An award-winning 'James Bond-style' house from the 1960s has hit the market for the first time in more than three decades. The "rare" four-bedroom property, located in Coombe Dingle, Bristol, is being advertised for £795,000.
Architect-designed, the property was seen as ahead of it time when it was built - and wouldn't look out of place in a Bond film. Estate agent Robert Nagle told Bristol Live: “I’m projecting James Bond in the 1962 film Dr No, driving his open top Aston Martin into this double garage with it connecting directly into the house from the lower level.
"En route, he will walk through the house then pour himself a Martini, 'shaken not stirred' in the kitchen and sit on its wraparound balcony soaking in the landscape."
The property was awarded ‘House of the Year’ in the 1962 Woman’s Journal, when it was first up for sale. It has had three previous owners, and was last sold in 1988.
It boasts two large reception rooms, floor to ceiling windows and a wraparound balcony which provides "breath-taking" views. There is also parking and a double garage. On the ground floor, there is a "welcoming" entrance hall, kitchen, dinning room and downstairs WC, and lounge.
The listing says: "The remaining room to this floor could be used as a great dining room with patio doors that lead onto the garden, this could act as a superb family room, home office or extra bedroom. On the half landing up the way, is the main reception room which is vast, light and airy, being that it enjoys floor to ceiling windows and the wraparound balcony that benefits a panoramic view over Coombe Dingle and beyond..
"A truly wonderful space for family and friends to enjoy throughout the seasons."
There are three bedrooms, one with an en-suite, and a family bathroom, on the top floor of the house. There is also a "fantastic galleried landing" that overlooks the living space below.
On the lower ground floor, there is an additional bedroom and WC. Here also is the entry to the double garage which has power and lighting, "great storage" and an electric roller door to front. The detached house is closely situated to the Blaise Estate, offering the residents "beautiful walks and open spaces" nearby.
It also sits just over a mile from Kings Weston House, which was designed by Sir John Vanbrugh, the same architect who designed Blenheim Palace.
The listing says: "Outside of the property there are gardens that wrap around the entire house. With a range of mature shrubs and trees it is extremely well stocked, as we well as several lawns to enjoy, you can follow the sun as the day goes by."
The listing says it is "a truly wonderful home that is ready for its next chapter."
The property is on the market for a guide price of £795,000 with Leese & Nagle. The original price of the property in 1962 was £9,500. Call 0117 9622299, for more details about the property.
