Codrington Place, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3DE | Property for sale | Savills
4,567 sq ft(424.29 sq m)
Guide price £2,750,000

Codrington PlaceClifton, Bristol, BS8 3DE


    Key features

    • Entrance vestibule and reception hall
    • Light-filled sitting room
    • Kitchen/breakfast room opening to dining room
    • Ground floor WC
    • Flexible lower ground floor including utility room, reception rooms, WC and store room
    • First floor includes a generous principal bedroom, family bathroom, guest bedroom and further bathroom
    • The top floor includes three further bedrooms and two bathrooms
    • Front and rear landscaped gardens
    • Tandem garage with power

    An impressive and versatile family home in a quiet Clifton backwater with gardens and garaging.

    About this property

    • A significant period family home, Grade II listed and providing flexible accommodation over four floors. Built in 1840, the property has been enjoyed by the present owners for many years and retains much of its original detail. There are Bath stone elevations with box sash casement windows and shutters. The principal rooms include high ceilings, detailed cornicing and period fireplaces.

      The property is approached via a neat and tidy private front garden with pathway leading to the the entrance vestibule with a tessellated tiled floor and stained glass window. The reception hall provides an immediate sense of space, beautiful rising staircase and access to the principal rooms. The sitting room includes a large sash window allowing plenty of light to pour in and overlooking the front elevation. Period features includes an open fireplace with beautiful surround, detailed cornicing, ceiling rose, picture rails and working shutters. Adjacent is the kitchen/breakfast room with ample solar gain from a large sash window overlooking the rear garden. The kitchen is well-equipped with a range of shaker style wall and base units, a working AGA and large central island with breakfast bar. An opening leads in to the dining room with space for a large dining table and soft seating. A further fireplace sits centrally and there are fitted units and shelving in the alcoves. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a useful WC.

      Over the first and second floors there are five bedrooms. The principal bedroom, positioned on the first floor, is generous in size with a large sash window and further fireplace. There is a sizeable family bathroom with freestanding roll-top bath, walk-in shower, double basin, and ample storage in fitted shaker style units. There is a further guest bedroom served by a bathroom on the mezzanine level. There are three further bedrooms on the top floor, all of good size and served by a bathroom and separate shower room.

      The lower ground floor is a really flexible space. There are two large rooms, currently used as a study and tv/games room. Adjacent is the utility room with fitted units and plumbing for the washing facilities. A single door opens out to the rear garden. Completing the ground floor is a useful WC and large storage cupboard beneath the staircase.

      Outside and to the front is a private south-westerly facing garden with level lawn and seating area. A flag stone path leads to the entrance and a set of steps lead down to the lower ground floor. The rear garden is fully enclosed with a decked seating area, pond and further seating area at the rear. Steps descend in to the tandem garage, also accessed from Pembroke Grove, with power and lighting.

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    A wonderful and versatile family home, set in a tranquil and discreet position yet enjoying the vibrancy of Queens Road and Clifton Village and close to the schools. I love the period charm and detail evident throughout the house.

    Troy BuddProperty agent

    Local information

    • The property is well placed for schools in both the state and private sectors; Clifton College, Clifton High School, Christchurch Primary School, Queen Elizabeth Hospital School and Bristol Grammar School are within walking distance.
    • Pleasant walks and mountain bike trails are available from Ashton Court and Leigh Woods and The Downs. Excellent shops, bars and restaurants are available in Clifton Village and Whiteladies Road.
    • There is also extensive shopping at Cabot Circus and The Mall at Cribbs Causeway. Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Hippodrome can all be found in the City Centre.
    • The M32 is about 2 miles away and the M5 (j17) is about 5 miles away. Bristol Airport is about 9.4 miles away and Bristol Temple Meads (about 2.9 miles) has a direct line to Paddington (times and distances are approximate).

    Additional information

    • Mains Gas
    • Mains Electricity
    • Mains Water
    • Mains Drainage
    • EPC Rating: D
    • Tenure: Freehold
    • Council Tax Band: G