cul-de-sac with great neighbours just off the main road (A370). It is not overlooked and has an orchard behind which is especially lovely in spring-time as the daffodils appear. It is within walking distance of all Backwell schools, the Post Office, shops, doctors, dentists and vets. The buses on the main road run every 15 minutes to Bristol or Weston. Nailsea & Backwell station, a short drive or 20 minutes walk away, has trains to Bristol, London, Cardiff and the South-West. We will be sorry to leave but are moving to be nearer to family in Torquay.
WE HAVE NOTICED A handsome and mature family home in a lovely leafy location with well-appointed accommodation throughout.
PROPERTY INFORMATION Tenure - Freehold Council tax band - F EPC rating - B
