Great Brockeridge, Bristol, BS9

A detached RIBA award winning home celebrated for its intelligent design, located 600m from the Downs.

The striking exterior is composed of Staffordshire blue bricks with matching blue/black clay tiles. Behind this utilitarian facade lies a soft and tactile interior with an efficient use of space to accommodate dogs, children, bikes and storage. The current owners have propelled this 1960's property firmly into the future, with an inspiring extension and renovation - when stepping inside, it's easy to see why it has collected the highest accolades.

At the front, a driveway with space for two cars is flanked by planted borders and leads up to the front door of the property. On the right hand side is a useful and secure storage shed. The entrance opens into a utility/boot room, with a tiled floor and built in storage. There is a sink with space and plumbing beneath for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The door leads through to a small workshop next to the foot of a dramatic timber staircase with pull out storage beneath. This impressive piece of carpentry is constructed from planed Ash and ash-veneered birch with a brass handrail forming the spine of the house, curving and turning to link all four storeys.

Stairs rise to the first floor and arrive at a useful study which has a floating ply corner desk, wall mounted shelving and box bay window. Adjacent is a w/c with vibrant wallpaper and tiles contrasting against a white w/c and sink. The corridor continues through to a beautiful open plan kitchen/ dining space which links to the garden via large sliding doors. The layout pivots around a central island with a granite worktop and dark grey cabinets beneath. The outer walls of the kitchen have a range of built in cupboards with brass accents, a composite worktop and integrated appliances. Next to the kitchen is space for a dining table with seamless, level access to the garden.