Situation

Cooks Folly is a discreet and private cul-de-sac with a diversity of architecture. Located to the north west of the city and within level walking distant of the historic Durdham Downs. Within proximity are a number of amenities with local shops in Stoke Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym and a more extensive range of boutiques, bars and restaurants in neighbouring Clifton. There are a number of highly regarded schools within the region, state and independent, primary and secondary, and sporting facilities abound with health and leisure clubs, golf courses, bridle ways and woodland trails. For the commuter the A4 and A4018 are arterial roads to Bristol's commercial centre, as well as the M5 motorway network serving the South West and Midlands, linking to the M4, South Wales and London. There are good rail services available from Bristol Parkway and Temple Meads train stations and for air travel Bristol International Airport has flights to a number of European and some long haul destinations.

Accommodation

A significant Grade II listed family house with a versatile interior arranged as a maisonette and two non-self contained apartments. The property offers easy reinstatement to a single dwelling and has origins dating back to 1672. The tower was built by Maurice Cooke with the adjacent house constructed and occupied by the Goodeve family in circa 1850. The original tower was demolished in the 1890s and the principal residence was divided into two independent dwellings. Situated high up over the historic Avon Gorge, Cooks Folly has commanding views of Seawalls, Brunel's famous Suspension Bridge and the Abbots Leigh nature reserve opposite.

The property is situated adjacent to a significant area of woodland which is maintained and protected by English Heritage. Castellated in design with turrets and windows of immense character, the property enjoys an outstanding vista from the principal rooms and retains much of its original detail. Recent refurbishments and modifications have not compromised the integrity of the property and there remains enormous versatility, ideal for buyers seeking diversity.

The principal areas are located off the magnificent octagonal hall with an inner reception area, wood panelled and with ornate architraves and ceiling detail. The drawing room has a significant bay overlooking the immediate garden and woodland beyond and features cornice with fruiting vine motives and a magnificent fireplace as the focal point. The adjacent dining room has a teak ceiling with a more contemporary fireplace and a matching vista to the drawing room. A unique feature is the turret room. The lower ground floor which formally housed a swimming pool complex has been adapted and features a games room, study, bathroom and three bedrooms with a dressing room to the main bedroom, there is also an independent shower room. The first and top floors incorporate two self contained flats and yet reinstatement to conventional bedrooms for a formal home would be easily achieved with the removal of some stud partitions. The first floor has enviable views and would convert to 4 bedrooms and a bathroom, although currently is arranged as a kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room and two bedrooms. Similarly the top floor could revert to 2 suites but currently incorporates an occasional sitting room, kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom.

Cooks Folly has a magnificent approach with a gravelled drive, centrepiece and turning circle, leading to the large adjacent garage with electrically operated up and over door. Beyond is a courtyard and the former pool complex. Gardens to the rear span the width of the house with a stone balustrade and steps down to the level lawned area which has mature, well stocked flower borders. Further steps lead down to the woodland below which provides natural screening whilst not detracting from the panorama. The adjacent woodland is part owned by Cooks Folly House and maintained by English Heritage and is stocked with plenty of flora and fauna.

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