Forest Road, Fishponds

"With period features throughout, this 1890's three storey house provided a fantastic place to raise a family. Great sized rooms, two bathrooms, established garden and an off street garage. There are schools, bus-stops and shops on the doorstep with large supermarkets and the Bristol-Bath cycle path very close by."

The home

A substantial three storey Victorian home on Forest Road in Fishponds, boasting four bedrooms and occupying a total area of over 1500 sqft. Entrance is into a traditional hallway, with high ceilings which continue throughout the interior. On the first left is main reception room, benefitting from an original fireplace and bay window. Continuing through the home you find the dining room, with immense period detail, complete with multi-fuel burner in original fireplace and large, shelved storage cupboard underneath the stairs. Large double doors opening to the kitchen with 2 Velux windows and a Belfast sink, adjacent is a large lean-to/utility room with washing machine point and a second large Belfast sink. At the back of the kitchen is a W.C and separate bathroom. Heading to the first floor, the main and largest bedroom sits at the front of the home and includes a large built-in wardrobe; with a bathroom and bedroom looking upon the rear garden. On the second and final floor are two double bedrooms, original to the property, the rear including a dormer window, the front a Velux.

Disclaimer notice regarding the boiler. A recent service has provided a warning due to the change legislation. An internal flue support and increased ventilation is required. The system does operate correctly however.

The outside space

At the beginning of the plot is a small front garden with original railings, with a path leading to the front door. At the back is a tranquil garden, which is very private. Much established planting including a delicious Braeburn! The plot faces south east, capturing an incredible amount of sun in the morning and through the day. There is also a large single garage, and rear access which has been great for bikes.

Living in Fishponds

Forest Road is located just off Fishponds Road/Lodge Causeway, with the home sitting in front of St Josephs Primary School. The area is popular with young professionals and families as it benefits from several well-regarded schools and many open green spaces such as the Oldbury Court Estate, the Coombe Brook Nature Reserve and the Frome Valley. Areas for activities are plentiful with the Bristol to Bath Cycle Path running through this part of Fishponds. The area has seen several cafés established nearby, becoming very popular, such as FED, Coffee #1, Porto Lounge, The Crafty Egg and Mi Café Su Café. For commuters, Fishponds is very convenient with ease of access to the M32 and M4 motorways, as well as just being a short cycle, drive or bus journey into the city centre or to large areas of employment across North Bristol.