Riviera Crescent, Staple Hill

"People joke that those of us from Staple Hill never leave the hill, it's because we really don't need to. I walk to the shops to get my groceries, my allotment is a few minutes away. If we want to walk the dog in the countryside, we jump onto the Cycle Path and we're in Mangotsfield, Shortwood or Bath! For a night out we walk to Fishponds or Kingswood. We know more of our neighbours here than we did living in our home town for 35 years or so."

The Home

Offered to the market with no onward chain, this beautifully renovated three-bedroom semi-detached home combines bold design, practical family living and thoughtful eco-conscious improvements. Full of colour and personality, the house has been carefully enhanced by the current owners to create a home that feels both stylish and effortlessly functional. At its heart is a wonderful open-plan kitchen, dining and family space, designed around modern living and flooded with natural light. The kitchen flows seamlessly into a versatile garden room, creating an adaptable space for entertaining, working from home or simply enjoying views of the garden throughout the seasons. To the front, the living room provides a cosy retreat, centred around a feature fireplace and enriched by dramatic décor that gives the space a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms offer flexible accommodation for families, guests or home working, alongside a family bathroom that reflects the home's creative character. Throughout the property, Philips Hue smart lighting and motion sensors provide a modern and energy-efficient touch, allowing the home to adapt effortlessly to everyday life. Further improvements include Thermafleece NatraHemp insulation beneath the ground-floor floorboards, enhancing comfort and sustainability while reflecting the thoughtful approach taken by the current owners.

The outside space

The garden feels like a natural extension of the home, thoughtfully arranged to provide space for relaxing, entertaining and family life. A covered pergola creates a wonderful outdoor seating area, perfect for long summer evenings, while established planting and mature borders add colour, privacy and year-round interest. Beyond, a generous lawn offers plenty of room for children to play and keen gardeners to enjoy. The property also benefits from a garage, providing valuable storage, workshop potential or secure parking, alongside off-street parking to the front. A vibrant and highly individual home with no onward chain, exceptional living space and carefully considered improvements throughout, this is a rare opportunity to secure a property that perfectly balances character, creativity and practicality.

Living in Staple Hill

Staple Hill is a popular high street of shops and cafes; the property also lies equidistant to Fishponds and Downend high streets. Highlights nearby include The Hatch, Wild Yeast Bakery and The Old Mail House. Page Park and Oldbury Court are also perfect for keeping kids entertained. The property has rapid access to the Bristol-Bath cycle path for running and cycling routes but also commuting. A super area to raise a family, there's an Ofsted Outstanding nursery, and several well-regarded schools in the vicinity.