Cumberland Grove, Montpelier

"It is a warm, spacious home with lovely light flooding the kitchen and dining room. The bedroom in the attic has the most beautiful views over all of Bristol and the lovely neighbourhood gardens. We’re close to the trendy shops and restaurants of Picton Street and Montpelier, yet can hear the birds singing in the morning."

The home

A bay fronted three/four bedroom home on a quiet cul-de-sac in Montpelier, offering three reception rooms and a private south facing garden, with some pleasant views from the loft room. Entrance is into a generous hallway, with floorboards underfoot and the formal living room on your left. The living room benefits from the bay window, sumptuous fireplace and dual aspect, helping to flood the room with light. Heading back through the hallway is the second reception room, utilised as a playroom with an opening to the contemporary dining area. A large hole in the wall has been created from the kitchen through to the dining space, suiting modern family living and essentially creating a bespoke kitchen/dining area. The recently fitted kitchen boasts dark green cupboard doors, gas hob and oak worktops. The dining room is encompassed by a vaulted yet panelled ceiling, adding to the feeling of space with double doors opening to the garden. Heading upstairs there are three double bedrooms, all of equal size and a striking three piece bathroom. The second and final floor houses the loft room, currently used as a snug and offering fantastic views across Montpelier and beyond.

The outside space

The plot begins with a small front yard, offering little maintenance and plenty of space for bike storage if needed. Heading to the rear, the garden is tranquil and private, also facing south which is perfect for sun throughout the day. The garden is mainly lawn, with an attractive stone wall perimeter, patio area and wooden shed.

Living in Montpelier

Cumberland Grove is a quiet cul-de-sac in Montpelier. Close to Cheltenham and Gloucester Road, this home has some of Bristol’s best independent cafes and restaurants on its doorstep, including The Bristolian, The Crafty Egg, Bianchi’s Italian, Wangs, and Caper and Cure. The house is also a short walk from popular pubs including The Wiper and True taproom, The Star and Garter, and The Canteen - which hosts regular live music nights. Montpelier is a creative and cultural hub, with several artists, ceramicists, and makers working in and around Picton Street. Try your hand at pottery with Terra Pottery Café, take up a dance class at Hamilton House or try life drawing at Jamaica Street Studios. If you’re after green space, the house is a short walk from St Andrews Park in Bishopston and Narroways Nature Reserve in St Werburghs, which offers sweeping views out across Bristol. Just behind Narroways is St Werburghs City Farm, home to an organic café, community garden, and allotments. Raised in Bristol nursery, Fairlawn Primary School, and Montpelier High School are both within walking distance. Well connected, Shaftesbury Avenue is a short walk or cycle into Bristol city centre. Buses run frequently along the A38, taking you further up Gloucester Road or down to South Bristol. Local train services are easily accessed by Montpelier station, which will also get you to Bristol Temple Meads in thirteen minutes.