Beach Road West, Bristol, BS20

A truly beautiful Victorian villa situated by Portishead Lake Grounds with a prime address, eye catching exterior and a remarkable interior, both exhibiting a treasury of historic features. Dating back to 1897 the detached residence offers flexible accommodation arranged over three floors.

Avenue House is approached by a Victorian tiled path, the imposing period home showcases an impressive amount of period detail, including Bath stone mullioned sash windows with colourful stained glass, first floor balcony with wrought iron railings, ornate false gables and roof finials.

Step inside through a large wooden door, sheltered by the balcony above and into an entrance porch, from here a stained glass door opens in to an impressive reception hall with original tiled floor, high ceilings with pretty cornice and ceiling rose, an elegant staircase and balustrade and an abundance of stained glass.

To the ground floor are a choice of reception rooms with high ceilings, including a large sitting room with a wonderful bay window, wall panels, wooden floors, fireplace and further period detailing.

A second sitting room enjoys a feature fireplace, arched window recesses with stained glass sash windows and window seats beneath. From here double doors open into a light filled conservatory with travertine tiled floor and vaulted ceiling.

Near the kitchen, a third reception room creates the perfect dining space. The room displays an original tiled fireplace with stone surround, large sash windows, original skirting boards and high ceilings with picture rails.

A former scullery is now home to a country style kitchen with wooden worktops, a marble tiled floor and pretty arched window which overlooks the garden. The kitchen is accessible through a bricked archway leading off a fourth reception space with built-in storage, a log burning stove set within a brick surround fireplace, high ceilings and perhaps one of the rarest features being a working servants bell box. From here double doors open in to a second conservatory which offers a lovely space to sit for breakfast or an evening drink.

A large cloakroom, understairs cupboard and utility room complete the ground floor accommodation.

The elegant staircase leads up to the first floor where you’ll find four generous double bedrooms and two bathrooms. The principal bedroom suite boasts a beautiful bay window, high ceilings and a lovely en-suite bathroom. The second largest bedroom, again with high ceilings features an original fireplace and access out to a balcony, while two further double bedrooms and a large family bathroom complete this floor.

From a half landing to the main staircase is a smaller set of stairs, these provide access to a fifth bedroom currently used as a laundry room and up to a study or sixth bedroom. From the study a door opens up into the vast third floor space. Currently used as a games and music room, this impressive space offers great flexibility and could be altered to create more bedrooms or used as an office with views.

Outside, gardens wrap around the entire house offering different places to enjoy the sun or shade throughout the day. Features include large lawned areas, paved sun terraces and beautiful established planted borders, as well as two handy sheds. A larger than average garage with electric door sits in front of gravelled parking for two cars and two pairs of double gates open into the garden with further secure parking spaces

Area Information –
Portishead is coastal town situated approximately 9 miles west of Bristol City Centre. The area is well known for its Marina, Lake Grounds and was home to the 90’s alternative rock bank Portishead. Avenue House is located on Beach Road West just moments from the Lake Grounds, Rodmoor Gardens, sea front and open air pool, giving it one of the most sought after addresses in the area. The area attracts multigenerational living due to a vast array of property types and many families flock to the area for great schools, commutability, leisure and the varied amenities found at the high street.