The house

This is a beautifully unique three-bedroom Victorian house on Kingsley Road which has been lovingly renovated over the last ten years with design, sustainability & functionality at its core. It stands out on the road, with its pastel pink exterior contrasting its leafy green front garden.

The ground-floor, which stretches over 50 square metres, is one of the highlights of the property – the cosier living room at the front of the house opens onto the open-plan living space including the kitchen, dining space & a stunning rear-extension. The architect’s design ensures the light & views are carried through from the beautifully landscaped garden and makes a standout space for entertaining as well as a calming atmosphere for day-to-day living. With antique pine floorboards, underfloor heating, upcycled kitchen taps & a range of materials used for worktops – the space encapsulates the theme of the house; blending contemporary with modern design.

The first floor leads onto the main bathroom which feels sleek & minimalist with touches of upcycled items. There are also two bright & spacious double bedrooms, both of which feel characterful with period features, Birch ply wardrobes & Accoya timber sash double glazed windows. The white staircase up to the loft conversion is a feature in its own right, with a small library at its foot, flooded with natural light from a skylight above. The master bedroom in the loft extends over 40 square metres, it continues the theme of contemporary & classic design, with beautiful views over the garden & Greenbank, a cool stone screed render shower & a little loo with those same stunning views.

The use of cork insulation, natural rubber & cork flooring, lime renders, sustainable timber & the installation of an Aira heat pump are all features which add to the property's theme of sustainability.

The Outside Space

The east-facing garden is another highlight. Houses on the street benefit from a large outdoor space & the way this garden has been landscaped maximises this by creating a sense of being in a green oasis. A spiral path leads onto an outdoor kitchen space and a raised decking, ideal for outdoor dining surrounded by lush, established planting.

A converted garden room also sits on the decking — an ideal studio or home office — set apart from the useful & spacious shed alongside it.

Living in Greenbank

Kingsley Road is a pretty Victorian terraced street offering a particularly tranquil spot within this vibrant residential area of the city. Greenbank is renowned for its distinctive character and community spirit, and boasts a host of local amenities, attractions and community events that draw many visitors from outside the area. The area is also well connected to the city centre and beyond by bike, road and train. The M32 and the A431 to Bath are both easily accessible. The area is also home to a number of Bristol's finest independent shops and eateries, hugely popular with locals and visitors alike. Situated along St Marks Road are Bristol Sweet Mart and Garden of Easton. Also close by are The Greenbank pub, Este Kitchen, Matter Wholefoods and Café 5. This house is a five minute walk away from Whitehall Primary School that has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, while May Park Primary and Bannerman Road Community Academy are similarly well regarded local options. Also close by are Easton Leisure Centre, Easton Cowboys and Cowgirls Sports Club and the Bristol Hawks Gymnastics Club. The area offers a surprising wealth of green spaces including the parks at Eastville and St George, and riverside walks along the nearby Frome Valley. There are several parks and green spaces whilst just minutes from the house is the locally cherished Bristol to Bath Cycle Path, ideal for commuting quickly into the city centre or just for weekend strolls, Sunday long runs or bike rides.