Cleeve Wood Road, Downend

"Whatever the time of year the situation of Cleevewood House overlooking Frenchay common is a joy, with the surrounding walks providing joy in all four seasons"

The flat

This one-bed flat at Cleevewood House is a genuinely special find — tucked away at the back of a handsome Grade II listed building in Downend, with its own private courtyard garden and a real sense of seclusion that's hard to come by.

The flat carries all the character you'd hope for from a building of this age and status: original cornicing, deep window reveals, high ceilings with a decorative ceiling rose, and the kind of proportions that simply aren't replicated in modern properties. The living room is the heart of the flat — a calm, light-filled space with large sash windows looking out over the garden, and a charming stable door that opens directly onto the private courtyard. It's a lovely detail that makes the connection between inside and outside feel particularly easy and natural.

The kitchen is well fitted with cream shaker-style units and solid wood worktops, and the bathroom has a bath with shower over and a neat turquoise tile detail. The bedroom is a peaceful, white-painted room overlooking the garden.

The flat is move-in ready, immaculately maintained, and being sold chain-free.

958 year lease - £1650 management charge, no ground rent.

The outside space

Step through the stable door and you enter the private courtyard — a gravelled space enclosed by an ancient stone wall, with two original wooden gates set into it, one with a beautiful arched surround. It's a quietly atmospheric spot, low-maintenance and full of character.
Cleevewood House itself sits within a Conservation Area, and its elegant stone frontage overlooking beautifully maintained communal grounds — a genuine haven for wildlife — sets the tone for what's inside.

A parking space is included with this flat.

Living in Downend

Cleevewood House is a 18th century, Grade II listed building that was converted into apartments in the 1980s and which is located on the peaceful border of Downend and Frenchay. Downend is well served for everyday needs, with its own High Street offering shops, cafes, restaurants and a supermarket all within easy reach. The area is popular with residents for its quiet, community feel, convenient local high street amenities and easy access to Fishponds High Street, which is home to The Crafty Egg, FED and The All Inn Dodo pub. The area benefits from easy access to several superb green spaces, including Frenchay Common, Oldbury Court Estate, Snuff Mills, Page Park, and Stoke Park. For commuters, it is equally well placed, just a short journey from the City Centre and well positioned for the ring road, motorway connections and Bristol Parkway station. There are also several bus and cycle routes nearby, including the Bristol to Bath Railway Path which runs close to the house. Additionally, the area is popular with families owing to the presence of several well-regarded schools in the vicinity.