Lewington Road, Fishponds

"I feel so lucky coming home to this house at the end of the day, making dinner with my girlfriend and relaxing in the garden, having our daily debrief with the neighbours over the fence. Then moving into the living room when it gets dark, listening to music or playing guitar with the lamps turned down low. Each room in the house feels like a different mood to me, it's nice to have different spaces for specific times of the day."

The Home

Beautifully renovated throughout, this charming two-bedroom Victorian home on Lewington Road has been thoughtfully brought up to date while retaining plenty of the character that makes this style of property so appealing.

The ground floor opens into a welcoming living room, where original pine floorboards, a feature fireplace and plenty of natural light create a warm and relaxed space. Further along the house, the dining area provides a lovely second reception space, with plenty of room for a large dining table and views through to the garden.

To the rear is the real heart of the home – a beautifully considered kitchen extension. The contemporary kitchen features dark cabinetry, quartz worktops, integrated appliances and a Smeg range oven, with a large skylight bringing plenty of natural light into the space. There is also direct access out to the garden, making this an ideal space for everyday living and entertaining.

Upstairs, there are two good-sized double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a particularly peaceful space, with built-in wardrobe storage. The second bedroom is currently arranged as a relaxed sitting room, but works equally well as a bedroom, home office or additional reception space looking towards the garden.

The bathroom has been finished in a clean, contemporary style and features a full-size bath with shower over, basin and WC.

The house has undergone a comprehensive renovation over the last year, including a full re-wire, new heating system, new windows to the front, insulation and a new roof, while the original features that remain give the property plenty of warmth and character.

The Outside

To the rear is a wonderfully sunny west-facing garden, which enjoys sunlight throughout much of the day from around mid-morning onwards. There is a lawned area bordered by planting and mature greenery, creating a lovely private spot for summer lunches, drinks with friends or simply relaxing outside.

There is also useful access to the garden from the kitchen, making the outside space particularly easy to enjoy.