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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · BS20 8JD
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This outstanding extended family home occupies a popular cul-de-sac position on the fringes of Portishead and offers deceptively spacious accommodation arranged over two floors.
Beautifully presented throughout, the property combines an good decorative finish with a versatile layout ideally suited to modern family life, entertaining and working from home.
This outstanding extended family home occupies a popular cul-de-sac position on the fringes of Portishead and offers deceptively spacious accommodation arranged over two floors.
Beautifully presented throughout, the property combines an good decorative finish with a versatile layout ideally suited to modern family life, entertaining and working from home.
The welcoming entrance hall includes a useful built-in coats cupboard and provides access to a stylish, re-fitted ground-floor bathroom.
The generously proportioned living room measures approximately 14ft and features an attractive wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting focal point.
A separate dining room provides an excellent setting for family meals and entertaining, with sliding doors opening into the sun room.
Enjoying pleasant views across the rear garden, this light-filled additional reception room works equally well as a garden room, reading area or relaxed family space.
At the heart of the home is the impressive open-plan kitchen/breakfast room.
Designed with both everyday living and entertaining in mind, it features an extensive range of fitted cabinets, generous worktop space and tiled flooring.
There is ample room for a breakfast or dining table, while French doors open directly onto the garden and create a natural connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces.
The ground floor is completed by a versatile study/playroom, ideal as a home office, children’s playroom or occasional guest space.
On the first floor, the landing leads to a spacious principal bedroom and two further well-proportioned bedrooms. These are served by a fully tiled shower room.
Outside The landscaped south-east-facing rear garden provides an attractive and enjoyable outdoor setting.
Principally laid to lawn, it is complemented by colourful planted borders and a patio adjoining the house-perfect for outdoor dining and making the most of the morning and afternoon sunshine.
A useful garden shed provides additional storage, while a gated side path gives convenient access from the front of the property.
To the front is an established garden, driveway parking for one vehicle and access to the integral garage.
Highfield Drive occupies an established residential position on the western side of Portishead, offering an appealing balance between convenient access to the town and the outdoor lifestyle for which this popular coastal location is renowned.
Families are particularly well catered for, with High Down Infant and Junior Schools located nearby, together providing education from nursery age through to Year 6.
A selection of other primary and secondary schools can also be found across Portishead, while everyday amenities are readily available along the traditional High Street and around the vibrant Marina.
These include supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants, leisure facilities and a range of professional services.
Portishead offers an excellent choice of recreational opportunities, including coastal walks, open green spaces, the Lake Grounds, open-air swimming pool, sailing facilities and the picturesque Marina.
The surrounding countryside and nearby Gordano Valley provide further opportunities for walking, cycling and enjoying the outdoors.
For commuters, the A369 provides access towards Bristol, while Junction 19 of the M5 connects with the wider motorway network.
The reinstatement of the Portishead railway line is now underway, with passenger services currently expected to begin in winter 2028/29.
The planned service will provide hourly direct trains from Portishead to Bristol Temple Meads, with an anticipated journey time of approximately 25 minutes-an exciting improvement to the town’s already strong transport connections.
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