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🏰 Property Highlights & Historical Roots
Cooks Folly, Sneyd Park – Grade II Listed (~£3.1 million)
Affectionately known as Cooks Folly, this dramatic Gothic Revival property was originally conceived in 1672 as a “prospect tower” before being transformed into the stately mansion it is today. Architecturally completed in 1858, the home dramatically overlooks the Avon Gorge, offering sweeping vistas of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Abbots Leigh nature reserve .
Period Features
Reception hall with oak panels and cloakroom
Formal drawing room boasting a bay window with wood-burning fireplace
Dining room with ornate teak ceiling and contemporary fireplace
Kitchen/breakfast area featuring leaded windows and Silestone counters
Lower ground floor: indoor pool with a swim‑current system, gym, games room and study
Accommodation
Five main bedrooms + kitchenette on top floor
Additional bathrooms and cloakrooms, octagonal family bathroom
Roof terrace provides a full 360° panorama of Bristol
Grounds
Approx. 1.27 acres: formal gardens, raised terrace, woodland with seating, tree house
Situated in a cul‑de‑sac with private access and ample parking
This estate offers the rare combination of historic grandeur, architectural significance, and modern luxury—including gym, leisure, and entertaining spaces—all within a dramatic natural setting.
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🏛️ More Gothic-Style Estates in Bristol
While Cooks Folly is currently the standout property on the market, other Gothic-style estates in and around Bristol also gleam with heritage and character:
The Gothic Mansion, Knowle
A Grade II listed former convent, now a self-catered 14-bedroom mansion available for group stays (sleeping up to 50)
Set atop rising ground, this converted building features period details (parquet, marble bathrooms), a games room, jacuzzi, snooker, and self-catering kitchen
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