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Canynge Square is certainly considered by many as one of the
most sought after addresses in Clifton; with its quiet leafy lined
avenues and idyllic situation on the edge of Clifton village. The
property is close to Clifton College and within easy reach of The
Downs, The observatory parkland and some 400 acres of open public
space as well as the cafes, restaurants and boutique shops of
Clifton village 0.2 miles which lies in await a short walk away and
across Christchurch Green.
Bristol is highly regarded for its educational establishments,
and the house is within catchment for Christchurch Primary School
0.4 miles with Clifton College is just 0.3 miles to the east with a
respected nursery and Butcombe Prep School . BGS, QEH, Badminton
School for Girls and Clifton High are also all within easy striking
distance.
Bristol is also widely regarded as the gateway to the West and
the M5 is just over 5 miles away, with the M32 2 miles to the east.
Regular trains leave Bristol Temple Meads to London 1hr 20 which is
just 3 miles away, and there is access to Europe and the rest of
the UK from Bristol Airport a little over 8 miles to the south.
The upper maisonette at 36 Canynge Square forms part of an
exquisite Grade II Listed Clifton townhouse which has been
converted into four private dwellings. The property is neatly
nestled amongst a terrace of striking stucco fronted townhouses
with enviable views over the locally cherished shared garden in the
centre of the square.
Accessed via a communal entrance, a carpeted staircase leads up
to the front door on the second floor.
Stepping inside, a welcoming hallway offers direct access to a
generous reception room to the right, a kitchen and open plan
sitting room directly opposite and a useful guest WC with storage
under the stairs.
The kitchen was remodelled by the current owners to include
opening up the space to the adjoining sitting room. The kitchen is
finished to a very high specification in a shaker style to include
an expanse of white marble worktop space, wall and floor mounted
cupboard and drawer storage, a break bar and space for a large
fridge freezer and dishwasher. For those who enjoy cooking, a large
Rangemaster gas cooker has been neatly installed within an old
chimney stack and features a tile surround and splash back.
Adjacent and open plan to the kitchen is a generous sitting room
which flows beautifully, with light filling the space from each of
the three large sash windows, each of which enjoys original wooden
shutters. This room also enjoys the use of a wood burning stove.
Adjacent to the kitchen and sitting room is a separate dining
reception room which is currently used as an informal reception and
kids‘ games room.
This room also features a large sash window with working
shutters, bespoke integrated cabinet storage and a further feature
gas fireplace. Ascending the carpeted staircase to the top floor, a
large sash window with a window seat floods the generous landing
with light. This floor offers access to each of the three bedrooms,
W.C. utility and family bathroom.
Of particular note is the master bedroom suite, this room is
wonderfully cosy and has extensive wall to wall integrated storage
and a private en suite shower room. Like much of the property, this
space also enjoys some beautiful period detailing which includes an
original feature fireplace a spectacular curved sash window and a
small Juliet style balcony with an easterly orientation, receiving
much of the morning light.
Immediately adjacent to the master bedroom is an equally
impressive double bedroom which also has dual aspect windows and
features the same character curved sash window and Juliet style
balcony, this time with a westerly orientation and receiving much
of the afternoon and evening light. The third bedroom is situated
at the rear of the property and is of generous proportions and also
features integrated wardrobe storage.
The family bathroom is of a good size and features an oversized
walk in shower with a rainmaker‘ shower head, heated towel rail and
a freestanding roll top bear claw bath. Adjacent to this is a
separate WC with a cleverly installed utility cupboard with space
for both a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
On the doorstep is a well maintained public garden with a
fabulous expanse of lawn and mature borders. Whilst open to all the
garden enjoys a strong resident committee who help with the
garden‘s maintenance and it is regularly used by families of all
sizes and ages who enjoy its use throughout the year.
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