Listed for £475,000
January 11, 2024
Sold for £200,000
2006
Unique and Historic Three Bedroom Home / Two Receptions / Roof Terrace +
Stunning 'Hotwells' / St Vincent's Rock Location / Superb River & Bridge Outlook +
Arranged Over Three Floors with Superb 'Mid' Roof Terrace (River and Bridge Views). +
Spacious 'Country Kitchen' with Linked Formal Dining Room +
Full Ownership of 'The Colonnade's' Front Garden Space +
Further Elevated Rear Garden Space - Access from Upper Floors +
Ownership of Further 'Terraces' Up and Behind the Property +
Huge Opportunity +
SUMMARY
This historic home offers the chance to own a significant part of Bristol's history. The property within 'The Colonnade' boasts remarkable space, wonderful views and tremendous privacy. This property with gardens & roof terrace also retains further land behind as you extend up Avon Gorge.
DESCRIPTION
The Colonnade was constructed in 1786 as a shopping arcade for visitors coming to "take the waters" at the Hotwell Spa. When the Colonnade was built the original 1696 Hotwell Pump Rooms were still in use on the banks of the River Avon. This stunning crescent behind private gardens just behind the Portway is home to these unique homes benefiting from some of Bristol's finest views and brimming with charm and history.
The property in question is the second one into the crescent and is notably spacious. This incredible home is arranged over three floors and briefly comprises of 3 bedroom, bathroom, main reception, kitchen, formal dining room,utility. Externally, there is a private elevated rear garden, private garden to the front aspect and superb roof terrace. The current configuration places the dining and kitchen on the ground level, bedrooms in the middle and the living space on the top floor. (leading to the roof terrace).
The home is brimming with charm, very spacious and highly livable. There is a sense of historic grandeur whilst feeling supremely homely and private all at once. A new staircase has been fitted granting access to the rear garden whilst there is a further opportunity to create additional access from the living space. Internal windows have been used to accentuate the light and there is even a cave integral to the rear of the property which serves as a fully fledged utility room.
This really is a property that needs to be viewed to appreciated.
The Colonnade
Entrance
Entrance is granted from the front just beyond the historic covered walkway. The traditional front door leads into the hallway.
Hallway 13' 8" max x 2' 11" max ( 4.17m max x 0.89m max )
Attractive hallway with traditional tiled floor and original flagstones leading to all areas.
Dining Room 15' 4" max x 10' 4" max ( 4.67m max x 3.15m max )
The stunning formal dining room faces the front aspect with remarkable sash windows looking out over the private gardens (attached to the property title). The room is finished with two tone colours in keeping with this period and solid wooden flooring. A linking internal window looks into the kitchen creating further light and a highly sociable environment.
Kitchen 16' 1" max x 9' 2" max ( 4.90m max x 2.79m max )
The kitchen complete with AGA contains base units and recessed space for a full size stand alone fridge/ freezer. A spacious larder cupboard is located toward the staircase with full utility accessed to the rear. Modern ceiling complete with spotlights.
Utility 12' 10" max x 12' 4" max ( 3.91m max x 3.76m max )
The utility actually makes use of a historically excavated 'cave' space integral to the Avon Gorge rock face to the rear. This spacious 'room' allows for useful storage and white goods. Further WC leading from here. Generally split into three distinct areas-General storage, food storage and utility area including Belfast sink.
** Full natural light here provided by high level glass roof covering the central void.
W.C.
Leading from Utility
Stairs Leading Upward
Bedroom 1 15' 3" max x 9' 7" max ( 4.65m max x 2.92m max )
The main bedroom is currently the centrally located room with linking windows to the front and rear. This well presented space offers tremendous privacy and a beautiful sense of well-being. The main windows face the central hallway void space with high level windows and glass roofing section. Finished with prepared wooden flooring and decorative fireplace.
Bedroom 2 17' 8" max x 10' 5" max ( 5.38m max x 3.17m max )
Bedroom 2 offers completely flexible use and is currently an office space and occasional guest bedroom. Three impressive feature windows offer amazing river views with Clifton Suspension Bridge off to the side. Wooden floors and decorative fireplace.
Bedroom 3 11' 11" max x 11' 8" max ( 3.63m max x 3.56m max )
Bedroom 3 again offers great proportions with a feature window to the rear aspect void. This private and charming space offers extensive storage options and fitted recess shelving.
W.C. 4' 3" max x 2' 11" max ( 1.30m max x 0.89m max )
Leading from half landing.
Bathroom 5' 1" max x 4' 5" max ( 1.55m max x 1.35m max )
Well presented bathroom with bath and shower over plus basin. Finished with wooden flooring, brilliant white paint and stylish contrasting blue tiles.
Stairs Leading Upward
Living Room 25' 1" max x 18' 3" max ( 7.65m max x 5.56m max )
The main living space with fireplace is located on the top floor and leads directly out onto the roof terrace, The expansive space benefits from views and light to three sides. These includes the double doors to the roof terrace, sash windows to side and rear plus the portlight facing the suspension bridge. The room is complete with wooden flooring and allows for two distinct areas as per requirements. (Given the space and two entrance points from the landing....there is an opportunity to convert into two separate rooms).
*Opportunity here to divide the space and create a further bedroom/home office if required.
Roof Terrace 17' 8" max x 10' 4" max ( 5.38m max x 3.15m max )
Direct access via double doors. Exceptional views over the River Avon toward North Somerset and Ashton Court Estate with Clifton Suspension Bridge in clear view.
External
Front Garden
The current owner has formally purchased the full garden space to the front of the crescent.
Rear Garden
Private rear garden with paved terrace and exceptional views. The paved terrace leads via pathway to the side and steps within the plot lead upward to the private 'terraces'.
Terraces
This home further owns land behind the property as you climb The Gorge. (The includes certain higher terraces).
Agents Notes
Access is granted via public walkway along the promenade level adjacent. There is space to drop-off and collect but no formal parking here is available.
*The Colonnade is made up of four private residences. The property being offered is the second from the left when looking at the main photograph. For identification purposes: The three sash windows in a row of the first floor room are windows 4, 5 and 6 from the left hand side of the crescent.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
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