House For Sale £535,000
Islington Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3

Extensively refurbished period family home close to North Street.

Description

A light and bright two-storey Victorian family home situated in a highly desirable and tranquil location close to popular North Street (0.4 miles) and Wapping Wharf (0.4 miles). The property is entered at raised ground floor level, providing privacy and far-reaching views at first-floor level.

The welcoming entrance hall provides access to a bay-fronted sitting room at the front elevation, bathed in natural light and retaining many period features including ceiling coving, picture rails and an original fireplace with surround and slate hearth. The dining/family room is along the hall and includes an open chimney breast with wood-burner, ample space for a dining table and doors leading to the enclosed rear garden. The kitchen is situated at the rear of the plan with shaker style wall and base units, solid wood worktop, Belfast sink and space for free-standing appliances. A single door provides further access to the garden space at the rear. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a useful ground floor WC beneath the staircase.

Stairs rise to the first floor with three well-balanced bedrooms and a four-piece family bathroom. The principal bedroom spans the full width of the front elevation with far-reaching views towards several well-known landmarks. The period features continue on this level including picture rails and fireplace in the principal bedroom. Two further bedrooms enjoy ample natural light and are serviced by the enlarged family bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, low-level WC and wash hand basin. There is a useful airing cupboard which houses the boiler and provides further storage space.

At the rear, a low-maintenance garden enjoys a southerly orientation with raised flower beds and plenty of space for al fresco dining. The garden is extremely private and further benefits from an extensive storage area.

Location

Southville is an extremely popular location with a wonderful array of independently owned restaurants and bars, in addition to the Tobacco Factory, situated on North Street (0.4 miles). You can walk into the city centre via Coronation Road and over Gaol Ferry Bridge and along the Harbour to M Shed, Arnolfini and all the amenities on offer including theatres, restaurants and bars.

Bristol has two mainline train stations, the closest of which is Temple Meads (1.3 miles) with services to a number of cities nationwide. Bristol Airport offers flights to many European cities and some long haul destinations.

Square Footage: 1,104 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains water
Mains electricity
Mains gas
Mains drainage

Gas central heating

Please note that photography was taken more than six months ago.