Location

Mariners Drive is considered one of North West Bristol's premier roads, wide and tree lined with high networth homes. A tranquil setting with excellent connectivity to Bristol's commercial centre, 400 acres of recreational space on Durdham Downs and indeed the motorway networks.

Within its borders there are health and leisure clubs, golf courses and some local shops and with a wider selection available from nearby Henleaze and Clifton.

There are good schools, primary and secondary and with notable independents in Clifton and Westbury On Trym, such as Clifton College, Badminton and Redmaids. Within proximity there are pleasant walks through the nature reserve in Sneyd Park and further afield the Kingsweston Estate.

Rail services are available from Bristol Parkway and Temple Meads serving the wider country and Bristol Airport provides flights to many European and some longer haul destinations.

Description

A home of distinction in one of the most sought after tree lined roads in North West Bristol. Mariners has the benefit of a large south facing garden with level lawns, sun terraces and extensive planting which provides year round colour and privacy. The home is sizeable with generous picture windows providing plenty of solar gain.

A covered porch provides access to the reception hall which is the central axis with principal rooms lying directly off. The drawing room and dining room enjoy a wonderful vista over the established gardens with level access via sliding doors to the former and both feature Minster fireplaces. The breakfast room provides a seamless link through to the kitchen which is also generous in scale and considered the heartbeat of the home. Refitted and with Silestone work surfaces, there are a comprehensive range of wall and base units with glass splashbacks, twin sinks, an integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer, oven and grill as well as an induction hob. Beyond is the utility with a further workshop area. The conservatory includes double doors and offers occasional dining and a seamless link to the garden. At the furthest end of the hall there is a study, home office and indeed cloakroom.

On the first floor and off the galleried landing there are three bedrooms, the principal bedroom is bathed in light with dual aspect orientations and includes a shower room and a dressing room. The guest bedroom has the benefit of a shower room also and the third bedroom, use of the family bathroom. Built in wardrobes are located in both bedrooms two and three.

The top floor has historically been used as games rooms with reinstatement to a fourth and fifth bedroom easily achievable. There are a number of eaves storage cupboards providing plenty of storage space.

The property is approached via electrically operated in and out gates with a blocked paved drive. There is plenty of parking and turning, a lawned semi-circular garden and densely planted borders with Acers occupying one side and herbaceous borders the other. There are also a number of flower beds and a rockery which offer year round colour.

The rear garden can be approached from the side of the house, conservatory or drawing room with a sun terrace, which spans the entire rear elevation. Two electrically operated blinds offer protection from prevailing winds and the full sun. Curtilages are fenced with a number of flowering plants, shrubs and trees. Notable specimens include Acers, Magnolias, a Wedding Cake tree and deep planted borders display roses and a wide variety of perennials. There is an ornamental pond and central steps down from the terrace. At the furthest end of the terrace there is also a covered potting or barbeque area in additional to a greenhouse. There is also a useful undercroft for storage and a timber store for implements