Paintworks, Arnos Vale

"Paintworks is a fantastic place to live. It is vibrant, has a great sense of community and is a stone's throw from the city centre. There are plenty of places to eat and drink on the doorstep, including Bristol Eats, which brings a daily street food pop up to Paintworks. But a pizza and a pint on the Boca Bar outdoor terrace in summer takes some beating".

The Paintworks is a fantastic modern development situated just off Bath Road. It is highly-regarded, being ‘a genuine attempt to regenerate a mixed use district centred primarily on a sense of community and in so doing provide a model for others to build on elsewhere’. There are 331 residential dwellings within the Paintworks, but this is far from a simple residential development. According to their website there was a ‘desire to place different uses side by side and to open up communal areas within the buildings. The mix of creative tenants, exhibition/event space and popular café/bar quickly defined a distinctive emerging character in Paintworks' early years. ’Within the Paintworks are popular venues such as Bocabar and Convoy Espresso, as well as various pop up eateries during the week, perfect for those working from home.’ The Paintworks also thrives from its proximity to several other popular areas of Bristol. Just a short walk up the hill are the popular independent shops, eateries of Totterdown, such as A Cappella, Southside, Bank and the award-winning Farrows Fish and Chips. The area is popular for the character of the houses, the feeling of community and the abundance of local green spaces. From the house, it is a short walk to Perrett’s Park, Arnos Court Park and the larger Victoria Park. Arnos Vale Victorian Cemetery and woodland are also home to Arnos Vale Cafe and a programme of events including Pop-up cinema, theatre, tours and classes. All parks nearby are very popular with local residents and combined with the tree lined streets and avenues in the area, give this location a particularly green feel. The area is ideal for commuters, being walking distance to Bristol City Centre, Temple Meads Train Station and the major areas of employment around Temple Quay. There is also a 2km cycle path to Temple Meads, making this a great option for people who regularly commute to London. Spark Evans Park is a two minute walk away accessed by a pedestrian bridge, including shops such as M&S.

Sold with no onward chain, the apartment is situated in a lovely position overlooking the green spaces of St Mary Redcliffe Cemetery, further offering a balcony and two double bedrooms. Situated in a corner position in the building, there is an abundance of light in the spacious open-plan living room/kitchen from the floor to ceiling windows. A central island provides a great space for food preparation, and despite the open plan feel, there is a clear separation of space, meaning it is ideal for entertaining, and relaxing on an evening. There are two double bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room and a further bathroom. The flat also benefits from bike storage and an underground parking space.