Sylvia Avenue, Knowle

“The house and neighbourhood are lovely. The area is green; being opposite a park and peaceful and yet only a half hour walk into town. We have lots of birdlife and nature here. The views over Bristol are magnificent and we get great sunsets. The neighbours are lovely and we have a thriving whatsapp group. The house itself is light, bright and warm with a cosy log burner in the lounge. The garage/outbuilding is so useful and could be converted into a studio or workshop.”

The home

A gorgeous mid terrace house built in 1910 with impressive views directly overlooking Perrets Park and Bristol beyond. Downstairs there is a light and bright reception to the front overlooking the park and the rear of the house has been opened up to create a kitchen/diner with doors to the rear garden. There is also a downstairs loo. Upstairs are three bedrooms, the master bedroom being super generous with magnificent views and a family bathroom. The loft has been fully boarded with a drop down ladder and has lighting and power.

The outside

The rear garden has been beautifully planted with a variety of mature shrubs, trees and pretty perennials. There is also a large double garage which is great for storage or could be converted into a workshop or home office with rear access from a private lane.

Living in Knowle

The house is positioned on the impressive Sylvia Avenue, a beautiful row of substantial family homes. This row of houses was built by locally renowned ‘Chard’ architects, commissioned by Esme Smyth of Ashton Court to mark the furthest reach of their estate. The house sits on the edge of, and overlooking, one of Bristol’s favourite parks, Perrett Park, which was donated to the city by councillor C H Perrett. The park offers one of the best vantage points of the City of Bristol, a beautiful spot to watch the balloons take off from Ashton Court and often float overhead. The house is situated just a short walk along the picturesque, tree-lined Crowndale Road, from the rapidly developing Wells Road, home to several popular independent shops and eateries.

The house is just minutes from the popular Fox and West Deli, Eat Your Greens, Acapella and Southside Bar, with its indoor and outdoor seating and serving local craft beers. Park Bakery, an ever-popular haunt for morning bread and breakfast goods, is just at the bottom of Sylvia Avenue, whilst in the other direction, Redcatch Park offers a fantastic community garden where you can enjoy a coffee, pizza or small bite to eat amongst a brilliantly run space for local residents. The park also offers a play area, tennis courts and football pitches and provides a real hub for this popular area. Another section of the Wells Road closest to the park gives residents a range of local shops for essentials, as well as, a newly opened café called Nook, from the owners of Fox and West. Knowle is an extremely popular family area, with a brilliant combination of large houses, good schools and a choice of great parks. Sylvia Avenue is also just a short walk away from Arnos Vale Cemetery and Victoria Park, both offering a great escape from the city and open green spaces. For commuters, the area is very well placed, with Temple Meads and the several major employers around Temple Quay just around fifteen minutes away on foot. Bristol’s scenic harbourside, Wapping Wharf and city centre are also within walking distance, along with the independent shops, bars and cafes of North Street in Bedminster.