Lilymead Avenue, Knowle, Bristol

On one of the most sought-after streets in BS4, this imposing semi-detached home on the tree-lined Lilymead Avenue is available to buy for the first time in decades...

Overview

With generous proportions throughout the building, there are three main storeys to this grand, beautiful period home. Immediately on walking through the front door, you start to notice the charm and the feeling of space and light. The entrance porch and hallway have an original door and surround, inlayed with stained glass between them. The lounge is large, yet manages to retain a cosy feel. The high ceilings, period ceiling rose and coving provide the character touches, as does the sizeable bay window which lets plenty of light into the room.

Across the hallway is the sitting/dining room, originally two spaces that have been combined in the heart of the house. With space for a good sized table, plenty of additional seating room, bi-folding doors on to the garden and next to the kitchen, its an ideal space to entertain friends or spend time together as a family. Although currently a galley style, the kitchen is almost 4.5m in length meaning there is plenty of cupboard and counter space and room for some of the essential appliances. For those looking to create a larger kitchen/living/dining room with a dedicated utility area, there are options to either move the kitchen or extend, creating a truly stunning space and futureproofing the house for years to come.

Completing the ground floor layout is a WC, at the end of the hallway.

Up the first flight of stairs is the first of five double bedrooms. With an outlook over part of the garden, this would make an ideal bedroom for a growing little one. Up two more steps are two more double bedrooms and the family bathroom. The primary bedroom is above the lounge at the front of the house and as below, has the benefit of the large bay window. With more coving, a marble fireplace surround and painted original floorboards, there is ample room here. The bedroom on the other side of the landing is another good sized double room that works perfectly for guests, or as another bedroom for a child.

The bathroom has a large window and a white suite including a shower over the bath.

At the top of the house are a further two roomy double bedrooms and the attic space. The fourth bedroom is on a half landing at the top of the first flight of stairs up has an original fireplace and could make a lovely home office with light flooding in on the south facing side of the house. It also works as a smaller double bedroom for those that require more bedroom space. The fifth and final bedroom is still an adequate double bedroom, right at the top of the house.

With a large area of standing room, the loft space is accessed through a door from the upper landing. Although that headroom decreases toward the eaves, there is a fantastic amount of storage space and potentially, the option to create a further room.

Outside

The rear garden is south facing and catches the sun year round. Low maintenance, which allows for more time to enjoy the garden, there is an area of artificial grass and a large patio that gives options for multiple seating areas. With plants in the flowerbed along one boundary, a raised planter and pots along the other, there is plenty of life. Adding a few more of the planters would allow for a home allotment, the palm tree offers some much needed shade in the summer! With a secure access along the side of the house, there is also a large shed spanning the width of the garden. While providing generous storage, there are options to convert at least some of the space into something else - perfect for those working from home or running a business.
At the front is a rarity for the area in general - a driveway for 1-2 vehicles!

Location

Lilymead Avenue is ideally located to suit a variety of buyers. Close to parks and other green spaces, close to the popular Hillcrest primary school and close to central Bristol. Temple Meads station is 0.7 miles away, a short walk of 15-20 minutes, perfect for those needing to commute to London. A number of Bristol's hotspots are within easy reach - Wapping Wharf (1.5 miles) St Nicholas Market (1.4 miles) Finzels Reach (1.3 miles) and King Street (1.4 miles) all offer places to eat and drink with friends and family. The Wells Road is on the door step with cafes, bars and independent shops to enjoy like Bank, Bruhaha and Floriography while similar options on North Street in Southville and Gloucester Road in Bishopston are a short drive or cycle away. Closer to home, there are green spaces to enjoy with Perrett Park accessed at the end of the road, Victoria Park a few minutes beyond that and Arnos Vale cemetery (through which Arnos Court park can be accessed) is hugely popular for scenic walks without having to travel too far.

We think...

If you're looking for something special that offers room to grow into and potential to mould into your perfect home for years to come, this could be just be it!

Material information (provided by owner)

This property is freehold, the EPC rating is TBC and the council tax band is D.