York Road, Montpelier

"For over thirty years, this house has been a much-loved part of our family story — always adapting to whatever stage of life we were in. It’s been a safe, playful space for toddlers, and later, an inspiring retreat for teenagers. The street is full of life, with thoughtful, engaged neighbours and a real sense of community. We appreciate the diversity, energy, and creativity that give Montpelier such character and charm."

A quintessential Montpelier Victorian townhouse with character, space, wonderful views and contemporary features, blended together to make a great family home with a warm, welcoming vibe. With six principal rooms plus two bathrooms and a wonderful open plan kitchen, the flexibility of this house is exceptional, offering a broad suitability that makes it the perfect home to evolve with the family. On the lower ground floor is a large, homely kitchen, the heartbeat of the house. This opens onto a pretty, South facing garden. To the front is a large reception with en-suite shower and access via bi fold doors to a courtyard garden. A super handy utility room is cleverly hidden. The ground floor is divided into two receptions, either side of the spacious hallway and beautiful staircase. To the rear, using full breadth of the property, is a living room with original flooring, plasterwork and fireplace. Here we start to see the wonderful views stretching from the hills by Bath to Dundry. To the front is another reception with original features, including a butlers pantry. The first floor hosts double bedroom, huge, showpiece bathroom and bedroom. On the top floor are two further large double bedrooms with original fireplaces. This is the perfect twenty year house in a super popular Bristol postcode.

The outside

At the back is a super sunny and private garden with mature shrubs and many flowering plants and a brick patio with views across Bristol. To the front is a secret courtyard garden with shell grotto.

Living in Montpelier

York Road is a quiet residential street the runs from the heart of Montpelier towards St Werburghs. Residents benefit from being within immediate reach of the colourful, independent shops that make this part of Bristol so popular with coffee shops and eateries such as The Bristolian, Bianchis, Wangs, Café Kino and The Crafty Egg all within easy walking distance whilst local pubs such as The Cadbury, The Old England, and The Star and Garter also come highly recommended.

For commuters, Montpelier is extremely well placed for a short walk or cycle into Bristol City Centre. Buses run frequently along the A38 and train transport is available across the city and to Bristol Temple Meads via nearby Montpelier train station. For those looking for access to green space, the house is just a short walk from St Andrews Park and the Narroways Nature Reserve in St Werburghs, whilst getting out to the country via the nearby M32 or Temple Meads train station is also straightforward.