Summary - THE CRAIG EAST, HOMEFIELD ROAD, BRISTOL, SALTFORD BS31 3EQ
4 bed 2 bath Semi-Detached
Rare elevated riverside family house with period charm and substantial garage.
- Elevated riverside plot with long views to Saltford Marina and Bath
- Distinctive period features: high ceilings, exposed beams, stained glass
- Large garage with capacity for multiple cars; workshop and outbuildings
- Terraced gardens, greenhouse and versatile external entertaining areas
- Built 1840 in stone; traditional walls likely have little insulation
- Mixed heating: mains gas boiler/radiators and oil tanks present
- Shared private drive with three other properties; drive ownership applies
- Requires modernisation and energy‑efficiency improvements; redevelopment subject to consent
Occupying an elevated, riverside plot with long views to Saltford Marina and Bath, The Craig East is a distinguished four‑bedroom family house dating from 1840. Period features — high ceilings, exposed beams, stained glass and original stair — give the house strong character and an immediate sense of history. Terraced gardens, well‑maintained outbuildings and a large garage (space for multiple cars) extend the living space outdoors and deliver rare privacy in this sought‑after village setting.
The ground floor is arranged for family life and entertaining: a light conservatory framing the outlook, a well‑equipped kitchen with oak doors and granite worktops, formal dining and a grand sitting room with a double staircase and original finishes. Upstairs there are four bedrooms and a family bathroom; the master has fitted cupboards and a marble‑topped washbasin. Cellar storage, a useful workshop and greenhouse add practical utility.
Buyers should note practical considerations: the house has oil storage tanks and oil‑fired heating alongside a new Grant boiler in one room — heating runs on mains gas with boiler and radiators elsewhere — and external walls are traditional stone with assumed limited insulation. The property requires updating in places and modernisation will be needed to meet current energy standards. The drive is privately owned and shared with three other properties; an extra parcel of land behind the garage may offer redevelopment potential, subject to consents.
Saltford offers excellent local amenities, Outstanding-rated primary schooling and easy access to Bath and Bristol, making this a strong proposition for families seeking character, views and space. The house suits buyers who value period detail and a prominent riverside position and who are prepared to invest in sympathetic updating to maximise the property’s long‑term potential.
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