Arley Hill, Bristol, BS6

Set back from the road in a peaceful, raised position, this well-proportioned two-bedroom apartment occupies the first floor of an attractive converted Victorian building with a handsome Bath stone façade.

The current owners have created a thoughtful and characterful home, celebrating the building’s Victorian origins and restoring its period details. Timber-framed double-glazed sash windows have been fitted throughout, preserving the traditional appearance while improving comfort and efficiency. The apartment also enjoys an especially green outlook, with mature trees visible to both the front and rear of the building.

Enter the flat on the first floor via the communal hall and stairwell, and you are greeted with a practical arrival space with room for coats and shoes before opening into the kitchen.

The kitchen is arranged with a range of timber cabinetry and dark worktops, providing generous preparation space alongside ample storage and room for freestanding appliances. Wooden floorboards add warmth underfoot, while a sash window frames a leafy outlook. There is a comfortable space for a dining table, making the room equally suited to informal dining and entertaining.

Adjacent, the sitting room offers generous proportions and is centred around a period fireplace. Built-in shelving has been incorporated into one alcove, providing useful storage and display space, while a large sash window brings natural light into the room and looks towards the surrounding trees. The layout also allows space for a desk, creating a practical work-from-home area without compromising the principal living space.

A hallway leads through to the two bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys a large sash window with a window seat overlooking the front of the building, together with fitted wardrobes providing excellent storage. The second bedroom retains a period fireplace and is currently arranged as a home office with a sofa bed, demonstrating its flexibility as a guest room or second bedroom.

Also accessed from the hallway is the bathroom, fitted with a freestanding bath, separate shower and a sash window that brings natural light into the space. Shelving has been built into one alcove, providing additional storage while making practical use of the room.

Externally, the property benefits from a communal front garden, laid to lawn with mature planting.

The apartment enjoys a peaceful and leafy setting, with the independent cafés, restaurants and shops of Gloucester Road and Stokes Croft all within easy reach. Redland station is a short walk away, providing convenient connections across the city, while Cotham Gardens offers nearby green space.