2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Coldharbour Road, BS6

Key Features

• A two bedroom, 400-year-old period cottage in a fantastic location is available to rent from the 9th September.
• Stone floored, wood-beamed living room with working fireplace recently renovated, modern & separate kitchen.
• Cosy and easy to heat with an efficient boiler and smart thermostat; a tiny house for a young couple or single professional.

The Area

The property of located on the border of Westbury Park and Redland conveniently located within a five-minute walk to the Downs and Blackboy Hill leading down to Whiteladies Road with a number of bars and restaurants and Clifton Down shopping centre. A 15-minute walk to Redland Station allows a leisurely commute to the City Centre. It also has a handy corner shop, dog-walking park and cosy local pub less than a two-minute walk away.

Parking

Located outside the CPZ (Controlled Parking Zone) there is free on-street parking:

• 15-minute drive to Bristol Parkway meaning you can be in London within 1½ hours and Cardiff in 45-minutes.
  
• 15-minute drive to Filton (including Airbus, Boeing & Thales).
• 10-minute drive to Southmead Hospital.
• 15-minute drive to The Mall at Cribbs Causeway and IKEA for retail shopping.
• 5-minute drive to a large Waitrose, Sainsburys and Tesco.

A truly stunning property with a warmth of character befitting its history. This artisan's cottage is believed to have stood for over 400 years. One of only a handful of buildings in Bristol dating back to the Elizabethan era. The cottage has been recently refurbished but retains the charm of the working fireplace, oak beams and flagstone flooring. Downstairs consists of a separate lounge, a kitchen and bathroom.

Upon entering through the enclosed porch you are greeted by the living room, a working wood-burner and a Nest smart thermostat keeps off the winter frost. The thick stone walls and floors keep this space cosy in the winter and cool in the summer. A grandfather clock stands at the top of stairs leading down into the kitchen.

The brightly lit, separate kitchen that has been recently renovated with warm, natural wood worktops and stone tiling. Brand-new washer/dryer, integrated dishwasher and porcelain sink sits in the units whilst a gas/electric cooker and upright fridge/freezer stand opposite. 

Walking through you will find a clean, modern bathroom with a powerful “rain” shower and bath set in white suite wood and black marble floor tiling. Back through to the lounge you will find carpeted stairs ascending to the second level.
Upstairs is a guest room/study with premium sofa-bed and folding work desk. The property would suit a single professional young couple with occasional guests. On the landing there is also a useful large loft for any excess items from the move.

Next-door you will find the master double bedroom with original fireplace, sliding wardrobe with ample storage space and concealed floor safe. Plantation blinds and secondary glazing ensure you are kept warm. Also you with find a porthole window where, for the last 40 years, Paddington Bear has stood proudly and the property has been affectionately known by locals as Paddington Bear's house.

Summary + Other Features

• Two storey cottage
• Two bedroom
• One bathroom
• Free on-street parking
• Furnished (flexible)
• Dishwasher + new washer/dryer
• Bills Exclusive
• Close to public transport and amenities
• Fibre Optic Broadband available
• Smart meters fitted
• Pets on negotiation
• EPC Energy Rating D

Application Process
References will be required, along with a security deposit equivalent to 5-weeks’ rent. Due to the presence of family heirlooms landlord would like to meet potential tenants prior to tenancy. To reduce disruption to current tenants, landlord will have open house on Saturday 24th August. Landlord has preference over name and email rather than anonymous answerphone messages.