Downside Road, Backwell
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Beautifully presented three bedroom detached cottage
- Lapsed planning for two storey side extension (Ref: 20/P/1884/FUH)
- Set on approximately one acre of grounds
- Integral garage and ample off-street parking
- Character features with modern comforts
- Modern fitted kitchen and utility room
- Luxurious family bathroom
- Versatile garden
- Prime countryside location
- Viewings highly recommended
Description
Tucked away in a sought-after position on Downside Road, this delightful home combines all the charm of country living with modern comfort and practicality — perfect for families, professionals or those seeking a peaceful retreat within easy reach of Bristol, Nailsea and Backwell.
Upon entering the storm porch, you are welcomed into a spacious hallway giving access to all ground floor rooms. To the left, the dining room enjoys a warm, inviting feel with its feature log burner and space for family dining or entertaining. To the right, the living room offers a light and comfortable setting with a feature stone fireplace and electric fire — ideal for cosy evenings in.
The modern kitchen sits at the rear of the property and is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with worktops over, a four-ring induction hob, electric oven, integrated microwave and dishwasher, plus space for a fridge/freezer.
A separate utility room provides additional practicality, offering space for both a washing machine and tumble dryer, and includes a downstairs WC and access to the garden.
Upstairs, the property offers two generous double bedrooms and a further single bedroom, alongside a luxurious family bathroom featuring a walk-in shower, separate bathtub, WC, double vanity sinks and even an integrated TV screen — the perfect space to unwind after a long day.
Externally, the property enjoys an integral single garage with an up-and-over door, ample off-street parking, and wraparound gardens filled with mature trees, lawned areas and fruit trees. The lower garden area, accessible via a gently sloping pathway, offers further scope — large enough, with appropriate permissions, to accommodate an additional structure or garden studio. This outdoor space offers endless possibilities for those wishing to create their own countryside haven.
This property has lapsed planning (Ref: 20/P/1884/FUH) for demolition of existing garage and a proposed two storey side extension with rear first-floor balcony to east elevation, single-storey rear extension and open porch to front elevation.
Situation: The village of Backwell lies just seven miles south-west of Bristol City Centre, perfectly positioned for commuters and countryside lovers alike. It offers an active community and excellent amenities, including local shops, cafés and recreational facilities. Education is a real draw here — Backwell Church of England Junior School and Backwell School are both highly regarded and regularly feature among the top-performing schools in North Somerset. Nailsea & Backwell railway station provides convenient rail links to Bristol Temple Meads (approx. 10 minutes), Bath, and London Paddington (around two hours). The nearby A370 and M5 motorway offer excellent road connections, while Bristol Airport is just a short drive away. Neighbouring Nailsea provides a full range of amenities including Tesco and Waitrose, while the surrounding countryside offers beautiful walks, wildlife, and country pursuits — all adding to the exceptional lifestyle that this location affords.
Directions: Travelling from Bristol on the A370, turn left at the traffic lights onto Brockley Combe Road and continue through Brockley Combe for approximately two miles, where the road becomes Downside Road. As you enter the 40mph speed zone, the property can be found a little further up on the left-hand side, clearly marked by a Debbie Fortune Estate Agents' For Sale board. What3words: ///longingly.pickup.reading
Material Information: Council Tax band: E EPC Rating: F
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-15
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,704 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
- Cable Internet, Full Fibre (FTTP), Standard Copper (ADSL), Fibre (FTTC)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Private Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 92% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Backwell Church of England Junior School1.4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 230
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- West Leigh Infant School2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 7
- Pupils
- 135
- Type
- Academy converter
- Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 193
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Wrington Church of England Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 197
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Winford Church of England Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 167
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Backwell School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,595
- Type
- Academy converter
- Nailsea School3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,197
- Type
- Academy converter
- Chew Valley School4.9 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,180
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bedminster Down School4.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,022
- Type
- Academy converter
- E-Act Merchants' Academy5 milesOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 3 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,018
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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High Street Congresbury Bristol BS49 5JA
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