Detached house for sale in Bristol BS6, 5 Bedroom

A detached, Georgian Grade II listed residence located in the heart of the city set within established grounds featuring a breathtaking and private south facing garden.
This magnificent family home and former Rectory was built circa 1836/7 with the accommodation spread over three floors. Key features include five double bedrooms, four reception rooms, a studio, balcony, ample parking for a number of vehicles and scope to extend and add value. Permission has recently been granted to reconfigure and extend on the lower ground floor creating a larger family kitchen dining space which would lead onto the garden.
Accommodation comprises; A driveway approach to the raised ground floor, and main entrance to the property. Here the balcony and vestibule lead into a large central hallway with storage under the stairs and a w/c. Either side of the hall are the drawing room with a gorgeous circle bay window and a dual aspect dining room. Both display impressive fireplaces with a wood panelled example in the drawing room, and a host of period features including sash windows, shutters, cornices and ceiling roses. Behind the drawing room are the breakfast room and a further sitting room. The kitchen is located at the rear of the property just off the dining room and enjoys a full view of the rear garden.
A staircase off the main hallway leads down to the lower ground floor and a study, occasional bedroom, a utility room/second kitchen, bathroom, w/c and a library with solid mahogany shelving and patio doors which lead onto the garden. A flagstone walkway at the end of the hall leads to the studio space which opens out onto the garden patio.
The top floor houses the sleeping quarters and four double bedrooms. This floor is nicely configured and feels light and uplifting thanks to a showpiece stained glass window on the stairwell. All bedrooms are accessed off a spacious square landing.

Bedrooms three and four adjoin each other and provide an outlook looking north and south respectively. The family bathroom with raised bath is located at the head of the landing.
A large second bedroom faces the front of the property and looks onto Cotham Road, whilst the master bedroom and ensuite shower room enjoy the south facing rear aspect and a joyous view of the garden.
Outside, the property has real presence, whilst also managing to be incredibly discreet. The building is beautifully constructed with a dressed bath stone facade, and has been maintained to a very high standard by the current family. The extensive planting and greenery provides privacy, greenery and a countryside softness to this very central, convenient and urban location. The curved driveway allows easy arrival and departure are straight forward with scope to park at least four cars.
The rear aspect and gardens are a delight. The rear garden at Glanmire House has stately home credentials, it is hard to believe a garden of this size and quality could belong to a city centre private residence. The garden, trees, planting, patio and terraces make the most of the southern aspect.
The property has been owned by the same family for over 25 years and in that time it has been cherished and very well cared for. Glanmire House is conveniently located, offering easy walking access to the key city attractions including Clifton, the Harbourside, the Downs, Gloucester Road and Whiteladies Road. The location also offers a range of quality schooling options from reception all the way through to the sixth form.
Glanmire House is a very special and unique opportunity that really has to be seen to be appreciated, and the property is offered with no onward chain.

Planning reference number:

18/02728/la