Allison Road, Brislington

"We gutted and rebuilt this house into a light, beautifully welcoming home. The garden is brimming with fruit and tropical flowers, while the wood burner keeps things cosy in the colder months. The roomy, luxurious bathroom feels like a little retreat, and the big, playful kids’ bedroom is full of space for adventures, sleepovers and growing up. It’s a home that feels both peaceful and full of life, and one we’ve genuinely loved living in. Oh! And the sunsets are to die for!"

The home

A beautifully updated 1930s three-bedroom home with off-street parking

The ground floor has a hallway leading into the front reception room, where the bay window, natural herringbone carpet and woodburner give the room a lovely balance of comfort and character. The current owners have also added built-in bay window storage, making good use of the space without taking away from the period feel of the room.

To the rear, the house opens into a generous kitchen/dining area with bi-fold doors leading directly out to the garden. This is the heart of the home with plenty of room for everyday family life, entertaining and cooking without feeling separated from the rest of the house. The original 1930s floorboards have been carefully restored through the hallway, kitchen and dining area. They were lifted, insulated underneath, sanded back and finished with a warm varnish, which give the ground floor a much more characterful feel than a standard modern finish.

The kitchen was fitted by Wren and is finished in a soft baby blue with copper fixings and a Mayfair Granite marble worktop. It feels bright and individual while still being practical, with good worktop space and storage. The ground floor also has column radiators, dark anthracite doors and windows.

Upstairs are three bedrooms, including two large bedrooms and a smaller third room which would work well as a nursery, child’s room or home office. The bathroom is a standout feature fully tiled throughout and finished with a freestanding bath, separate shower area, WC and basin.

The house has had a substantial amount of work carried out in recent years including a full rewire, new boiler, new windows, doors and bi-folds, new kitchen, new bathroom, full repaint, new carpets, restored original floorboards and the installation of the woodburner. More recent updates include new patios to the front and rear, a gravel driveway, new fencing, the larch-covered garage, further redecoration and garden improvements.

Outside Space

To the front, there is a gravel driveway and a natural stone path leading to the entrance matching the stone used in the rear garden.

The rear garden is beautifully landscaped with a large natural stone patio directly off the kitchen/dining area, a lawn, planted borders and new fencing. At the far end is a garage and rear access. It’s a garden that works well for outdoor seating, family use and entertaining, while still feeling manageable.

Living in Brislington

This property is within walking distance of several well-regarded shops and cafes including Grounded and Deli at Sandy Park. Paintworks is also just a short walk and is home to Lounge and Alex Does Coffee. Tapestry and Lost & Grounded are nationally renowned Bristol breweries with tap rooms, both of which are within walking distance. The area is popular with young professionals families, being both close to the city centre but also accessible to several parks and larger green areas, such as the Nightingale Valley Nature Reserve and St Annes Wood. Arnos Vale Cemetery is just a short walk away and there are fairly extensive footpaths around the River Avon, which wrap around Brislington through some scenic spots, which includes the popular Beese’s Riverside Bar to the west. The area is also home to several good schools, such as Hollymead and Broomhill Primary. For commuters, Brislington is well placed, with several buses running through the area including the Park & Ride, as well as routes for cycling and walking to Bristol City Centre.