"A strikingly attractive and characterful grade II listed Georgian period townhouse, of circa 3,775 sq. ft., in a convenient location close to the waterfront, having sheltered walled garden and gated off street parking.
A short level walk to Bristol s city centre, University, Hospitals and waterfront area offering numerous bars, restaurants, shops, independent cinema, live theatre and The Beacon live music venue. The harbourside is home to multiple public events throughout the year e.g. Harbour Festival. The house is also a short distance from North Street, home to live theatre, comedy venue, bars and restaurants. In the opposite direction is Clifton Village 0.5 miles home to boutique shops, cafes, restaurants and the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. The beautiful Downs and delightful parkland of Ashton Court Estate are within easy reach providing lovely walks and recreational space.
A very special and lovingly maintained family home now to be sold for the first time in 27 years, built circa 1720, with many attributes such as natural light, period features including original fireplaces, sash windows, stone flagged flooring, exposed wooden floorboards and ornate moulded plasterwork.
Located in the historic and beautiful Hotwells areas, laid out by George Tully, who later became one of the foremost architect surveyors in Bristol. Most of the houses were built to provide suitable lodgings for the fashionable visitors to the nearby Hot Well though it became of note in the medical world, through the work of Humphrey Davy who lived just up the street in Dowry Square .
Development potential two doors away no. 262 planning consent has been granted for a two storey coach house from Hope Chapel Hill BCC 24 03467 F with scope at no. 266 for something similar, subject to obtaining necessary consents.
Ground Floor reception hall, dining room, breakfast room, separate kitchen.
Lower Ground Floor hall, wine cellar, utility room, storeroom, office games room.
First Floor landing, drawing room or double bedroom , sitting room or double bedroom , gallery hall, shower room wc.
Second Floor landing, double bedroom with dressing room, double bedroom, family bathroom wc.
Third Floor part galleried landing, 2 further double bedrooms up to six in total dependent upon usage , bathroom wc.
Outside storage vault and front courtyard. Sheltered walled rear garden with covered area and gardener s wc, raised garden incorporating gated off street parking.
The lower ground floor has a separate entrance from the pavement and is ideally suited for those wishing to run a business from home, or alternatively as a self contained apartment subject to obtaining necessary consents ."