Cotswold Road, Windmill Hill

" I’ve taken great pride in lovingly restoring the original Victorian features of this home. It’s been a sanctuary for me – bright and spacious. I’m going to miss it hugely. The open plan kitchen and living areas have hosted many great parties, it’s perfect for having people round. In the summer I regularly wake up in the loft room to hot air balloons overhead through the velux windows. More recently, in the winter, I’ve been enjoying waking up to beautiful sunrises from my bedroom window. The street has a strong sense of community, I know all my neighbours well and everyone is super friendly. "

The home

A beautifully renovated mid terrace house on Cotswold Road which has been extended beautifully by the current owner. Downstairs is am open plan living room/dining room with stripped wood floors and Victorian fireplace. The kitchen has been extended to the side at the rear and is a generous size with breakfast bar, sold wood worktops and doors to the rear garden. There is also a utility room accessed from the kitchen. Upstairs on the first floor are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom with freestanding bath. The loft has been converted into a sunny master bedroom with ensuite shower room.

The outside

The rear garden has been landscaped to include a patio area for summer BBQs and a lawn surrounded by mature flowerbeds.

Living on Windmill Hill

Cotswold Road is a quiet street situated in the popular Windmill Hill area of Bristol, a short walk to Bedminster Train Station which takes you directly to Temple Meads or down to Weston Super Mare in the other direction. Windmill Hill is renowned for the fantastic views it offers from many vantage points over Bristol and towards the countryside to the south and west. The area has become one of the most sought after in Bristol over recent years, popular with many for its picturesque streets of charming Victorian homes and the character they offer within. The Victoria Park Pub is the local pub, which offers fantastic food and a welcoming atmosphere.

Towards Bedminster, there is the vibrant North Street, housing a diversity of independents, such as Cor, and the highly regarded Kask, Oowee Diner as well as the Tobacco factory, a cultural hub of South Bristol with a great line up of shows. Wapping Wharf is also easily accessible, with amazing eateries including Root, The Bristol Beer Factory, and Seven Lucky Gods. Towards the east of the home, you come across the vast Victoria Park, which is a hive of activity for families, joggers and those looking to socialise.

For commuters and young professionals, the house is also well-located, within walking distance of the City Centre and Temple Meads Station and major employers around the Harbourside and Temple Quay. The area also has some well-regarded shops and cafes such as The Bristol Loaf and Windmill Hill City Farm is a popular attraction very close by and has a great café and regular events and pop ups.