1960s modern house in Stanton Drew, near Bristol
A dream of a renovation project for someone. This 1960s modern house in Stanton Drew, near Bristol, is on the market.
And it is a renovation project; there is no getting away from that. An interesting and bold design back in the day, inside and out, it looks like it needs a complete overhaul to bring it back to its best. But there are so many selling points here.
The location, the land, the size of the house, interesting architecture and a finish that has barely changed within. There are so many details here that you would want to keep. Not everything. But enough to make this an eye-catching midcentury modern design once more.
Found in the highly sought-after village of Stanton Drew, which is around eight miles from Bristol, it sits in a large garden, with countryside beyond. So great views and a lovely spot to live.
Initially, there’s a strong 1960s vibe from the outside, not least with the angular architecture and some unusual glazing. It tempts you in. And once inside, you get to see what a marvel this is.
I suspect it was a high-end affair when constructed, as this isn’t your average 1960s house. The open layout, the wood cladding, the timber details, the slate/stonework within, and even some exposed brickwork in the feature bathroom. In its day, these would have been premium touches and, for me, are well worth maintaining if you undertake a renovation.
But as I said above, it will need a lot of work, and not everything would be saved. Of course, the finishes look tired in many rooms, some of the fixtures haven’t aged well, and although I love a 1970s carpet, I’m not sure I would be keeping the one in the reception.
So a bit of a step back is required here. Consideration about the key features and a plan for the more tired aspects of the house. Do that, and you will be well on your way to creating a very special modern house in a wonderful location.
Upon entering, the first thing you access is the internal porch, leading through to the entrance hallway, which accesses the living areas to the right of the property and the bedrooms to the left.
The entrance hall, along with the living/dining room, has the pine panelling, something that is carried through with the doors, windows, beams, and skirting boards.
A kitchen and utility are fitted with green wall and base units and also access the rear garden.
The living/dining room features an exposed stone wall with a stove, with more wood panelling and stonework. It’s a big space and renovated properly; it will be quite a contemporary living area too. This space is very ‘now’. There are also large glass doors leading into the conservatory, which in turn accesses the patio and garden.
On the left of the hallway are the four bedrooms. Three of the bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. The principal bedroom has a French door which leads into the garden.
Oh yes, that bathroom too. Quite the space with the sunken bath, exposed brick and timber details. Obviously in need of an update, but again, be good if some of that can be salvaged in some way.
That’s not quite all, as the outside space is a selling point too. A large driveway for ample off-road parking for several vehicles and, beyond that, a double garage with two up-and-over doors.
The rear garden is made up of both patio and lawned areas, separated by a stone-built wall. The garden is surrounded by mature shrubs and trees, so privacy too. Especially with the rear of the garden being countryside.
Not one for the faint-hearted, but I suspect this one will be a very shrewd investment for someone. £625,000 is the asking price.
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