Bramley Drive, Backwell
Guide Price £575,000 (Tenant Fees)

Introducing Number Four

A mature detached family home with a beautiful, totally private south facing rear garden, unusually light accommodation, and tremendous potential to extend if required. The location is near perfect too, quietly placed in central Backwell. Welcome to this light, bright, roomy and adaptable detached family home that stands in a commanding, slightly elevated position at the head of a beautifully mature close that could hardly be better placed in Backwell. All of the village amenities are nearby but you will not be bothered by passing traffic whether motor or of the scooter variety.

The best schools can be reached on foot in 5 minutes with the infant school located accessed without actually crossing a road! The park is nearby too along with the tennis club, the bowling club, the football club and so much more. A variety of well-supported thriving village shops are close by and including a good baker, the village pubs are close enough to walk but far enough away to avoid any sing-along revellers on a high day or holiday, anyway Backwell really isn’t like that!

However, what Backwell is, is a very good place to bring up a family and houses like this typically change ownership very infrequently, especially in such good, quiet settings. Our client has lived here for many decades and maintained the house with love and care. Children and grandchildren were educated in the village from here and now it is time to downsize allowing the next family to be custodians. We imagine that the next owners will make some changes, that happens with each generation, some will zizz the house up a little, some a lot and others will perhaps choose to extend, white render the house and add dark grey windows and doors, all of which can be done if so chosen.

Backwell is also favoured by so many for its convenience. Nailsea is a bit more than a mile away with a shared mainline railway station in between offering direct trains to Bristol, Bath, Taunton and London-Paddington. In fact, with just a couple of stops or hops you can be virtually anywhere including Paris or Brussels but for that kind of journey, you may prefer a flight from nearby Bristol airport that though close does not trouble the village with low aircraft flight paths.

Bristol is 8 miles away and can be reached by Bus, car or bike with a SUSTRANS cycle route that essentially follows the railway line to the city.

Park on the drive on the right-hand side of the house, and walk along the garden path. There is, of course, a traditional garden gate and you might note how private even the front garden is. You will then step into an inviting reception hall that is bathed in the natural light coming from the front, the adjacent rooms and into the stairwell from the galleried landing. The immediate impression is of solidity, a home built to last and the charming original parquet flooring adds the first tangible touch of character. Usefully there are cupboards and a cloakroom/WC, very necessary, is set to one side.

Next, indulge in the well-designed open plan L shaped living room with a dining area that extends to an impressive measurement of 19'3" x 16'9". Here the light levels are superb with a double aspect over both main areas of the garden, the south lawn in particular and the patio terrace that is lightly sheltered by a balcony. A spectacular stone fireplace means there is a chimney for open fires or almost as cosy but more efficiently a ‘wood-burning stove’. If stone is not to your taste you could render and plaster the chimney breast and simply remove the side plinth if needs be however, this is a great room with more potential to even extend further in conjunction with adjacent kitchen diner.

The generous kitchen diner, spanning over 14' x 12’ is equally bright and perfectly arranged to keep an eye on activities in the back garden be they a gathering of friends, a family barbecue or children playing safely. A broad sweep of solid Cherry wood finish cabinets has granite effect laminate worktops that are complemented by matching splashbacks. The integrated appliances including a Bosch double oven, an induction hob, and an extractor already facilitate good functionality but again there is so much potential given the space available.

A recently installed Worcester Bosch oil central heating boiler ensures efficient warmth throughout, oil has been consistently less expensive than gas since last Autumn and if you wish a change there are Grants available to swap out oil boilers for technically cleaner air source systems.

Above you will find some really well-proportioned bedrooms, three in total though the square area of the house exceeds that of many newer 4 bedroom detached houses. An updated family bathroom is a bonus, while the principal bedroom is large enough when combined with the wall-to-wall built-in wardrobes and a little realignment to incorporate an ensuite too subject only to building regulation compliance.

Outside:

Very fortunately for the current and the next owners, the house occupies a quiet, private head of cul de sac corner plot, with a secluded mature front garden that only begins to hint at the beauty of the greater garden to the rear. Laid to lawn and famed by established borders the garden at the front is sunny and mostly level with an enclosing low local stone wall outside the bushes and shrubs. A path gracefully leads to the front door, setting the stage and inviting you in.

Enjoy the convenience of a detached garage and ancillary store rooms to the side. The garage alone currently measures up at 17' 3'' x 9' 3'' (5.25m x 2.82m) and has a recent roller shutter door. Natural light streams in through the window so for hobby or workshop duties the garage excels and it is equipped with power and light. You could extend the garage if needed or even fully connect it to the house and extend it above with planning consent. The driveway meanwhile provides ample off-street parking and your visitors if you entertain can park in the road too, there is always space.

Last but not least you should relish in the beauty of the lovely south-facing rear garden, thoughtfully designed to maximize enjoyment and relaxation. The garden features an expansive lawn that continues to a secret area of garden far away from the back of the house. There is ample room for outdoor activities and playing. Climbing frames, swings and trampolines will all sit in this space easily and what a fantastic spot for a swimming or paddling pool with total privacy. Well-stocked borders filled with vibrant shrubs and herbs add a touch of colour and fragrance to the space and the whole garden is enclosed by durable timber fencing but softened by the greenery that creates a real sense of seclusion but with all your day to day needs close by.

A paved patio area and a hard landscaped low terrace enhance accessibility and offer the perfect spot for outdoor dining and entertaining. Furthermore, a storage shed and storage cupboards provide practical solutions for organizing your outdoor essentials.

Other Information:

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Services & Outgoings:
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. High speed Broadband services are available. Gas is available in the close.

Energy Performance:
The energy performance of the house was assessed at Band E, but since then a new boiler has been installed which very probably increases the efficiency to around Band C. The national average which includes all purpose-designed eco houses is D.

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