Semi-detached house for sale in Clare Road, Cotham, Bristol BS6

A handsome Victorian villa which has been meticulously renovated and restored throughout. Set over three storeys, arranged as two dwellings and approaching 2,500 sq ft; this semi-detached house perfectly balances retained features with the finest of contemporary style.

An impeccable level of detail and craftsmanship defines the house, with special consideration given to the bespoke paint colours, hand-crafted joinery and carefully preserved or reinstated period features. Quietly removed from the buzz and vibrancy of the city, the property sits on a wide Cotham street just north of Fremantle Square.

The original stone facade and pillars have been carefully restored and sit alongside reclaimed pennant flagstones and original victorian tiles creating a welcoming first impression. The house is currently split into two independent dwellings; a maisonette on the upper two floors and a spacious and light, one bedroom flat beneath.

The front door leads into the hallway of the upper maisonette revealing a cloakroom and built in storage within. A stripped wood floor runs throughout with doorways to the principle ground floor rooms. The kitchen/ dining room spans the width of the rear of the house and has been fitted with a beautifully designed Devol shaker style kitchen. The kitchen has a range of bespoke solid wood cabinetry and includes a fluted sink, aged brass taps, a carrara marble worktop, built-in dishwasher and fridge. There is also the addition of a Bertazonni Italian range cooker with five hobs and a large oven and a central island with pendant lighting above forming the centerpiece of this pleasing design. A large sash window and glazed doors face the rear; the later opening on to a balcony with spiral staircase to the garden level. At the far end of the room there is a chimney breast with fireplace opening and space for a dresser in the adjacent alcove.

A door at the rear of the room leads back into the hallway to a utility room which has space for a washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer while also providing useful storage. The living room is positioned at the front of the property with large floor to ceiling sash windows. These windows have been sympathetically upgraded to timber double glazing in line with others in the house and have working window shutters. The ceiling has period detail restored with a central rose and cornice, complimenting the original marble fireplace surround.

The staircase has been restored with cylindrical spindles and a sapele wood handrail sweeping upwards to the first floor. A super stylish shower room is positioned off the half landing fitted with a wall hung w/c, Mandarin Stone circular sink, bespoke vanity unit, double width shower cubicle, remote controlled roof light and a sash window to the front aspect. The walls are finished in microcement with gun metal fittings.

There are three double bedrooms on the first floor each with a paired back, minimal style. The master bedroom is at the front of the property with original white washed, wood floor boards and two sash windows to the front aspect. Scandi style fitted wardrobes and draws span the right hand wall. The second and third double bedrooms sit next to each other at the rear and both have the same reclaimed white washed floorboards and have sash windows facing the rear. The elegant bathroom sits centrally off the hallway and features a vaulted ceiling with remote controlled roof windows flooding the room with natural light. There is a Lusso freestanding bath, circular mandarin stone hand wash basin, bespoke vanity unit, concealed cistern wc and vintage storage cabinet. To coordinate with the shower room the walls are also finished in microcement with gun metal fittings. This property has built in 'Q Acoustic' quality sound speakers in the kitchen/diner, living room and bathrooms.

Across the ground floor of the property is a light and bright self contained home with a private entrance located at the rear. The front door leads into a spacious open plan living/kitchen room with an engineered wood floor and glazed doors connecting the rear courtyard. A kitchen has been fitted along the left hand wall with sleek, custom front units, a low profile work top and integrated appliances. A hallway with space for a desk leads to a large double bedroom and bathroom. The bedroom was formerly two seperate rooms and has since been made into one large bedroom; it has two sash windows to the front aspect and is neutrally carpeted. The bathroom is fitted with a modern white suite including a bath with raindrop shower head over, pedestal hand wash basin, w/c and a mandarin stone geometric tiled floor. There is a useful utility room that holds the washer and dryer and boiler which completes this lower ground floor property. The sound proofing has been upgraded between both properties and they are registered as separate dwellings. The house has phase 3 ready for an electric car.

Externally the property has a sunny, southerly facing c55ft x c30 ft rear garden. This outdoor space is simply landscaped with an enclosed patio seating area adjacent to the building intended to serve the lower flat, while the remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with a bespoke garden pod a striking focal point. This award winning 'Glide Pod' has a clean, modern design with a distinctive sliding louvered screen. The versatile design lends itself to a range of uses including a gym studio, office space or place to relax and enjoy the garden. Its has wifi, underfloor heating and is fully insulated providing both thermal and acoustic benefits. To the left hand side of the garden pod is a further seating area with patio and built in timber seating. There is a wide side passageway connecting back to the front with useful bin and bike stores. There is also potential to create off street parking subject to the usual consents.

This is an exceptional city home which has been renovated to an exacting standard throughout. Offered with no onward chain.