Tiger’s den Home of rugby star up for sale
ELLIS Genge’s Dundry house is up for sale – and the straight-talking rugby star has joked Bristol Bears players will have to pay double.
The England and Leicester Tigers prop, who grew up in Knowle West, has put his four-bedroom detached home in Beechcroft on the market with a £500,000 asking price.
He posted on Twitter on Sunday: “My gaff up in dundry, bristol up for sale if anyone fancy’s wellies and cows.”
One Leicester fan replied: “Nice looking gaff. Perhaps one of those Brizzle boys would like it now they’re European Challenge Champs!”
Genge then quipped: “They can pay double bubble Barney rubble.”
His former side Bristol clinched their first European Challenge Cup on Friday, with a 32-19 win over Toulon.
The property includes a “generously sized” kitchen/breakfast room and large sitting room with a fireplace, according to estate agent Debbie Fortune.
The listing says: “Set in a gener
ous plot overlooking the village church to the rear, this detached home is sure to fit the bill for a wide demographic of buyer.
“The location is superb, located centrally within this ever popular village and just a short walk away
from the village pub. The accommodation is both spacious and well presented throughout.
“A large entrance hallway leads directly to all of the downstairs accommodation.
“This includes a large sitting room with feature fire place separate good sized dining room with doors to the rear garden.
“The property also benefits downstairs from a useful WC. Upstairs there are three generously sized bedrooms which are serviced by the family bathroom.” The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. There is an upstairs room which could be used as a study, children’s bedroom or playroom, Debbie Fortune add adds. “Outside of the property there is a large level w west-facing gard garden to the rea rear,” it contin tinues. “The garden is predom inantly laid to lawn w i th mature b borders to th the sides. Th The garden also comprises patio areas which si sit conveniently at the back of the property property.
“The sense of peace and tranquillity is really evident in the garden as it overlooks Bristol in the distance.
“To the front of the house the driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles as well access into the garage.”