Located on the western edge of Bristol, Clifton is one of the best places to live in Bristol in our opinion. Elegant, leafy and filled with chic boutiques, cosy cafes, and beautiful buildings, Clifton is one of Bristol’s most exclusive suburbs and picturesque quarters.
Living in Clifton offers the best of both worlds as we already mentioned in one of our area guides before, with easy access to the city of Bristol yet all the benefits of countryside living.
Clifton is a beautiful place to live, characterised by its majestic Georgian buildings, picturesque streets and independent shops, boutiques and cafés. As one of the oldest and most affluent areas of Bristol, Clifton is characterised by grand Victorian and Georgian architecture.
Let’s have a look at a selection of prime townhouses for sale in Clifton, along with my professional opinion as a Property Finder and Buying Agent operating in Bristol:
A large 8 bed semi-detached house (4,400 sq. ft.) on Pembroke Road
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/147433190#/?channel=RES_BUY
7 Pembroke Road is an elegant semi-detached Victorian townhouse, built in the late-Georgian style and Grade II Listed. With a handsome dressed limestone façade the house exudes period charm; with an abundance of retained period features both inside and out.
On the market with a guide price of £2.35M with Rupert Oliver Estate Agents.
Pros:
- Large and lateral, good level of natural light internally
- Ample parking space for several cars
- Good overall curb appeal not to mention lots of internal space to accommodate a large family
- Good-sized garden
- Benefits from a 3-bed self-contained lower ground floor apartment
Cons:
- Location is close to the University of Bristol (in fact on the corner) and the lower part of Pembroke Road (where this property is located) is very much student territory with the majority of houses and apartments being rented out to students… This basically means lots of noise throughout the academic year!
An iconic Grade II listed family house of classic proportions on Canynge Square.
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/147322205#/?channel=RES_BUY
A fine Grade II listed detached family house enjoying a South West facing frontage with Bath stone elevations and timber casement windows.
Situated in highly sought after Canynge Square and with the benefit of the residents parking scheme, the property has plenty of light with beautifully appointed rooms. There is principal living over the hall and first floors with well-balanced reception rooms, a quality kitchen and four good sized bedrooms.
On the market with a guide price of £2.85M with Knight Frank.
Pros:
- Grand curb appeal and a fine Grade II listed detached family home
- Fabulous location: Canynge Square is considered as one of the most sought-after roads in Clifton
- Generous room proportions throughout with high ceilings
- Access to Canynge Square communal garden
Cons:
- A hefty guide price of close to £3M which constitutes super prime “category” in Clifton, so for buyers with deep pockets!
A rare Grade II* listed Georgian townhouse in the heart of Clifton Village
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/146761772#/?channel=RES_BUY
A fine Grade II* listed Georgian town house (c.1843) forming part of this iconic, Bath Stone Clifton terrace situated in the very heart of Clifton Village. This prime residence also offers the valuable, and rare, assets of both a self-contained two-bedroom flat and gated off-street car parking to the rear.
This is a truly rare opportunity for those that require a well-situated Clifton Village residence adorned with wonderful features from this much celebrated period of such classical architecture.
On the market with Hydes of Bristol with offers invited between £2.35M and £2.8M.
Pros:
- Clifton village location with all the amenities right on your doorstep
- Classic elegant Grade II* listed Georgian townhouse (c.1843)
- Magnificent period features including fireplaces, intricate ceiling detail and wonderful sash windows, complete with working shutters
- Self contained 2-bed apartment
- Off-street parking and private rear garden
Cons :
- The location, although perfect at this glance, could potentially be criticised as being a little “too close” to Clifton village with its buzzing atmosphere, cafes and restaurants…
The Paragon – An architectural gem and prime example of Georgian architecture at its best!
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/147290105#/?channel=RES_BUY
Simply put it, The Paragon is ONE of the MOST sought after location in Clifton and within the BS8 postcode. The Paragon is an iconic late Georgian style terrace of 14 houses built between 1809 and 1814.
Princes Cottage is an architectural gem; Grade II Listed and built circa 1790 in the late Georgian style by William Paty, an important architect responsible for many of Bristol’s most distinctive buildings including Blaise Castle House and “The Georgian House” museum on Great George Street. The curb appeal of this 4 storey double bow-fronted exterior cannot be ignored in my opinion! Not to mention the “Tuscan” style pilaster and entrance portico with its rare oeil-de-boeuf widow. What’s not to like!?
On the market with a guide price in excess of £2M.
Pros:
- Grand Georgian architecture with stunning façade
- Extensive off-street parking (including a garage)
- Stunning private gardens with views across to Brunel’s Suspension Bridge
Cons:
- None in my opinion as it really is a gem! Some might criticize the internal décor, but it so subjective and can be easily addressed with a good interior designer and painter decorator.
An imposing Grade II listed Georgian townhouse of classic proportions on Windsor Terrace
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/145582460#/?channel=RES_BUY
Dating from the 1820’s this imposing town house with its classical façade interspersed with decorative Corinthian columns is centrally located in this famous terrace and contains a wealth of period features including fireplaces and ceiling cornices etc.
Believed to have been possibly occupied by one of the Merchant Venturers of Bristol it is easy to understand the attraction of such a location with its outstanding views of the River Avon and the docks with a backdrop of the spectacular Avon Gorge spanned by the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge.
The spacious and elegant accommodation is arranged over 4 floors plus a self-contained courtyard flat and enjoys a southerly aspect enabling the traditional sash windows to flood all the principal accommodation with sunlight.
On the market with Hollis Morgan with a guide price of £2M.
Pros:
- Outstanding period family home centrally located in one of Bristol’s most famous terraces – on the market for the first time in 30 years.
- Beautiful period features throughout
- Private road setting with unrestricted parking
- Landscaped terraced gardens with access to the Avon Gorge
- Includes a self-contained courtyard garden
Cons:
- Although the location and views on offer can be very seducing at first glance, and with the risk of sounding slightly critical, this property is located close to Hotwell Road, a busy road in terms of daily traffic, therefore one will hear traffic noises on a daily basis!
