For Sale5 Bedroom Detached House in Brackenwood Road, Clevedon, BS21£1,195,000

Brackenwood is situated in a quiet and leafy location in Upper Clevedon. Built in 1906 this truly captivating Arts & Crafts style residence with its picturesque façade, intricate period details, and beautifully landscaped gardens, this is a home of character and warmth and indeed a once in a lifetime opportunity. Typical of the Arts & Crafts movement, the house is rich in handcrafted charm — from its high ceilings with exposed beams, deep bayed windows, stripped paneled doors, fireplaces and a butlers pantry. Yet, behind its heritage beauty, Brackenwood serves perfectly as a modern family home with its newlly added extensions. Set within stunning landscaped gardens that wrap around, the grounds are truly magical — featuring mature specimen trees with flood lighting, colourful seasonal planting, climbing roses, flowering Wisteria, tranquil water feature, orchard and well established kitchen garden. Two generous terraces provide the ideal setting for alfresco dining and entertaining. On approach via the original and charming covered storm porch - the oak door opens to a bespoke built oak framed entrance hall with large double glazed windows, oak beams and oak flooring. Adjacent there is a contemporary cloakroom and coats cupboard, The three receptions include - a sitting room with its dual aspect a large deep bayed window with window seats and access to a fabulous covered sun terrace offers superb entertaining all year round, period features include high ceilings with exposed beams and a stone fireplace with wood burner. The dining room again retains many fine period features and offers delightful views over the garden. The third reception is currently used as a cosy snug. The kitchen/family room has been extended to create a superb entertaining space, with its large bayed window, makes this room light and airy, there are ample wall and floor units together with space for all appliances, features include a wood burner, engineered oak flooring and access to the original butlers pantry and a separate larder. Adjacent is a spacious and fully equipped utility/boot room. A beautifully designed bedroom with a contemporary en-suite shower room offers flexible guest/annex accommodation. Upstairs, you’ll find four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a master with en-suite shower room and dressing room. The fourth bedroom currently serves as a study. The family bathroom, with its large oval jacuzzi bath, is a charming blend of retro modern comfort. A separate shower and cloakroom completes this floor. Outside: The beautiful landscaped gardens at Brackenwood offer a wealth of specimen plants and trees to include Scotch Pines, Silver Birch, Walnut and Larch. There are climbing wisterias and trained roses, large expanses of lawns with well stocked flower and shrub borders with attractive Box hedging. A sheltered terrace leading from the sitting room and separate patio offers relaxation. A gated pathway to Edward Road offers easy access to a bus stop or a walk to the fashionable Hill Road renowned for its shopping and dining facilities. To the side of the house there is an orchard with many fruit producing trees to include Plum and Apple.. The organic Kitchen Garden is well established with greenhouse, vegetable troughs, and array of fruit producing trees to include Pear, Apple and two Grape vines There is a water irrigation system which continues throughout the garden. At the back of the house a log and bin store can be found. The paved driveway offers ample parking for several vehicles and leads to a recently built timber framed detached garage and carport.