Canynge Square, Clifton, Bristol, BS8

An iconic Grade II listed family house of classic proportions.

Description

A fine Grade II listed detached family house enjoying a South West facing frontage with Bath stone elevations and timber casement windows. Situated in highly sought after Canynge Square and with the benefit of the residents parking scheme, the property has plenty of light with beautifully appointed rooms. There is principal living over the hall and first floors with well-balanced reception rooms, a quality kitchen and four good sized bedrooms.

The reception hall includes a boot room with an elegant staircase rising to the first floor and there is further access to the lower ground floor. The two reception rooms enjoy enviable views over the walled garden and include high ceilings with notable detail. There are feature fireplaces and full length casements with working shutters and interconnecting doors. The kitchen includes hand crafted units, granite surfaces and a central preparation island. There is an Aga amongst other integrated appliances, a tiled floor, pantry and double doors opening onto a shallow terrace and steps to the garden.
The lower ground floor is adaptable and presently includes a cinema room and an adjacent sitting room. There are various vaulted stores, a utility, cloakroom, shower room and further access to the cellarage.

The first floor includes three generous bedrooms with pleasant sunny outlooks, there is a dressing room/nursery and a bathroom with separate WC. The principal bedroom has the benefit of a balcony adorned with the flowering Wisteria. Above again there is a large bedroom with a comprehensively fitted en suite bathroom.

The walled garden is generous in scale, heavily planted and displays a wide variety of colour. There are strategic sun terraces and a shaped lawn. Of particular note is the outdoor kitchen with glazed pergola which incorporates fridges, a barbeque area, sink and wine cooler. The Breeze house, which can be open or closed to the elements depending on weather conditions, provides a further dining experience. A pedestrian gate gives level access to Canynge Road which falls under the Resident’s Parking Scheme and there is further and more extensive parking available in exclusive Canynge Square. The square garden is a popular communal meeting place and play area for the immediate neighbours and families. The owners currently rent two garages in Percival Road and an approach to the landlord for these can be made.

Location

Canynge Square is perfectly situated on the cusp of the village and within proximity of the Clifton College and Clifton High School campuses. Christchurch Green provides some green space in addition to the communal gardens of Canynge Square and the more expansive recreational acreage of Durham Downs

Clifton Village has a myriad of bars, boutiques and restaurants in addition to supermarkets, butchers and other outlets suitable for day to day living. Notable landmarks in proximity include the Observatory and Bristol’s famous Suspension Bridge and for outdoor pursuits there are tennis clubs, health and leisure clubs and golf courses all in proximity.

For the commuter there is good ease of access to Bristol’s commercial centre, the motorway networks, M4 and M5 and rail services are available from Bristol Temple Meads to a number of cities nationwide. For international travel there are an extensive schedule of flights available from Bristol Airport.

Square Footage: 4,318 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains water
Mains electricity
Mains gas
Mains drainage

Gas central heating

Please note photography taken March 2023.