Midland Terrace, Fishponds

"There are so many things I love about this home. The garden is a real highlight, with plenty of exposure to sunlight. From early morning the back garden is bathed in sunshine, right through until late evening! The house is also ideally located around 20/30 metres away from the Bristol and Bath Cycle Path, offering easy access not only to the city centre but also to areas beyond Bristol (almost like having your own personal tube system you can hop on and off all over!). The house itself is incredibly cosy and homely, with a lovely old-fashioned charm. From the fireplace in the lounge to the high ceilings, funky staircase and exposed brick pillar in the main room, it has so much character and a really unique feel. To top it off with no through traffic and extremely lovely (and quiet) neighbours will makes you feel truly at peace whenever you’re home."

The home

Sold with no onward chain, a well-presented three-bedroom end-of-terrace home, offering approximately 866 sq ft of accommodation and combining a characterful interior with a number of recent improvements. Brightly styled throughout, the property has been thoughtfully updated by the current owners, with a modernised kitchen, refreshed bathroom, new windows and doors, updated heating and a full electrical rewire. There is also the added benefit of a useful boarded loft space, providing excellent additional storage. The ground floor offers a particularly versatile layout, with two separate reception rooms providing flexibility for both relaxing and entertaining. The main dining room is a lovely central space, with an open staircase, exposed timber detailing and a striking feature wall giving it plenty of personality. There is ample room for a good-sized dining table, while the adjoining living room offers a more relaxed setting, complete with a feature fireplace and attractive panelling.

The separate kitchen has been recently updated with new blue cabinetry and timber-effect worktops, creating a smart contrast with the patterned flooring. There is good storage and preparation space, with room for the usual appliances. A ground-floor bathroom sits just beyond the kitchen, fitted with a shower enclosure, WC and wash basin, with contemporary tiling and panelling adding to the finish. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom measuring over 13 sqm, a further double bedroom and a third room which would work well as a single bedroom, nursery or home office. The accommodation is completed by a landing with access to the loft, which has been panelled to create a useful additional storage area.

The current owners have undertaken an extensive programme of improvements, including a full electrical rewire, a new efficient combination boiler, new gas pipework upstairs and three new radiators downstairs. New windows and doors have also been installed throughout, including the addition of a patio door. Further updates include the new kitchen units and worktops, replacement toilet system, new carpets with premium underlay, updated vinyl and laminate flooring, and replacement skirting boards throughout. Together, these improvements give the property a fresh, well-maintained feel, with much of the essential updating already taken care of.

The outside space

Outside, the northwest facing rear garden offers a good amount of space, with a lawned area, established planting and a pathway leading through the garden. There is also useful storage and plenty of scope for someone to add their own touches, whether that be creating a seating area, growing vegetables or making more of the existing planting.

Living in Fishponds

Midland Terrace is located just between Fishponds Road and the Bristol to Bath Cycle Path. The area is popular with young professionals and families as it benefits from several well-regarded schools and many open green spaces such as the Oldbury Court Estate, Coombe Brook Nature Reserve and Eastville Park which has a weekly park run. Areas for activities are plentiful with the Bristol to Bath Cycle Path running through this part of Fishponds. The area has seen several cafés established nearby, becoming very popular, such as FED, Coffee #1, Porto Lounge and The Crafty Egg and Mi Café Su. For commuters, Fishponds is very convenient with ease of access to the M32 and M4 motorways, as well as just being a short cycle, drive or bus journey into the city centre or to large areas of employment across North Bristol. The location is particularly well suited to families, with a choice of well-regarded schools close by. Fishponds Church of England Primary, Chester Park Infant and Junior Schools are all within around half a mile, while Bristol Metropolitan Academy is also nearby, alongside further primary options including St Joseph’s Catholic Primary and Avanti Gardens.