We have lived in the Paintworks for just over 4 years and have loved our time living here. There is a real sense of community in the Paintworks from the food stalls that come at lunchtimes to the annual summer party arranged by the residents. There are a mixture of young families and young professionals on our street, everyone is friendly and happy to help each other out. It is nice and easy to get to the city centre which is one of the key things that drew us to the area. In terms of the house itself we have really valued the outside space (especially over the last couple of years) its a real sun trap! With both of us working from home the ground floor 4th bedroom come study really has been invaluable. Its great having Bocobar on our doorstep as well as the deli on sandy park road. Its also great to be so close to Sainsburys and other amenities at Avon meads.

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 caf/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 an event venue, studio space and gallery of works by the renowned photographer Martin Parr. 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 The Eating Room, Southside, The Thali Restaurant 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 Perretts Park, Arnos Court Park and the larger Victoria Park. Arnos Vale Victorian Cemetery and woodland are also home to Cleverchefs 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. Residents of this area also benefit from being within reach of the bars and restaurants just a short walk away along the Harbourside and in the City Centre itself. Spark Evans Park is a two minute walk away accessed by a pedestrian bridge, including shops such as M&S.

This four bedroom house offers great space and modern fixtures and fittings throughout. On entering the property there is a downstairs WC and the fourth bedroom which is currently set up as the perfect space to work from home. To the rear is a spacious kitchen/diner and doors onto the sunny rear garden. Up to the first floor there is a reception room, double bedroom and family bathroom with shower over the bath. Up again to the 3rd floor is home to two large double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and fitted wardrobe. The current owners have lived in the house from new keeping it immaculate throughout whilst adding some lovely dcor to finish this cosy home. The house also comes with two allocated parking spaces.